المعنى
To have the capacity to handle something.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Overskudsmenneske' is a cultural ideal. It's the person who does more than expected—volunteering, baking, and staying positive. However, it's often discussed with a bit of irony because the standard is so high. The concept of 'overskud' is closely linked to the 'Jantelov' (Law of Jante). While you should have overskud, you shouldn't brag about it too much, or you might seem like you're showing off. In Danish offices, it is socially acceptable to tell a manager 'Jeg har ikke overskud til flere opgaver lige nu.' This is seen as responsible self-management rather than laziness. On Danish Instagram, #overskud is often used sarcastically when something goes wrong, or genuinely when someone has made a beautiful meal.
The 'Soft No'
Use 'Jeg har ikke lige overskud' as a polite way to decline anything from a date to a sales pitch. It's hard to argue with someone's internal energy levels!
Don't say 'Jeg er overskud'
Always use the verb 'at have'. If you want to use 'to be', say 'Jeg er overskudsagtig'.
المعنى
To have the capacity to handle something.
The 'Soft No'
Use 'Jeg har ikke lige overskud' as a polite way to decline anything from a date to a sales pitch. It's hard to argue with someone's internal energy levels!
Don't say 'Jeg er overskud'
Always use the verb 'at have'. If you want to use 'to be', say 'Jeg er overskudsagtig'.
Overskudsmenneske
Calling someone an 'overskudsmenneske' is a high compliment, but don't use it for yourself—it sounds a bit arrogant.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing preposition and verb form.
Jeg har desværre ikke overskud ___ ___ (høre) på musik lige nu.
The expression is 'overskud til' followed by 'at' + infinitive.
Which sentence uses 'overskud' in a financial sense?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
In this context, 'overskud' refers to financial profit.
Match the response to the situation.
Din ven spørger: 'Vil du med i biografen?' Du er meget træt efter arbejde.
This is the standard, polite way to decline based on energy levels.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'overskudsagtig'.
A: 'Hvordan når hun både at arbejde og bage kage?' B: 'Ja, hun virker utroligt ______.'
The adjective 'overskudsagtig' describes a person who seems to have a lot of energy.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Overskud vs. Tid
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJeg har desværre ikke overskud ___ ___ (høre) på musik lige nu.
The expression is 'overskud til' followed by 'at' + infinitive.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
In this context, 'overskud' refers to financial profit.
Din ven spørger: 'Vil du med i biografen?' Du er meget træt efter arbejde.
This is the standard, polite way to decline based on energy levels.
A: 'Hvordan når hun både at arbejde og bage kage?' B: 'Ja, hun virker utroligt ______.'
The adjective 'overskudsagtig' describes a person who seems to have a lot of energy.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but it usually implies a mental exhaustion that comes with it. If your muscles just hurt, 'træt' or 'øm' is better.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your doctor, or your best friend.
'Energi' is the raw fuel. 'Overskud' is the *extra* fuel you have left over after doing the basics.
You can say 'Mit overskud er ved at være brugt op.'
No, it is an uncountable noun in this context.
Generally yes, but it can be used sarcastically to describe someone who is 'too perfect'.
Always 'til'.
No, in Danish it must be 'til'.
Yes, in a financial report, 'overskud' means profit. But a manager might also talk about the 'overskud' of the employees.
Place your tongue behind your lower teeth and make a sound like the 'th' in 'mother'.
عبارات ذات صلة
at have overblik
similarTo have an overview/control
at orke
synonymTo be able to bother/do
at magte
similarTo be able to handle/cope
i underskud
contrastIn a deficit (exhausted)
overskudsagtig
builds onEnergetic/capable (adj)
