goed
/ɣut/
The English phrase "good" is translated into Dutch as goed.
As an adjective, goed describes something that is pleasant or enjoyable. It is the most common and standard way to express that something is good. When used as an exclamation, goed functions as an affirmation meaning "correct" or "that is right". Note that goed can also be used as a noun to refer to an item of merchandise. Additionally, goed can function as an interjection to express satisfaction.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)
Which one should you use?
While goed refers to quality in a general sense, Dutch speakers often use leuk to mean "pleasant" or "nice" specifically when describing social experiences, people or activities. If you want to say something is "fine" or "great", you can also use the synonym prima.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective goed takes the inflection goede when it precedes a noun with a definite article or when it is used with most common gendered nouns, such as de goede man.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɣut/
Did you know?
- In a sarcastic context, a Dutch person might say Goed zo! to mean 'Way to go!' or 'Nice one!' when someone has actually made a mistake.
- In some Dutch dialects, goed can be used as an intensifier similar to 'very' or 'quite' in English.
- The Dutch word goed is a cognate of the English word 'good', both tracing back to the Proto-Germanic word *gōdaz.
Examples in context
- Je plan is goed.Your plan is a good one.This sentence shows how to use goed to describe a plan.Tatoeba #6889715 by Micsmithel, translation #6863416 by CK
- Hoe goed is hij?How good is he?This sentence demonstrates the use of goed when asking about the quality of a person.Tatoeba #7974765 by Elsofie, translation #1894230 by Spamster
- Is de wijn goed?Is the wine good?This sentence shows how to use goed to ask about the quality of wine.Tatoeba #9405990 by Nylez, translation #8625009 by CAMERONCASSIDY7
- Het eten was lekkerThe food was good
- Goed, dank je!Good, thank you!
- Fijn om te horen!Good to hear!
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Example conversation
Emma and Levi are eating lunch together.
- EmmaHet eten is echt goed!The food is really good!
- LeviJa, ik vind het ook lekker.Yes, I think it's tasty too.
- EmmaIs het weer ook goed vandaag?Is the weather also good today?
- LeviJa, het is heerlijk buiten.Yes, it is lovely outside.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good” translations and entries goed, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries goed, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
