Significado
Agreeing with a suggestion.
Contexto cultural
Norwegians value consensus and 'dugnad' (community work). Agreeing with a suggestion using this phrase helps maintain social harmony and shows you are a team player. The 'Janteloven' (Law of Jante) influences social interaction, making people avoid being too boastful. Agreeing with others' ideas is a way to stay humble and inclusive. Norwegian workplaces are flat. A boss will often ask for input, and employees use this phrase to validate each other's contributions, regardless of rank. When hiking, safety is paramount. This phrase is used to agree on safety decisions, like turning back due to weather.
The Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'det' is almost never pronounced. Say 'deh' instead of 'det'.
Adjective Agreement
Even though you start with 'Det' (neuter), the adjective 'god' must be masculine to match 'en idé'.
Significado
Agreeing with a suggestion.
The Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'det' is almost never pronounced. Say 'deh' instead of 'det'.
Adjective Agreement
Even though you start with 'Det' (neuter), the adjective 'god' must be masculine to match 'en idé'.
Add 'Kjempe-'
To sound like a local, add 'kjempe' to 'god' when you really like an idea. It shows enthusiasm!
Consensus is Key
Using this phrase makes you sound more agreeable and helps you fit into the Norwegian 'consensus' culture.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Det er en ___ idé.
'Idé' is a masculine/feminine noun, so we use the form 'god'.
Which response is the most natural way to agree with a friend?
Venn: 'Skal vi gå på kafé?'
'Det er en god idé' is the standard way to agree to a suggestion.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Understanding tense and modifiers is key.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Jeg tror vi bør studere sammen. B: Ja, ___.
B is agreeing to A's suggestion to study together.
In which situation would you say 'Det er en god idé'?
Choose the best context:
The phrase is used for suggestions, not facts or introductions.
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Ayudas visuales
Adjective Agreement
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosDet er en ___ idé.
'Idé' is a masculine/feminine noun, so we use the form 'god'.
Venn: 'Skal vi gå på kafé?'
'Det er en god idé' is the standard way to agree to a suggestion.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Understanding tense and modifiers is key.
A: Jeg tror vi bør studere sammen. B: Ja, ___.
B is agreeing to A's suggestion to study together.
Choose the best context:
The phrase is used for suggestions, not facts or introductions.
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasBecause 'idé' is a masculine/feminine noun (en idé), and adjectives must match the noun they describe.
Yes! Dropping 'Det er' makes it more casual and is very common in spoken Norwegian.
It can be both (en or ei), but masculine (en) is most common in written Bokmål.
You say 'Det er en dårlig idé.'
It indicates that the stress is on that vowel and it should be pronounced long.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and at work.
You can, but 'idé' is much more common for suggestions. 'Tanke' is for thoughts.
Add 'kjempe' to get 'en kjempegod idé' or use 'strålende' (brilliant).
No, only for suggestions or plans. For facts, use 'Det stemmer' (That's correct).
Yes, though the pronunciation of 'det' and 'er' will change (e.g., 'Det e' or 'Dæ e').
No, you use it for suggestions. To praise a person, say 'Du er flink' (You are clever).
The plural is 'Det er gode idéer.'
Both are correct, but 'en idé' is standard in most contexts.
Absolutely, it's very common in work emails.
Frases relacionadas
Det høres bra ut
similarThat sounds good
Jeg er enig
synonymA more direct statement of personal agreement.
Det er lurt
similarThat is smart/wise
Kjempegod idé
builds onGreat idea
Dårlig idé
contrastBad idea
Et godt forslag
specialized formA good proposal
