Bedeutung
Very surprising.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes use 'Det er utroligt' as a social lubricant. It allows them to agree on something (like the weather or a news story) without having to start a deep debate. In Greenland (part of the Kingdom of Denmark), the phrase is also used, but often in relation to the power of nature and the sea. Across the Nordics, there is a shared sense of 'understated surprise.' You won't see much screaming or jumping; a simple 'Det er utroligt' is often the peak of visible emotion. In meetings, this phrase is used to highlight unexpected success or failure in a way that sounds objective rather than overly emotional.
The Silent G
Don't pronounce the 'g' in 'utroligt'. It's just there for decoration (and history)!
Watch your tone
If you say it too flatly, it can sound like you're being sarcastic or annoyed.
Bedeutung
Very surprising.
The Silent G
Don't pronounce the 'g' in 'utroligt'. It's just there for decoration (and history)!
Watch your tone
If you say it too flatly, it can sound like you're being sarcastic or annoyed.
Add 'Helt'
If you want to sound like a native, add 'helt' (completely) before 'utroligt' for extra emphasis.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form of the phrase to complete the sentence.
Huset er ________ smukt.
In this case, 'utroligt' is an adverb modifying 'smukt', so it takes the -t ending.
Fill in the missing word.
Det ____ utroligt, at det er sommer!
We use the present tense 'er' (is) to describe a current state.
Match the situation to the best reaction.
Situation: Your friend just won a gold medal.
Tillykke means congratulations, which fits a gold medal win.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Jeg har boet i Danmark i ti år.' B: '____? Dit danske er perfekt!'
All could work, but 'Helt utroligt' adds the right amount of emphasis for such a long time.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Utrolig vs. Utroligt
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHuset er ________ smukt.
In this case, 'utroligt' is an adverb modifying 'smukt', so it takes the -t ending.
Det ____ utroligt, at det er sommer!
We use the present tense 'er' (is) to describe a current state.
Situation: Your friend just won a gold medal.
Tillykke means congratulations, which fits a gold medal win.
A: 'Jeg har boet i Danmark i ti år.' B: '____? Dit danske er perfekt!'
All could work, but 'Helt utroligt' adds the right amount of emphasis for such a long time.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! It's very common to use it when you are frustrated, like 'Det er utroligt, at bussen er sen.'
It's neutral. You can use it in almost any setting.
Because it refers to 'det' (it), which is a neuter noun in Danish.
Yes, as a short exclamation, it works perfectly.
'Utrolig' is for common gender nouns, 'utroligt' is for neuter nouns or adverbs.
Sort of, but 'awesome' is usually positive. 'Utroligt' is more about the surprise itself.
You use 'utroligt' as an adverb, e.g., 'utroligt smukt'.
Yes, it's in the top 100 most used Danish words.
Yes, but say 'Han er utrolig' (no 't').
No, it means 'hard to believe.' For 'impossible,' use 'umuligt.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det er vildt
similarIt is wild
Det er fantastisk
similarIt is fantastic
Det er mærkeligt
contrastIt is strange
Hvor er det vildt
builds onHow wild it is
Det er utrolig smukt
specialized formIt is incredibly beautiful
