Significado
Meeting someone unexpectedly.
Contexto cultural
Danes often use this phrase to initiate 'hvem-kender-hvem' (who knows who). It is a way to establish trust by finding a common link in the 'Duck Pond'. In the US, the phrase is heavily associated with the Disney song. It is used with a high degree of enthusiasm. The Japanese equivalent 'Seken wa semai' can sometimes imply that you should behave well because news travels fast in a 'narrow' world. The 'handkerchief' metaphor implies that the world is so small you can fold it up and put it in your pocket.
Add 'dog' for emphasis
Saying 'Det er dog en lille verden' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't use 'små'
Even if you are talking about two different coincidences, the phrase is a fixed singular idiom.
Significado
Meeting someone unexpectedly.
Add 'dog' for emphasis
Saying 'Det er dog en lille verden' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't use 'små'
Even if you are talking about two different coincidences, the phrase is a fixed singular idiom.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct article and adjective form.
Det er ___ ___ verden.
'Verden' is common gender (en) and singular (lille).
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
You meet your neighbor in Thailand.
This is a classic 'small world' encounter.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Kender du også Maria?' B: 'Ja, vi læser sammen!' A: 'Virkelig? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___!'
Finding a mutual friend is a perfect time for this idiom.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosDet er ___ ___ verden.
'Verden' is common gender (en) and singular (lille).
You meet your neighbor in Thailand.
This is a classic 'small world' encounter.
A: 'Kender du også Maria?' B: 'Ja, vi læser sammen!' A: 'Virkelig? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___!'
Finding a mutual friend is a perfect time for this idiom.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, it is very common and slightly more informal. Both are 100% correct.
It is always 'en verden'. Using 'et' is a common beginner mistake.
Yes, it's great for networking when you find a mutual contact.
Frases relacionadas
Verden er lille
similarThe world is small.
Hvor er det tilfældigt
similarHow coincidental.
Vi render jo på hinanden
builds onWe keep running into each other.
