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bevillige

When you hear bevillige, think about someone giving official permission or money for something. It's often used when a government or an organization approves a request for funds or a project.

Imagine a city council deciding to give money for a new park – they would bevillige the funds. Or if a university approves a grant for research, they also bevillige it. It’s a formal way of saying 'to grant' or 'to authorize.'

When you hear bevillige, think about someone giving official permission or money for something. It's often used when a government or an organization approves a request for funds or a project.

Imagine a city council deciding to financially support a new park. They would bevillige the money for it.

Or if you apply for a special permit, the authority might bevillige your application, meaning they grant you the permission you asked for.

It's a formal way to say that something has been approved, especially regarding resources or official go-aheads.

When we talk about official decisions regarding money or permission, the verb bevillige is often used. It means that an authority, like a government or a committee, formally decides to give money or approval for something. Think of it as a formal 'yes' to a request for resources or authorization.

When we talk about official decisions regarding money or permission, the verb bevillige is often used. It means to formally grant or authorize something, especially in terms of funds or a request.

Think of a government body deciding to give money to a project – they would bevillige the funds. Or if a university approves your application for a special program, they bevilling you permission.

It carries a sense of official approval and allocation, rather than just simply giving something. You'll often see it in administrative or formal contexts.

When discussing financial matters or formal approvals, 'bevillige' is the go-to verb. It implies a formal decision to grant something, often money or official permission, after due consideration.

For instance, a government body might 'bevillige' funds for a public project, or a committee could 'bevillige' a permit for a new construction.

Understanding 'bevillige' at a C2 level means recognizing its specific use in administrative, legal, or financial contexts, distinguishing it from more general verbs like 'give' (at give).

It emphasizes the authoritative nature of the granting entity and the formal process involved in the decision.

bevillige in 30 Sekunden

  • official approval
  • funding allocation
  • granting permission

§ What 'bevillige' means

The Danish verb 'bevillige' (pronounced: approximately "beh-VIL-lee-yeh") translates most commonly to 'to grant', 'to authorize', or 'to allocate'. It's a formal word, and you'll often hear it in contexts related to official decisions, especially concerning money, permissions, or resources. Think of it as the act of officially giving something, usually after a request or a process of approval.

DEFINITION
to grant, authorize, or allocate funding or permission

It's not a word you'd typically use in casual conversation about lending a friend some money or giving permission for something small. For those situations, you'd use simpler verbs like 'give' (give) or 'tillade' (to allow). 'Bevillige' carries a weight of officialdom and implies a formal process has been followed.

§ When people use 'bevillige'

You'll encounter 'bevillige' most often in these situations:

  • Funding and Grants: This is perhaps the most common use. When a government, foundation, or institution approves and provides money for a project, research, or a person, they 'bevilliger' the funds.
  • Permissions and Licenses: If you need official permission for something significant, like building a house, operating a business, or holding a large event, the authorities will 'bevillige' (or deny) your request.
  • Resources: In a more general sense, an organization might 'bevillige' resources – like staff, equipment, or time – to a particular department or project.

Let's look at some examples to make this clearer:

Kommunen besluttede at bevillige penge til det nye kulturcenter.
The municipality decided to grant money for the new culture center.

Ansøgningen om byggetilladelse blev bevilliget efter en uge.
The application for the building permit was granted after one week.

Bestyrelsen valgte at bevillige ekstra midler til forskningsprojektet.
The board chose to allocate extra funds for the research project.

§ Common collocations and related words

Knowing words that often go with 'bevillige' will help you use it naturally:

  • Bevillige midler: To grant/allocate funds
  • Bevillige en ansøgning: To grant an application
  • Bevillige tilladelse: To grant permission
  • En bevilling: A grant (the noun form, very common!)
  • At ansøge om en bevilling: To apply for a grant

Fonden har bevilliget store midler til kunstprojekter.
The foundation has granted significant funds for art projects.

De fik bevilliget byggetilladelse til en ny fabrik.
They were granted a building permit for a new factory.

Understanding 'bevillige' helps you grasp more formal Danish communication, especially in news, official documents, and discussions about public administration or funding. It's a solid C1 word that shows you're getting a handle on nuanced and formal vocabulary.

§ Understanding 'Bevillige' in Danish

When you're learning Danish, some words just keep popping up in specific contexts. 'Bevillige' is one of those words. It's a C1 level verb, which means it's pretty common in formal settings, but you'll also hear it in everyday conversations, especially if you're talking about money, permits, or official decisions. The core meaning of 'bevillige' is to grant, authorize, or allocate something, typically money or permission. Think of it as an official 'yes' to a request.

§ 'Bevillige' in the Workplace

In a work setting, 'bevillige' is frequently used when discussing budgets, projects, or requests for resources. If a manager approves funding for a new initiative, they would 'bevillige' the money. If a company gets permission to expand, that permission has been 'bevilliiget'.

DEFINITION
to grant, authorize, or allocate funding or permission

Virksomheden valgte at bevillige ekstra midler til projektet. (The company chose to grant extra funds for the project.)

Ansøgningen om byggetilladelse blev bevilliiget efter en lang proces. (The application for the building permit was authorized after a long process.)

§ 'Bevillige' in Educational Settings

At schools and universities, 'bevillige' often comes up in discussions about scholarships, research grants, or even approval for student projects. A university might 'bevillige' a scholarship to a deserving student, or a research council might 'bevillige' funds for a new study.

Forskere håber at få bevilliiget midler til et nyt projekt. (Researchers hope to get funds granted for a new project.)

Bestyrelsen besluttede at bevillige støtte til de studerendes udvekslingsprogram. (The board decided to grant support for the students' exchange program.)

§ 'Bevillige' in the News

When you read Danish news, especially articles related to politics, economics, or public spending, 'bevillige' is a word you'll encounter often. Governments 'bevillige' funds for public services, new laws 'bevillige' rights or permissions, and organizations 'bevillige' aid. It signifies an official decision to approve something.

  • Political discussions: "Regeringen vil bevillige flere penge til sundhedssektoren." (The government wants to grant more money to the healthcare sector.)
  • Economic reports: "Der er bevilliiget en stor sum til infrastrukturprojekter." (A large sum has been allocated for infrastructure projects.)
  • Social issues: "Kommunen har bevilliiget støtte til familier i nød." (The municipality has granted support to families in need.)

Understanding 'bevillige' in these contexts will significantly improve your comprehension of Danish news and formal communication. It's a key verb for understanding how decisions are made and resources are distributed in Danish society.

§ Similar words for 'bevillige'

When you're learning Danish, especially at a C1 level, it's important to understand the nuances between similar words. 'Bevillige' means 'to grant, authorize, or allocate funding or permission'. It's a formal word, often used in official contexts. Let's look at some words that are close in meaning but used in different situations.

§ 'Tildele' vs. 'bevillige'

'Tildele' means 'to allocate' or 'to assign'. While 'bevillige' often refers to granting funds or formal permission, 'tildele' can be used more broadly for assigning tasks, roles, or even resources that aren't necessarily money. Think of 'bevillige' as being about a formal grant, and 'tildele' as more about distribution or assignment.

De vil tildele hver studerende en mentor. (They will assign each student a mentor.)

Here, 'tildele' fits because it's about assigning a person (a mentor), not necessarily granting funds or formal permission.

§ 'Indrømme' vs. 'bevillige'

'Indrømme' means 'to admit' or 'to concede'. It can also sometimes mean 'to grant' in the sense of giving someone a right or privilege, but it's less formal and less about money or official authorization than 'bevillige'. 'Indrømme' often implies a reluctant granting or an admission of truth.

Jeg må indrømme, at du har ret. (I must admit that you are right.)

In this case, 'indrømme' is about admitting something, not granting funds.

Regeringen vil bevillige ekstra midler til projektet. (The government will grant extra funds for the project.)

Here, 'bevillige' is the correct choice because it refers to the formal granting of funds by an authority.

§ 'Give' vs. 'bevillige'

'Give' is the most general word for 'to give'. It's much broader than 'bevillige'. While you can 'give' money or permission, 'bevillige' implies a more formal process, usually involving an application, review, and official decision.

Kan du give mig en kop kaffe? (Can you give me a cup of coffee?)

You would never use 'bevillige' in this informal context. 'Give' is for everyday acts of giving.

§ When to use 'bevillige'

Use 'bevillige' when the action involves a formal decision by an authority to:

  • Grant funds (e.g., to a project, a person, an organization).
  • Authorize a specific activity or project.
  • Grant formal permission for something to happen.
DEFINITION
to grant, authorize, or allocate funding or permission

It's a powerful word that conveys an official and often significant act of granting. Avoid using it in casual conversations or when a simpler verb like 'give' or 'assign' would suffice.

Kommunen bevillingede byggetilladelsen. (The municipality granted the building permit.)

This example clearly shows the formal and official use of 'bevillige' for granting a permit.

How Formal Is It?

Formell

"Regeringen bevilligede midler til forskningsprojektet."

Neutral

"Kommunen vil give tilladelse til byggeriet."

Informell

"Har chefen godkendt vores ansøgning om ferie?"

Child friendly

"Mor sagde ja til, at vi måtte få en hundehvalp."

Umgangssprache

"Har du fået klart lys til at tage afsted i morgen?"

Wusstest du?

The modern Danish word maintains a similar core meaning of formal approval or granting, especially in official contexts like government or organizations.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 1/5

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Schreiben 1/5

short

Sprechen 1/5

short

Hören 1/5

short

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

tillade (to allow) give (to give) penge (money) projekt (project)

Als Nächstes lernen

ansøge (to apply) godkende (to approve)

Fortgeschritten

bevilling (grant, authorization - noun) finansiere (to finance) tildeling (allocation)

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

De bevilger penge til projektet.

They grant money to the project.

2

Kommunen bevilger tilladelsen.

The municipality authorizes the permit.

3

Han fik bevilget et lån.

He was granted a loan.

Passive voice: 'fik bevilget' (got granted)

4

Vil de bevilge min ansøgning?

Will they approve my application?

5

Vi bevilger støtte til skolen.

We allocate support to the school.

6

Bevilger de ferie i næste uge?

Do they grant vacation next week?

7

Hun håber at få bevilget det.

She hopes to get it granted.

8

De kan bevilge mere tid.

They can grant more time.

1

De bevilger penge til projektet.

They grant money to the project.

2

Kommunen bevilgede byggetilladelsen.

The municipality authorized the building permit.

3

Firmaet har bevilget os en ny computer.

The company has granted us a new computer.

4

Regeringen bevilger midler til forskning.

The government allocates funds for research.

5

Jeg håber, de bevilger min ansøgning.

I hope they grant my application.

6

Vi bevilger støtte til kunstnere.

We allocate support to artists.

7

Lægen bevilgede ham medicinen.

The doctor authorized him the medicine.

8

De bevilger ikke flere penge i år.

They will not grant more money this year.

1

Regeringen vil bevillige flere penge til uddannelse.

The government will grant more money for education.

2

De har ansøgt om at bevillige en byggetilladelse.

They have applied to authorize a building permit.

3

Kommunen har besluttet at bevillige midler til det nye projekt.

The municipality has decided to allocate funds for the new project.

4

Vi håber, at banken vil bevillige os et lån.

We hope the bank will grant us a loan.

5

Direktøren skal bevillige alle store udgifter.

The director must authorize all major expenses.

6

Skolen har fået bevilliget penge til nye computere.

The school has been granted money for new computers.

Passive voice: 'fået bevilliget' (been granted)

7

Det er vigtigt at bevillige tid til familie og venner.

It is important to allocate time for family and friends.

8

Ministeren har bevilliget en ny lov.

The minister has authorized a new law.

1

Regeringen vil bevillige flere penge til forskning.

The government will grant more money for research.

2

Byrådet har bevilliget midler til det nye kulturcenter.

The city council has allocated funds for the new cultural center.

3

Vi håber, at ansøgningen om byggetilladelse bliver bevilliget snart.

We hope the building permit application will be authorized soon.

4

Det er vigtigt at bevillige tid til familie og venner.

It is important to grant time for family and friends.

5

Skolen har bevilliget en ny computer til hver elev.

The school has allocated a new computer for each student.

6

Kan du bevillige mig en forlængelse af fristen?

Can you grant me an extension of the deadline?

7

Fonden har bevilliget støtte til projektet.

The foundation has granted support for the project.

8

De har bevilliget de nødvendige ressourcer.

They have allocated the necessary resources.

1

Regeringen har bevilliget et stort beløb til forskning i vedvarende energi.

The government has granted a large sum for research into renewable energy.

Here 'bevilliget' is used in the past participle form.

2

De ansøgte om et lån, men banken bevilligede det ikke.

They applied for a loan, but the bank did not grant it.

Negative construction with 'ikke'.

3

Kommunen bevilliger midler til sociale projekter.

The municipality allocates funds for social projects.

Present tense use of 'bevilliger'.

4

Han håber, at ansøgningen om byggetilladelse bliver bevilliget snart.

He hopes that the application for building permission will be granted soon.

Passive voice with 'bliver bevilliget'.

5

Det kræver politisk vilje at bevillige de nødvendige ressourcer.

It requires political will to allocate the necessary resources.

Infinitive form 'at bevillige'.

6

Efter lang tids venten blev projektet endelig bevilliget.

After a long wait, the project was finally authorized.

Another example of the passive voice with 'blev bevilliget'.

7

Vi bevilliger kun støtte til projekter, der opfylder vores kriterier.

We only grant support to projects that meet our criteria.

Present tense with a conditional clause.

8

Ville de bevillige ham en undtagelse fra reglen?

Would they grant him an exception from the rule?

Question form with conditional 'ville'.

1

Regeringen har besluttet at bevillige ekstra midler til sundhedssektoren.

The government has decided to grant extra funds to the healthcare sector.

Here, 'bevillige' is used with 'ekstra midler' (extra funds).

2

Det er vigtigt, at ansøgningen er udfyldt korrekt, så vi kan bevillige tilladelsen hurtigt.

It is important that the application is filled out correctly so that we can authorize the permit quickly.

In this sentence, 'bevillige' is paired with 'tilladelsen' (the permit).

3

Kommunen vil bevillige støtte til lokale sportsklubber for at fremme ungdomsaktiviteter.

The municipality will allocate support to local sports clubs to promote youth activities.

'bevillige støtte' (allocate support) is a common collocation.

4

Bestyrelsen har endelig besluttet at bevillige projektet de nødvendige ressourcer.

The board has finally decided to grant the project the necessary resources.

Here, 'bevillige' takes 'projektet' (the project) as its indirect object.

5

Hvis din ansøgning godkendes, vil vi bevillige dig et stipendium.

If your application is approved, we will grant you a scholarship.

'bevillige dig et stipendium' (grant you a scholarship) shows 'dig' (you) as the recipient.

6

Det kræver politisk vilje at bevillige tilstrækkelige ressourcer til forskning og udvikling.

It requires political will to allocate sufficient resources for research and development.

'bevillige tilstrækkelige ressourcer' (allocate sufficient resources) is another common usage.

7

Banken var uvillig til at bevillige os et lån til boligkøb.

The bank was unwilling to grant us a loan for buying a house.

This example uses 'bevillige' in a negative context, meaning 'unwilling to grant'.

8

Med den nye lov kan staten bevillige mere fleksibel støtte til små virksomheder.

With the new law, the state can authorize more flexible support for small businesses.

'bevillige mere fleksibel støtte' (authorize more flexible support) emphasizes the type of support.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

bevillige vs to grant funding

This is a direct and common use of 'bevillige'.

bevillige vs to authorize a project

'Bevillige' can be used in this context if it involves granting the necessary resources or official go-ahead.

bevillige vs to allocate resources

Specifically, 'bevillige' is for allocating financial resources or formal permission.

Grammatikmuster

Separable verb (in certain contexts) Transitive verb Used in both active and passive voice Can take a direct object (e.g., penge, tilladelse) Often followed by 'til' (to/for) when indicating the recipient of the grant/authorization Can be used with a subordinate clause introduced by 'at'

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"at bevillige en ansøgning"

to grant an application

Kommunen har bevilliget ansøgningen om byggetilladelse. (The municipality has granted the application for a building permit.)

neutral

"at bevillige midler til et projekt"

to allocate funds for a project

Regeringen bevilliger store midler til grøn omstilling. (The government allocates significant funds for green transition.)

neutral

"at bevillige en bevilling"

to grant a grant/allocation (often redundant, but used for emphasis)

Bestyrelsen bevilligede en bevilling til forskningsprojektet. (The board granted an allocation for the research project.)

formal

"at bevillige frihed"

to grant freedom/permission (less common with 'frihed', more with 'tilladelse')

Skolen bevilligede eleverne frihed til at deltage i demonstrationen. (The school granted the students permission to participate in the demonstration.)

neutral

"at bevillige en forhøjelse"

to grant an increase

Virksomheden bevilligede en lønforhøjelse til de ansatte. (The company granted a salary increase to the employees.)

neutral

"at få bevilliget"

to be granted

Hun fik bevilliget et legat til sine studier. (She was granted a scholarship for her studies.)

neutral

"at bevillige pension"

to grant a pension

Kommunen har bevilliget ham førtidspension. (The municipality has granted him early retirement pension.)

neutral

"at bevillige dispensation"

to grant a dispensation/exemption

Vi fik bevilliget dispensation fra reglen. (We were granted an exemption from the rule.)

formal

"at bevillige et tilskud"

to grant a subsidy

Organisationen bevilliger tilskud til kulturelle arrangementer. (The organization grants subsidies for cultural events.)

neutral

"at bevillige grønt lys"

to grant the green light (informal for permission to proceed)

Projektet fik bevilliget grønt lys fra ledelsen. (The project was granted the green light from management.)

informal

Leicht verwechselbar

bevillige vs tildeling

'Tildeling' can sound similar to 'bevillige' because both relate to giving something. However, 'tildeling' is more general and can refer to an assignment, allocation, or award of anything, not just funding or official permission.

Use 'tildeling' for a general assignment or award (e.g., 'tildeling af en pris' - 'award of a prize'). Use 'bevillige' specifically for granting funds or official authorization.

Bestyrelsen godkendte tildeling af stipendier til kvalificerede studerende. (The board approved the awarding of scholarships to qualified students.)

bevillige vs indvilge

'Indvilge' means 'to agree to' or 'to consent to', which might seem related to 'bevillige' in the sense of giving permission. But 'indvilge' is about personal agreement, not formal authorization.

Use 'indvilge' when someone personally agrees to something. Use 'bevillige' when an authority formally grants something.

Hun indvilgede i at hjælpe mig med projektet. (She agreed to help me with the project.)

bevillige vs tillade

'Tillade' means 'to allow' or 'to permit', which is close to one aspect of 'bevillige' (granting permission). However, 'tillade' is a broader term for general permission, not specifically formal authorization or funding.

Use 'tillade' for general permission (e.g., 'Jeg tillader dig at gå nu' - 'I allow you to go now'). 'Bevillige' implies a more formal, official grant, especially of funds or specific licenses.

Forældrene ville ikke tillade deres børn at blive ude sent. (The parents would not allow their children to stay out late.)

bevillige vs godkende

'Godkende' means 'to approve' or 'to endorse', which can overlap with 'bevillige' when approving a request for funds or permission. The difference is subtle but important.

While 'godkende' means to approve something, 'bevillige' is the act of *granting* it. You might 'godkende' a budget, and then 'bevillige' the funds based on that approval.

Projektet blev godkendt af udvalget. (The project was approved by the committee.)

bevillige vs give

'Give' is the most general verb for 'to give', and while 'bevillige' involves giving something (funds, permission), 'give' lacks the formal, authoritative nuance of 'bevillige'.

Use 'give' for any general act of giving. Use 'bevillige' when an official body or person with authority grants something, especially money or formal permission.

Kan du give mig en kop kaffe? (Can you give me a cup of coffee?)

Satzmuster

B2

Subjekt + bevilger + objekt (penge/tilladelse) til + modtager.

Regeringen bevilliger penge til det nye sygehusprojekt. (The government grants money for the new hospital project.)

C1

Det + bevilges + (at) + sætning.

Det bevilges, at universitetet kan udvide sine faciliteter. (It is authorized that the university can expand its facilities.)

C1

Subjekt + har bevilget + objekt (penge/tilladelse) til + modtager.

Bestyrelsen har bevilget ekstra midler til forskning. (The board has allocated additional funds for research.)

Wortfamilie

Substantive

bevilling grant, authorization, appropriation (of funds)
bevillingshaver grant recipient
bevillingsansøgning grant application

Adjektive

bevilliget granted, authorized

So verwendest du es

Bevillige is typically used in formal contexts, especially when talking about official decisions regarding money, resources, or official permissions. Think of it as a more formal synonym for 'to approve' or 'to sanction' something, especially when a governing body or institution is involved.

Häufige Fehler

A common mistake is to use 'bevillige' too broadly. While it means 'to grant', it's not used for personal favors or simple permissions among friends. For instance, you wouldn't say 'Jeg bevilliger dig at låne min bil' (I grant you permission to borrow my car). Instead, you would use 'Jeg giver dig lov til at låne min bil' (I allow you to borrow my car) or simply 'Du må gerne låne min bil' (You're welcome to borrow my car).

Wortherkunft

Old Danish 'bivillige'

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: to assent, approve

North Germanic

Kultureller Kontext

The word 'bevillige' is often encountered in bureaucratic or administrative settings in Denmark. It implies a formal decision-making process where a request for funds, permission, or a license is approved. Understanding this term is key to navigating official communications in Danish society.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

When a government or institution approves and provides funds for a project.

  • Regeringen bevilliger penge til et nyt infrastrukturprojekt.
  • Kommunen har besluttet at bevillige midler til renovering af skolen.
  • De bevilliger tilskud til studerende.

When a company or organization grants permission for something.

  • Virksomheden bevilligede ansøgningen om orlov.
  • Bestyrelsen bevilligede den nødvendige godkendelse.
  • Vi bevilliger dig adgang til systemet.

In a formal setting, when a request is approved.

  • Anmodningen om forlænget frist blev bevilliget.
  • Ansøgningen om byggetilladelse er blevet bevilliget.
  • De bevilliger os en udvidelse.

Discussing the allocation of resources in a budget.

  • Der skal bevilliges flere ressourcer til sundhedssektoren.
  • Hvordan skal pengene bevilliges i det kommende budget?
  • En del af budgettet er bevilliget til forskning.

When someone is given a privilege or right.

  • Han fik bevilliget en parkeringsplads.
  • De bevilliger dig retten til at forhandle.
  • Vi bevilliger dig et ekstra forsøg.

Gesprächseinstiege

"Har du nogensinde søgt om noget, der skulle bevilliges af en offentlig instans?"

"Hvornår har du sidst oplevet, at noget blev bevilliget for dig?"

"Hvilke typer projekter synes du, at regeringen bør bevillige mere penge til?"

"Hvis du var en fond, hvad ville du så bevillige penge til?"

"Hvad er vigtigst at bevillige i et husholdningsbudget?"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Beskriv en situation, hvor du håbede, at noget ville blive bevilliget, og hvad resultatet blev.

Reflektér over vigtigheden af, at offentlige midler bliver bevilliget ansvarligt. Giv eksempler.

Skriv om en gang, hvor du måtte bevillige noget til dig selv (f.eks. tid, hvile, en belønning).

Forestil dig, at du er borgmester i en by. Hvilke tre ting ville du bevillige penge til, og hvorfor?

Overvej, hvordan processen med at bevillige tilladelser kan påvirke innovation og udvikling.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

While 'give' is a general verb for 'to give,' 'bevillige' specifically refers to granting something official, like funds, permission, or approval. Think of it as a more formal and administrative 'to give.'

No, 'bevillige' isn't typically used for wishes. It's for official allocations or permissions. For wishes, you'd use something like 'opfylde et ønske' (to fulfill a wish).

Not always! While it's very common with money or funding, it can also be used for granting permission or authorization. For example, 'bevillige en byggetilladelse' (to grant a building permit).

The past tense (preterite) is 'bevilligede'. For example, 'Regeringen bevilligede pengene' (The government granted the money).

You would use the passive voice: 'at blive bevilliget'. For example, 'Ansøgningen blev bevilliget' (The application was granted).

Yes, common collocations include: bevillige midler (to grant funds), bevillige en tilladelse (to grant a permit), bevillige penge (to grant money), and bevillige en ansøgning (to grant an application).

The noun form is 'bevilling', which means 'grant' or 'allocation'. For example, 'De fik en bevilling til projektet' (They received a grant for the project).

Yes, it is a formal word, usually used in official or administrative contexts. You wouldn't typically use it in casual conversation.

No, 'bevillige' is not used for giving gifts. For that, you'd use 'give en gave' (to give a gift) or 'forære' (to present/give).

It's pronounced something like 'beh-VIL-lee-yuh'. The 'g' before 'e' is often soft, almost like a 'y' sound in this context.

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De vil ___ penge til projektet. (They will ___ money for the project.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevillige

'Bevillige' means to grant or allocate, which fits the context of money for a project. The other options do not make sense.

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Kommunen kan ___ en byggetilladelse. (The municipality can ___ a building permit.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevillige

'Bevillige' means to authorize or grant permission, which is appropriate for a building permit. The other options are incorrect.

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Vi skal ___ midler til forskning. (We need to ___ funds for research.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevillige

To 'bevillige' funds means to allocate them, which is the correct action for research funding. Other verbs don't fit.

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Har de fået ___ til ferien? (Have they been ___ for the vacation?)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevilliget

In this context, 'bevilliget' means granted permission, fitting the idea of getting approval for a vacation. The other options are not relevant.

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Regeringen vil ___ mere støtte. (The government will ___ more support.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevillige

'Bevillige' is the correct verb for the government to grant or allocate support. The other verbs are illogical here.

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Skolen har fået ___ en ny bus. (The school has been ___ a new bus.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevilliget

Here, 'bevilliget' means that the school has been granted or allocated a new bus. The other words do not make sense in this sentence.

multiple choice A1

Which word means 'hello' in Danish?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hej

'Hej' is a common way to say hello in Danish.

multiple choice A1

What is the Danish word for 'yes'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ja

'Ja' means yes in Danish.

multiple choice A1

How do you say 'thank you' in Danish?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tak

'Tak' is the Danish word for thank you.

true false A1

The word 'farvel' means 'goodbye' in Danish.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Yes, 'farvel' is the correct Danish word for goodbye.

true false A1

In Danish, 'vand' means 'milk'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'Vand' means water in Danish. Milk is 'mælk'.

true false A1

The Danish word for 'bread' is 'brød'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

That's right, 'brød' means bread in Danish.

writing A1

Write a short sentence about asking for permission to do something simple, like eating candy.

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Sample answer

Må jeg spise slik?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A1

Write a simple sentence about getting permission to go outside.

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Sample answer

Jeg får lov at gå ud.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A1

Write a sentence saying you need a book.

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Sample answer

Jeg har brug for en bog.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading A1

Hvad har jeg?

Read this passage:

Jeg har en kat. Katten sover. Katten er sort. Jeg kan godt lide katte.

Hvad har jeg?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: En kat

Passagen siger 'Jeg har en kat' (I have a cat).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: En kat

Passagen siger 'Jeg har en kat' (I have a cat).

reading A1

Hvor leger børnene?

Read this passage:

Børnene leger i haven. Solen skinner. De spiser is. Det er en god dag.

Hvor leger børnene?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: I haven

Passagen siger 'Børnene leger i haven' (The children play in the garden).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: I haven

Passagen siger 'Børnene leger i haven' (The children play in the garden).

reading A1

Hvad kan min ven godt lide at gøre?

Read this passage:

Min ven bor i København. Han arbejder på et kontor. Han kan godt lide at cykle. Han spiser æbler hver dag.

Hvad kan min ven godt lide at gøre?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: At cykle

Passagen siger 'Han kan godt lide at cykle' (He likes to cycle).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: At cykle

Passagen siger 'Han kan godt lide at cykle' (He likes to cycle).

fill blank A2

Byrådet skal ___ penge til det nye bibliotek.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevilge

In this context, 'bevilge' means to officially grant or allocate funds.

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Regeringen har besluttet at ___ mere støtte til skolerne.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevilge

'Bevilge' is used when a governing body formally authorizes something, like support or funding.

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Kan vi ___ tilladelse til at bygge et skur?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:

You 'få' (get) permission. The authority would 'bevilge' (grant) it.

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De har ansøgt om at få ___ et lån til huset.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevilget

When a loan is approved, it is 'bevilget' (granted/authorized).

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Kommunen vil ___ midler til at reparere vejene.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevilge

The municipality (kommunen) will formally allocate or grant the funds ('midler') for repairs.

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Det er vigtigt, at man kan ___ penge til projekter.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bevilge

This sentence means it's important to be able to 'grant/allocate' money for projects.

writing A2

Imagine you need permission for something simple, like borrowing a book from a friend. How would you ask for it in Danish, focusing on a verb similar to 'bevillige' but for everyday use? Write a short sentence.

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Sample answer

Må jeg låne din bog?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

You want to say 'The school granted permission for the trip' in Danish. How would you phrase this using a simpler verb than 'bevillige'?

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Sample answer

Skolen gav lov til turen.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Think of a situation where someone gives you something small, like a piece of candy. How would you say 'He gave me a piece of candy' in Danish?

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Sample answer

Han gav mig et stykke slik.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading A2

Hvad betyder 'fik lov til' i denne sætning?

Read this passage:

Læs sætningen: 'Jeg fik lov til at komme med til festen.'

Hvad betyder 'fik lov til' i denne sætning?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Jeg fik permission til

'Fik lov til' means 'got permission to' or 'was allowed to'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Jeg fik permission til

'Fik lov til' means 'got permission to' or 'was allowed to'.

reading A2

Hvad vil du sandsynligvis svare, hvis du vil give ham kagen?

Read this passage:

En ven spørger: 'Kan jeg få et stykke kage?'

Hvad vil du sandsynligvis svare, hvis du vil give ham kagen?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ja, selvfølgelig!

'Ja, selvfølgelig!' means 'Yes, of course!' and is a natural way to grant a simple request.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ja, selvfølgelig!

'Ja, selvfølgelig!' means 'Yes, of course!' and is a natural way to grant a simple request.

reading A2

Hvad betyder 'tillader' i denne sammenhæng?

Read this passage:

Din lærer siger: 'Jeg tillader, at I går hjem nu.'

Hvad betyder 'tillader' i denne sammenhæng?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Jeg giver jer lov til

'Tillader' means 'allows' or 'permits'. 'Jeg giver jer lov til' means 'I give you permission to'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Jeg giver jer lov til

'Tillader' means 'allows' or 'permits'. 'Jeg giver jer lov til' means 'I give you permission to'.

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Vi skal bevillige penge

This sentence means 'We must grant money.'

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: De vil bevillige tilladelsen

This sentence means 'They will grant the permission.'

sentence order A2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kan du bevillige det?

This sentence means 'Can you grant it?'

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Regeringen vil bevillige flere penge til skolerne.

This sentence structure (Subject-Verb-Object-Prepositional Phrase) is common in Danish.

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: De skal bevillige tilladelse til byggeriet snart.

The auxiliary verb 'skal' comes before 'bevillige', and 'snart' is an adverb of time at the end.

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Har de bevilliget ansøgningen endnu?

In a question, the verb 'har' often comes first, followed by the subject and then the past participle.

multiple choice B2

Vælg den bedste oversættelse af 'bevillige':

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: to grant

'Bevillige' betyder at give eller autorisere noget, ofte i forbindelse med penge eller tilladelser.

multiple choice B2

Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'bevillige' i kontekst af at tildele midler?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: give

I denne kontekst kan 'give' bruges som et synonym for 'bevillige', når det handler om at tildele midler.

multiple choice B2

Hvornår ville man typisk bruge ordet 'bevillige'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Når en myndighed giver tilladelse til et projekt.

'Bevillige' bruges ofte i formelle sammenhænge, som når en myndighed giver tilladelse eller tildeler midler.

true false B2

Man kan 'bevillige' en kop te til en ven.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

'Bevillige' bruges i mere formelle situationer, ofte med finansiering eller officiel tilladelse, ikke til almindelige handlinger som at tilbyde en kop te.

true false B2

Regeringen kan 'bevillige' penge til et nyt hospital.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Dette er en korrekt anvendelse af 'bevillige', da regeringen kan autorisere og tildele finansiering.

true false B2

At 'bevillige' betyder at trække en tilladelse tilbage.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

Tværtimod, 'bevillige' betyder at give eller autorisere, ikke at trække tilbage.

listening B2

Listen for 'bevilliget penge' which means 'granted money'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Har regeringen bevilliget penge til det nye hospital?
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B2

Pay attention to 'bevilliget byggetilladelsen', meaning 'granted the building permit'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: De har endelig bevilliget byggetilladelsen efter lang ventetid.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B2

Listen for 'ikke bevilliget' which means 'not granted'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hvorfor blev ansøgningen om midler ikke bevilliget?
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Regeringen har bevilliget et stort beløb til forskning.

Focus: bevilliG-et

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Kunne du bevillige mig adgang til mødet?

Focus: bevillige mIG

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Det er vigtigt at få bevilliget den nødvendige støtte.

Focus: nødvendiG støtte

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Regeringen vil bevillige flere midler til uddannelse.

This sentence means 'The government will grant more funds for education.' The order follows a standard Danish sentence structure: Subject (Regeringen) + Verb (vil bevillige) + Object (flere midler) + Prepositional Phrase (til uddannelse).

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: De skal bevillige ansøgningen inden fredag.

This sentence means 'They must grant the application before Friday.' The structure is Subject (De) + Modal Verb (skal) + Main Verb (bevillige) + Object (ansøgningen) + Time Phrase (inden fredag).

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Virksomheden fik bevilliget et lån til udvidelse.

This sentence means 'The company was granted a loan for expansion.' Here, 'fik bevilliget' is a common way to express 'was granted' in Danish. Subject (Virksomheden) + Verb (fik bevilliget) + Object (et lån) + Prepositional Phrase (til udvidelse).

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Regeringen vil bevillige midler til projektet.

This sentence means 'The government will allocate funds to the project.' 'Regeringen' (the government) is the subject, 'vil' (will) is the auxiliary verb, 'bevillige' (allocate) is the main verb, 'midler' (funds) is the direct object, and 'til projektet' (to the project) is the prepositional phrase.

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kommunen skal bevillige tilladelsen, før byggeriet kan begynde.

This sentence means 'The municipality must grant the permit before construction can begin.' 'Kommunen' (the municipality) is the subject, 'skal' (must) is the auxiliary verb, 'bevillige' (grant) is the main verb, 'tilladelsen' (the permit) is the direct object. 'Før byggeriet kan begynde' (before construction can begin) is a subordinate clause.

sentence order C1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Det blev besluttet at bevillige ekstra støtte til kunsten.

This sentence means 'It was decided to allocate extra support for the arts.' 'Det blev besluttet' (It was decided) is an impersonal passive construction, followed by 'at bevillige' (to allocate), 'ekstra støtte' (extra support), and 'til kunsten' (for the arts).

multiple choice C2

Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'bevillige' i konteksten af at give økonomisk støtte?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tildele

'Tildele' betyder at give eller allokere, hvilket stemmer overens med 'bevillige' når det handler om økonomisk støtte. 'Afvise', 'forbyde' og 'anmode' er det modsatte eller en anden handling.

multiple choice C2

I hvilken sætning bruges 'bevillige' korrekt om at give tilladelse?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: De bevilgede ham adgang til arkiverne.

'Bevillige' bruges her i betydningen 'at give tilladelse til'. En motorvej kan bevilges (finansieres), men ikke 'bevilges' som en handling. Kaffe og bøger 'bevilges' ikke på denne måde.

multiple choice C2

Hvad betyder det, når en kommune 'bevilger midler' til et projekt?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kommunen giver økonomisk støtte til projektet.

'Bevillige midler' er et almindeligt udtryk for at tildele penge eller økonomisk støtte. Det er ikke at afvise, foreslå eller undersøge.

true false C2

Ordet 'bevillige' kan kun bruges i forbindelse med økonomi.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

Nej, 'bevillige' kan også bruges om at give tilladelse, f.eks. 'at bevillige adgang' eller 'at bevillige en dispensation'.

true false C2

Hvis en ansøgning om byggetilladelse bliver bevilget, betyder det, at den er godkendt.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Richtig

Ja, hvis en byggetilladelse bevilges, betyder det, at den er godkendt, og projektet kan påbegyndes i overensstemmelse hermed.

true false C2

Man kan 'bevillige' en person til en stilling.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Falsch

Nej, man 'ansætter' eller 'udnævner' en person til en stilling, men man 'bevilger' ikke en person til en stilling. Man kan bevillige en stilling, dvs. give tilladelse til at oprette eller finansiere den.

listening C2

Listen for how the government decided to allocate funds.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Regeringen valgte at bevillige ekstra midler til sundhedsvæsenet under krisen.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C2

Pay attention to the difficulty in obtaining permission.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Det var en lang proces at få bevilliget den nødvendige tilladelse til byggeriet.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening C2

Listen for the board's upcoming decision regarding the project's budget.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Bestyrelsen skal snart træffe en beslutning om, hvorvidt de vil bevillige projektet det anmodede budget.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Kommunen har besluttet at bevillige penge til et nyt kulturhus.

Focus: bevillige

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

For at få projektet godkendt, skal vi først have bevilliget de nødvendige ressourcer.

Focus: bevilliget, ressourcer

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

De ansøgte om og fik bevilliget en stor sum til forskning.

Focus: bevilliget, forskning

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C2

Imagine you are a government official. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) explaining a decision to grant funding for a new cultural project. Use 'bevillige' at least once.

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Sample answer

Efter grundig overvejelse har regeringen besluttet at bevillige betydelig finansiering til det nye nationale kulturprojekt. Dette projekt forventes at styrke dansk kulturarv og tiltrække internationale besøgende. Vi ser frem til de positive resultater, det vil medføre for samfundet.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C2

You are a university administrator. Write an email to a professor explaining that their research grant request has been approved. Use 'bevillige' in your email.

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Sample answer

Kære Professor Jensen, Jeg er glad for at kunne informere Dem om, at universitetet har besluttet at bevillige Deres ansøgning om forskningsmidler til projektet 'Fremtidens Energiløsninger'. Vi ser frem til at følge Deres arbejde og de resultater, det vil give. Tillykke med bevillingen! Med venlig hilsen, Universitetsadministrationen

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C2

Write a short news headline and a one-sentence sub-headline about a city council's decision to grant permission for a new building project. Use 'bevillige' in the sub-headline.

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Sample answer

Nybyggeri godkendt: Byrådet bevilliger tilladelse til kontorbygning i centrum. Det nye projekt forventes at skabe mange arbejdspladser i området.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading C2

Hvilken type tilladelse er der blevet bevilget?

Read this passage:

Efter mange måneders diskussioner og offentlige høringer har byrådet endelig besluttet at bevillige den nødvendige tilladelse til opførelsen af det nye hospital. Dette skridt forventes at forbedre sundhedsydelserne i regionen betydeligt og skabe flere hundrede nye arbejdspladser. Projektet har mødt både opbakning og kritik fra borgerne.

Hvilken type tilladelse er der blevet bevilget?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tilladelse til et nyt hospital

Passagen nævner specifikt 'opførelsen af det nye hospital'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tilladelse til et nyt hospital

Passagen nævner specifikt 'opførelsen af det nye hospital'.

reading C2

Hvor mange kunstprojekter har Fonden for Kunst og Kultur bevilget midler til?

Read this passage:

Fonden for Kunst og Kultur har i år valgt at bevillige midler til tre innovative kunstprojekter, der sigter mod at engagere unge i lokalsamfundet. Beslutningen blev truffet efter en omhyggelig gennemgang af over halvtreds ansøgninger. De udvalgte projekter vil blive præsenteret på en særlig begivenhed næste måned.

Hvor mange kunstprojekter har Fonden for Kunst og Kultur bevilget midler til?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tre

Passagen siger 'bevillige midler til tre innovative kunstprojekter'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tre

Passagen siger 'bevillige midler til tre innovative kunstprojekter'.

reading C2

Hvad er formålet med den ekstraordinære bevilling til Professor Nielsen?

Read this passage:

Universitetets forskningsudvalg har meddelt, at de vil bevillige en ekstraordinær bevilling til Professor Nielsens banebrydende arbejde inden for grøn teknologi. Denne bevilling anerkender vigtigheden af hans forskning for fremtidens bæredygtige løsninger. Midlerne vil blive brugt til at ansætte flere forskere og indkøbe nyt udstyr.

Hvad er formålet med den ekstraordinære bevilling til Professor Nielsen?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: At anerkende hans arbejde og støtte yderligere forskning

Passagen nævner, at bevillingen 'anerkender vigtigheden af hans forskning' og at midlerne vil blive brugt til at 'ansætte flere forskere og indkøbe nyt udstyr'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: At anerkende hans arbejde og støtte yderligere forskning

Passagen nævner, at bevillingen 'anerkender vigtigheden af hans forskning' og at midlerne vil blive brugt til at 'ansætte flere forskere og indkøbe nyt udstyr'.

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