Bedeutung
Asking about preference.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes often answer preference questions with 'Det er lige meget' (It's all the same/I don't mind). This isn't rudeness; it's a way to avoid being demanding. In Greenlandic Danish, preferences might be expressed more indirectly, often focusing on what is practical for the current weather or environment. Asking for a subordinate's preference is a sign of a good leader in Denmark's flat hierarchy. It shows respect for expertise regardless of rank. Younger generations might find 'foretrækker' slightly formal and will often use 'er mest til' instead.
The 'At' Rule
If you follow 'foretrækker' with a verb, don't forget the 'at'. Example: 'Jeg foretrækker AT sove'.
The Soft D
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'Hvad' like a hard English 'd'. It will make you sound very foreign. Keep it soft!
Bedeutung
Asking about preference.
The 'At' Rule
If you follow 'foretrækker' with a verb, don't forget the 'at'. Example: 'Jeg foretrækker AT sove'.
The Soft D
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'Hvad' like a hard English 'd'. It will make you sound very foreign. Keep it soft!
Use 'Helst'
If you want to sound even more native, use 'vil helst'. 'Jeg vil helst have kaffe' is often more common than 'Jeg foretrækker kaffe'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form.
Hvad ______ du? Te eller kaffe?
We use the present tense 'foretrækker' for a general or current preference.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right word order:
Danish follows the V2 rule where the verb must be the second element in the sentence.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi se en film eller gå en tur? B: ______
When 'foretrække' is followed by another verb, you must use 'at' + the infinitive.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and the waiter asks about your wine choice.
In a formal restaurant, the waiter would use 'De' and specify 'Hvilken vin'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHvad ______ du? Te eller kaffe?
We use the present tense 'foretrækker' for a general or current preference.
Choose the right word order:
Danish follows the V2 rule where the verb must be the second element in the sentence.
A: Skal vi se en film eller gå en tur? B: ______
When 'foretrække' is followed by another verb, you must use 'at' + the infinitive.
You are at a restaurant and the waiter asks about your wine choice.
In a formal restaurant, the waiter would use 'De' and specify 'Hvilken vin'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's perfectly fine, though 'Hvad kan du bedst lide?' is slightly more common in very casual settings.
It's better to use 'Hvem foretrækker du?' if you are choosing between people, but it can sound a bit cold.
Use the phrase 'Jeg foretrækker X frem for Y'.
The past tense is 'foretrak'. Example: 'Jeg foretrak den gamle film'.
Yes, in modern Danish, the 'h' before 'v' is always silent.
Yes, use 'hvilken' if you are choosing between specific items of common gender.
Yes, it is very common in professional emails and meetings to discuss options.
You can say 'Jeg har ikke nogen præference' or 'Det er lige meget'.
Distantly! Both come from roots meaning 'to pull'.
Absolutely. It works for any sensory preference.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hvad kan du bedst lide?
synonymWhat do you like best?
Hvad vil du helst?
similarWhat would you rather?
Jeg er ligeglad
contrastI don't care / I'm fine with either.
Hvad er du mest til?
specialized formWhat are you most into?
