A2 Expression 중립

fena fikir değil

not a bad idea

Agreeing with a suggestion.

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문화적 배경

Turks often use understatement to avoid 'nazar' (the evil eye). Saying something is 'not bad' is safer than saying it is 'perfect.' In meetings, 'fena fikir değil' is a polite way for a manager to accept an employee's idea without giving away too much authority. When offered food, guests might use this phrase to show they are considering the offer without appearing too greedy. Younger people in Istanbul might shorten it to just 'Fena değil' or use it with a specific 'cool' intonation.

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Add 'Aslında'

Saying 'Aslında fena fikir değil' (Actually not a bad idea) makes you sound very native and thoughtful.

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Watch your tone

If you say it too slowly or with a flat tone, it might sound like you are bored or don't really like the idea.

Agreeing with a suggestion.

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Add 'Aslında'

Saying 'Aslında fena fikir değil' (Actually not a bad idea) makes you sound very native and thoughtful.

⚠️

Watch your tone

If you say it too slowly or with a flat tone, it might sound like you are bored or don't really like the idea.

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Modesty is key

Use this phrase to show you are a team player who considers others' opinions.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank to complete the phrase.

Dışarı çıkmak ______ fikir değil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: fena

'Fena fikir değil' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Which response is the most natural agreement to: 'Hadi kahve içelim!'

Hadi kahve içelim!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Fena fikir değil.

The phrase is fixed and doesn't change based on the person.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Hafta sonu Bursa'ya gidelim mi? B: __________, İskender yeriz.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Fena fikir değil

The context of 'eating İskender' suggests agreement.

Match the phrase to the best situation.

Fena fikir değil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Someone suggests a movie you might like.

It is used for agreeing with suggestions.

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시각 학습 자료

Fena vs. Kötü

Fena
Fena fikir değil Idiomatic agreement
Kötü
Kötü bir gün A bad day (literal)

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Dışarı çıkmak ______ fikir değil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: fena

'Fena fikir değil' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Which response is the most natural agreement to: 'Hadi kahve içelim!' Choose A2

Hadi kahve içelim!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Fena fikir değil.

The phrase is fixed and doesn't change based on the person.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Hafta sonu Bursa'ya gidelim mi? B: __________, İskender yeriz.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Fena fikir değil

The context of 'eating İskender' suggests agreement.

Match the phrase to the best situation. situation_matching A1

Fena fikir değil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Someone suggests a movie you might like.

It is used for agreeing with suggestions.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is neutral and polite enough for a professional setting.

'Fena değil' means 'not bad' in general (e.g., 'How are you? - Not bad'). 'Fena fikir değil' specifically refers to a suggestion.

It's grammatically correct but less common. 'Fena' is the idiomatic choice here.

Usually, yes. But in some slang, it can mean 'very' or 'intense' (e.g., 'fena güzel' = intensely beautiful).

It sounds a bit humble or self-deprecating, like 'I have an idea, it's not bad...'.

Just add a question mark and rising intonation: 'Fena fikir değil, değil mi?' (Not a bad idea, right?)

It is neutral. It's neither very formal nor very slangy.

The direct opposite is 'Kötü bir fikir' (A bad idea) or 'Saçma' (Nonsense/Ridiculous).

Yes, it's common in emails and informal writing.

'İyi fikir' (Good idea) is also fine, but 'fena fikir değil' sounds more conversational and nuanced.

관련 표현

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fena değil

similar

Not bad / So-so

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mantıklı

synonym

Logical

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aklıma yattı

builds on

It makes sense to me / I'm convinced

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kötü fikir değil

synonym

Not a bad idea

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harika fikir

contrast

Great idea

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