English–German

“idea” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/iˈdeː/

Example

Ich habe gerade eine Idee.

I just had an idea.

Illustration for Idee (idea)

How to say “idea” in German

“Idea” in German is Idee.

A thought that takes shape as a starting point for solving a problem or developing a project.

Full entry for Idee: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Idee

Wir sollten die Idee umsetzen.

We should implement the idea.

Tips for using Idee

  • Idee is feminine, so the basic forms are die Idee, eine Idee, and die Ideen in the plural.

Other German words for “idea”

Ich habe keine Ahnung.

I have no idea.

Seine Gedanken sind oft kreativ.

His ideas are often creative.

Gestern hatte ich einen Einfall.

Yesterday I had an idea.

Das ist eine gute Überlegung.

That is a good idea.

Ich habe keine Vorstellung davon, wie das funktioniert.

I have no idea how that works.

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