Bedeutung
Asking for a quantity.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes value precision. If you ask 'Hvor mange?', expect a specific number rather than 'a lot'. The 'Jantelov' makes it slightly awkward to ask 'Hvor mange penge' someone has, as it's seen as bragging or prying. In the context of 'Hygge', 'Hvor mange' is often used to ensure there's enough for everyone, reflecting a communal spirit. In Greenlandic Danish, 'Hvor mange' is used similarly, but often in the context of nature and hunting (e.g., counting fish or seals).
The Finger Test
If you can count the items on your fingers, use 'mange'.
Silent H
Never pronounce the 'H' in 'Hvor'. It's always a 'V' sound.
Bedeutung
Asking for a quantity.
The Finger Test
If you can count the items on your fingers, use 'mange'.
Silent H
Never pronounce the 'H' in 'Hvor'. It's always a 'V' sound.
Penge is Plural
Even though 'money' is uncountable in English, 'penge' is plural in Danish. You can say 'Hvor mange penge', though 'Hvor meget' is also common.
Be Precise
Danes appreciate exact numbers. Don't be afraid to be specific!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with 'mange' or 'meget'.
Hvor ______ æbler har du købt?
Apples (æbler) are countable, so we use 'mange'.
Which sentence is correct?
Asking about the number of people at a party.
We use 'mange' for people and the noun must be plural ('personer').
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvor mange søskende har du? B: ___________.
The question asks for the number of siblings, so 'I have two brothers' is the logical answer.
Match the question to the situation.
Hvor mange koster de?
You should say 'Hvor meget koster de?' or 'Hvad koster de?'. 'Hvor mange' is not used for price.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Hvor mange vs. Hvor meget
Common 'Hvor mange' Nouns
People
- • Børn
- • Venner
- • Gæster
Time
- • Dage
- • Timer
- • Gange
Objects
- • Bøger
- • Stole
- • Poser
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHvor ______ æbler har du købt?
Apples (æbler) are countable, so we use 'mange'.
Asking about the number of people at a party.
We use 'mange' for people and the noun must be plural ('personer').
A: Hvor mange søskende har du? B: ___________.
The question asks for the number of siblings, so 'I have two brothers' is the logical answer.
Hvor mange koster de?
You should say 'Hvor meget koster de?' or 'Hvad koster de?'. 'Hvor mange' is not used for price.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenOnly if you are counting units like 'timer' (hours) or 'dage' (days). For the time of day, use 'Hvad er klokken?'.
Yes, 'mange' does not change for gender or number. It is very learner-friendly!
'Hvor mange' is a question. 'Antal' is a noun meaning 'the number of'.
No, that is a common mistake. Use 'Hvor meget koster det?' or 'Hvad koster det?'.
Use 'Hvor mange flere?'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It's a historical quirk of Danish where 'hvor' became a general question starter for many types of inquiries.
Yes, 'Hvor mange mennesker' or 'Hvor mange personer' is very common.
Most physical objects are countable. Liquids, powders, and abstract feelings are usually not.
Yes, 'Hvor mange procent' is the standard way to ask.
In standard Copenhagen Danish, it's mostly silent, making the vowel longer.
Yes, if the context is clear (e.g., pointing at a bowl of apples).
'Mange' is already plural in sense and doesn't have a different form.
It is always two separate words.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hvor meget
contrastHow much
Hvor tit
similarHow often
Hvor længe
similarHow long
Hvor tit
similarHow often
Hvor mange gange
specialized formHow many times
