Bedeutung
Said when giving something to someone.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes use Værsgo to signal that the interaction is complete and polite. It is a cornerstone of daily service. Similar phrases exist in Swedish (Varsågod) and Norwegian (Vær så god), reflecting a shared linguistic history. In a Danish office, Værsgo is used to hand over files or tasks, keeping the atmosphere informal but respectful. When hosting, saying Værsgo when putting food on the table is the standard way to invite guests to eat.
The Golden Rule
If you are handing something over, just say 'Værsgo'. It is the most natural thing you can do.
Don't be a 'Værsgo' robot
Don't use it as a reply to 'Tak'. It sounds like you are trying to give the person a gift when they just thanked you for a favor.
Bedeutung
Said when giving something to someone.
The Golden Rule
If you are handing something over, just say 'Værsgo'. It is the most natural thing you can do.
Don't be a 'Værsgo' robot
Don't use it as a reply to 'Tak'. It sounds like you are trying to give the person a gift when they just thanked you for a favor.
Danish Efficiency
Danes love that this word covers so many situations. It saves time and energy!
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence: 'Her er din kaffe, _____!'
Her er din kaffe, _____!
Værsgo is used when handing something to someone.
Which is the correct response to someone saying 'Tak'?
Which is the correct response to someone saying 'Tak'?
Værsgo is for giving, not for responding to thanks.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kan du række mig bogen?' B: 'Ja, _____!'
You are handing the book to the person.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are holding the door open for a neighbor.
It acts as an invitation to go ahead.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHer er din kaffe, _____!
Værsgo is used when handing something to someone.
Which is the correct response to someone saying 'Tak'?
Værsgo is for giving, not for responding to thanks.
A: 'Kan du række mig bogen?' B: 'Ja, _____!'
You are handing the book to the person.
You are holding the door open for a neighbor.
It acts as an invitation to go ahead.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, that is a common mistake. Use 'Selv tak' instead.
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
No, it is a frozen expression.
It is still just 'Værsgo'.
Yes, as 'Vær så god'.
Yes, 'Værsgo, sæt dig'.
Not rude, but it can feel a bit abrupt.
It is a contraction of 'Vær så god'.
No, use 'Hej' or 'Goddag'.
Yes, they are cognates.
VÆRS-go.
No, it remains the same, though your tone might change.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Selv tak
contrastYou're welcome
Det var så lidt
contrastIt was nothing
Vær så venlig
similarPlease be so kind
Kom indenfor
builds onCome inside
