Significado
A significant error.
Contexto cultural
Danes value honesty. If you make a 'stor fejl', it is better to admit it immediately than to hide it. This builds trust. The phrase is a staple in political debates. It is used to signal that a policy will have negative consequences for the welfare state. In Danish schools, mistakes are seen as part of the learning process. However, a 'stor fejl' usually refers to a lack of preparation. Danes can be very direct. If you ask for an opinion on a risky move, don't be surprised if they use this phrase without softening it.
Emphasize with 'Kæmpe'
If 'stor' isn't enough, use 'kæmpe' (giant). 'Det er en kæmpe fejl!'
Gender Agreement
Always use 'en' and 'stor'. Never 'et' or 'stort' with 'fejl'.
Significado
A significant error.
Emphasize with 'Kæmpe'
If 'stor' isn't enough, use 'kæmpe' (giant). 'Det er en kæmpe fejl!'
Gender Agreement
Always use 'en' and 'stor'. Never 'et' or 'stort' with 'fejl'.
Directness
Don't be offended if a Dane says this to you. They are critiquing the work, not you.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is a big mistake'.
Det er en ____ fejl.
'Fejl' is common gender (en-køn), so the adjective is 'stor'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'It was a big mistake'.
'Var' is the past tense of 'er'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg glemte at gemme filen! B: Åh nej, ____.
Forgetting to save a file is a significant error.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Det er en stor fejl'?
A typo in a contract is a serious error.
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Ayudas visuales
Size of Mistake
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDet er en ____ fejl.
'Fejl' is common gender (en-køn), so the adjective is 'stor'.
Choose the correct way to say 'It was a big mistake'.
'Var' is the past tense of 'er'.
A: Jeg glemte at gemme filen! B: Åh nej, ____.
Forgetting to save a file is a significant error.
When would you say 'Det er en stor fejl'?
A typo in a contract is a serious error.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is more formal but means the same thing.
Rarely. It's better to say 'Han tager fejl' (He is wrong).
You could say 'en stor succes' (a big success).
Use the verb 'begå': 'Jeg begik en fejl'.
Yes, it always implies something is incorrect or suboptimal.
Yes, 'en stor hund' (a big dog), 'en stor dag' (a big day).
Yes, often shortened to 'Stor fejl!'
Yes, it can mean 'fault' in a technical sense (e.g., an electrical fault).
Because 'fejl' is common gender (en), and adjectives must match the noun.
In Denmark, yes, if there is a factual error that needs fixing.
Frases relacionadas
At begå en fejl
builds onTo commit a mistake
En fejltagelse
synonymA misunderstanding or error
En smutter
contrastA minor slip-up
Fejlfri
contrastFlawless
