This is the 11946th most frequent Russian word.
затея
"Затея" – an idea, venture, or undertaking, often unusual or whimsical.
Here, 'затея' is used to describe a plan or undertaking, often with a sense of impracticality or risk associated with it.
Эта затея кажется мне слишком рискованной.
This endeavor seems too risky to me.
In this context, 'затея' refers to a creative or innovative idea, especially one related to organizing something.
У тебя была отличная затея для вечеринки.
You had a great idea for the party.
Here, 'затея' captures an initiative or project someone decides to start, implying a certain level of effort or ambition.