German Phrase
Klingt gut!
Meaning
Literally translates to “Sounds good!” and is used to express agreement or approval after hearing a suggestion or plan.
When to use
Use it in informal conversations when you like what someone just proposed, whether it’s a restaurant choice, a weekend plan, or an idea for a project.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Klingtgut
Verb: klingen
"klingen" means ‘to sound’. In the third‑person singular present it becomes "klingt".
Adjective: gut
When used after "klingen", the adjective stays in its base form without any ending.
🗨In Conversation
Wollen wir am Samstag ins Kino gehen?
Shall we go to the movies on Saturday?
Klingt gut!
Sounds good!
✕Common Mistakes
Klingt gutes!
The adjective does not change; "gut" stays in its base form after "klingt".
Klingt gut!.
Avoid adding a period after the exclamation mark; the punctuation alone conveys the excitement.
↔Alternatives
Passt!
That works!
Klingt super!
Sounds great!
Gute Idee!
Good idea!
Cultural Tip
German speakers often keep the tone casual with "Klingt gut!" among friends. In a formal business setting you might opt for "Das klingt vielversprechend" or "Das hört sich gut an" to sound more polished.