Bedeutung
To be effective and goal-oriented.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Danish work culture, 'handlekraft' is highly valued. Because of the flat hierarchy, even junior employees are expected to 'få tingene til at ske' without constant supervision. Across Scandinavia, there is a shared emphasis on pragmatism. This phrase reflects the 'no-nonsense' approach to business and social organization. In the Danish startup scene, this phrase is often used as a translation of 'Get Stuff Done' (GSD). It's a badge of honor for founders. Politicians often use this phrase to promise voters that they will actually implement the laws they pass, addressing the 'implementation gap'.
Use it in CVs
This is a 'power phrase' in Danish recruitment. Use it to stand out as a proactive candidate.
Don't say 'lave'
Never say 'lave tingene ske'. It's the most common sign of an English-speaking learner.
Bedeutung
To be effective and goal-oriented.
Use it in CVs
This is a 'power phrase' in Danish recruitment. Use it to stand out as a proactive candidate.
Don't say 'lave'
Never say 'lave tingene ske'. It's the most common sign of an English-speaking learner.
Modesty
Even though it's a strong phrase, Danes use it to focus on the work, which keeps it from sounding too arrogant.
The 'til at' rule
Always remember 'til at'. Without it, the sentence collapses grammatically.
Teste dich selbst
Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Hun er fantastisk til at få tingene ___ at ske.
Den faste vending er 'at få tingene TIL at ske'.
Hvilken sætning er mest naturlig i en professionel sammenhæng?
Hvordan beskriver du en effektiv kollega?
Dette er den korrekte idiomatiske form med 'få' og 'til at'.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: Vi har brug for en ny leder. B: Ja, en der virkelig kan ___.
I en lederkontekst leder man efter en, der kan eksekvere og skabe resultater.
Match situationen med den rigtige brug af udtrykket.
Hvilken situation passer bedst til 'at få tingene til at ske'?
Udtrykket handler om handling og realisering af planer.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHun er fantastisk til at få tingene ___ at ske.
Den faste vending er 'at få tingene TIL at ske'.
Hvordan beskriver du en effektiv kollega?
Dette er den korrekte idiomatiske form med 'få' og 'til at'.
A: Vi har brug for en ny leder. B: Ja, en der virkelig kan ___.
I en lederkontekst leder man efter en, der kan eksekvere og skabe resultater.
Hvilken situation passer bedst til 'at få tingene til at ske'?
Udtrykket handler om handling og realisering af planer.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's perfect for an interview. it shows energy and a results-oriented mindset.
Yes, you can say 'at få det til at ske' (to make it happen).
'At eksekvere' is more formal/corporate, while 'at få tingene til at ske' is more natural and common.
Yes: 'Vi fik tingene til at ske' (We made things happen).
Yes, many Danish pop and rap songs use it to talk about success and hustle.
Usually not. It sounds determined and positive.
It's rare. Usually, we use it for positive achievements.
You can say: 'Jeg er en, der får tingene til at ske.'
In the idiom, yes. It refers to the general flow of tasks.
Danes will understand you, but it will sound like 'broken' Danish.
Verwandte Redewendungen
at tage initiativ
similarTo take initiative
at eksekvere
specialized formTo execute
at rykke på noget
synonymTo move on something
at sidde på hænderne
contrastTo sit on one's hands
at få fingeren ud
builds onTo get one's finger out
