затея

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.

Его затея с открытием кафе оказалась успешной.

His undertaking of opening a café turned out to be successful.