Bedeutung
There is no place like home.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Arne' was historically the tax-basis for a house. If you had an 'arne', you were a head of household. This gives the phrase a sense of pride and ownership. In all Nordic countries, the home is a refuge from the harsh climate. This proverb is a shared cultural value across Sweden and Norway too (though the words differ slightly). Even in modern apartments in Copenhagen, people use this phrase to justify 'staying in'—a practice sometimes called 'nesting'. The proverb is often found on traditional cross-stitch wall hangings (klokkestreng) in older Danish homes.
Use it for Hygge
If you want to sound like a local when posting a photo of your cozy living room, use this phrase instead of just 'hygge'.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'arne' is common gender. Don't say 'eget arne'!
Bedeutung
There is no place like home.
Use it for Hygge
If you want to sound like a local when posting a photo of your cozy living room, use this phrase instead of just 'hygge'.
Gender Agreement
Remember 'arne' is common gender. Don't say 'eget arne'!
The 'Arne' is dead, long live the 'Arne'
Nobody uses the word 'arne' for a fireplace anymore in conversation. Only use it in this proverb.
Short version
You can just say 'Hjemme bedst' if you want to be more modern and brief.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Egen ____ er bedst.
The traditional proverb specifically uses 'arne' (hearth).
Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase?
Hvornår siger man 'Egen arne er bedst'?
The phrase is most commonly used when returning to the comfort of your own home.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Hvordan var ferien? B: Den var god, men det er dejligt at være hjemme. ____ ____ ____ ____.
This is the standard response to being asked about a trip.
Match the Danish word to its English meaning in this context.
Match the words:
These are the core components of the proverb and its related forms.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEgen ____ er bedst.
The traditional proverb specifically uses 'arne' (hearth).
Hvornår siger man 'Egen arne er bedst'?
The phrase is most commonly used when returning to the comfort of your own home.
A: Hvordan var ferien? B: Den var god, men det er dejligt at være hjemme. ____ ____ ____ ____.
This is the standard response to being asked about a trip.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the core components of the proverb and its related forms.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, modern Danes use 'pejs' or 'brændeovn'. 'Arne' is only used in this proverb or as a name.
Not really. It's specifically for the home and the feeling of domestic security.
In the proverb, we don't use the article. It's just 'Egen arne er bedst'.
It's a bit traditional/formal, but very common in casual speech as a set phrase.
It doesn't matter! The 'arne' is a metaphor for the home itself.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ude godt, men hjemme bedst
similarAway is good, but home is best.
Hjem, kære hjem
synonymHome, sweet home.
At have fod under eget bord
builds onTo have one's feet under one's own table.
Hjemve
relatedHomesickness.
