Bedeutung
to be uncertain.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes use this phrase to avoid 'top-down' decision making. By calling something a 'tvivlsspørgsmål', a manager invites the team to solve it together. In Danish law, 'tvivlsspørgsmål' are often resolved in favor of the defendant (in dubio pro reo), though the phrase itself is used broadly for any unclear statute. Danish universities emphasize critical thinking. Students are encouraged to find 'tvivlsspørgsmål' in established theories to show they can think independently. In Danish media, experts often use this phrase to remain neutral and avoid taking sides in political debates.
Sound like a Pro
Use this in emails when you need more time. 'Der er et par tvivlsspørgsmål, jeg skal undersøge' sounds much better than 'I don't know yet'.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember it's 'ET tvivlsspørgsmål'. Using 'en' is a very common B1 mistake.
Bedeutung
to be uncertain.
Sound like a Pro
Use this in emails when you need more time. 'Der er et par tvivlsspørgsmål, jeg skal undersøge' sounds much better than 'I don't know yet'.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember it's 'ET tvivlsspørgsmål'. Using 'en' is a very common B1 mistake.
Polite Disagreement
If you disagree with someone in a meeting, say 'Det er måske et tvivlsspørgsmål'. It's a very Danish, non-confrontational way to say 'I think you're wrong'.
Compound Power
You can add adjectives to the front: 'hovedtvivlsspørgsmål' (main doubt-question).
Teste dich selbst
Udfyld den manglende del af den formelle sætning.
Det er stadig et __________, om vi har budget til turen.
In a formal context referring to a specific issue (budget), 'tvivlsspørgsmål' is the correct noun.
Hvilken sætning er mest naturlig i en professionel e-mail?
Vælg den bedste mulighed:
This option uses the correct formal register and identifies a specific issue (the schedule).
Match den uformelle sætning med den formelle version.
Match parrene:
These pairs correctly show the transition from casual to formal Danish.
Fuldfør dialogen med det rigtige udtryk.
A: Har vi fået svar fra advokaten? B: Nej, han siger, at der stadig er et __________ om kontrakten.
Legal contexts regarding contracts almost always use 'tvivlsspørgsmål'.
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Tvivl vs. Tvivlsspørgsmål
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet er stadig et __________, om vi har budget til turen.
In a formal context referring to a specific issue (budget), 'tvivlsspørgsmål' is the correct noun.
Vælg den bedste mulighed:
This option uses the correct formal register and identifies a specific issue (the schedule).
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These pairs correctly show the transition from casual to formal Danish.
A: Har vi fået svar fra advokaten? B: Nej, han siger, at der stadig er et __________ om kontrakten.
Legal contexts regarding contracts almost always use 'tvivlsspørgsmål'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, while it has legal roots, it's used in business, science, and any formal discussion about complex topics.
No, that would mean 'I am a doubt-question'. You must say 'Jeg er I et tvivlsspørgsmål' (I am in a state of...) or 'Jeg har et tvivlsspørgsmål'.
'Tvivl' is the general feeling of doubt. 'Tvivlsspørgsmål' is the specific topic or issue that causes the doubt.
The plural is the same: 'mange tvivlsspørgsmål'. The definite plural is 'tvivlsspørgsmålene'.
Only if you are discussing something serious like politics or a complex plan. For 'what movie to watch', it's too formal.
Yes, 'tvivlspørgsmål' without the 's' is a spelling error in modern Danish.
Yes, 'et tvivlsspørgsmål om, hvorvidt...' is a very common and high-level construction.
Not really, but 'et tvivlspunkt' (a point of doubt) is a slightly shorter synonym.
It's a historical remnant. In modern Danish, 'rg' often results in the 'g' disappearing or becoming a soft 'j' sound.
It's in the top 500-1000 words for formal writing, so very common in newspapers and work.
Verwandte Redewendungen
at være i tvivl
similarto be in doubt
et stridspunkt
specialized forma point of contention
en gråzone
similara grey area
uafklaret
synonymunresolved
at drage i tvivl
builds onto call into question
