Bedeutung
Lack of light in the environment.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Mörkertalet' (the dark number) is an unrelated idiom, but the literal 'mörkt ute' is the reason for the Swedish obsession with window lights and candles. In the far north, 'mörkt ute' can last for 24 hours a day during the 'Polarnatt' (Polar Night). Reflectors (reflexer) are a cultural staple. It is considered socially responsible to wear them when it's 'mörkt ute'. Interior design often focuses on 'warm' lighting to counteract the 'cold' darkness outside.
Embrace the 'Mys'
When you say it's 'mörkt ute', it's often an invitation to make it 'mysigt' (cozy) inside.
Reflector Reminder
If you tell someone 'det är mörkt ute', follow it up with 'har du reflex?' (do you have a reflector?).
Bedeutung
Lack of light in the environment.
Embrace the 'Mys'
When you say it's 'mörkt ute', it's often an invitation to make it 'mysigt' (cozy) inside.
Reflector Reminder
If you tell someone 'det är mörkt ute', follow it up with 'har du reflex?' (do you have a reflector?).
The -t is Key
Always remember the -t in 'mörkt'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is dark outside'.
Det är ______ ute.
We use 'mörkt' because it must agree with the impersonal subject 'det'.
Which sentence is correct for a safety warning?
Which one should you say?
'Mörkt ute' is the standard phrase for environmental darkness.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi gå ut? B: Nej, det är ______ ______ nu.
The context implies a reason not to go out, and 'mörkt ute' fits perfectly.
Match the phrase to the situation.
It's 4 PM in December in Stockholm.
In December, it gets dark very early in Sweden.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When is it mörkt ute?
Times
- • Vintermorgon
- • Kväll
- • Natt
Feelings
- • Mysigt
- • Trött
- • Lugnt
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet är ______ ute.
We use 'mörkt' because it must agree with the impersonal subject 'det'.
Which one should you say?
'Mörkt ute' is the standard phrase for environmental darkness.
A: Ska vi gå ut? B: Nej, det är ______ ______ nu.
The context implies a reason not to go out, and 'mörkt ute' fits perfectly.
It's 4 PM in December in Stockholm.
In December, it gets dark very early in Sweden.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenBecause it refers to the impersonal 'det' (it), which is a neuter word. Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun/pronoun.
Yes! In Swedish winters, it is often 'mörkt ute' until 9 or 10 AM.
Not necessarily. It can be a neutral observation or even a positive one if you like coziness.
'Ute' is more common in speech. 'Utomhus' is slightly more formal but means the same thing.
You say 'Det blir mörkt' or 'Det skymmer'.
No, use 'Det är mörkt i rummet' or 'Det är mörkt här inne'.
Not really, but you can add intensifiers like 'sjukt' or 'galet' (sjukt mörkt ute).
It can, but its primary meaning is just 'dark' (absence of light).
Because the light levels change drastically between seasons, making it a major part of daily life.
Yes, that would be a very appropriate observation!
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det skymmer
similarIt is getting dark (twilight).
Beckmörkt
specialized formPitch black.
Ljust ute
contrastLight outside.
I mörkret
builds onIn the dark.
Mörkrädd
similarAfraid of the dark.
