Meaning
A clever or useful suggestion.
Cultural Background
Danes value consensus. Using this phrase shows you are a team player. Similar usage in Norway and Sweden, reflecting shared cultural values. In meetings, it is a polite way to pivot or agree without being overly aggressive. Used to keep the mood light and 'hyggelig'.
Accent matters
Always remember the accent on 'idé'. It's a small detail that makes you look like a pro.
Use it to agree
If you don't know what to say, 'Det er en god idé' is a safe and polite way to agree.
Meaning
A clever or useful suggestion.
Accent matters
Always remember the accent on 'idé'. It's a small detail that makes you look like a pro.
Use it to agree
If you don't know what to say, 'Det er en god idé' is a safe and polite way to agree.
Be positive
Danes appreciate positive feedback. Using this phrase helps build rapport.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
Det er ____ god idé.
Idé is common gender, so it takes 'en'.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is spelled correctly?
Idé must have an acute accent.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi tage i biografen? B: ____
This is the most natural response to a suggestion.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You want to agree with a friend's plan.
This is the standard phrase for agreement.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDet er ____ god idé.
Idé is common gender, so it takes 'en'.
Which sentence is spelled correctly?
Idé must have an acute accent.
A: Skal vi tage i biografen? B: ____
This is the most natural response to a suggestion.
You want to agree with a friend's plan.
This is the standard phrase for agreement.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly professional.
No, it is very polite.
It comes from French.
Yes, for plural.
Yes, it is one of the most common phrases.
Say 'Jeg er ikke sikker' instead.
Only for plans or suggestions.
Yes, it is very common.
It is neutral.
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No, 'Godt tænkt' is for a clever thought.
Yes, it is very common in texts.
Related Phrases
Det lyder godt
similarThat sounds good
Det er en god tanke
similarThat's a good thought
Godt tænkt
builds onWell thought
Det er en dårlig idé
contrastThat's a bad idea
