Bedeutung
A reassuring phrase used when things go wrong.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is a linguistic cousin to the 'Pyt' button, which Danes often have as a physical toy to press when stressed. Reflects the 'Lagom' or 'Jante' mindset of not making a big deal out of things. In Danish offices, this phrase is used to maintain a flat hierarchy and reduce stress during projects. Often used in comments on Instagram or Facebook to support friends who post about a bad day.
The 'Nok' Softener
Use 'nok' to make your Danish sound less aggressive. It adds a layer of politeness and uncertainty that Danes find comfortable.
Don't over-use
If you say 'Det går nok' to everything, you might seem like you don't take things seriously. Balance it with action.
Bedeutung
A reassuring phrase used when things go wrong.
The 'Nok' Softener
Use 'nok' to make your Danish sound less aggressive. It adds a layer of politeness and uncertainty that Danes find comfortable.
Don't over-use
If you say 'Det går nok' to everything, you might seem like you don't take things seriously. Balance it with action.
Intonation matters
A rising intonation at the end makes it sound more like a question/hope. A falling intonation sounds like a firm, comforting fact.
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Fill in the missing word to complete the reassurance.
Jeg har glemt min paraply, men det ___ nok.
The phrase always uses the verb 'at gå' (to go).
Which situation is most appropriate for 'Det går nok'?
Choose the best scenario:
'Det går nok' is for minor, manageable stresses.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg er bange for, at jeg ikke kan nå toget! B: _____
This provides reassurance and a reason why it will be okay.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenJeg har glemt min paraply, men det ___ nok.
The phrase always uses the verb 'at gå' (to go).
Choose the best scenario:
'Det går nok' is for minor, manageable stresses.
A: Jeg er bange for, at jeg ikke kan nå toget! B: _____
This provides reassurance and a reason why it will be okay.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and most colleagues, but avoid it in very formal legal or technical documents.
Yes! You can say it to yourself or to the person affected to signal that you aren't panicking.
'Det er okay' describes the current state. 'Det går nok' focuses on the future resolution of a problem.
Usually, yes, but in this phrase, it carries a stronger sense of 'surely' or 'it will work out.'
No, that would be considered very rude and dismissive of the grief.
You would say 'Det går ikke' or 'Det kommer ikke til at gå.'
Yes, Norwegian has 'Det går nok' and Swedish has 'Det ordnar sig,' which is very similar in spirit.
Yes, 'Det går sgu nok' is a common, slightly more 'tough' way to say it among friends.
Yes, it can stand alone as a complete response.
Danish uses 'at gå' to describe how time or situations progress, similar to 'How is it going?' in English.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det skal nok gå
similarIt will definitely work out.
Pyt
similarNever mind / Let it be.
Ingen ko på isen
idiomNo cow on the ice.
Det går godt
contrastIt is going well.
Lad det ligge
similarLet it lie / Leave it.
