Significado
Having finished a difficult task.
Contexto cultural
Danes value efficiency and 'getting things done' so they can return to their families. This phrase is a verbal marker that the 'work mode' is over and 'life mode' can begin. There is a cultural tendency not to complain while in the middle of a struggle. 'På den anden side' is the socially acceptable way to look back and acknowledge the hardship. In Danish literature and hymns, 'den anden side' can refer to heaven. However, in modern secular Denmark, this is rarely the first thought unless you are in a church. The Danish education system has intense exam periods (terminer). This phrase is the unofficial motto of students in January and June.
Use it for empathy
If a friend is stressed, say 'Jeg glæder mig til, du er på den anden side.' It shows you understand their struggle.
Don't forget 'den'
Saying 'på anden side' (without 'den') is grammatically incorrect and sounds very foreign.
Significado
Having finished a difficult task.
Use it for empathy
If a friend is stressed, say 'Jeg glæder mig til, du er på den anden side.' It shows you understand their struggle.
Don't forget 'den'
Saying 'på anden side' (without 'den') is grammatically incorrect and sounds very foreign.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition and article.
Vi er endelig ___ ___ anden side af eksamen.
The fixed expression is 'på den anden side'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'at være på den anden side'?
Hvornår siger man det?
The phrase is used for relief after a difficult period.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Hvordan har din mor det efter operationen?' B: 'Tak, hun er endelig...'
This is the standard way to say someone has recovered from the worst part of a medical procedure.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosVi er endelig ___ ___ anden side af eksamen.
The fixed expression is 'på den anden side'.
Hvornår siger man det?
The phrase is used for relief after a difficult period.
A: 'Hvordan har din mor det efter operationen?' B: 'Tak, hun er endelig...'
This is the standard way to say someone has recovered from the worst part of a medical procedure.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, absolutely. It's very common to say this after graduating from university.
Yes, you can say it to the interviewer to describe how you handled a past crisis.
Frases relacionadas
at komme igennem
similarTo get through something.
at være i mål
synonymTo have reached the goal.
at lægge bag sig
builds onTo put something behind you.
