Bedeutung
That is exactly what is needed.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is deeply linked to 'hygge.' It's often used when the physical environment (lighting, food, temperature) is just right. Danes value efficiency and pragmatism. 'Det er sagen' is used to praise a solution that is simple and effective rather than flashy. In Jutland, people might be more sparing with praise, so 'det er ikke så ringe' (it's not so bad) is common, but 'det er sagen' is still used for genuine satisfaction. While older generations use it, it remains popular with youth, often shortened or combined with English words in 'Danglish' contexts.
Add 'lige' for extra flavor
Saying 'Det er LIGE sagen' makes you sound 50% more like a native speaker.
Not for people
Never use this to describe your boyfriend or girlfriend; it sounds like they are a project or a problem.
Bedeutung
That is exactly what is needed.
Add 'lige' for extra flavor
Saying 'Det er LIGE sagen' makes you sound 50% more like a native speaker.
Not for people
Never use this to describe your boyfriend or girlfriend; it sounds like they are a project or a problem.
The Hygge Connection
Use it when you feel cozy. It's the verbal equivalent of a warm blanket.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
En kold øl på en varm dag? Det er ______!
The idiom is 'det er sagen.' 'Tingen' is a common mistake for English speakers.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'This is exactly what I needed'?
Du er træt og ser en sofa.
All these variations are natural ways to use the phrase in this context.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
A: Skal vi bestille sushi i aften? B: _________
B is expressing enthusiastic agreement with the suggestion.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You finally find the right key for a lock.
Finding the right solution is a perfect time to use this phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Sagen vs. Tingen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEn kold øl på en varm dag? Det er ______!
The idiom is 'det er sagen.' 'Tingen' is a common mistake for English speakers.
Du er træt og ser en sofa.
All these variations are natural ways to use the phrase in this context.
A: Skal vi bestille sushi i aften? B: _________
B is expressing enthusiastic agreement with the suggestion.
You finally find the right key for a lock.
Finding the right solution is a perfect time to use this phrase.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! 'Det var sagen' is very common after a good experience.
Not at all, but it is informal. Don't use it in a legal contract.
Usually, yes. In this idiom, it's figurative.
You can, but 'Det er sagen' is the fixed idiom.
Yes, it is a universal Danish idiom.
Only sarcastically. 'Regnvejr? Det er bare sagen...' (Rain? Just what I needed...)
'Det er tingen' is not a natural Danish idiom; it's a translation error.
Much more common in speech and casual texting.
No, that means 'That's my business/responsibility.'
Use 'bare,' 'lige,' or 'virkelig.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
det spiller
synonymIt's working perfectly / It's cool.
lige i øjet
similarSpot on / Perfect.
det er sagen uvedkommende
contrastIt's irrelevant.
en sag for sig
builds onA matter of its own.
gøre en sag ud af noget
specialized formTo make a big deal out of something.
