idea
gb/aɪdˈiə/ us/aɪdˈiə/
A2
English
~ 300
ötlet, elképzelés, gondolat, fogalom, alapgondolat, fő gondolat, lényeg
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to have [an idea] about [something]
She had an idea for a new business.
Volt egy ötlete egy új vállalkozáshoz.
That's not a good idea right now.
Ez most nem jó ötlet.
He came up with an idea to solve the problem.
We should share our ideas in the meeting.
The idea of moving abroad excites me.
Learner examples
I have an idea for dinner.
Van egy ötletem vacsorára.
That is a good idea.
Ez jó ötlet.
She told me her idea.
I like your idea.
He had an idea to make a game.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'idea' with 'ideal'; 'ideal' means perfect or best, not a thought.
Meaning
A thought, plan, or suggestion
Collocations
good idea
|bad idea
|have an idea
|come up with an idea
|share an idea
Synonyms
notion (Slightly more formal and can be more abstract.)
|
concept (Often used for broader or more theoretical ideas.)
Antonyms
reality (Refers to what actually exists, as opposed to a mental concept.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|creativity
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A thought or plan you have in your mind.
A mental concept, plan, or suggestion formed in the mind.
NOUN
A2
2
fogalom
B1
Usage pattern:
to have no idea [clause/what/where/etc.]
I have no idea where she went.
Fogalmam sincs, hová ment.
Do you have any idea how late it is?
Van fogalmad róla, milyen késő van?
They had some idea of the risks involved.
He finally got the idea after I explained it twice.
Learner examples
I have no idea what to do.
Fogalmam sincs, mit csináljak.
She has no idea where he is.
Fogalma sincs, hol van.
Do you have any idea about the time?
He got the idea after I told him again.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'I don't have any ideas' when they mean 'I have no idea' to express lack of knowledge.
Meaning
Knowledge or awareness of something
Collocations
have no idea
|some idea of
|get the idea
Synonyms
awareness (Emphasizes conscious knowledge of something.)
|
understanding (Focuses on comprehension of meaning or significance.)
Antonyms
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or awareness.)
Themes
communication
|knowledge
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
Knowing about something or understanding it.
An understanding or awareness of a situation, fact, or concept.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
the idea is to [verb]
The main idea of the book is freedom.
A könyv fő gondolata a szabadság.
The whole idea was to help people learn faster.
Az egésznek az volt a lényege, hogy segítsen az embereknek gyorsabban tanulni.
The basic idea is that everyone should have equal rights.
Learner examples
The main idea is easy to understand.
A fő gondolat könnyen érthető.
The basic idea is to work together.
Az alapgondolat az, hogy együtt dolgozzunk.
The whole idea is to help people.
Meaning
Main principle or purpose
Collocations
main idea
|basic idea
|the whole idea
Synonyms
purpose (Focuses on the intended goal.)
|
principle (Highlights the underlying rule or belief.)
Antonyms
detail (A small specific part rather than the overall concept.)
Themes
communication
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
The main reason or purpose for something.
The main principle, aim, or meaning behind something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
idea
IPA
GB/aɪdˈiə/
US/aɪdˈiə/
Syllables & stress
idea (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: idea
- Plural: ideas
Word family
Expressions
give someone an idea
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ən aɪdˈiə/
fixed phrase
Make someone think of something new
To make someone think of something they did not think of before.
Examples
- Your story gave me an idea for a new project.
- That movie gave him an idea for his next painting.
have no idea
1/hˈæv nˈoʊ aɪdˈiə/
fixed phrase
To not know at all
To not know anything about something.
Examples
- I have no idea what you're talking about.
- She has no idea where her keys are.
the idea is that...
1/ðə aɪdˈiə ˈɪz ðˈæt |/
fixed phrase
Explaining the main aim or concept
Used to explain the main purpose or meaning of something.
Examples
- The idea is that everyone shares their knowledge.
- The idea is that we finish by Friday.