Signification
A positive suggestion
Contexte culturel
Slovaks value practicality. A 'dobrý nápad' is often something that saves money, time, or effort. It's less about 'dreaming big' and more about 'fixing things'. In the context of the 'Visegrad Four' (V4), there is a shared cultural appreciation for 'do-it-yourself' (DIY) solutions, often called 'kutilstvo' in Slovak. In meetings, saying 'Dobrý nápad' is a way to build consensus. Slovak culture is relatively hierarchical, but this phrase is a safe way for anyone to contribute to a positive atmosphere. On Slovak social media, 'Dobrý nápad' is often used as a hashtag (#dobrynapad) for life hacks or innovative Slovak products.
Use it often!
Slovaks appreciate when you agree with them. It builds rapport quickly.
Watch the 'ý'
Make sure to hold the 'ý' in 'dobrý' a bit longer. If it's too short, it sounds like 'dobri' (masculine plural), which is grammatically wrong here.
Signification
A positive suggestion
Use it often!
Slovaks appreciate when you agree with them. It builds rapport quickly.
Watch the 'ý'
Make sure to hold the 'ý' in 'dobrý' a bit longer. If it's too short, it sounds like 'dobri' (masculine plural), which is grammatically wrong here.
Add 'To je'
Adding 'To je' (That is) makes you sound more fluent and less like you're just repeating a textbook phrase.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the adjective to match the noun 'nápad'.
To je _______ nápad.
'Nápad' is a masculine singular noun in the nominative case, so it requires the masculine ending '-ý'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'Poďme zajtra do hôr!' B: '___________, veľmi sa teším!'
'Dobrý nápad' is the correct way to agree with a suggestion to go to the mountains.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
To bol skvelý _________.
The phrase 'skvelý nápad' means 'great idea'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Dobrý nápad'?
'Dobrý nápad' is used for suggestions and ideas, not for greetings or meals.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Idea vs. Nápad
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTo je _______ nápad.
'Nápad' is a masculine singular noun in the nominative case, so it requires the masculine ending '-ý'.
A: 'Poďme zajtra do hôr!' B: '___________, veľmi sa teším!'
'Dobrý nápad' is the correct way to agree with a suggestion to go to the mountains.
To bol skvelý _________.
The phrase 'skvelý nápad' means 'great idea'.
When would you say 'Dobrý nápad'?
'Dobrý nápad' is used for suggestions and ideas, not for greetings or meals.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Yes, adding 'veľmi' (very) is a very common way to show more enthusiasm.
The plural is 'Dobré nápady'.
No, you cannot call a person a 'dobrý nápad'. You would say 'On je dobrý človek' (He is a good person).
You say 'To bol dobrý nápad'.
Yes, young people might say 'Mega nápad' or 'Top nápad'.
'Nápad' is for everyday suggestions, 'idea' is for big concepts like 'the idea of freedom'.
No, 'nápad' is always masculine, regardless of who had the idea.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
Say 'To nie je dobrý nápad'.
Expressions liées
Skvelý nápad
similarGreat idea
Zlý nápad
contrastBad idea
Mám nápad
builds onI have an idea
To mi nenapadlo
similarThat didn't occur to me
