How to Say ‘What's your idea?’ in German
Was ist deine Idee?
vas ist DY-neh ee-DAY
[vas ist DY-neh ee-DAY]
Phrase Breakdown
Was ist
vas ist
What is
'Was' has a short 'a' and a sharp 's'. The two words flow together: 'Wasist'.
Was ist das?
What is that?
Words in this phrase
Was
[vas]
what
Question word asking about a thing.
Was machst du?
What are you doing?
ist
[ist]
is
A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.
Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.
For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.
deine Idee?
DY-neh ee-DAY
your idea?
'deine' is informal 'your' for a feminine noun. Stress 'i-DEE'.
Deine Idee ist super.
Your idea is great.
Words in this phrase
deine
[DY-neh]
your
Informal 'your' for feminine nouns.
Wo ist deine Kamera?
Where is your camera?
Idee
[ee-DAY]
idea
A thought or suggestion; feminine noun.
Ich mag die Idee.
I like the idea.
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