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The best possible or perfect for a particular purpose or situation; exactly matching one's expectations.
Bei diesem sonnigen Wetter ist das der ideale Tag für einen Ausflug an den See.
With this sunny weather, this is the ideal day for a trip to the lake.
Existing only in the imagination or as a pure idea; not present in reality.
Die Vorstellung einer absolut fehlerfreien Regierung ist ein idealer, aber unerreichbarer Zustand.
The idea of an absolutely flawless government is an ideal but unattainable state.
The adjective 'ideal' (ideal) is closely related to the noun 'die Idee' (idea). Something ideal corresponds to a perfect conception or idea.
Seine Idee von einem perfekten Urlaub ist für mich nicht ideal.
His idea of a perfect vacation is not ideal for me.
'Ideal' is very often used with the preposition 'für' (for) and the accusative to name the purpose or person for whom something is perfect.
Dieses kleine Auto ist ideal für den Stadtverkehr.
This small car is ideal for city traffic.
Common combinations are 'die ideale Lösung' (the ideal solution), 'der ideale Zeitpunkt' (the ideal time), 'der ideale Partner' (the ideal partner), or 'ideale Bedingungen' (ideal conditions).
Wir haben lange auf den idealen Zeitpunkt für unsere Reise gewartet.
We waited a long time for the ideal time for our trip.
The meaning 'nur in der Vorstellung existierend' (existing only in the imagination) is used mainly in philosophical, theoretical, or very formal texts. In everyday language, this meaning is rare.
In einer idealen Welt gäbe es keine Kriege.
In an ideal world, there would be no wars.
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For a solution, „perfekt“ emphasizes that it has no apparent errors or defects. „Ideal“ emphasizes that it is particularly well suited to a specific purpose or situation. An ideal solution therefore does not have to be flawless in every respect.
Die einfache Lösung ist ideal für kleine Betriebe mit wenig Personal.
The simple solution is ideal for small businesses with few employees.
Die Lösung ist perfekt ausgearbeitet und enthält keinen erkennbaren Fehler.
The solution is perfectly worked out and contains no apparent errors.
