NOUN

dieIdee/iˈdeː/idea; notion; thought

Idee is a German noun that means idea, notion, or thought. It is pronounced /iˈdeː/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ideen".

Definitions

1.a thought, suggestion, or mental concept(concept/thought)

a.a plan or suggestion about how to do something

Ich habe eine gute Idee für unser nächstes Projekt.—I have a good idea for our next project.

b.a sudden new thought or inspiration

Plötzlich hatte sie eine tolle Idee.—Suddenly she had a great idea.

2.an original or creative thought(imagination/creativity)

a.an imaginative or innovative concept

Er ist immer voll neuer Ideen.—He is always full of new ideas.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Ideedie Ideen
Genitiveder Ideeder Ideen
Dativeder Ideeden Ideen
Accusativedie Ideedie Ideen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Idee" mean in English?
"Idee" means idea, notion, or thought. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Idee"?
"Idee" is pronounced /iˈdeː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Idee" der, die, or das?
"Idee" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Idee"?
The plural of "Idee" is "Ideen".
What part of speech is "Idee"?
"Idee" is a noun in German.

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