German for Beginners: Agreeing to Plans with 'Das passt mir' and 'Klingt gut'
Learn to confirm plans in German with 'Das passt mir' and 'Klingt gut'. Show agreement during negotiations, not just accept invitations.
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When you're making plans in German, you often need to show that a suggested time or activity works for you. This is different from simply accepting an invitation. Here you're negotiating: you might say 'That works for me' or 'Sounds good' to confirm a detail. In this lesson, you'll learn two key phrases: 'Das passt mir' (That works for me) and 'Klingt gut' (Sounds good). You'll also learn how to use them naturally in conversation, with pronunciation and cultural tips.
By the end, you can…
- confirm that a proposed time or plan works for me using 'Das passt mir'.
- respond positively to a suggestion with 'Klingt gut'.
- distinguish between accepting an invitation and agreeing to a negotiated plan.
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Das passt mir.
That works for me.
dahs PAHST meeR
Use when a suggested time or arrangement suits you. Often followed by 'gut' or 'sehr gut'.
Klingt gut.
Sounds good.
klingt goot
A casual, friendly way to agree to a suggestion or idea. Common in spoken German.
Das passt mir gut.
That works well for me.
dahs PAHST meeR goot
Adds emphasis that the plan fits your schedule nicely.
Ja, das passt.
Yes, that works.
yah, dahs PAHST
A short confirmation. 'Passt' alone can also mean 'It works' or 'Okay'.
Das klingt gut.
That sounds good.
dahs klingt goot
Slightly more explicit than 'Klingt gut'. Used to agree to an idea or proposal.
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
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Useful pattern
The phrase 'Das passt mir' literally means 'That fits me.' It's used to say that a time or arrangement is convenient. You can add 'gut' or 'sehr gut' for emphasis: 'Das passt mir gut.' To ask if something works for someone else, say 'Passt dir das?' (Does that work for you?). Note that 'passen' takes the dative case: 'mir' (to me), 'dir' (to you). For example: 'Der Termin passt mir nicht.' (The appointment doesn't work for me.)
When to use it
Use 'Das passt mir' when you are negotiating a time or plan, such as scheduling a meeting or choosing a restaurant. It confirms that a specific detail is acceptable. In contrast, 'Klingt gut' is more about agreeing to an idea or suggestion in general. For example, if someone suggests 'Wir treffen uns um acht' (Let's meet at eight), you can reply 'Das passt mir' to confirm the time. If they say 'Wie wäre es mit einem Film?' (How about a movie?), you can say 'Klingt gut' to agree to the idea. Both phrases are polite and common in everyday conversation.
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Wollen wir am Samstag ins Kino gehen?
Do you want to go to the cinema on Saturday?VOL-len veeR ahm ZAHS-tahk ins KEE-noh GAY-enKlingt gut. Um wie viel Uhr?
Sounds good. At what time?klingt goot. oom vee feel oorUm acht?
At eight?oom ahktDas passt mir gut. Bis Samstag!
That works well for me. See you Saturday!dahs PAHST meeR goot. bis ZAHS-tahkA little context goes a long way
In German-speaking countries, punctuality is valued, so confirming a time with 'Das passt mir' shows reliability. 'Klingt gut' is informal and friendly; in more formal situations, you might say 'Das hört sich gut an' (That sounds good). Regional differences: In Austria and Switzerland, 'Passt schon' can mean 'It's fine' or 'Okay', but it can also imply a slight reluctance. Stick with 'Das passt mir' for clear agreement.
One thing to watch for
Using 'Ich passt' to mean 'I fit' or 'It works for me'.
Try this instead: The verb 'passen' takes a dative object, not a nominative subject: 'Das passt mir' (That works for me) or 'Es passt mir' (It works for me). Do not say 'Ich passe' to mean 'I am okay with it' — 'ich passe' means 'I pass' (e.g., in a game) or 'I fit' in a literal sense. For example: 'Der Termin passt mir.' (The appointment works for me.)
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1How do you say 'That works for me' in German?
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Das passt mir.
This is the standard phrase. You can also say 'Das passt mir gut' for emphasis. 'Es passt mir' is also correct.
2Your friend suggests meeting at 6 PM. You want to say 'Sounds good.' What do you say?
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Klingt gut.
This agrees to the suggestion. Alternatively, 'Das klingt gut' is also correct and slightly more explicit.
3What is the difference between 'Das passt mir' and 'Klingt gut'?
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'Das passt mir' confirms that a specific time or arrangement is convenient, while 'Klingt gut' agrees to an idea or suggestion in general.
Both show agreement, but 'Das passt mir' is more about suitability, and 'Klingt gut' is about liking the idea. They can sometimes be used interchangeably, but context matters.
Use 'Das passt mir' to confirm that a time or plan works for you, and 'Klingt gut' to agree to an idea. These phrases help you negotiate plans naturally in German.
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