Bedeutung
To have a great concept.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Norway, the phrase is often linked to the national icon Reodor Felgen, a fictional inventor who solves everything with 'lysende ideer' and scrap metal. This reflects a cultural pride in practical ingenuity. Due to the long, dark winters, metaphors involving 'lys' (light) carry significant emotional weight. A 'lysende idé' isn't just smart; it's a metaphorical break from the darkness of a problem. Norwegian workplaces are egalitarian. A junior employee is encouraged to share a 'lysende idé' just as much as a CEO. Using this phrase can be a way to democratize innovation. In Norwegian universities, while 'lysende idé' is used, professors might prefer 'et intellektuelt gjennombrudd' (an intellectual breakthrough) for more formal research contexts.
Use 'få' for impact
Instead of 'ha' (have), use 'få' (get) to describe the exact moment of inspiration. It sounds more dynamic.
Don't forget the accent
Writing 'ide' without the accent is a common spelling mistake. Always use 'idé'.
Bedeutung
To have a great concept.
Use 'få' for impact
Instead of 'ha' (have), use 'få' (get) to describe the exact moment of inspiration. It sounds more dynamic.
Don't forget the accent
Writing 'ide' without the accent is a common spelling mistake. Always use 'idé'.
Sarcasm Alert
Be aware that if someone says 'Det var jo en lysende idé' in a flat tone after a failure, they are being sarcastic.
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Fyll inn det manglende ordet i setningen.
Da vi satt fast i snøen, fikk pappa en ______ idé.
The correct form is the present participle 'lysende', which is used as an adjective in this collocation.
Hvilken setning er mest naturlig?
Du vil rose en kollega for et godt forslag.
'Lysende idé' is the standard Norwegian collocation for a brilliant idea.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Vi har ikke mer penger til markedsføring. B: Slapp av, jeg har en ______.
In this context, B is offering a specific solution, so 'lysende idé' is the correct choice.
Match situasjonen med riktig bruk av uttrykket.
Når passer det best å si 'Jeg fikk en lysende idé'?
The phrase is used for sudden inspiration or problem-solving.
Match de norske uttrykkene med deres betydning.
Koble sammen:
While all involve 'lys', they have distinct meanings: 'lysende idé' is the thought, 'lyst hode' is the person, and 'se lyst på' is the attitude.
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Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenDa vi satt fast i snøen, fikk pappa en ______ idé.
The correct form is the present participle 'lysende', which is used as an adjective in this collocation.
Du vil rose en kollega for et godt forslag.
'Lysende idé' is the standard Norwegian collocation for a brilliant idea.
A: Vi har ikke mer penger til markedsføring. B: Slapp av, jeg har en ______.
In this context, B is offering a specific solution, so 'lysende idé' is the correct choice.
Når passer det best å si 'Jeg fikk en lysende idé'?
The phrase is used for sudden inspiration or problem-solving.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
While all involve 'lys', they have distinct meanings: 'lysende idé' is the thought, 'lyst hode' is the person, and 'se lyst på' is the attitude.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It's grammatically okay but sounds less natural than 'lysende idé'.
Lysende ideer (e.g., 'Vi har mange lysende ideer').
No, it can be for small things, like a clever way to open a jar.
No, present participles like 'lysende' are indeclinable in Norwegian.
'Genistrek' is stronger and often implies a clever trick or a masterstroke.
Only sarcastically. Otherwise, it is always positive.
Stress the last syllable: ee-DAY.
Not a single verb, but 'å glimte til' can mean to show a flash of brilliance.
Yes, but it's much less common than 'idé'.
Yes, especially in headlines about startups or innovation.
A 'dårlig idé' (bad idea) or 'håpløs idé' (hopeless idea).
Yes, it's a very common phrase for all ages.
Conceptually yes, as both link light to knowledge.
Verwandte Redewendungen
et lyst hode
similarA smart person
en genistrek
synonymA stroke of genius
å se lyset
relatedTo finally understand something
en god idé
builds onA good idea
å famle i mørket
contrastTo grope in the dark / have no clue
