German - Agreement

Lesson 80 of 158

Two friends smiling while practicing German agreement phrases — lesson about agreeing and accepting plans.

Goal: Friendly ways to agree, accept plans, and show you understand

Free German lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.

Welcome to Lesson 80 — a short, useful practice session for everyday agreement. Repeat, listen, and use these friendly phrases in real conversations.

This lesson focuses on common German agreement phrases you can use to show you agree, accept plans, or acknowledge someone’s point.

Level A2: In this lesson you'll practice short agreement phrases (Ja, genau.; Das stimmt.; Ich auch.; Bei mir auch.; and more) and polite ways to accept suggestions or show understanding. We'll listen to the phrases, use them in a quick conversation, and do short quizzes to lock them in — CEFR-aligned and ready for real talk.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

  • Recognize and use common A2 agreement phrases to agree, accept plans, or show understanding.
  • Accept suggestions and confirm plans with phrases like "Das passt für mich." and "Ja, machen wir das."
  • Practice saying each phrase aloud so you can use them naturally in conversation.
A casual scene of friends planning a meetup in German — practicing phrases for agreement and understanding.

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Ja, genau.

Yes, exactly.

Meaning: Yes, exactly.

When to use: Use to strongly agree with what someone just said.

A: Das ist eine gute Idee. B: Ja, genau.
A: That's a good idea. B: Yes, exactly.
Sie sagt, wir sollten früher losfahren. Ich antworte: Ja, genau.
She says we should leave earlier. I answer: Yes, exactly.

Das stimmt.

That's right.

Meaning: That's right.

When to use: Confirm that someone is correct or a fact is true.

Das stimmt — der Parkplatz ist kostenlos am Wochenende.
That's right — the parking is free on weekends.
B: Du hast Recht. A: Das stimmt.
B: You're right. A: That's right.

Ich auch.

Me too.

Meaning: Me too.

When to use: Say the same thing is true for you (actions or opinions).

Tip: Don’t use this for physical feelings like "mir kalt"; then "mir auch" might be better.

Ich mag Kaffee. — Ich auch.
I like coffee. — Me too.
Ich finde den Film gut. — Ich auch.
I think the movie is good. — Me too.

Bei mir auch.

Same here.

Meaning: Same here.

When to use: Say the same situation or feeling applies to you.

Tip: Beginners mix up "Ich auch" and "Bei mir auch"; use "Bei mir auch" for situations or feelings.

Ich bin heute müde. — Bei mir auch.
I'm tired today. — Same here.
Bei mir auch, das Wetter ist schlecht.
Same here, the weather is bad for me too.

Das klingt gut.

That sounds good.

Meaning: That sounds good.

When to use: Accept a plan or suggestion positively.

Treffen wir uns um acht? — Das klingt gut.
Meet at eight? — That sounds good.
Wir nehmen Pizza zum Abendessen. — Das klingt gut.
We’ll have pizza for dinner. — That sounds good.

Natürlich.

Of course.

Meaning: Of course.

When to use: Agree willingly or give permission.

Kann ich dein Buch ausleihen? — Natürlich.
Can I borrow your book? — Of course.
Natürlich helfe ich dir morgen.
Of course I'll help you tomorrow.

Kein Problem.

No problem.

Meaning: No problem.

When to use: Accept a small request or reassure someone.

Danke, dass du mich gefahren hast. — Kein Problem.
Thanks for driving me. — No problem.
Kannst du das Formular ausfüllen? — Kein Problem.
Can you fill the form? — No problem.

Ja, machen wir das.

Yes, let's do that.

Meaning: Yes, let's do that.

When to use: Accept a suggestion and agree to act on it.

Sollen wir morgen spazieren gehen? — Ja, machen wir das.
Shall we go for a walk tomorrow? — Yes, let's do that.
Wir könnten am Sonntag kochen. — Ja, machen wir das.
We could cook on Sunday. — Yes, let's do that.

Das passt für mich.

That works for me.

Meaning: That works for me.

When to use: Say a time or plan is acceptable for you.

Treffen um 18 Uhr? — Das passt für mich.
Meet at 6 PM? — That works for me.
Wenn wir am Samstag starten, das passt für mich.
If we start on Saturday, that works for me.

Alles klar.

Got it.

Meaning: Got it.

When to use: Acknowledge that you understood instructions or information.

Bitte bring deine Hausaufgaben morgen mit. — Alles klar.
Please bring your homework tomorrow. — Got it.
Der Zug fährt um 9:00. — Alles klar.
The train leaves at 9:00. — Got it.

Verstehe.

I see.

Meaning: I see.

When to use: Briefly show you understand a point or explanation.

Also du willst später anfangen? — Verstehe.
So you want to start later? — I see.
Verstehe, das ist ein guter Grund.
I see, that's a good reason.

Ich verstehe, was du meinst.

I see what you mean.

Meaning: I see what you mean.

When to use: Show you understand someone’s point (informal with du).

Ich verstehe, was du meinst — das ist kompliziert.
I see what you mean — that's complicated.
Wenn du weniger Zeit hast, verstehe ich, was du meinst.
If you have less time, I see what you mean.

Klar, ich verstehe.

Sure, I understand.

Meaning: Sure, I understand.

When to use: Short confirmation that you understand.

Klar, ich verstehe. Ich komme später.
Sure, I understand. I will come later.
Klar, ich verstehe — du brauchst Zeit.
Sure, I understand — you need time.

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

Friends planning an evening

Anna and David talking in German, agreeing on a plan and confirming details.

Do Anna and David agree on the plan?

Portrait of Anna in a German lesson dialogue

Anna

Wir könnten um 19 Uhr essen gehen.

We could go eat at 7 PM.

Portrait of David in a German lesson dialogue

David

Das klingt gut.

That sounds good.

Portrait of Anna in a German lesson dialogue

Anna

Passt dir das? Ich dachte an das neue Restaurant.

Does that work for you? I thought of the new restaurant.

Portrait of David in a German lesson dialogue

David

Ja, genau. Das passt für mich.

Yes, exactly. That works for me.

Portrait of Anna in a German lesson dialogue

Anna

Super — ja, machen wir das.

Great — yes, let's do that.

Portrait of David in a German lesson dialogue

David

Alles klar. Ich freue mich.

Got it. I'm looking forward to it.

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

Which German phrase means 'Me too.' as a simple agreement?

Which phrase would you use to accept a suggestion positively, like 'That sounds good'?

Which phrase best fits when you want to give permission or agree willingly?

Which phrase would you say to show you understood instructions or information?

Meet at 6:00? — That works for me.

Treffen wir uns um 18:00? — ___

I'm tired today. — Same here.

Ich bin heute müde. — ___

Shall we go to the cinema on Saturday? — Yes, let's do that.

Sollen wir am Samstag ins Kino? — ___

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

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Say this phrase out loud:

Ja, genau.

Yes, exactly.

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Das stimmt.

That's right.

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Ich auch.

Me too.

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Bei mir auch.

Same here.

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Das klingt gut.

That sounds good.

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Natürlich.

Of course.

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Kein Problem.

No problem.

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Ja, machen wir das.

Yes, let's do that.

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Das passt für mich.

That works for me.

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Alles klar.

Got it.

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Verstehe.

I see.

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Ich verstehe, was du meinst.

I see what you mean.

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Klar, ich verstehe.

Sure, I understand.