German word

Idee

Pronunciation

IPA/iˈdeː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounidea

Example

Ich habe gerade eine Idee.

I just had an idea.

Illustration for Idee (idea)

More examples

Wir sollten die Idee umsetzen.

We should implement the idea.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • eine Idee vorstellen

    present an idea

  • eine Idee umsetzen

    implement an idea

  • an einer Idee arbeiten

    work on an idea

Similar words

Vorschlag: A proposal put forward for someone to consider in making a decision or taking action.
Plan: A practical outline of steps arranged for carrying something out.
Gedanke: A single thought or realization that comes to mind.
Einfall: A brief inspiration that occurs suddenly.

Definition in German

Idee bezeichnet einen spontanen Einfall oder konkreten Vorschlag, der als Ansatzpunkt für eine Lösung oder ein Projekt dient.

Word origin

German Idee is borrowed through Latin idea from Greek idea, meaning a form or conception.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • inspirationnoun
  • brainwavenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Ideengeberidea generatornoun
  • Ideenumsetzungimplementation of an ideanoun

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