Bedeutung
Acting without being prompted.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Danish workplaces, taking initiative is expected at all levels. You don't need to be a manager to suggest improvements. In contrast to Denmark, taking initiative in Japan often requires more careful consideration of hierarchy and 'reading the air' (Kuuki wo yomu). American culture also highly values initiative, but it is often linked more to individual competition than the Danish focus on collective efficiency. In Greenlandic culture, initiative is often shown through action and observation rather than verbalizing the intent first, reflecting a more hunter-gatherer heritage.
Job Interview Gold
Always use this phrase when talking about your work style in Denmark. It's exactly what Danish employers want to hear.
Don't say 'Gøre'
English speakers often say 'gøre initiativ' (make initiative). This is a dead giveaway that you are translating from English. Stick to 'tage'.
Bedeutung
Acting without being prompted.
Job Interview Gold
Always use this phrase when talking about your work style in Denmark. It's exactly what Danish employers want to hear.
Don't say 'Gøre'
English speakers often say 'gøre initiativ' (make initiative). This is a dead giveaway that you are translating from English. Stick to 'tage'.
The 'Til' Rule
If you mention the action, always follow with 'til'. Example: 'Tage initiativ TIL at vaske op'.
Dating Nuance
In Denmark, it is very common and socially acceptable for anyone, regardless of gender, to take initiative in dating.
Teste dich selbst
Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Han er meget proaktiv og ___ altid initiativ til nye opgaver.
Man 'tager' altid initiativ på dansk. 'Viser' kan bruges, men 'tager' er det mest almindelige i denne kontekst.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
Vælg den rigtige præposition.
Vi bruger præpositionen 'til' efter 'initiativ' for at vise, hvad man starter.
Match situationen med den rigtige brug af udtrykket.
Match: 1. Arbejde, 2. Dating, 3. Venner
Udtrykket kan bruges i alle tre sammenhænge, men konteksten afslører nuancen.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: 'Hvorfor er projektet ikke startet endnu?' B: 'Fordi ingen har ___ ___ ___ det.'
Her bruges førnutid (har taget) og den korrekte præposition (til).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHan er meget proaktiv og ___ altid initiativ til nye opgaver.
Man 'tager' altid initiativ på dansk. 'Viser' kan bruges, men 'tager' er det mest almindelige i denne kontekst.
Vælg den rigtige præposition.
Vi bruger præpositionen 'til' efter 'initiativ' for at vise, hvad man starter.
Match: 1. Arbejde, 2. Dating, 3. Venner
Udtrykket kan bruges i alle tre sammenhænge, men konteksten afslører nuancen.
A: 'Hvorfor er projektet ikke startet endnu?' B: 'Fordi ingen har ___ ___ ___ det.'
Her bruges førnutid (har taget) og den korrekte præposition (til).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 'lave initiativ' is incorrect. You must use 'tage'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Tage' is the act of starting something. 'Vise' is showing that you have the quality of being proactive.
Use 'tog'. Example: 'Jeg tog initiativ til mødet i går.'
In the idiom 'at tage initiativ', yes. But you can say 'regeringen tog mange initiativer' (the government took many initiatives).
In Denmark, no. It sounds responsible and helpful.
Almost always 'til'.
Yes, like taking initiative to buy milk.
Not a direct one, but 'at rykke på noget' (to move on something) is similar.
Because it requires understanding of collocations and the irregular verb 'tage'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
at tage teten
synonymTo take the lead
at vise initiativ
similarTo show initiative
at være selvkørende
builds onTo be self-starting/independent
at sidde på hænderne
contrastTo sit on one's hands
