Bedeutung
Deactivating the television.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes are very conscious of 'strømpriser' (electricity prices). Turning off the TV is not just a habit but a financial and environmental choice. The 'Disney Sjov' tradition on Friday nights ends with parents saying 'Nu slukker vi for tv'et', marking the end of the week's special treat. Danish design often focuses on the TV as a piece of furniture (like Bang & Olufsen). Turning it off is seen as returning the room to its aesthetic balance. In Greenland, where energy can be even more expensive in remote areas, 'at slukke for tv'et' is a vital part of household management.
The 'Fire' Rule
Always remember that 'slukke' is for things that 'glow' or use power (lights, TV, fire).
Don't 'Close' the TV
Avoid saying 'lukke tv'et' unless you want to sound like you're putting it in a box.
Bedeutung
Deactivating the television.
The 'Fire' Rule
Always remember that 'slukke' is for things that 'glow' or use power (lights, TV, fire).
Don't 'Close' the TV
Avoid saying 'lukke tv'et' unless you want to sound like you're putting it in a box.
Use 'lige'
Adding 'lige' (just) makes the phrase sound very native: 'Jeg skal lige slukke for tv'et'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Jeg skal lige ______ for tv'et.
We use 'slukke' for electronics.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right one:
The preposition 'for' is required in standard Danish.
Match the Danish phrase with the English translation.
Match them up:
This tests the difference between slukke/tænde and slukke/lukke.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi se mere? B: Nej, jeg er træt. Lad os ______.
If you are tired and don't want to watch more, you turn it off.
Which phrase fits the situation: You are leaving the house and the TV is still on.
What do you say?
You turn off electronics when leaving.
Put the verb in the past tense.
I går ______ jeg for tv'et klokken ti.
The past tense of 'slukke' is 'slukkede'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Slukke vs. Lukke
Daily Routine
Evening
- • Børste tænder
- • Slukke for tv'et
- • Gå i seng
Aufgabensammlung
6 AufgabenJeg skal lige ______ for tv'et.
We use 'slukke' for electronics.
Choose the right one:
The preposition 'for' is required in standard Danish.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
This tests the difference between slukke/tænde and slukke/lukke.
A: Skal vi se mere? B: Nej, jeg er træt. Lad os ______.
If you are tired and don't want to watch more, you turn it off.
What do you say?
You turn off electronics when leaving.
I går ______ jeg for tv'et klokken ti.
The past tense of 'slukke' is 'slukkede'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /6
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, it is understood and used, but 'slukke for tv'et' is more idiomatic.
Both are fine. 'Tv'et' is more common in modern, casual speech.
You use the same pattern: 'at slukke for radioen'.
Then you say 'at slukke for tv'erne' (plural definite).
Yes, 'at slukke for computeren' is the standard phrase.
It's a historical preposition used with 'slukke' to indicate the source being cut off.
Yes, if the TV has already been mentioned, 'sluk for det' is perfect.
Both are used. 'tv-et' is the official spelling, but 'tv'et' is very common in informal writing.
In very specific slang, 'at slukke for en' can mean to knock someone out, but it's rare.
The opposite is 'tænde' (to turn on).
Only in technical contexts, like 'afbryde strømmen'.
It is a weak verb: slukker, slukkede, har slukket.
Verwandte Redewendungen
at tænde for tv'et
contrastTo turn on the TV
at skrue ned for tv'et
similarTo turn down the volume
at slukke lyset
builds onTo turn off the light
at lukke en app
specialized formTo close an app
at trække stikket ud
similarTo pull the plug
