Significado
A positive suggestion.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is central to 'Hygge'. Agreeing on small, pleasant activities (like getting coffee) is how hygge is built. Danish offices are very democratic. Even a student helper can have 'en god idé' that the CEO listens to. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, though often followed by practical action in harsh weather contexts. Across the region, consensus is key. This phrase is the 'verbal handshake' of consensus.
Add 'rigtig'
Say 'en rigtig god idé' to sound more like a native speaker. It adds a layer of warmth.
Watch the 'd'
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'god' like an English 'd'. Keep it soft like a 'th'.
Significado
A positive suggestion.
Add 'rigtig'
Say 'en rigtig god idé' to sound more like a native speaker. It adds a layer of warmth.
Watch the 'd'
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'god' like an English 'd'. Keep it soft like a 'th'.
Sarcasm Check
If someone says this with a very flat, falling intonation, they probably think your idea is terrible!
Consensus
Danes love to agree. Using this phrase is the fastest way to make friends in a group setting.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to agree with the suggestion.
Skal vi gå i biografen? - Ja, det er en ___ idé.
'Idé' is common gender, so the adjective 'god' does not take a -t.
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'What a great idea!'?
Choose the best exclamation:
'Sikke en...' is the standard Danish way to form exclamations with common gender nouns.
Complete the dialogue in a work context.
A: Jeg foreslår, at vi holder pause nu. B: ___
You are agreeing with A's suggestion.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone suggests lighting candles for hygge.
Lighting candles is a classic 'good idea' in Danish culture.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Good vs Bad
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSkal vi gå i biografen? - Ja, det er en ___ idé.
'Idé' is common gender, so the adjective 'god' does not take a -t.
Choose the best exclamation:
'Sikke en...' is the standard Danish way to form exclamations with common gender nouns.
A: Jeg foreslår, at vi holder pause nu. B: ___
You are agreeing with A's suggestion.
Someone suggests lighting candles for hygge.
Lighting candles is a classic 'good idea' in Danish culture.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasBoth are correct, but 'idé' with the accent is more common and helps with pronunciation.
No, you must include 'en'. It's 'Det er EN god idé'.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any situation.
The plural is 'gode idéer'.
You say 'Det er en dårlig idé'.
No, you can't say 'Du er en god idé'. You would say 'Du er god' or 'Du har gode idéer'.
No, it only works for thoughts, plans, or suggestions.
Because 'idé' is a common gender noun. There is no logical reason, you just have to memorize it!
It's better to say 'En meget god idé' or 'En rigtig god idé'.
Yes, they have very similar versions: 'En god idé' (Norwegian) and 'En bra idé' (Swedish).
Frases relacionadas
Godt tænkt
similarWell thought / Clever thinking
En dårlig idé
contrastA bad idea
Det lyder godt
similarThat sounds good
Glimrende forslag
specialized formExcellent proposal
Hvad tænker du?
builds onWhat do you think?
