Significado
A positive suggestion.
Contexto cultural
Slovenians are generally pragmatic and appreciate sensible suggestions. Saying 'dobra ideja' shows you value logic and efficiency. In the mountain regions, a 'dobra ideja' often involves safety or weather considerations. If someone suggests turning back because of clouds, it's a very 'dobra ideja'. In the capital, 'dobra ideja' is the currency of social planning, especially regarding which 'plac' (place) to visit for drinks. Slovenian business culture is hierarchical but moving towards collaboration. Using this phrase with a superior is now common and encouraged.
The 'A' Rule
Just remember: if it ends in 'a', it's usually feminine. Dobra + Ideja = A + A.
Add 'Zelo'
If you really like an idea, say 'Zelo dobra ideja!' It makes you sound much more fluent and enthusiastic.
Significado
A positive suggestion.
The 'A' Rule
Just remember: if it ends in 'a', it's usually feminine. Dobra + Ideja = A + A.
Add 'Zelo'
If you really like an idea, say 'Zelo dobra ideja!' It makes you sound much more fluent and enthusiastic.
Nod while saying it
Slovenians appreciate non-verbal cues. A small nod while saying 'Dobra ideja' reinforces your sincerity.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form of the adjective for the noun 'ideja'.
To je ______ ideja.
'Ideja' is a feminine noun, so it needs the feminine adjective 'dobra'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Gremo na sladoled? B: ______, gremo!
'Dobra ideja' is the appropriate response to a suggestion.
Match the response to the suggestion.
Suggestion: 'Lahko bi obiskali muzej.'
Responding with agreement is the most natural social choice here.
Complete the sentence to express that it was a very good idea.
To je bila ______ dobra ideja.
'Zelo' is the adverb used to intensify adjectives like 'dobra'.
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Intensity of Agreement
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTo je ______ ideja.
'Ideja' is a feminine noun, so it needs the feminine adjective 'dobra'.
A: Gremo na sladoled? B: ______, gremo!
'Dobra ideja' is the appropriate response to a suggestion.
Suggestion: 'Lahko bi obiskali muzej.'
Responding with agreement is the most natural social choice here.
To je bila ______ dobra ideja.
'Zelo' is the adverb used to intensify adjectives like 'dobra'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very common and perfectly acceptable in professional settings.
Not necessarily. 'Dobra ideja' is more common in speech, while 'dobra zamisel' is more common in writing.
You can say 'To je odlična ideja!'
It is always 'dobra' when followed by 'ideja' because 'ideja' is feminine.
Yes, it is polite enough for a teacher-student relationship.
The plural is 'dobre ideje'.
Yes, it is a direct cognate and carries the same meaning.
No, it is standard Slovenian, though very common in casual speech.
Yes, with a flat or downward intonation, it can mean the opposite.
Using the masculine 'dober' instead of the feminine 'dobra'.
Frases relacionadas
dobra zamisel
synonymA good idea (more formal/Slavic)
prav imaš
similarYou are right
strinjam se
similarI agree
slaba ideja
contrastBad idea
odlična ideja
builds onExcellent idea
