Bedeutung
Being very healthy and fit.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes value 'hverdagsmotion' (everyday exercise). Being in topform is often a result of biking to work rather than just hitting the gym. In the US, 'top form' is often associated with professional athletes or high-end fitness culture. In Denmark, it's more accessible to the average person. The Japanese equivalent 'Zekkōchō' is often used to describe one's 'flow' or 'rhythm' in life, not just physical muscles. In Brazil, physical fitness is highly visible and celebrated, especially in beach culture. The phrase 'em plena forma' carries a lot of social weight.
Use it as a compliment
Danes love being told they look 'i topform.' It's a safe and very positive compliment.
Don't use 'på'
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: 'I' for 'In'.
Bedeutung
Being very healthy and fit.
Use it as a compliment
Danes love being told they look 'i topform.' It's a safe and very positive compliment.
Don't use 'på'
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: 'I' for 'In'.
Metaphorical use
Use it before an exam or a big meeting to show you are ready.
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Fill in the missing preposition.
Han er ____ topform efter sin træning.
In Danish, the phrase is always 'i topform'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural sentence:
We use the verb 'være' (to be) and no article.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal du løbe maraton på søndag? B: Ja, og jeg føler mig ____.
'I topform' is the most natural way to describe being ready for a race.
Match the situation to the meaning.
If a boss says an employee is 'i topform' during a meeting, what does it mean?
In a professional context, it refers to mental and performance peak.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHan er ____ topform efter sin træning.
In Danish, the phrase is always 'i topform'.
Choose the most natural sentence:
We use the verb 'være' (to be) and no article.
A: Skal du løbe maraton på søndag? B: Ja, og jeg føler mig ____.
'I topform' is the most natural way to describe being ready for a race.
If a boss says an employee is 'i topform' during a meeting, what does it mean?
In a professional context, it refers to mental and performance peak.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! It is perfectly natural to say a dog or a horse is 'i topform.'
In Danish, it is always one word: 'topform'.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any context.
The most common opposite is 'i dårlig form'.
Yes, 'i superform' is a very common informal variation.
No, it can also mean being mentally sharp or professionally ready.
No, we don't use possessive pronouns. Just 'i topform'.
Yes, to describe a company's health or an employee's performance.
It's a soft, gargling sound at the back of the throat.
Yes, it's in the top 500 most useful Danish expressions.
Verwandte Redewendungen
i god form
similarin good shape
i dårlig form
contrastin bad shape
at holde sig i form
builds onto stay in shape
i perleform
synonymin pearl form (perfect shape)
