المعنى
To work hard on a task.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'dugnad' (though more Norwegian) exists in Denmark as 'frivilligt arbejde' or 'arbejdsdage'. 'Yde en indsats' is the phrase used to describe the contribution of citizens to these community events. Danish workplaces are flat, but expectations are high. 'At yde en indsats' is often linked to 'selvstændighed' (independence). You are expected to know when an extra effort is needed without being told. In Danish schools, 'indsats' is often graded alongside academic results. A student might get a high grade for their 'indsats' even if the subject is difficult for them. The Danish welfare state is built on the idea that everyone 'yder efter evne' (contributes according to ability). This is a core political and social value.
Use it in your CV
Instead of saying 'Jeg arbejder hårdt', use 'Jeg er kendt for at yde en engageret indsats'. It sounds 10x more professional.
Don't over-yde
If you use 'yde' for every small task, you will sound like a robot or a politician. Save it for things that actually matter.
المعنى
To work hard on a task.
Use it in your CV
Instead of saying 'Jeg arbejder hårdt', use 'Jeg er kendt for at yde en engageret indsats'. It sounds 10x more professional.
Don't over-yde
If you use 'yde' for every small task, you will sound like a robot or a politician. Save it for things that actually matter.
The 'Fælles' factor
Danes love the word 'fælles' (joint/common). Pairing it as 'en fælles indsats' is a magic phrase for team harmony.
اختبر نفسك
Udfyld tomrummet med den rigtige form af 'yde'.
Sidste år ____ vi en kæmpe indsats for at redde firmaet.
The sentence refers to 'Sidste år' (last year), so we need the past tense 'ydede'.
Hvilken sætning er mest formel og korrekt til en jobansøgning?
Vælg den bedste sætning:
'Yde' is the most formal and professional choice for a job application.
Match adjektivet med den rigtige betydning i sammenhæng med 'indsats'.
Match parrene:
These are all common collocations with 'indsats'.
Færdiggør dialogen.
Chef: 'Vi er bagud med tidsplanen.' Medarbejder: 'Jeg ved det. Jeg er klar til at ____ en ekstra ____ i aften.'
The collocation is 'yde en indsats'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينSidste år ____ vi en kæmpe indsats for at redde firmaet.
The sentence refers to 'Sidste år' (last year), so we need the past tense 'ydede'.
Vælg den bedste sætning:
'Yde' is the most formal and professional choice for a job application.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are all common collocations with 'indsats'.
Chef: 'Vi er bagud med tidsplanen.' Medarbejder: 'Jeg ved det. Jeg er klar til at ____ en ekstra ____ i aften.'
The collocation is 'yde en indsats'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةYes, but it is more formal. 'Gøre en indsats' is the closer everyday equivalent to 'make an effort'.
Yes! You can 'yde hjælp' (provide help), 'yde modstand' (resist), or 'yde retfærdighed' (do justice).
The past tense is 'ydede'. For example: 'Han ydede en stor indsats i går'.
It is always 'en indsats' because 'indsats' is a common gender noun (n-ord).
عبارات ذات صلة
at gøre en indsats
similarTo make an effort.
at yde sit ypperste
specialized formTo do one's absolute best.
at lægge sig i selen
similarTo work very hard.
at bidrage til
synonymTo contribute to.
