Signification
A clever suggestion.
Contexte culturel
Poles value honesty. If they say 'Dobry pomysł', they usually mean it. However, watch out for the 'No, dobry pomysł...' said with a sigh—that's sarcasm. In Polish meetings, 'Dobry pomysł' is a quick way to move past brainstorming into action. It signals that the consensus has been reached. Younger Poles might use English loanwords like 'Good idea' or 'Nice' in casual texting, but 'Dobry pomysł' remains the standard for spoken interaction. In formal writing, 'pomysł' might be replaced by 'inicjatywa' (initiative) or 'koncepcja' (concept) to sound more sophisticated.
Add 'To'
Saying 'To dobry pomysł' (That's a good idea) sounds slightly more complete and polite than just 'Dobry pomysł'.
Watch the 'ł'
Make sure you pronounce the 'ł' at the end of 'pomysł' like a 'w'. If you pronounce it like an 'l', it will sound like a different word or an old-fashioned accent.
Signification
A clever suggestion.
Add 'To'
Saying 'To dobry pomysł' (That's a good idea) sounds slightly more complete and polite than just 'Dobry pomysł'.
Watch the 'ł'
Make sure you pronounce the 'ł' at the end of 'pomysł' like a 'w'. If you pronounce it like an 'l', it will sound like a different word or an old-fashioned accent.
Sarcasm Check
If someone says this with a flat tone and a long 'Nooooo...', they actually think your idea is terrible.
Complimenting
Using 'Dobry pomysł' is a great way to build rapport with Polish colleagues; it shows you value their input.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase with the correct adjective form.
To jest ______ (dobry) pomysł.
'Pomysł' is a masculine noun, so it requires the masculine adjective 'dobry'.
Which response is most appropriate for the following suggestion?
Suggestion: 'Może pójdziemy dzisiaj do kina?'
When someone suggests an activity, 'Dobry pomysł' is the standard way to agree.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Chciałbym kupić kwiaty dla mamy. B: To ______ ______.
'Dobry pomysł' is the most natural way to validate a plan in Polish.
Choose the most enthusiastic version of the phrase.
Someone suggests a brilliant solution to a hard problem. You say:
'Świetny' means 'great' or 'excellent', which is more enthusiastic than just 'dobry'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Intensity of Ideas
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTo jest ______ (dobry) pomysł.
'Pomysł' is a masculine noun, so it requires the masculine adjective 'dobry'.
Suggestion: 'Może pójdziemy dzisiaj do kina?'
When someone suggests an activity, 'Dobry pomysł' is the standard way to agree.
A: Chciałbym kupić kwiaty dla mamy. B: To ______ ______.
'Dobry pomysł' is the most natural way to validate a plan in Polish.
Someone suggests a brilliant solution to a hard problem. You say:
'Świetny' means 'great' or 'excellent', which is more enthusiastic than just 'dobry'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in almost any situation, from a casual chat with friends to a business meeting.
You can, but it sounds like a translation from English. 'Dobry pomysł' is much more natural for native speakers.
The plural is 'Dobre pomysły'.
Use 'To świetny pomysł!' or 'To genialny pomysł!'.
No, 'pomysł' is always masculine, so it is always 'dobry pomysł'.
Yes, with a specific falling intonation, it can mean 'That's a terrible idea'.
'Pomysł' is a plan or suggestion. 'Myśl' is a general thought or reflection.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
Say 'Mam dobry pomysł'.
The opposite is 'Zły pomysł' (Bad idea).
Yes, adding 'bardzo' (very) is very common and adds emphasis.
Yes, 'pomysł' comes from the verb 'pomyśleć' (to think for a moment).
No, you can just say 'Dobry pomysł!' as an exclamation.
Yes, it is one of the most common phrases in Polish dialogue.
Expressions liées
Świetny pomysł
similarGreat idea
Zły pomysł
contrastBad idea
Wpaść na pomysł
builds onTo come up with an idea
Brak pomysłu
contrastLack of an idea
Pomysłowy
specialized formIngenious/Creative
