Significado
Making a sensible suggestion.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is central to the 'Poldermodel,' where consensus is valued over conflict. Making a 'goed voorstel' is seen as being a 'team player.' Flemish speakers might use 'voorstel' just as much, but they often use 'schoon' (beautiful/nice) as an intensifier for 'goed.' In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more formal when using 'voorstel,' often reserved for official business or community leadership. Directness is key. If a proposal is not 'goed,' a Dutch person will tell you directly. This is not an insult, but a way to reach a 'goed voorstel' faster.
Use 'vinden'
Always pair it with 'Ik vind het...' to sound more like a native speaker expressing an opinion.
The 'e' Trap
Remember: 'een goed voorstel' but 'het goede voorstel'. This is a classic exam trap!
Significado
Making a sensible suggestion.
Use 'vinden'
Always pair it with 'Ik vind het...' to sound more like a native speaker expressing an opinion.
The 'e' Trap
Remember: 'een goed voorstel' but 'het goede voorstel'. This is a classic exam trap!
Be Direct
If you don't like a proposal, it's okay to say 'Dat is geen goed voorstel.' The Dutch value honesty over politeness.
Teste-se
Choose the correct form of the adjective.
Dat is een ___ voorstel.
'Voorstel' is a 'het-woord' and follows 'een', so no -e is added.
Complete the sentence with the correct verb.
Zij ___ een goed voorstel tijdens de vergadering.
In Dutch, you 'do' (doen) a proposal.
What is the most natural response?
Collega: 'Zullen we de lunch om 12:30 doen?' Jij: '___'
This is the standard, natural way to agree to a suggestion.
Match the Dutch phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs.
All pairs are correctly matched to their literal and functional equivalents.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say 'Een goed voorstel'
Work
- • New project ideas
- • Meeting times
- • Salary offers
Social
- • Dinner plans
- • Holiday destinations
- • Movie choices
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDat is een ___ voorstel.
'Voorstel' is a 'het-woord' and follows 'een', so no -e is added.
Zij ___ een goed voorstel tijdens de vergadering.
In Dutch, you 'do' (doen) a proposal.
Collega: 'Zullen we de lunch om 12:30 doen?' Jij: '___'
This is the standard, natural way to agree to a suggestion.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
All pairs are correctly matched to their literal and functional equivalents.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with friends. It is slightly more 'structured' than 'een goed idee'.
Because 'voorstel' is a neuter (het) noun. Adjectives for neuter nouns don't get an -e after 'een'.
No, 'lekker' is for food or physical comfort. Use 'goed', 'prima', or 'uitstekend' for proposals.
A 'voorstel' is something you offer for others to accept. A 'plan' is something you are already intending to do.
Frases relacionadas
een goed idee
similara good idea
een tegenvoorstel
builds ona counter-proposal
akkoord gaan met
similarto agree with
een slecht voorstel
contrasta bad proposal
