Significado
Indicating ownership.
Contexto cultural
Danes are very tech-savvy. It is common to see people of all ages using high-end laptops in public. Ownership is respected, and theft is relatively low. In Greenland (part of the Danish Realm), computers are vital for connecting remote communities. The phrase is the same, but the 'computer' might be the only link to the outside world. Flat hierarchy means even the CEO will say 'det er min computer' rather than having an assistant carry it. Everyone is responsible for their own gear. From primary school, students are expected to have a computer. 'Det er min computer' is one of the first sentences a foreign exchange student might need.
The 'En' Rule
Always remember 'en computer'. This helps you choose 'min' every time.
Silent Letters
Don't pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It makes you sound much more native.
Significado
Indicating ownership.
The 'En' Rule
Always remember 'en computer'. This helps you choose 'min' every time.
Silent Letters
Don't pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It makes you sound much more native.
Use 'Bærbar'
If it's a laptop, saying 'min bærbar' makes you sound like you've lived in Denmark for years.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun (min/mit/mine).
Det er ______ computer.
'Computer' is an 'en' word, so we use 'min'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to claim your laptop in a cafe?
Choose the best option:
This uses the correct dummy subject 'det' and the correct gender for the possessive.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er det din computer? B: Nej, ______ ______ ______ ______.
B is correcting A, so they must say 'It is MY computer'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see your laptop on a table at the library and want to tell your friend.
This identifies the object as yours.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDet er ______ computer.
'Computer' is an 'en' word, so we use 'min'.
Choose the best option:
This uses the correct dummy subject 'det' and the correct gender for the possessive.
A: Er det din computer? B: Nej, ______ ______ ______ ______.
B is correcting A, so they must say 'It is MY computer'.
You see your laptop on a table at the library and want to tell your friend.
This identifies the object as yours.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasBecause 'computer' is a common gender noun (en computer). 'Min' matches 'en' words, 'mit' matches 'et' words.
Yes! 'PC' is very common in Denmark, especially for Windows-based computers.
It is a loanword from English that is now fully integrated into the Danish language.
You say 'Det er mine computere'.
Almost never. It sounds very old-fashioned, like saying 'wireless telegraph' for a phone.
No, it's a neutral statement of fact. Tone of voice matters, of course!
You can still say 'computer', or you can say 'Det er min Mac'.
That is a contraction of 'Det er'. It's very common in spoken Danish.
Very similar, but the 'r' at the end is a Danish soft 'r' (vocalized).
It's better to say 'Det er min tablet' or 'Det er min iPad'.
Frases relacionadas
Det er min bærbar
similarThat is my laptop
Det er min telefon
similarThat is my phone
Computeren er min
specialized formThe computer is mine
Det er ikke min computer
contrastThat is not my computer
