Bedeutung
Describing low temperatures.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes use weather talk to avoid talking about personal or controversial topics. It is a 'safe' social zone. In Greenland (part of the Danish Realm), 'koldt vejr' has a much more extreme meaning and involves specific survival vocabulary. The concept of 'Friluftsliv' (open-air life) means that 'koldt vejr' is not an excuse to stay inside. Expats in Denmark often struggle with the 'koldt vejr' and the lack of sunlight, leading to the importance of 'winter hygge'.
The 'T' Rule
Always remember the 't' in 'koldt'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Small Talk Gold
If you don't know what to say to a Dane, just mention the 'koldt vejr'. It works 100% of the time.
Bedeutung
Describing low temperatures.
The 'T' Rule
Always remember the 't' in 'koldt'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Small Talk Gold
If you don't know what to say to a Dane, just mention the 'koldt vejr'. It works 100% of the time.
Don't say 'Jeg er kold'
This means 'I am a cold person' (emotionally). Say 'Jeg fryser' instead.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'kold'.
Det er ______ vejr i dag.
Because 'vejr' is a neuter noun (et vejr), the adjective must end in 't'.
Which sentence is a natural Danish way to start a conversation about the weather?
Choose the best option:
'Sikke et...' is a common way to exclaim about something in Danish.
Match the Danish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the three main levels of cold in Danish weather talk.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi gå en tur? B: Nej, det er ______.
The context implies a reason to say 'no' to a walk.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet er ______ vejr i dag.
Because 'vejr' is a neuter noun (et vejr), the adjective must end in 't'.
Choose the best option:
'Sikke et...' is a common way to exclaim about something in Danish.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the three main levels of cold in Danish weather talk.
A: Skal vi gå en tur? B: Nej, det er ______.
The context implies a reason to say 'no' to a walk.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is two separate words, though they are often used together as a collocation.
Yes, 'meget' (very) is the perfect intensifier for this phrase.
The opposite is 'varmt vejr' (warm weather).
Because 'vejr' is a neuter noun (et vejr), and adjectives must agree with the noun's gender.
Usually anything below 10 degrees Celsius is considered 'koldt vejr' by most people.
No, for food you just say 'kold mad'. You don't use the word 'vejr'.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting, from a palace to a pub.
Yes, it is a very common topic of conversation and a way to bond.
It's a slang version meaning 'shitty cold'. Use it only with friends!
You say 'det kolde vejr'. Note that 'koldt' changes to 'kolde'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dårligt vejr
similarBad weather
Vintervejr
specialized formWinter weather
Varmt vejr
contrastWarm weather
Gråvejr
similarGrey/overcast weather
