المعنى
To hide one's true feelings.
خلفية ثقافية
Danes value 'selvironi' (self-irony). Being able to 'holde masken' while saying something completely ridiculous is a hallmark of Danish wit. In Danish workplaces, maintaining a calm and 'nede på jorden' (down to earth) demeanor is valued. 'Holding the mask' during conflict is seen as professional. On Danish social media, you might see the phrase used when someone posts a 'cringe' video and others comment on how hard it is to 'holde masken' while watching. The phrase reflects a historical Scandinavian stoicism. Showing too much emotion was traditionally seen as a sign of weakness or lack of character.
The 'Bite Your Lip' Trick
If you are struggling to 'holde masken' in Danish, you can say 'Jeg bed mig selv i læben for at holde masken'.
Don't forget the 'N'
Saying 'holde maske' sounds like you are a child playing with a toy. Always use 'masken'.
المعنى
To hide one's true feelings.
The 'Bite Your Lip' Trick
If you are struggling to 'holde masken' in Danish, you can say 'Jeg bed mig selv i læben for at holde masken'.
Don't forget the 'N'
Saying 'holde maske' sounds like you are a child playing with a toy. Always use 'masken'.
Use with 'svært ved'
90% of the time, you'll use this with 'svært ved' (difficulty with). Practice the phrase: 'Jeg havde svært ved at holde masken'.
Danish Sarcasm
If a Dane says something mean with a straight face, they are likely 'holding the mask' as part of a joke. Don't take it literally!
اختبر نفسك
Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Det var svært for ham at ____ masken, da han så den sjove hat.
Man 'holder' masken i dette idiom.
Hvilken situation passer bedst til udtrykket 'at holde masken'?
Vælg den rigtige situation:
Idiomet handler om at skjule sine følelser.
Færdiggør dialogen så den giver mening.
A: 'Så du hans ansigt, da han tabte?' B: 'Ja, han prøvede virkelig at ____, men han så meget skuffet ud.'
Han prøvede at skjule sin skuffelse.
Match idiomet med den rigtige betydning.
Hvad betyder 'at miste masken'?
'At miste masken' er det modsatte af 'at holde masken'.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Holde vs. Miste
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDet var svært for ham at ____ masken, da han så den sjove hat.
Man 'holder' masken i dette idiom.
Vælg den rigtige situation:
Idiomet handler om at skjule sine følelser.
A: 'Så du hans ansigt, da han tabte?' B: 'Ja, han prøvede virkelig at ____, men han så meget skuffet ud.'
Han prøvede at skjule sin skuffelse.
Hvad betyder 'at miste masken'?
'At miste masken' er det modsatte af 'at holde masken'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, you can 'holde masken' to avoid crying, though it's more commonly used for laughter or anger.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The most direct opposite is 'at miste masken' (to lose the mask).
Primarily, yes. It refers to your facial expression specifically.
No, you usually say 'bevare mit pokerfjæs' or just 'holde masken'.
No, it conjugates like any other verb: holdt (past), har holdt (perfect).
Not necessarily. It implies self-control and social etiquette rather than malicious deception.
Only if the secret is being tested in a specific moment where you might react.
Very. You will see it in almost every Danish novel when characters are in social conflict.
Jeg kunne ikke holde masken.
Not a direct one, but 'at flække' (to split) is slang for failing to hold the mask because you're laughing too hard.
Yes, e.g., 'Prøv at se om du kan holde masken i et minut!'
عبارات ذات صلة
at miste masken
contrastTo lose one's composure.
et pokerfjæs
similarA poker face.
at bevare fatningen
synonymTo keep one's composure.
at lægge ansigtet i de rette folder
similarTo put on the appropriate face.
at spille uimponeret
specialized formTo act unimpressed.
