Meaning
That is convenient.
Cultural Background
The Dutch 'agenda' is sacred. Using this phrase shows you respect the other person's time and that you are happy their plan fits your schedule. In Flanders, people also use 'Dat komt goed uit,' but you might also hear 'Dat past,' which is slightly more common in informal Flemish. In Dutch business, being direct about your availability is valued. Saying 'Dat komt niet goed uit' is not considered rude; it's considered efficient. On WhatsApp, Dutch people often shorten this to 'Komt goed uit!' or even just 'Top!' if the context is clear.
Use 'eigenlijk'
Add 'eigenlijk' (actually) to sound more native: 'Dat komt eigenlijk wel heel goed uit!'
Don't forget the 'uit'
Without 'uit', you are just saying 'That comes well,' which makes no sense in Dutch.
Meaning
That is convenient.
Use 'eigenlijk'
Add 'eigenlijk' (actually) to sound more native: 'Dat komt eigenlijk wel heel goed uit!'
Don't forget the 'uit'
Without 'uit', you are just saying 'That comes well,' which makes no sense in Dutch.
The 'Mij' trick
Put 'mij' (me) right after 'komt' to make it personal: 'Dat komt mij goed uit.'
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing words to say 'That works out well.'
Dat ______ goed ______.
The phrase always uses the verb 'komen' and the prefix 'uit.'
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Tomorrow suits me better'?
Kies de juiste zin:
We use 'komt... uit' with the indirect object 'mij' and the comparative 'beter.'
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone offers you a ride when your bike is broken.
This situation describes convenience, so 'Dat komt goed uit' is the perfect response.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan ik je nu even bellen? B: Nee, sorry, dat ______ nu even niet ______ ______.
The negative form is 'komt niet goed uit.'
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDat ______ goed ______.
The phrase always uses the verb 'komen' and the prefix 'uit.'
Kies de juiste zin:
We use 'komt... uit' with the indirect object 'mij' and the comparative 'beter.'
Situation: Someone offers you a ride when your bike is broken.
This situation describes convenience, so 'Dat komt goed uit' is the perfect response.
A: Kan ik je nu even bellen? B: Nee, sorry, dat ______ nu even niet ______ ______.
The negative form is 'komt niet goed uit.'
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, you can't say 'Jij komt goed uit' to mean a person is convenient. It's for situations or times.
Yes, it's very common in professional emails to discuss meeting times.
'Dat schikt' is more formal and used less by younger people.
Say 'Dat komt mij niet goed uit.'
Yes! If a meeting place is near your house, you can say 'Die locatie komt goed uit.'
Yes, in this sense, the 'uit' always goes to the end of the clause.
Yes, 'perfect' is very common and adds more enthusiasm.
Ask 'Komt het uit?' (Is it a good time?).
Yes, it is standard Dutch and used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
Yes: 'Dat kwam goed uit' (That worked out well).
Related Phrases
Dat treft
similarThat's a lucky coincidence.
Dat schikt
synonymThat is convenient (formal).
Dat komt goed
contrastIt will be okay.
Dat past precies
similarThat fits exactly.
