Bedeutung
Expressing agreement with a suggestion.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Swedish 'fika' culture, 'Bra idé' is the standard response to any suggestion involving coffee or sweets. To say 'no' to a fika suggestion is almost a social faux pas. Finland-Swedes use 'Bra idé' similarly, but might also use 'God idé' more frequently in formal contexts compared to mainland Swedes. Norwegians say 'God idé' (pronounced similarly). While Swedes prefer 'Bra,' Norwegians find 'God' more natural for this specific phrase. Swedish 'platta organisationer' (flat organizations) rely on 'Bra idé' to make employees feel valued. Even a CEO might say 'Bra idé' to an intern's suggestion.
The Standalone Power
You don't need a full sentence. Just saying 'Bra idé!' with a smile is the most native way to respond.
The Accent Matters
Always write the accent on 'idé'. Without it, 'ide' means a bear's winter den!
Bedeutung
Expressing agreement with a suggestion.
The Standalone Power
You don't need a full sentence. Just saying 'Bra idé!' with a smile is the most native way to respond.
The Accent Matters
Always write the accent on 'idé'. Without it, 'ide' means a bear's winter den!
Consensus is King
Using this phrase in meetings makes you look like a team player, which is highly valued in Swedish work culture.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to agree with the suggestion.
Ska vi gå på museum? — ___ idé!
'Bra idé' is the most natural way to agree with a suggestion in Swedish.
Which sentence is the most common way to say 'What a good idea!'?
Choose the correct exclamation:
'Vilken' is used with en-words (like idé) to mean 'What a...'.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: Vi kan ha mötet utomhus idag. B: ________, solen skiner!
Since the sun is shining, B is likely agreeing that meeting outside is a good idea.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone suggests a solution that isn't perfect but is okay.
'Ingen dum idé' (Not a bad idea) is used for moderate agreement or when an idea is surprisingly okay.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'Bra idé!'
Social
- • Fika
- • Party
- • Dinner
Work
- • Meetings
- • Brainstorming
- • Emails
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSka vi gå på museum? — ___ idé!
'Bra idé' is the most natural way to agree with a suggestion in Swedish.
Choose the correct exclamation:
'Vilken' is used with en-words (like idé) to mean 'What a...'.
A: Vi kan ha mötet utomhus idag. B: ________, solen skiner!
Since the sun is shining, B is likely agreeing that meeting outside is a good idea.
Someone suggests a solution that isn't perfect but is okay.
'Ingen dum idé' (Not a bad idea) is used for moderate agreement or when an idea is surprisingly okay.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it sounds more formal. 'Bra idé' is much more common in daily conversation.
Yes! Unlike most Swedish adjectives, 'bra' never changes for gender or number.
Use the past tense: 'Det var en bra idé.'
Yes, just like in English. A flat tone will signal that you think the idea is actually bad.
The plural is 'idéer'. So, 'Bra idéer' means 'Good ideas'.
It is an en-word: 'en idé'.
You can say 'En jättebra idé'.
Yes, 'bra' can be both an adjective (good) and an adverb (well).
Absolutely. It is neutral and respectful.
'Idé' is a specific plan or concept; 'tanke' is a more general thought.
Verwandte Redewendungen
God idé
synonymGood idea (slightly more formal)
Dålig idé
contrastBad idea
Ingen dum idé
similarNot a bad idea
Bra tänkt
builds onGood thinking
