klinkt goed
The Dutch phrase for "sounds good" is klinkt goed.
The phrase klinkt goed is used to express agreement or approval of a proposal, idea or plan.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the conjugated verb klinkt (sounds) and the adverb goed (good).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Klinkt goed is an informal version of Dat klinkt goed used in everyday conversations. Using the full sentence dat klinkt goed is slightly more formal or complete than the clipped klinkt goed.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Dutch, you can add the demonstrative pronoun dat (that) at the beginning to form a complete sentence, whereas in English "sounds good" is often used as a standalone elliptical phrase.
Did you know?
- The word geweldig is used to say 'sounds great', but its ancient roots actually relate to the word 'terrible'.
- To show enthusiastic agreement with a plan, Dutch speakers often use the English loanword top instead of a traditional Dutch adjective.
- While klinkt goed is a direct translation, a Dutch speaker might respond to a suggestion with leuk, which literally means 'nice' or 'fun'.
Examples in context
- Dat klinkt goed voor mij.That sounds good to me.Tatoeba #10099025 by megamanenm, translation #254757 by CK
- Klinkt goed!Sounds good!Tatoeba #5931495 by Raizin, translation #3653419 by Luciosp
- Klinkt goed.Sounds good.Tatoeba #9709610 by megamanenm, translation #9709609 by megamanenm
- Zullen we naar de film gaan? – Goed idee!Shall we go to the movies? – Sounds good!
- Ik kom je om 8 uur ophalen. – Dat is prima!I'll pick you up at 8 o'clock. – Sounds good/fine!
- Laten we samen lunchen. – Akkoord!Let's have lunch together. – Agreed!
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Example conversation
Emma and Daan are planning a dinner date.
- EmmaZullen we vanavond om zes uur gaan eten?Shall we go eat at six o'clock tonight?
- DaanDat klinkt goed, ik zie je dan.That sounds good, I will see you then.
- EmmaZullen we naar dat nieuwe Italiaanse restaurant gaan?Shall we go to that new Italian restaurant?
- DaanKlinkt goed, ik hou van pasta.Sounds good, I love pasta.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
