Bedeutung
Wanting to do or eat something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is central to 'Hygge'. If you don't 'have lyst' to do something, it's not hyggeligt, and Danes will rarely force it. Managers often ask if employees 'have lyst' to do a task to encourage flat hierarchy and personal motivation. Parents often focus on 'lyst til læring' (desire to learn) rather than strict discipline. It is culturally acceptable to say 'Jeg har ikke lyst' without a long explanation, reflecting Danish directness.
The 'At' Rule
If you can put 'to' in English (I want TO sleep), use 'at' in Danish (lyst til AT sove).
Avoid 'Lyst på'
This is the #1 mistake for German and Norwegian speakers. Stick to 'til'!
Bedeutung
Wanting to do or eat something.
The 'At' Rule
If you can put 'to' in English (I want TO sleep), use 'at' in Danish (lyst til AT sove).
Avoid 'Lyst på'
This is the #1 mistake for German and Norwegian speakers. Stick to 'til'!
Polite Declining
Add 'faktisk' (actually) or 'rigtig' (really) to 'Jeg har ikke lyst' to sound softer.
Social Glue
Use this phrase often! It makes you sound much more like a local than using 'Jeg vil'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg har lyst ___ en kop kaffe.
In Danish, 'lyst' is always followed by 'til'.
Choose the correct form for the verb 'to dance'.
Har du lyst til ___?
When 'lyst til' is followed by a verb, you need 'at' + the infinitive.
Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the most common variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi se en film? B: Nej, det har jeg ____ ikke lyst til.
'Faktisk' (actually) is very commonly used with 'ikke lyst' to be polite.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg har lyst ___ en kop kaffe.
In Danish, 'lyst' is always followed by 'til'.
Har du lyst til ___?
When 'lyst til' is followed by a verb, you need 'at' + the infinitive.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the most common variations of the phrase.
A: Skal vi se en film? B: Nej, det har jeg ____ ikke lyst til.
'Faktisk' (actually) is very commonly used with 'ikke lyst' to be polite.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 Fragen'Vil' is about intent or future plans, while 'har lyst til' is about current desire or mood.
Yes, 'Jeg har lyst til dig' means 'I want you' in a sexual/romantic way. Use with caution!
Use 'til' for nouns (coffee) and 'til at' for verbs (to drink).
Simply say 'Jeg har ikke lyst.'
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The past tense is 'havde lyst til'.
No, that is Norwegian. In Danish, it is always 'til'.
No, 'lys' means light. 'Lyst' (as an adjective) means bright, but here it is a noun meaning desire.
Yes, to express interest in specific tasks. 'Jeg har meget lyst til at arbejde med...'
Use 'virkelig' or 'vildt meget'. 'Jeg har vildt meget lyst til...'
Verwandte Redewendungen
at have brug for
similarto need
at gide
similarto be bothered to
at ville gerne
similarwould like to
at trænge til
similarto be in need of / to crave
