Signification
Thinking of something useful or clever.
Contexte culturel
Swedes value consensus. When you say 'Jag har en bra idé', it's often followed by 'Vad tror ni?' (What do you think?) to invite others to join the decision. In Swedish companies, 'platta organisationer' (flat organizations) mean that even an intern can say 'Jag har en bra idé' to the CEO. Sweden is known for inventions (the zipper, the pacemaker). Having 'bra idéer' is a point of national pride. Due to Jantelagen, some might say 'Jag har en liten idé' even if the idea is huge, to avoid sounding arrogant.
Use 'Jättebra'
If your idea is really good, say 'Jag har en jättebra idé!' to sound more enthusiastic and native.
The Accent Matters
Don't forget the accent on 'idé'. Without it, it's not a Swedish word, and the pronunciation changes.
Signification
Thinking of something useful or clever.
Use 'Jättebra'
If your idea is really good, say 'Jag har en jättebra idé!' to sound more enthusiastic and native.
The Accent Matters
Don't forget the accent on 'idé'. Without it, it's not a Swedish word, and the pronunciation changes.
The 'Få' Switch
Use 'få' when you want to sound like the idea just hit you like a bolt of lightning.
Humility
In a group, try 'Jag har en idé...' without the 'bra' if you want to sound extra humble.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ha'.
Igår ______ jag en bra idé, men nu har jag glömt den.
The word 'igår' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'hade' is correct.
Which sentence is most natural?
A: Jag har en god idé. B: Jag har en bra idé. C: Jag har bra idé.
'Bra idé' is the most common and natural collocation in modern Swedish.
Complete the dialogue.
Person A: Vi behöver en present till mamma. Person B: ________! Vi köper en bok.
You 'have' (har) an idea in Swedish.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and want to suggest a new marketing plan.
This is the standard way to introduce a suggestion.
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Aides visuelles
Ha vs Få
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIgår ______ jag en bra idé, men nu har jag glömt den.
The word 'igår' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'hade' is correct.
A: Jag har en god idé. B: Jag har en bra idé. C: Jag har bra idé.
'Bra idé' is the most common and natural collocation in modern Swedish.
Person A: Vi behöver en present till mamma. Person B: ________! Vi köper en bok.
You 'have' (har) an idea in Swedish.
You are in a meeting and want to suggest a new marketing plan.
This is the standard way to introduce a suggestion.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but it sounds slightly formal or like you're in a 1950s movie. 'Bra' is the modern choice.
It is an en-word: 'en idé', 'idén'.
Use the past tense: 'Jag hade en bra idé'.
The plural is 'idéer'. For example: 'Jag har många bra idéer'.
Absolutely. It's the standard way to make a suggestion in a Swedish office.
An 'idé' is the thought itself; a 'förslag' is when you formally present that thought to others.
Yes! 'Bra' never changes, which makes it very easy for learners.
Stress the last syllable: ee-DAY.
You can, but it sounds more like a vague thought than a concrete plan.
It is always 'en bra idé'.
Then you say 'Jag har en dålig idé'.
Very common! You'll see it in group chats all the time.
Expressions liées
få en idé
similarTo get/receive an idea
komma på något
synonymTo think of something
ha ett förslag
specialized formTo have a proposal
snilleblixt
builds onStroke of genius
tänka ut
similarTo figure out / devise
dålig idé
contrastBad idea
