Bedeutung
Physically fit.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes value 'hverdagsmotion' (everyday exercise). Being in good form is often a byproduct of cycling to work rather than just going to the gym. In the US, 'being in shape' is often associated with gym culture and visible muscles, whereas in Denmark, it's more about cardiovascular endurance. In Japan, health is often discussed in terms of 'taichou' (condition), which includes not just fitness but also digestion and sleep quality. Physical fitness ('boa forma') is highly emphasized in Brazilian coastal culture, often with a stronger focus on aesthetics than the Danish version.
The 'i' is key
Always remember the preposition 'i'. Without it, the phrase doesn't work.
Not for objects
Never use 'form' for your phone or your car. Use 'stand'.
Bedeutung
Physically fit.
The 'i' is key
Always remember the preposition 'i'. Without it, the phrase doesn't work.
Not for objects
Never use 'form' for your phone or your car. Use 'stand'.
Use 'topform'
If you want to impress someone, say they are in 'topform'—it's a high compliment!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Jeg løber hver dag, fordi jeg vil være i god ____.
'Form' is the correct word for physical fitness.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He was in good shape'?
'Var' is the past tense of 'være'.
Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the variations of the core phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi løbe en tur? B: Nej, jeg er ikke ____ ____ ____ lige nu.
The full phrase is 'i god form'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg løber hver dag, fordi jeg vil være i god ____.
'Form' is the correct word for physical fitness.
How do you say 'He was in good shape'?
'Var' is the past tense of 'være'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the variations of the core phrase.
A: Skal vi løbe en tur? B: Nej, jeg er ikke ____ ____ ____ lige nu.
The full phrase is 'i god form'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot really. 'I god form' implies fitness and stamina. If you are just thin, you might say 'Jeg er slank'.
Yes, 'at være fit' is very common among younger people, but 'i god form' is the more traditional and widely understood phrase.
The opposite is 'i dårlig form' (in bad shape).
No, for mental health use 'at have det godt' or 'at være i mental balance'.
It is 'en form' (common gender).
Use the verb 'komme': 'at komme i form'.
Yes, but it sounds a bit more formal or technical than 'i god form'.
Yes, it is a neutral and polite way to discuss fitness.
Yes, 'Holdet er i god form' is very common in sports news.
Yes, 'en form' can be a shape, but in this phrase, it specifically means physical fitness.
Verwandte Redewendungen
at være fit
synonymTo be fit
at have en god kondi
similarTo have good cardio
at være i god stand
contrastTo be in good condition
at være i topform
builds onTo be in peak form
at holde formen
specialized formTo keep the shape
