المعنى
Asking for view
خلفية ثقافية
Danes value consensus and flat hierarchies. Asking for a group's opinion is not just polite; it's expected in professional settings. In the US, opinions are often shared more individually and competitively. The Danish 'jeres' emphasizes the collective view more strongly. In Japan, asking for a direct opinion in a group can sometimes be awkward due to 'wa' (harmony). Danes are much more direct. Germans and Danes share a very similar linguistic and cultural approach to group opinions, valuing structured discussion.
The 'Om' Rule
Always use the preposition 'om' when specifying what the opinion is about. 'Hvad er jeres mening OM...?'
Avoid 'Betydning'
Never use 'betydning' when you mean 'opinion'. It's a classic false friend for English speakers.
المعنى
Asking for view
The 'Om' Rule
Always use the preposition 'om' when specifying what the opinion is about. 'Hvad er jeres mening OM...?'
Avoid 'Betydning'
Never use 'betydning' when you mean 'opinion'. It's a classic false friend for English speakers.
Be Ready for Honesty
When you ask this in Denmark, people will actually tell you what they think! Be prepared for direct feedback.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing plural possessive pronoun.
Vi skal på ferie. Hvad er ____ mening?
Since you are likely asking a group (family/friends) about a vacation, 'jeres' is the correct plural form.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a group for their opinion about a movie?
Choose the correct option:
'Mening' is the correct word for opinion, and 'jeres' is the correct plural pronoun.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg tænker, vi skal spise pizza. B: ________
Speaker B is asking the rest of the group what they think of Speaker A's suggestion.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينVi skal på ferie. Hvad er ____ mening?
Since you are likely asking a group (family/friends) about a vacation, 'jeres' is the correct plural form.
Choose the correct option:
'Mening' is the correct word for opinion, and 'jeres' is the correct plural pronoun.
A: Jeg tænker, vi skal spise pizza. B: ________
Speaker B is asking the rest of the group what they think of Speaker A's suggestion.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةTechnically no, unless you are being extremely formal (using 'jeres' as a plural 'you'). For one person, use 'Hvad er din mening?'.
'Mening' is a general opinion. 'Holdning' is a more serious 'stance' or 'attitude' on a topic.
Usually singular 'mening' even for a group, as you are asking for the collective view or the concept of their opinion.
Yes, it is very polite and inclusive. It is the standard way to invite others into a conversation.
You can start with 'Jeg synes...' or 'Efter min mening...'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Hvad synes I?
similarWhat do you think? (informal)
Hvad er din mening?
singular formWhat is your opinion? (singular)
Hvad er jeres holdning?
specialized formWhat is your stance?
Hvad tænker I?
similarWhat are you thinking?
Efter min mening
builds onIn my opinion
