Bedeutung
To perform with high standards.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Denmark, 'ordentlighed' is a political and social buzzword. It implies honesty, transparency, and doing things by the book. In Greenlandic work culture, which is influenced by Danish standards, 'ordentligt' work is often balanced with respect for nature and seasonal changes. Similar to Denmark, there is a high value on craftsmanship and doing a job 'ordentligt', especially in the fishing and shipping industries. The 'Protestant Work Ethic' is often cited as the root of this phrase across the Nordic region, emphasizing duty and quality.
Master the Reflexive
Always double-check your subject. If you say 'Han gør mit arbejde ordentligt', you are saying he is doing YOUR work for you!
The Power of 'Ordentlig'
In Denmark, calling someone 'et ordentligt menneske' (a proper human) is one of the highest compliments you can give.
Bedeutung
To perform with high standards.
Master the Reflexive
Always double-check your subject. If you say 'Han gør mit arbejde ordentligt', you are saying he is doing YOUR work for you!
The Power of 'Ordentlig'
In Denmark, calling someone 'et ordentligt menneske' (a proper human) is one of the highest compliments you can give.
Don't over-pronounce the 'T'
In 'ordentligt', the final 't' is clear, but the 'g' before it is silent. Don't say 'ordent-lig-t'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun.
Jeg sørger altid for at gøre ____ arbejde ordentligt.
Since the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the reflexive pronoun must be 'mit' (my).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
It uses the correct verb 'gør', the correct reflexive 'sit', and the correct adverb form 'ordentligt'.
Match the situation with the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Hvor passer udtrykket bedst?
The phrase is primarily used to discuss work performance and standards.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenJeg sørger altid for at gøre ____ arbejde ordentligt.
Since the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the reflexive pronoun must be 'mit' (my).
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
It uses the correct verb 'gør', the correct reflexive 'sit', and the correct adverb form 'ordentligt'.
Hvor passer udtrykket bedst?
The phrase is primarily used to discuss work performance and standards.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is very common to tell students to 'gøre deres arbejde ordentligt'.
It can be. It implies they haven't been doing it right. Use it carefully as feedback.
'Godt' means well, but 'ordentligt' means properly/correctly/thoroughly.
Yes, for 'vi' it is 'vores', for 'I' it is 'jeres', and for 'de' it is 'deres'.
Yes, that is also correct and means 'to do a proper piece of work'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your children.
Jeg gjorde mit arbejde ordentligt.
Yes, 'at have styr på sit lort' is a common, though vulgar, equivalent.
'Sit' is reflexive, meaning it refers back to the person doing the action.
Yes, if the hobby requires technical skill, like woodworking or coding.
Verwandte Redewendungen
at yde sit bedste
similarTo do one's best.
at springe over hvor gærdet er lavest
contrastTo take the easy way out / cut corners.
at have styr på tingene
builds onTo have things under control.
at sjuske
contrastTo do sloppy work.
