Significado
Experiencing personal difficulties.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a cornerstone of 'trivselssamtaler' (well-being meetings) in Danish workplaces and schools. It is a formal part of the social fabric to check if someone 'har det svært'. There is a growing movement among young Danes to be more open about 'at have det svært' on social media to combat the 'perfection culture'. When visiting a 'psykolog' (psychologist) in Denmark, this is often the first phrase used to describe the reason for the visit. Parents are encouraged to ask their children 'Har du det svært?' rather than 'Er du ked af det?' to allow for a broader range of emotions.
The 'Det' Rule
Never forget the 'det'. Without it, the sentence 'Jeg har svært' is grammatically incomplete and confusing.
Avoid 'Jeg er svært'
This is a literal translation from English 'I am hard' and sounds very strange or even sexual in Danish.
Significado
Experiencing personal difficulties.
The 'Det' Rule
Never forget the 'det'. Without it, the sentence 'Jeg har svært' is grammatically incomplete and confusing.
Avoid 'Jeg er svært'
This is a literal translation from English 'I am hard' and sounds very strange or even sexual in Danish.
Honesty is Key
In Denmark, it's okay to say you 'har det svært'. It's often seen as more authentic than saying 'fint' if you're not actually fine.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to say 'I am having a hard time right now'.
Jeg ___ ___ svært lige nu.
The full phrase is 'at have det svært'. You need both the verb 'har' and the pronoun 'det'.
Which sentence correctly describes someone struggling with their mental health?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
Option B correctly uses the phrase for emotional/mental struggle. Option A is for a specific skill.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Hvordan går det med din bror? B: Ikke så godt. Han ___ ___ ___ efter han mistede sit job.
Losing a job is a life situation that causes one to 'have it hard'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: A student is being bullied and is unhappy.
This describes his general well-being in the school environment.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Have det svært vs. Have svært ved
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg ___ ___ svært lige nu.
The full phrase is 'at have det svært'. You need both the verb 'har' and the pronoun 'det'.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
Option B correctly uses the phrase for emotional/mental struggle. Option A is for a specific skill.
A: Hvordan går det med din bror? B: Ikke så godt. Han ___ ___ ___ efter han mistede sit job.
Losing a job is a life situation that causes one to 'have it hard'.
Situation: A student is being bullied and is unhappy.
This describes his general well-being in the school environment.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, for physical pain use 'Jeg har ondt'. 'Have det svært' is for emotional or situational struggle.
Not at all. It's the most common way to be serious with friends.
'Svært' is more about the internal feeling; 'hårdt' is more about the external pressure.
Use 'Jeg har svært ved mine lektier'.
Yes, 'meget' (very) or 'rigtig' (really) are perfect intensifiers.
Frases relacionadas
at have det hårdt
similarTo have a tough time
at kæmpe med noget
builds onTo struggle with something
at være nede
informal alternativeTo be down
at have det godt
contrastTo be doing well
at have svært ved
confusing phraseTo find something difficult
at trives
contrastTo thrive/be well
