Bedeutung
Receiving positive information.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes value 'hygge' and positive social reinforcement. Saying 'Det er en god nyhed' is a way to contribute to a cozy atmosphere. There is a shared cultural trait of being understated. While Americans might say 'That's the most amazing news ever!', a Dane is perfectly happy with 'Det er en god nyhed'. In Danish offices, hierarchy is flat. A boss might say this to an intern to show genuine appreciation for their work. On Danish Facebook or Instagram, you will often see this phrase as a comment on life event updates.
Use the Plural for General News
If you're talking about the world or a company, 'Det er gode nyheder' sounds slightly more natural.
Watch the Soft D
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'nyhed' like a hard 'd'. It should be soft and airy.
Bedeutung
Receiving positive information.
Use the Plural for General News
If you're talking about the world or a company, 'Det er gode nyheder' sounds slightly more natural.
Watch the Soft D
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'nyhed' like a hard 'd'. It should be soft and airy.
Pair with a Smile
Danes appreciate the sentiment as much as the words. A warm smile makes the phrase much more effective.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct Danish translation for 'That is a good news'.
How do you say 'That is a good news' in Danish?
'Nyhed' is common gender (en), so the article is 'en' and the adjective is 'god'.
Fill in the missing word.
Det er en ____ nyhed.
Since 'nyhed' is singular and common gender, we use the base form 'god'.
Match the news to the best reaction.
News: 'Jeg har fået et nyt job!'
Getting a new job is a positive event, so 'god nyhed' is the appropriate reaction.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi har kage i køkkenet. B: ____!
This is the most natural and grammatically correct way to react to the presence of cake.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHow do you say 'That is a good news' in Danish?
'Nyhed' is common gender (en), so the article is 'en' and the adjective is 'god'.
Det er en ____ nyhed.
Since 'nyhed' is singular and common gender, we use the base form 'god'.
News: 'Jeg har fået et nyt job!'
Getting a new job is a positive event, so 'god nyhed' is the appropriate reaction.
A: Vi har kage i køkkenet. B: ____!
This is the most natural and grammatically correct way to react to the presence of cake.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! It is very common and means 'That is good news' (plural). It's often used for broader topics.
No, 'nyheder' is the plural. In Danish, you can talk about one news item (en nyhed) or many (nyheder).
You say 'Det er en dårlig nyhed'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and colleagues.
Because 'nyhed' is a common gender noun. Most nouns in Danish are common gender.
Yes, in informal speech or texting, you can drop 'Det er en'.
It means 'the news' (as in a news broadcast). 'Nyhederne' is the plural definite form used for the news program.
Yes, 'ny' means 'new'. 'Nyhed' is literally 'new-ness'.
Shape your lips like you're going to whistle, but say 'ee'.
Yes, it's a great way to react to a positive surprise.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det er gode nyheder
similarThat is good news (plural).
Hvor er det godt
synonymHow good that is!
Tillykke
builds onCongratulations.
Det glæder mig
similarThat pleases me / I'm happy to hear that.
