Significado
Being friendly or nice.
Contexto cultural
The 'Flink' Culture: Danes value being 'flink' as a way to maintain 'hygge'. It's about not being a burden and contributing to a positive social atmosphere. In Danish offices, being 'flink' is often valued as much as technical skill. Flat hierarchies mean you must be able to talk 'flinkt' to everyone from the CEO to the janitor. Danish service is often described as 'flink' rather than 'servile'. A waiter will be kind and helpful, but they treat you as an equal, not a master. In small Danish towns, there is a high expectation to be 'flink' to everyone you meet on the street (e.g., saying hello). In Copenhagen, it's more about being 'flink' by giving space.
The 'At' Rule
When asking for a favor, always use 'være flink at' + verb. It sounds much more natural.
German Speakers Beware
Forget the meaning 'fast'. In Denmark, you are 'flink' with your heart, not your feet!
Significado
Being friendly or nice.
The 'At' Rule
When asking for a favor, always use 'være flink at' + verb. It sounds much more natural.
German Speakers Beware
Forget the meaning 'fast'. In Denmark, you are 'flink' with your heart, not your feet!
The Power of 'Flink'
Danes use this word constantly. Using it yourself will make you sound much more integrated and friendly.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'flink'.
Mine nye naboer er meget ______.
The subject 'naboer' (neighbors) is plural, so the adjective must be 'flinke'.
Which sentence is a polite request?
How do you ask someone to help you politely?
The construction 'være flink at [verb]' is the standard way to make a polite request.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone holds the door for you with many bags.
'Det var flinkt af dig' is the perfect way to thank someone for a specific kind action.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Hvordan var din første dag på jobbet?' B: 'God! Mine kolleger er rigtig ______.'
Again, 'kolleger' is plural, so we use 'flinke'.
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Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Flink'
People
- • Naboer
- • Kolleger
- • Venner
Actions
- • Hjælpe
- • Lytte
- • Dele
Phrases
- • Hvor er du flink!
- • Vær flink at...
- • Det var flinkt!
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMine nye naboer er meget ______.
The subject 'naboer' (neighbors) is plural, so the adjective must be 'flinke'.
How do you ask someone to help you politely?
The construction 'være flink at [verb]' is the standard way to make a polite request.
Someone holds the door for you with many bags.
'Det var flinkt af dig' is the perfect way to thank someone for a specific kind action.
A: 'Hvordan var din første dag på jobbet?' B: 'God! Mine kolleger er rigtig ______.'
Again, 'kolleger' is plural, so we use 'flinke'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes, you can say 'en flink hund', but 'en sød hund' (a sweet dog) or 'en lydig hund' (an obedient dog) is more common.
'Flink' is more about behavior and being helpful, while 'sød' is more about personality and being 'sweet'.
No, it's neutral. You can use it in almost any situation without sounding too stiff or too casual.
You say 'Han var meget flink'.
No, 'flink' is only for living beings (mostly humans) or their actions.
The plural is 'flinke'. For example: 'De er flinke'.
In old Danish, yes, but today it only means 'nice/kind'. Use 'klog' for smart.
Say 'Det var flinkt af dig'. Note the '-t' at the end of 'flinkt'.
Yes, it is one of the most common adjectives in the Danish language.
Yes, but 'venlig' is slightly more standard for formal sign-offs.
The opposite is 'uforskammet' (rude) or 'ond' (mean), but often people just say 'ikke flink'.
No, books cannot be 'flinke'. You would say 'en god bog'.
It is 'en flink mand' because 'mand' is common gender.
It's a very common way to say 'How kind of you!' when someone does something small for you.
Frases relacionadas
at være sød
similarTo be sweet/nice
at være venlig
synonymTo be friendly
at være rar
similarTo be pleasant/kind
at være hjælpsom
specialized formTo be helpful
at være høflig
similarTo be polite
