मतलब
It is pointless.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Swedes are known for their pragmatism. 'Ingen idé' is not seen as pessimistic, but as a realistic assessment of time and energy. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is used similarly, but might be accompanied by even more directness and brevity. In meetings, 'ingen idé' is used to pivot away from dead-end discussions to maintain 'effektivitet' (efficiency). Younger people might swap 'ingen idé' for 'ovärt' (un-worth) to sound more modern and casual.
The 'Att' Rule
Always use 'att' before a verb following 'ingen idé'. Example: 'Ingen idé att gå.'
Don't be too rude
Saying 'Ingen idé' to someone's suggestion can be dismissive. Add 'tyvärr' (unfortunately) to soften it.
मतलब
It is pointless.
The 'Att' Rule
Always use 'att' before a verb following 'ingen idé'. Example: 'Ingen idé att gå.'
Don't be too rude
Saying 'Ingen idé' to someone's suggestion can be dismissive. Add 'tyvärr' (unfortunately) to soften it.
Shorten it
In casual speech, you can just say 'Ingen idé!' as a standalone reaction.
The Swedish Sigh
Pair the phrase with a small exhale to sound like a true local.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to say 'It's no use waiting.'
Det är ______ idé att vänta.
'Idé' is a common gender (en-word) noun, so we use 'ingen'.
Which sentence means 'I have no idea what we should do'?
Choose the correct option:
To express a lack of suggestions, use 'Jag har ingen idé'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Ska vi försöka laga TV:n igen? B: Nej, ________. Den är helt trasig.
'Det är ingen idé' is the standard way to say it's not worth trying.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You realize the store closed 10 minutes ago.
Since the store is closed, going there is futile.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Idé vs Aning
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासDet är ______ idé att vänta.
'Idé' is a common gender (en-word) noun, so we use 'ingen'.
Choose the correct option:
To express a lack of suggestions, use 'Jag har ingen idé'.
A: Ska vi försöka laga TV:n igen? B: Nej, ________. Den är helt trasig.
'Det är ingen idé' is the standard way to say it's not worth trying.
You realize the store closed 10 minutes ago.
Since the store is closed, going there is futile.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, use 'Ingen aning' for that. 'Ingen idé' means there is no point or you have no suggestion.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or at work, but use 'lönlöst' in very formal writing.
They are almost identical. 'Ingen vits' is slightly more informal.
Because 'idé' is an 'en-word' (common gender).
Yes, that is grammatically correct but less common than the fixed 'Det är ingen idé'.
Yes, if you are discussing a project's feasibility. It's seen as being professional and realistic.
Use the past tense: 'Det var ingen idé'.
No, it can also mean a creative idea or a plan.
No, you wouldn't say a person is 'ingen idé'. You use it for actions or situations.
'Försöka' (to try) and 'vänta' (to wait) are very common.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Ingen vits
synonymNo point
Meningslöst
similarMeaningless
Lönlöst
similarFutile
Ovärt
specialized formNot worth it
Bortkastad tid
builds onWasted time
