Bedeutung
to have great success
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Fugleskydning' tradition is still very active in Danish provincial towns. It's a social event where the 'Shooting King' is celebrated with a parade. The concept of 'Janteloven' makes this idiom useful because it attributes success partly to luck, which is more socially acceptable than pure boasting. In the Danish startup scene, 'at skyde guldfuglen' is often used to describe an 'exit' where the founders become millionaires. The idiom reflects the importance of guilds in Danish history, where these competitions were key for social bonding and status.
Use it for 'Exits'
In the Danish business world, this is the standard way to describe a successful company sale.
Avoid 'Guld Fuglen'
Never write it as two words. It marks you as a beginner immediately.
Bedeutung
to have great success
Use it for 'Exits'
In the Danish business world, this is the standard way to describe a successful company sale.
Avoid 'Guld Fuglen'
Never write it as two words. It marks you as a beginner immediately.
Envy Check
Be aware that saying this about someone else can sometimes sound a bit envious in Denmark.
Past Tense is Key
You will use 'skød' (past) or 'har skudt' (perfect) 90% of the time.
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Udfyld det manglende ord i idiomet.
Da han vandt i Lotto, sagde alle, at han havde skudt _______.
Det korrekte idiom er 'at skyde guldfuglen'.
Hvilken situation passer bedst til udtrykket?
Hvornår har man 'skudt guldfuglen'?
Idiomet bruges om store, betydningsfulde succeser.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: 'Min søster har lige giftet sig med en utrolig sød og succesfuld mand.' B: 'Hold da op, hun har virkelig _______.'
Både 'skyde papegøjen' og 'skyde guldfuglen' betyder det samme.
Match idiomet med den rette betydning.
Hvad er den overførte betydning af 'at skyde guldfuglen'?
Det er den figurative betydning af udtrykket.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDa han vandt i Lotto, sagde alle, at han havde skudt _______.
Det korrekte idiom er 'at skyde guldfuglen'.
Hvornår har man 'skudt guldfuglen'?
Idiomet bruges om store, betydningsfulde succeser.
A: 'Min søster har lige giftet sig med en utrolig sød og succesfuld mand.' B: 'Hold da op, hun har virkelig _______.'
Både 'skyde papegøjen' og 'skyde guldfuglen' betyder det samme.
Hvad er den overførte betydning af 'at skyde guldfuglen'?
Det er den figurative betydning af udtrykket.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenBoth are correct and mean the same thing. 'Papegøjen' is more traditional, 'guldfuglen' is more common when emphasizing money.
No, it sounds weird. Use it for life-changing or very significant events.
It's neutral. You can use it in a newspaper or with friends, but maybe not in a legal contract.
The idiom is almost always singular. You don't 'shoot the golden birds'.
It implies a mix. It acknowledges the success but suggests a 'lucky strike' element.
No, it must be 'guldfuglen' (the definite form).
Yes, Swedish has 'skjuta guldfågeln', but it's less common than the Danish version.
Only with heavy sarcasm, e.g., 'Du skød da virkelig guldfuglen der' (when someone makes a huge mistake).
Yes, you cannot 'fange' (catch) or 'finde' (find) the golden bird in this idiom.
Not at all. It's used daily in modern Danish media and conversation.
Verwandte Redewendungen
at skyde papegøjen
synonymTo shoot the parrot (same as guldfuglen).
at gøre et kup
similarTo make a coup/steal.
at ramme plet
similarTo hit the bullseye.
at vinde den store gevinst
similarTo win the big prize.
at falde i gryden
contrastTo fall into the pot.
