Significado
To have influence on a process.
Contexto cultural
In Danish workplace culture, 'medbestemmelse' (co-determination) is a legal and cultural right. Having a 'finger med' is seen as a positive sign of a healthy, democratic process. The 'Law of Jante' (Janteloven) influences how people talk about their achievements. Using this idiom allows someone to acknowledge their role without sounding like they are taking all the credit. Flat hierarchies mean that even junior employees are often encouraged to 'have a finger' in projects, which can be surprising for those from more hierarchical cultures. The term is frequently used in political journalism to describe 'shadow influence' or lobbying, reflecting a public interest in transparency.
Use the Present Perfect
In 90% of cases, you'll use 'har haft en finger med'. It sounds much more natural than the simple present when talking about results.
Don't say 'hånd'
English speakers often say 'have en hånd med'. While understandable, it's not the 'idiomatic' way to describe influence in Danish.
Significado
To have influence on a process.
Use the Present Perfect
In 90% of cases, you'll use 'har haft en finger med'. It sounds much more natural than the simple present when talking about results.
Don't say 'hånd'
English speakers often say 'have en hånd med'. While understandable, it's not the 'idiomatic' way to describe influence in Danish.
The Humble Brag
Use this phrase to talk about your successes at work. It sounds collaborative and humble, which Danes love.
Ponte a prueba
Udfyld det manglende ord i idiomet.
Han er meget stolt af projektet, fordi han selv har haft en ______ med i det.
Idiomet er 'at have en finger med'.
Hvilken sætning bruger idiomet korrekt?
Vælg den korrekte brug af 'at have en finger med i spillet'.
Idiomet bruges her korrekt til at beskrive indflydelse på en strategi.
Match situationen med den rigtige brug af idiomet.
En kollega har hjulpet med at skrive en vigtig rapport, men hans navn står ikke på forsiden. Hvad kan man sige?
'Have en finger med' beskriver hans bidrag/indflydelse.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: 'Hvorfor ser haven så anderledes ud?' B: 'Tja, min nabo er gartner, og han har...'
Det giver mening, at gartneren har haft indflydelse på planlægningen.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHan er meget stolt af projektet, fordi han selv har haft en ______ med i det.
Idiomet er 'at have en finger med'.
Vælg den korrekte brug af 'at have en finger med i spillet'.
Idiomet bruges her korrekt til at beskrive indflydelse på en strategi.
En kollega har hjulpet med at skrive en vigtig rapport, men hans navn står ikke på forsiden. Hvad kan man sige?
'Have en finger med' beskriver hans bidrag/indflydelse.
A: 'Hvorfor ser haven så anderledes ud?' B: 'Tja, min nabo er gartner, og han har...'
Det giver mening, at gartneren har haft indflydelse på planlægningen.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot necessarily. It is neutral. It can be positive (contribution) or slightly negative (meddling), depending on the context and tone.
No, the idiom is fixed with 'en finger' (one finger). Changing the number makes it literal and ruins the idiom.
'At blande sig' is usually negative (to interfere), while 'at have en finger med' is more about having a role or influence.
Yes, like cooking or building, but it still implies the 'design' or 'influence' rather than just the labor.
No, but it makes the phrase sound more complete and formal. 'At have en finger med' is the common shorthand.
Absolutely not. 'At pege fingre' is to blame someone. 'At have en finger med' is to be involved.
Yes! It's a great way to describe your contributions to previous projects.
You can say: 'Jeg vil gerne have en finger med i det.'
Yes, it is a standard Danish idiom used across all regions.
Using the preposition 'på' instead of 'i' or 'med'. Remember: 'med i noget'.
Frases relacionadas
at have en hånd med i
similarTo help with something.
at stikke en finger i jorden
relatedTo sense the atmosphere or wait and see.
at pege fingre af
contrastTo blame or mock someone.
at have fingeren på pulsen
relatedTo be aware of current trends.
