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idea

idea

Meaning of idea

English

thought or concept

Deutsch

Gedanke oder Konzept zur Diskussion

idea

Pronunciation

British English
/aɪˈdɪə/
American English
/aɪˈdiə/

idea with German translation

idea usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I have a new idea for the meeting.

Ich habe eine neue Idee für das Meeting.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Your idea sounds very good.

Deine Idee klingt sehr gut.

idea synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between idea, thought, suggestion, notion, concept, proposal, plan, and insight

T
🇬🇧English
thought

a thought, not necessarily a plan

A1very often

ENHe had a sudden thought.

🇬🇧English

an idea offered to others

A2very often

ENShe made a suggestion during the meeting.

🇬🇧English

a vague belief or understanding

A2often

ENShe had only a notion of how it worked.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

an abstract concept

B2often

ENThe concept is explained in the textbook.

🇬🇧English

a formal suggestion

B1often

ENThey submitted a proposal for the new project.

🇬🇧English

a worked-out set of steps

A1very often

ENWe need a plan for the weekend.

I
🇬🇧English
insight

deep understanding

B2often

ENThe study gives new insight into the problem.

B
🇬🇧English
brainwave

British: a sudden clever idea

B2rare word

ENHe had a brainwave that solved the problem.

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idea belongs to the topic "Calls and Meetings →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does idea mean?

thought or concept

How do you pronounce idea?

idea is pronounced [aɪˈdɪə].

How is idea used in a sentence?

Ich habe eine neue Idee für das Meeting. Translation: I have a new idea for the meeting.

Is idea part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?

Yes, idea can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is idea part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, idea can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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