goed
/χut/
The English word 'good' is translated into Afrikaans as goed.
The word goed is used as an adjective to mean pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
The form goed is the standard adjective, but it changes to goeie when it is used as an attributive adjective placed directly before a noun. While goed means 'good', speakers often use the word lekker more commonly in colloquial speech to describe something that is pleasant, nice or tasty.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use the adjective before a noun, you must use the inflected form goeie instead of goed.
How do you pronounce it?
/χut/
Did you know?
- In Afrikaans, the word goed can also function as a noun meaning 'goods' or 'possessions', such as in the term huisgoed for household goods.
- Depending on the context, saying is goed can function as a way to express agreement or consent, similar to saying 'okay' or 'that works' in English.
- While goed means 'good', Afrikaans speakers frequently use the word lekker to describe everything from a tasty meal to a great party or even a comfortable chair.
Examples in context
- Dit behoort goed te wees.This should be good.This sentence shows how to use goed to express that something should be good.Tatoeba #13699236 by Pietpetoors, translation #6796915 by Eccles17
- Hierdie sangza is regtig goed!This sangza is really good!This sentence uses goed to emphasize that something is really good.Tatoeba #2779380 by Diablofire, translation #819279 by FeuDRenais2
- Niks goed kan daarvan kom nie.Nothing good can come of all this.This sentence uses goed to state that nothing good can come from a situation.Tatoeba #13370651 by Pietpetoors, translation #13370497 by frpzzd
- Dit is 'n goeie idee.This is a good idea.
- Die kos was baie goed.The food was very good.
- Dankie vir die uitstekende diens.Thank you for the excellent service.
- Ek wens jou 'n uitstekende dag toe.I wish you an excellent day.
- Dit was 'n lekker fliek.That was a good movie.
- Ons het lekker gekuier.We had a good time.
- Lekker slaap!Sleep well/good night!
- Dis gaaf dat jy saamgekom het.It's cool that you came along.
- Die partytjie was gaaf.The party was good.
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Example conversation
Pieter and Nicola are eating lunch together.
- PieterIs die kos goed, Nicola?Is the food good, Nicola?
- NicolaJa, dit is baie goed!Yes, it is very good!
- PieterEk is bly jy hou daarvan.I am glad you like it.
- NicolaDit is 'n goeie maaltyd.It is a good meal.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry goed, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
