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ideal

ideal

Meaning of ideal

perfect or most suitable

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German/iˈdeːal/
Russian transcription[ʲɪdʲɪˈalʲnɨj]
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ideal with Russian translation

ideal usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Эта комната для меня идеальна.

Dieses Zimmer ist ideal für mich.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

План идеально подходит для начинающих.

Der Plan ist ideal für Anfänger.

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ideal belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

idealидеальный
gehacktрубленый
gekochtприготовленный
gefrostetзамороженный
ungekochtсырой
salzigсолёный
in Scheiben geschnittenнарезанный ломтиками

ideal synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ideal / optimal / geeignet / vorzüglich / mustergültig / angenehm

O
🇩🇪German
optimal

Best in terms of result, conditions, or choice; often means not just good, but the most suitable option.

B1Often
G
🇩🇪German
geeignet

Suitable or fit for a specific purpose; emphasizes suitability rather than absolute perfection.

B1Very Often
V
🇩🇪German
vorzüglich

Excellent or outstanding; sounds a bit more formal or elevated than plain "ideal".

B1Rarely
M
🇩🇪German
mustergültig

Model or exemplary; often describes behavior, work, or results that serve as a standard example.

B1Rarely
A
🇩🇪German
angenehm

Pleasant, comfortable, or enjoyable; does not mean perfect, but rather nice to experience.

B1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
schön

Beautiful, nice, or pleasant; a very general word that expresses a positive impression, but not necessarily perfection.

B1Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
passend

Appropriate, fitting, or matching in size, situation, or requirements; often closer to "fits" than to "ideal".

B1Very Often
H
🇩🇪German
hervorragend

Outstanding or excellent; stronger and more emphatic than just "ideal", often highlighting a very high level.

B1Often
P
🇩🇪German
perfekt

Perfect, flawless; very close to "ideal", often emphasizing the absence of mistakes.

B1Very Often
T
🇩🇪German
tadellos

Flawless or impeccable; often used for quality, appearance, or condition.

B1Often
A
🇩🇪German
am besten

Best; a comparative form that points to the most suitable option among several.

B1Very Often
Z
🇩🇪German
zweckmäßig

Practical, functional, or expedient; emphasizes usefulness and purpose rather than beauty or perfection.

B1Often

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How to pronounce ideal and what this word means

ideal means ideal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ideal

/iˈdeːal/

ideal translation

ideal

ideal examples

Dieses Zimmer ist ideal für mich.

ideal transcription

/iˈdeːal/

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ideal meaning: what does it mean?

perfekt oder am besten geeignet

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ideal is pronounced as /iˈdeːal/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ideal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Dieses Zimmer ist ideal für mich. Translation: Эта комната для меня идеальна.

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