How to Say ‘Great idea.’ in Italian
Ottima idea.
OT-tee-mah ee-DAY-ah
[OT-tee-mah ee-DAY-ah]
💬 Usage Tip: [Ottima] changes shape to match a feminine noun. That's why it's [ottima idea] but [ottimo contatto].
Phrase Breakdown
Ottima
[OT-tee-mah]
great / excellent
"Ottima" is the feminine form of "excellent" and matches feminine nouns like "idea."
È un’ottima idea sentirci anche dopo la fiera.
It’s a great idea to stay in touch even after the trade fair.
idea
[ee-DAY-ah]
idea
"Idea" means "idea" and is commonly used in expressions of agreement like "Ottima idea."
Ottima idea, ci aggiorniamo la prossima settimana.
Great idea, we’ll catch up next week.
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