NOUN

dieIdee/iˈdeː/idea; notion; concept

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

Definitions

1.a thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do(general)

a.an original concept or plan someone has

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

2.a creative image or vision in one's mind(imagination)

a.an imaginative notion

Kinder haben oft viele bunte Ideen.—Children often have many colorful 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 concept. 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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