Significado
Expressing disagreement.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people value 'directheid'. Disagreeing with an idea is seen as being helpful and honest, not as a personal attack. This is part of the 'Poldermodel'. Flemish speakers are often slightly more indirect than the Dutch. They might use 'Ik weet niet of dat zo'n goed idee is' to soften the disagreement. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more expressive, but the phrase remains a staple for clear communication in official settings. Efficiency is key. If a plan will waste time or money, you are expected to say it is 'geen goed idee' immediately to save resources.
Soften the blow
Add 'Ik denk dat...' or 'Het lijkt me...' to the start to sound more like a team player and less like a critic.
Geen vs Niet
Never say 'niet een goed idee'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Stick to 'geen'.
Significado
Expressing disagreement.
Soften the blow
Add 'Ik denk dat...' or 'Het lijkt me...' to the start to sound more like a team player and less like a critic.
Geen vs Niet
Never say 'niet een goed idee'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Stick to 'geen'.
Don't be offended
If a Dutch person says this to you, they aren't calling you stupid. They are just being honest about the plan!
Teste-se
Choose the correct Dutch translation for: 'That is not a good idea.'
Hoe zeg je: 'That is not a good idea'?
We use 'geen' to negate the noun and 'goed' stays short because 'idee' is a het-woord.
Fill in the missing word.
Ik denk dat dat geen goed idee ___.
In a sub-clause starting with 'dat', the verb 'is' moves to the end.
Match the response to the suggestion.
Suggestie: 'Zullen we gaan zwemmen in de bevroren gracht?'
Swimming in a frozen canal is dangerous and cold, so it's not a good idea!
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Zal ik de auto verkopen?' B: 'Nee, ___.'
This is the standard full sentence for disagreement.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHoe zeg je: 'That is not a good idea'?
We use 'geen' to negate the noun and 'goed' stays short because 'idee' is a het-woord.
Ik denk dat dat geen goed idee ___.
In a sub-clause starting with 'dat', the verb 'is' moves to the end.
Suggestie: 'Zullen we gaan zwemmen in de bevroren gracht?'
Swimming in a frozen canal is dangerous and cold, so it's not a good idea!
A: 'Zal ik de auto verkopen?' B: 'Nee, ___.'
This is the standard full sentence for disagreement.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIn the Netherlands, no. It is seen as direct and honest. In other cultures, it might be, so use it carefully abroad.
Yes, but it's much harsher. 'Geen goed idee' is the polite way to say 'no'.
Because 'idee' is a 'het-woord' and it follows 'geen'. Neuter nouns don't get the -e ending on adjectives after 'geen'.
Simply change 'is' to 'was': 'Dat was geen goed idee'.
You could say 'Slecht plan' or 'Niet doen'.
Yes, if you are asked to critique a scenario. It shows you have a clear opinion.
Neither, it is neuter (het idee).
Add 'helemaal': 'Dat is helemaal geen goed idee.'
They are often interchangeable, but 'idee' is more about the concept, while 'plan' is about the execution.
Yes, though they might prefer 'Dat is niet zo'n goed idee'.
Frases relacionadas
Dat is een slecht idee
contrastThat is a bad idea
Dat lijkt me niet verstandig
similarThat doesn't seem wise to me
Ik heb mijn twijfels
similarI have my doubts
Slecht plan
synonymBad plan
Dat is niet zo handig
similarThat's not very convenient/smart
