Bedeutung
A suggestion that is considered beneficial or smart.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Hungarians value 'leleményesség' (resourcefulness). Calling something a 'jó ötlet' is a genuine compliment to someone's intelligence. In rural areas, people might be more reserved with praise. A 'Jó ötlet' might be replaced with a simple 'Hát, legyen' (Well, let it be), but 'Jó ötlet' is still perfectly understood. In the fast-paced capital, 'Jó ötlet' is often shortened in speech to sound like 'Jóötlet' (one word) or replaced by 'Szuper'. In multinational companies in Hungary, 'Jó ötlet' is the standard way to acknowledge contributions during brainstorming sessions.
Add 'Ez'
Adding 'Ez' (This) makes it a full sentence: 'Ez jó ötlet.'
Watch the 'Ö'
Don't pronounce it as 'otlet' (with an 'o'). It must be 'ötlet' (with an 'ö').
Bedeutung
A suggestion that is considered beneficial or smart.
Add 'Ez'
Adding 'Ez' (This) makes it a full sentence: 'Ez jó ötlet.'
Watch the 'Ö'
Don't pronounce it as 'otlet' (with an 'o'). It must be 'ötlet' (with an 'ö').
Enthusiasm
Use 'Milyen jó ötlet!' to sound more like a native speaker who is genuinely excited.
Sincerity
Hungarians appreciate sincerity. Only say it if you mean it!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'Good idea!'
___ ötlet!
We use the adjective 'jó' (good) to describe the noun 'ötlet'.
Which sentence means 'It was a good idea'?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Volt' is the past tense of 'is' (van).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Menjünk a parkba sétálni! B: _________
'Jó ötlet' is the only logical response to a suggestion to go for a walk.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and your boss suggests a coffee break.
This is a polite and natural way to agree in a neutral/formal setting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Good vs. Well
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben___ ötlet!
We use the adjective 'jó' (good) to describe the noun 'ötlet'.
Choose the correct past tense form:
'Volt' is the past tense of 'is' (van).
A: Menjünk a parkba sétálni! B: _________
'Jó ötlet' is the only logical response to a suggestion to go for a walk.
You are in a meeting and your boss suggests a coffee break.
This is a polite and natural way to agree in a neutral/formal setting.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is perfectly acceptable, though 'Ez egy jó javaslat' (This is a good suggestion) is slightly more formal.
The plural is 'Jó ötletek'. Note that 'jó' does not change.
It can be, depending on your tone of voice. If said flatly, it might imply the opposite.
You say 'Ez nem jó ötlet.'
'Ötlet' is a specific plan or suggestion; 'gondolat' is a general thought or reflection.
Yes! That means 'A very good idea' and is very common.
Hungarian does not have grammatical gender, so it is neither!
You ask 'Ez jó ötlet?' with a rising intonation at the end.
The opposite is 'Rossz ötlet' (Bad idea).
No, you cannot call a person a 'good idea'. You can say 'Neki jó ötletei vannak' (He/she has good ideas).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Remek ötlet
similarGreat idea
Rossz ötlet
contrastBad idea
Ötletel
builds onTo brainstorm
Nincs ötletem
specialized formI have no idea
