المعنى
Observing an object.
خلفية ثقافية
Danes take great pride in their aesthetic environment. 'At kigge på' furniture or architecture is a common way to appreciate 'håndværk' (craftsmanship). While looking at objects is fine, staring at people is considered 'uhøfligt' (impolite). Danes value their 'private sphere' in public spaces. This is a popular Sunday activity when shops are closed. Families walk through the city just to look at the displays. Danes love 'at kigge på vandet' (looking at the water). With so much coastline, observing the sea is a meditative cultural practice.
The 'Bare' Rule
If you are in a shop and don't want help, just say 'Jeg kigger bare'. It's the most useful phrase for tourists!
Don't forget 'på'
Saying 'Jeg kigger dig' sounds like you are missing a limb. Always include 'på'!
المعنى
Observing an object.
The 'Bare' Rule
If you are in a shop and don't want help, just say 'Jeg kigger bare'. It's the most useful phrase for tourists!
Don't forget 'på'
Saying 'Jeg kigger dig' sounds like you are missing a limb. Always include 'på'!
Active vs Passive
Eye Contact
When you 'kigger på' someone during a conversation in Denmark, maintain steady but not aggressive eye contact. It shows honesty.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg kigger ___ den røde bil.
The phrase 'at kigge på' always uses 'på' when referring to an object you are looking at.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am just looking' in a shop?
Hvad siger du i en butik?
'Jeg kigger bare' is the standard idiomatic way to tell a shopkeeper you don't need help.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvad laver du? B: Jeg ______ på gamle billeder.
The present tense 'kigger' is needed to describe what B is doing right now.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Vi kigger på menuen' to the correct place.
You look at a menu in a restaurant.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Kigge vs. Se
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJeg kigger ___ den røde bil.
The phrase 'at kigge på' always uses 'på' when referring to an object you are looking at.
Hvad siger du i en butik?
'Jeg kigger bare' is the standard idiomatic way to tell a shopkeeper you don't need help.
A: Hvad laver du? B: Jeg ______ på gamle billeder.
The present tense 'kigger' is needed to describe what B is doing right now.
Match 'Vi kigger på menuen' to the correct place.
You look at a menu in a restaurant.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
14 أسئلةIn daily speech, 'kigge på' is more common for the physical act of looking, while 'se' is used for 'watching' or 'seeing'.
Yes, but be careful. 'At kigge på nogen' is fine, but 'at stirre på nogen' (to stare) is rude.
'Kige' is an older or dialectal spelling, mostly found in Jutland. 'Kigge' is the standard.
You would say 'Jeg kigger på nettet' or 'Jeg surfer på nettet'.
Yes, in a professional context, 'Vi kigger på det' means 'We are looking into it'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends or your boss.
It rhymes with 'ligge' (to lie down) and 'hygge'.
Danish phonology often softens intervocalic consonants. It's just the way the language evolved!
It's better to say 'se fjernsyn', but 'kigge på skærmen' (looking at the screen) is fine.
It is 'Kig!' (Look!). Example: 'Kig på det her!'
Yes, 'et kig' (a look/glance). 'Giv mig et kig' (Give me a look).
No, for that you use 'at glæde sig til'.
Yes, 'Hvad kigger du på?!' can be an aggressive 'What are you looking at?!'
Children often say 'Se!' or 'Kig!' when they want attention for something they found.
عبارات ذات صلة
at se på
similarto look at
at kigge efter
specialized formto look for / to watch out for
at kigge forbi
builds onto drop by
at betragte
synonymto observe/contemplate
at tjekke ud
similarto check out
