ideal
Translation
ideal, perfect
Examples
Das ist die ideale Lösung.
That is the ideal solution.
Das Wetter ist ideal für einen Ausflug.
The weather is ideal for an outing.
Grammar Patterns
to be ideal That is the ideal solution.
to be ideal ((for sb./sth.)) The weather is ideal for an outing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: perfekt (perfect), optimal (optimal); Antonyms: unpassend (unsuitable), schlecht (bad)
Etymology
From Latin 'idealis', related to 'idea'. It's an international word, common in many languages.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'ideal', making it very easy to remember.