Bedeutung
Finishing a conversation or saying what you think.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes value 'flad struktur' (flat structure) in the workplace. This means that even junior employees are encouraged to 'tale ud' if they have concerns, which can be surprising for those from more hierarchical cultures. There is a strong cultural emphasis on 'ærlighed' (honesty) over 'høflighed' (politeness). 'At tale ud' is seen as a sign of respect for the relationship, as it shows you care enough to fix the problem. While Americans also value 'speaking out', the Danish 'tale ud' is often more focused on interpersonal resolution than public activism, though it can be used for both. In contrast to Denmark, Japanese culture often values 'Kuuki wo yomu' (reading the air) and avoiding direct confrontation. 'At tale ud' in a Danish way might be perceived as aggressive in Japan.
The Stress Test
If you stress 'UD-tale', you are talking about pronunciation. If you stress 'tale UD', you are talking about speaking your mind.
Don't overdo it
Don't use 'tale ud' for every conversation. Save it for when you really mean 'finishing' or 'being honest'.
Bedeutung
Finishing a conversation or saying what you think.
The Stress Test
If you stress 'UD-tale', you are talking about pronunciation. If you stress 'tale UD', you are talking about speaking your mind.
Don't overdo it
Don't use 'tale ud' for every conversation. Save it for when you really mean 'finishing' or 'being honest'.
Danish Directness
Danes might seem rude when they say 'Lad mig tale ud', but it's just their way of being efficient and clear.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing part of the phrase.
Jeg er ikke færdig endnu. Lad mig venligst tale ___.
'Tale ud' is the correct phrasal verb for finishing a sentence.
Which sentence means 'We cleared the air about the problem'?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Tale ud om' is used for resolving conflicts through honest talk.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Jeg er ked af det, vi sagde i går. B: Jeg også. Skal vi sætte os ned og ____?
'Tale ud' is the most natural choice for friends resolving a disagreement.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Lad mig tale ud' med den rigtige situation:
This phrase is used to claim your turn to speak.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Tale Ud vs. Udtale
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg er ikke færdig endnu. Lad mig venligst tale ___.
'Tale ud' is the correct phrasal verb for finishing a sentence.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Tale ud om' is used for resolving conflicts through honest talk.
A: Jeg er ked af det, vi sagde i går. B: Jeg også. Skal vi sætte os ned og ____?
'Tale ud' is the most natural choice for friends resolving a disagreement.
Match 'Lad mig tale ud' med den rigtige situation:
This phrase is used to claim your turn to speak.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with both your boss and your friends, though 'snakke ud' is more common with friends.
Yes, especially in emails where you want to clarify a misunderstanding: 'Jeg har brug for, at vi taler ud'.
'Tale færdig' just means finishing the physical act of speaking. 'Tale ud' often implies that the content is important or emotional.
No. If you just want to finish your sentence, you say 'Lad mig tale ud'. If you want to talk about a topic, you add 'om [topic]'.
It depends on your tone. If said calmly, it is assertive and professional. If shouted, it is rude.
Usually no. For a public speech, you would use 'at holde en tale'.
Yes, but 'snakke' is more informal. Use 'snakke ud' with family and friends.
Jeg talte ud (I spoke out). Jeg har talt ud (I have spoken out).
No, that would be 'at tale højt'.
Very often, especially in dramas during the 'climax' where characters finally reveal their feelings.
Verwandte Redewendungen
at snakke ud
similarTo talk things through (informal)
at tale rent ud af posen
specialized formTo speak very bluntly
at tale udenom
contrastTo beat around the bush
at udtale sig
similarTo make a statement
at tale over sig
contrastTo accidentally reveal a secret
