Bedeutung
Warning of danger.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Danish traffic culture, shouting 'Pas på!' is not considered rude; it is a necessary safety communication, especially in dense bike traffic. The phrase 'Pas på hinanden' (Take care of each other) is a central pillar of the Nordic welfare model, emphasizing collective responsibility. In Greenlandic Danish, 'Pas på' is often used with extreme gravity regarding the weather and nature, reflecting the harsh environment. Danish banks and authorities frequently use 'Pas på' in campaigns against digital fraud, targeting the high-trust nature of Danish citizens.
Don't forget the 'på'!
Saying just 'Pas' means nothing in this context. The 'på' is what gives it the meaning of caution.
The 'Nu' Trick
Add 'nu' (Pas nu på) to sound like a native speaker giving friendly advice rather than a stranger shouting a warning.
Bedeutung
Warning of danger.
Don't forget the 'på'!
Saying just 'Pas' means nothing in this context. The 'på' is what gives it the meaning of caution.
The 'Nu' Trick
Add 'nu' (Pas nu på) to sound like a native speaker giving friendly advice rather than a stranger shouting a warning.
The Goodbye Rule
Always use 'Pas på dig selv' with people you actually care about. It's a sign of genuine affection.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the warning.
Pas ____! Der kommer en cykel.
'Pas på' is the fixed phrasal verb for 'watch out.'
Which sentence is a common way to say goodbye?
Choose the best option:
'Pas på dig selv' is the standard way to say 'Take care of yourself.'
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are leaving your friend's house late at night.
This is the most appropriate caring goodbye for a friend.
Complete the dialogue between a waiter and a guest.
Waiter: 'Her er din kaffe. ____ ____, den er meget varm.'
The waiter is warning the guest about the heat.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenPas ____! Der kommer en cykel.
'Pas på' is the fixed phrasal verb for 'watch out.'
Choose the best option:
'Pas på dig selv' is the standard way to say 'Take care of yourself.'
Situation: You are leaving your friend's house late at night.
This is the most appropriate caring goodbye for a friend.
Waiter: 'Her er din kaffe. ____ ____, den er meget varm.'
The waiter is warning the guest about the heat.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNo, it is helpful. In a dangerous situation, it is expected that you shout it to help others.
Yes, 'at passe børn' is the standard term for babysitting.
'Se op' literally means 'Look up'. Use it if a piano is falling from a window. Use 'Pas på' for everything else.
You say 'Pas på jer selv'.
Yes, it means 'Watch out for me' or 'Take care of me'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Vær forsigtig
similarBe cautious
Se dig for
specialized formLook where you are going
Hold øje med
similarKeep an eye on
Passe børn
builds onTo babysit
Vogt dig
synonymBeware
