German Phrase
Bist du mit diesem Vorschlag einverstanden?
Meaning
This phrase is used to ask someone if they agree with a specific idea, plan, or suggestion that has been put forward. It directly translates to 'Are you in agreement with this proposal?' and seeks confirmation of their consent or approval.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings when you want to check if a friend, colleague, or family member agrees with a suggestion you've made. It's suitable for discussions, planning, or when seeking consensus on a particular matter. For formal situations, you would use 'Sind Sie mit diesem Vorschlag einverstanden?'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BistdumitdiesemVorschlageinverstanden?
Sein (Bist)
'Bist' is the informal 'du' form of the verb 'sein' (to be). The phrase 'einverstanden sein' literally means 'to be in agreement'.
Mit (with)
'Mit' is a dative preposition, meaning it always requires the noun or pronoun following it to be in the dative case. Here, it links 'einverstanden' to the object of agreement.
Diesem (this)
'Diesem' is the dative masculine form of 'dieser' (this). It agrees with 'Vorschlag', which is a masculine noun in the dative case.
Vorschlag (proposal)
'Der Vorschlag' is a masculine noun meaning 'proposal' or 'suggestion'. In the dative case, it remains 'Vorschlag' but its accompanying article or demonstrative pronoun changes.
Einverstanden (in agreement)
'Einverstanden' is an adjective that functions as part of the fixed expression 'einverstanden sein' (to be in agreement). It doesn't change its form.
🗨In Conversation
Ich habe einen Plan für unser Wochenende. Wir könnten wandern gehen.
I have a plan for our weekend. We could go hiking.
Oh, das klingt gut! Bist du mit diesem Vorschlag einverstanden?
Oh, that sounds good! Are you in agreement with this proposal?
✕Common Mistakes
Bist du mit dieser Vorschlag einverstanden?
The word 'Vorschlag' is masculine (der Vorschlag), and in the dative case (due to 'mit'), it requires 'diesem' not 'dieser'.
Stimmst du mit diesem Vorschlag einverstanden?
While 'zustimmen' means 'to agree', 'einverstanden sein' is a fixed expression using 'sein' (to be), not 'stimmen'.
Bist du einverstanden zu diesem Vorschlag?
The correct preposition to use with 'einverstanden sein' when referring to something is 'mit' (with), not 'zu' (to).
↔Alternatives
Stimmst du diesem Vorschlag zu?
Do you agree to this proposal?
Findest du diesen Vorschlag gut?
Do you find this proposal good?
Was hältst du von diesem Vorschlag?
What do you think of this proposal?
Cultural Tip
Germans often value clear communication and directness, especially in professional or planning contexts. Asking for explicit agreement like this is common and helps ensure everyone is on the same page. While 'du' is informal, using 'Sind Sie mit diesem Vorschlag einverstanden?' is crucial in formal or business settings to show respect.