Bedeutung
A clever thought.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Serbians often use 'Dobra ideja' as a way to end a long discussion. Once someone says it and others nod, the decision is usually considered final. In Montenegro, you might hear 'Valja to,' which is a more traditional way of saying something is a good idea/worth doing, though 'Dobra ideja' is still very common. In Sarajevo, you might hear 'Može!' (It can/It works!) used interchangeably with 'Dobra ideja' to show enthusiastic agreement. People here are known for being more laid back. 'Dobra ideja' might be said more slowly, often followed by 'polako' (slowly/take it easy).
The 'A' Rule
Always remember that 'ideja' ends in 'a', so 'dobra' must also end in 'a'.
Enthusiasm Matters
In Serbia, saying 'Dobra ideja' with a flat tone can sound like you don't care. Add some energy!
Bedeutung
A clever thought.
The 'A' Rule
Always remember that 'ideja' ends in 'a', so 'dobra' must also end in 'a'.
Enthusiasm Matters
In Serbia, saying 'Dobra ideja' with a flat tone can sound like you don't care. Add some energy!
Sarcasm Alert
Be careful with your tone; if you say it too slowly, people will think you are being sarcastic.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'dobar'.
To je ______ ideja.
Since 'ideja' is a feminine noun in the nominative case, the adjective must be 'dobra'.
Which response is the most natural agreement to 'Hajde u bioskop'?
Hajde u bioskop!
'Dobra ideja!' is the standard way to agree with a suggestion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Možemo li da učimo zajedno? B: ________, vidimo se u biblioteci.
The context of meeting at the library suggests agreement.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and your boss suggests a new strategy.
This is the most appropriate formal/neutral version for a workplace.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Intensity of Ideas
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTo je ______ ideja.
Since 'ideja' is a feminine noun in the nominative case, the adjective must be 'dobra'.
Hajde u bioskop!
'Dobra ideja!' is the standard way to agree with a suggestion.
A: Možemo li da učimo zajedno? B: ________, vidimo se u biblioteci.
The context of meeting at the library suggests agreement.
You are in a meeting and your boss suggests a new strategy.
This is the most appropriate formal/neutral version for a workplace.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, in very casual settings or texting, people often shorten it to just 'Dobra!'
It is feminine because it ends in -a.
You say 'To je bila dobra ideja'.
Yes, it is very common and professional in business meetings.
The plural is 'Dobre ideje'.
You can, but it sounds more like 'Good thought' in a deep or poetic sense, not a plan.
Say 'Nije dobra ideja'.
Yes, 'Vrh ideja' (Peak/Top idea) is very popular among young people.
No, you can just say 'Dobra ideja!' as a standalone exclamation.
No, it is a loanword from Greek, but it has been in the language for centuries.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Odlična ideja
similarExcellent idea
Pametno zboriš
similarYou speak wisely
Loša ideja
contrastBad idea
Fiks ideja
specialized formObsession
Bez ideje
contrastWithout an idea
