goed
/χut/
The Afrikaans word for the English adjective 'good' is goed.
goed is used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
While goed is the standard form, it often changes to goeie when it is used as an attributive adjective directly before a noun to modify it.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form goed changes to goeie when placed immediately before a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/χut/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might avoid using goed in contexts where they would use 'well' in English, but in many common Afrikaans expressions, goed serves as the standard form for both 'good' and 'well'.
Did you know?
- While goed means 'good', the word lekker is often used instead to describe food or a pleasant experience, and it is one of the most iconic words in the language.
- In Afrikaans, the word goed also means 'goods' or 'possessions' when used as a noun. You can use it to refer to a person's belongings or cargo.
- The word goed is frequently used as a filler word or a way to acknowledge a statement, similar to how English speakers use 'okay' or 'right'.
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 demonstrates using goed to express 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 shows how to use goed in a negative context.Tatoeba #13370651 by Pietpetoors, translation #13370497 by frpzzd
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Example conversation
Anika and Stefan are eating lunch together.
- AnikaDie kos is baie goed.The food is very good.
- StefanJa, ek stem saam.Yes, I agree.
- AnikaDit is 'n goed boek ook.It is a good book too.
- StefanEk wil dit graag lees.I would like to read it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry goed, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
