Bedeutung
Stating employment.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danish workplaces often have a 'flat hierarchy,' meaning you can say 'Jeg arbejder her' to anyone from the CEO to a colleague without changing your tone much. The concept of 'Arbejdsglæde' (work-joy) is central. Saying you work somewhere often implies a sense of pride in the community of that workplace. Work-life balance is highly valued. If you say 'Jeg arbejder her,' people might follow up by asking about your 'fritid' (free time). The 'Fredagsbar' (Friday bar) is a common tradition where colleagues drink beer together at the office after work.
The Silent R
Even if you don't hear the 'r' clearly, always write it. It marks the present tense.
Don't use 'er'
Never say 'Jeg er arbejder her' to mean 'I am working here.' It sounds like you are saying 'I am a worker here' in a very formal, slightly odd way.
Bedeutung
Stating employment.
The Silent R
Even if you don't hear the 'r' clearly, always write it. It marks the present tense.
Don't use 'er'
Never say 'Jeg er arbejder her' to mean 'I am working here.' It sounds like you are saying 'I am a worker here' in a very formal, slightly odd way.
Topicalization
Try saying 'Her arbejder jeg' if you want to sound more like a native speaker when showing someone your desk.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb in the present tense.
Jeg ________ her hver dag.
The present tense in Danish requires the '-r' ending.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I work here'?
Danish doesn't use 'er' (am) with the present tense of other verbs.
Complete the dialogue.
Kunde: 'Undskyld, kan du hjælpe mig?' Dig: 'Ja, ________.'
Adding 'her' clarifies that you have the authority to help in that specific place.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at your office and a stranger asks what you are doing there.
'Jeg arbejder her' explains your professional presence.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg ________ her hver dag.
The present tense in Danish requires the '-r' ending.
How do you say 'I work here'?
Danish doesn't use 'er' (am) with the present tense of other verbs.
Kunde: 'Undskyld, kan du hjælpe mig?' Dig: 'Ja, ________.'
Adding 'her' clarifies that you have the authority to help in that specific place.
You are at your office and a stranger asks what you are doing there.
'Jeg arbejder her' explains your professional presence.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt's understood, but 'arbejder' is much more common in Denmark. 'Jobber' is more Norwegian.
It's neutral. You can use it in almost any situation.
You say 'Jeg arbejder ikke her.'
'Her' is general 'here,' while 'herinde' specifically means 'here inside.'
Yes, as a noun ('en arbejder'), but the context usually makes it clear.
You say 'Jeg har arbejdet her før' or 'Jeg arbejdede her.'
Always 'arbejder her' for the location. 'Arbejder herpå' means 'working on this.'
Yes, you can say 'Jeg arbejder herhjemme' (I work here at home).
You can say 'Jeg arbejder her som freelancer.'
It is a 'soft d,' which sounds more like a 'th' in 'mother' but even softer.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Jeg er på arbejde
similarI am at work / I am currently working.
Jeg går på arbejde
builds onI am going to work.
Hvad laver du?
similarWhat do you do? / What are you doing?
En arbejdsplads
specialized formA workplace.
