A1 Collocation Neutral

at lave lektier

to do homework

Significado

Working on school exercises.

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Contexto cultural

The 'lektiefri' (homework-free) movement is strong in Danish primary schools to ensure children have a balanced life. In Greenlandic schools, Danish is often taught as a second language, and 'lave lektier' is a key phrase in the curriculum. Similar to Denmark, the Faroese education system uses 'lave lektier' (or the Faroese equivalent) with a focus on independent study. Danes value preparation. Saying you 'lavet dine lektier' before a meeting is a sign of respect and competence.

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The 'L-L' Rule

Lave + Lektier. Both start with L. This helps you avoid using 'gøre'.

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Plural is Key

Always keep 'lektier' in the plural. Saying 'lave lektie' sounds very unnatural.

Significado

Working on school exercises.

💡

The 'L-L' Rule

Lave + Lektier. Both start with L. This helps you avoid using 'gøre'.

⚠️

Plural is Key

Always keep 'lektier' in the plural. Saying 'lave lektie' sounds very unnatural.

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Business Usage

Use this phrase in a job interview to show you are prepared: 'Jeg har lavet mine lektier om jeres firma.'

Ponte a prueba

Choose the correct verb for homework in Danish.

Jeg ______ lektier hver dag.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: laver

'Laver' is the standard verb used with 'lektier'. While 'læser' is possible, 'laver' is the most common for 'doing' homework.

Fill in the missing word in the plural form.

Børnene skal lave deres ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: lektier

The word for homework is almost always plural: 'lektier'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: Vil du med i parken? B: Nej, jeg skal ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: lave lektier

The full phrase 'lave lektier' is the natural response.

Match the sentence to the correct context.

Match: 'Vi har lavet vores lektier før mødet.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A businessman talking to a colleague

In this context, it means doing background research/preparation.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Lave vs Gøre

Lave (Make/Do)
lektier homework
mad food
Gøre (Do)
rent clean
sit bedste one's best

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Choose the correct verb for homework in Danish. Choose A1

Jeg ______ lektier hver dag.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: laver

'Laver' is the standard verb used with 'lektier'. While 'læser' is possible, 'laver' is the most common for 'doing' homework.

Fill in the missing word in the plural form. Fill Blank A1

Børnene skal lave deres ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: lektier

The word for homework is almost always plural: 'lektier'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: Vil du med i parken? B: Nej, jeg skal ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: lave lektier

The full phrase 'lave lektier' is the natural response.

Match the sentence to the correct context. situation_matching B1

Match: 'Vi har lavet vores lektier før mødet.'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: A businessman talking to a colleague

In this context, it means doing background research/preparation.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, that is a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'lave'.

Mostly, but adults use it metaphorically for preparation or research.

'Lektier' are general home assignments; 'opgaver' are specific tasks or papers.

It is called 'lektiefri'.

Both are correct. 'Lave' is more common for writing/math, 'læse' for reading.

It's better to use 'studier' or 'læse pensum' at the university level.

It means 'to have homework assigned'. E.g., 'Jeg har mange lektier for til i morgen.'

Yes, 'en lektie', but it's rarely used for the general concept of homework.

It is 'at hjælpe med lektier'.

In Danish, it is treated as a plural mass noun in this context.

Frases relacionadas

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at læse lektier

similar

To read one's lessons.

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at terpe

specialized form

To cram or study by rote.

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at lave opgaver

similar

To do assignments/tasks.

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lektiehjælp

builds on

Homework help/tutoring.

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