Bedeutung
Having self-confidence.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Janteloven' historically discouraged people from standing out, but modern Danes see 'at tro på sig selv' as a necessary tool for mental health. In American culture, 'believing in yourself' is often more vocal and individualistic compared to the more reserved Danish approach. In Japan, self-belief is often tied to 'Ganbaru' (doing one's best) and is frequently expressed as a commitment to the group rather than just the self. In Greenlandic culture, self-belief is often linked to 'piniartoq' (the hunter) spirit—having the quiet confidence to survive in nature.
The Reflexive Rule
Always check your subject! If you say 'Vi skal tro på dig selv,' you are telling a group of people to believe in one specific person (you).
Don't use 'i'
Even though English says 'in', Danish says 'på'. Using 'i' is the most common beginner mistake.
Bedeutung
Having self-confidence.
The Reflexive Rule
Always check your subject! If you say 'Vi skal tro på dig selv,' you are telling a group of people to believe in one specific person (you).
Don't use 'i'
Even though English says 'in', Danish says 'på'. Using 'i' is the most common beginner mistake.
Use it for motivation
Danes love using this phrase in sports. If you want to sound like a Danish coach, shout 'Tro på det!' (Believe in it!).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Jeg skal lære at tro på ___ selv.
Because the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig' (me).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right preposition.
In Danish, you always 'tror på' (believe on) someone or something.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Jeg er så nervøs for min tale. B: Slap af! Du skal bare ___ ___ ___ ___.
After 'skal' (must/shall), we use the infinitive form 'tro'. Since B is talking to A, 'dig selv' is used.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Vi tror på os selv'?
'Vi' means 'we', so it must be a group of people.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg skal lære at tro på ___ selv.
Because the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig' (me).
Choose the right preposition.
In Danish, you always 'tror på' (believe on) someone or something.
A: Jeg er så nervøs for min tale. B: Slap af! Du skal bare ___ ___ ___ ___.
After 'skal' (must/shall), we use the infinitive form 'tro'. Since B is talking to A, 'dig selv' is used.
Where would you most likely hear 'Vi tror på os selv'?
'Vi' means 'we', so it must be a group of people.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenAlmost. 'At tro på sig selv' is the action/state, while 'selvtillid' is the noun (self-confidence). You use the phrase to describe the feeling.
No, that is incorrect. You must use the preposition 'på'.
You say 'I skal tro på jer selv.'
No, it is generally seen as healthy. However, bragging about it too much might trigger 'Janteloven' vibes.
Jeg troede på mig selv (I believed in myself).
Yes, but you wouldn't use 'sig selv'. You would say 'Jeg tror på Gud' (I believe in God).
'Tro til' is not a standard phrase. Always stick with 'på' for belief.
Yes, 'sig selv' is a fixed unit here to mean 'oneself'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or at work.
It sounds like 'sa' (rhymes with the 'a' in 'cat' but shorter). The 'g' is silent.
Verwandte Redewendungen
At have selvtillid
synonymTo have self-confidence
At hvile i sig selv
similarTo be at peace with oneself
At tvivle på sig selv
contrastTo doubt oneself
At stole på sig selv
similarTo trust oneself
