Bedeutung
You have to face the consequences.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Denmark, this proverb is often used with a sense of 'tør humor' (dry humor). It reflects the cultural value of not complaining if you caused the problem yourself. The proverb is a shared cultural heritage across Norway and Sweden, showing the common Lutheran roots of individual responsibility in the North. In a professional setting, it can be used to describe 'due diligence'. If a project fails due to poor planning, this phrase is used in the post-mortem analysis. Parents use this to teach children about consequences without being overly aggressive. It's a way to say 'learn from this' rather than just 'you are in trouble'.
Use it for self-deprecation
If you make a mistake, saying it about yourself makes you sound humble and self-aware.
Don't be a 'bed-shamer'
Avoid using this if someone is genuinely crying or in deep distress; it can sound very cold.
Bedeutung
You have to face the consequences.
Use it for self-deprecation
If you make a mistake, saying it about yourself makes you sound humble and self-aware.
Don't be a 'bed-shamer'
Avoid using this if someone is genuinely crying or in deep distress; it can sound very cold.
The 'Så' variation
If you want to sound a bit more old-fashioned or poetic, add 'så' before 'ligger'.
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Udfyld de manglende ord i ordsproget.
Som man ______, ______ man.
Det korrekte ordsprog bruger 'reder' (at gøre sengen klar) og 'ligger' (at hvile).
Hvilken situation passer bedst til ordsproget?
Situation: Peter glemte at låse sin cykel, og nu er den stjålet.
Det er Peters egen skyld, at cyklen er væk, fordi han ikke låste den.
Hvad betyder ordsproget?
Hvad er den rigtige betydning?
Ordsproget er metaforisk og handler om ansvar, ikke om senge.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: 'Jeg har så ondt i maven efter alle de kager.' B: 'Tja, ______.'
B påpeger, at A selv er skyld i mavepinen ved at spise for mange kager.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSom man ______, ______ man.
Det korrekte ordsprog bruger 'reder' (at gøre sengen klar) og 'ligger' (at hvile).
Situation: Peter glemte at låse sin cykel, og nu er den stjålet.
Det er Peters egen skyld, at cyklen er væk, fordi han ikke låste den.
Hvad er den rigtige betydning?
Ordsproget er metaforisk og handler om ansvar, ikke om senge.
A: 'Jeg har så ondt i maven efter alle de kager.' B: 'Tja, ______.'
B påpeger, at A selv er skyld i mavepinen ved at spise for mange kager.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenIt is 'reder' with one 'd'. 'Redder' means 'saves', which would change the meaning to 'As one saves, one lies', which makes no sense.
Technically yes, but it's 90% used for negative consequences. For positive things, 'Hårdt arbejde betaler sig' is better.
It can be. It's like saying 'It's your own fault'. Use it with friends or when the mistake is small.
Yes, it is one of the most famous proverbs in the Danish language.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Man høster, som man sår
similarYou reap what you sow.
Selvforskyldt er velgjort
similarSelf-inflicted is well done (ironic).
Hvad man sår, skal man høste
synonymWhat you sow, you shall reap.
Det er din egen skyld
specialized formIt is your own fault.
