Significado
Asking about someone's focus.
Contexto cultural
Danes value their 'private sphere' in public. Staring is considered quite rude, so 'Hvad kigger du på?' is often a legitimate defense. In the capital, people are more used to weird sights, so the phrase is used more often for 'What's the latest trend?' curiosity. In rural Jutland, the phrase might be used more sparingly, often followed by a long pause. Directness is still key, but it's more understated. Younger Danes use this phrase constantly when sharing social media content or memes on their phones.
The 'På' Rule
Always remember the 'på' at the end. It's the most common mistake for English speakers who want to say 'What look you?'
Watch your tone!
If you say it too fast and flat, it sounds like you want to start a fight. Keep it melodic for curiosity.
Significado
Asking about someone's focus.
The 'På' Rule
Always remember the 'på' at the end. It's the most common mistake for English speakers who want to say 'What look you?'
Watch your tone!
If you say it too fast and flat, it sounds like you want to start a fight. Keep it melodic for curiosity.
Use with 'lige'
Adding 'lige' makes it sound more natural: 'Hvad kigger du lige på?' (What are you looking at right now?)
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Hvad kigger du ___?
We use 'på' to mean 'at' when looking at an object.
Which sentence is used when you have lost your keys?
Jeg har mistet mine nøgler...
'Kigge efter' means 'to look for'.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: (Ser ud af vinduet) B: ________? A: Jeg kigger på den nye nabo.
This is the most natural way to ask what someone is looking at out of a window.
Match the phrase to the tone.
Match 'Hvad glor du på?' with the correct situation.
'Glo' is a rude verb for staring.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHvad kigger du ___?
We use 'på' to mean 'at' when looking at an object.
Jeg har mistet mine nøgler...
'Kigge efter' means 'to look for'.
A: (Ser ud af vinduet) B: ________? A: Jeg kigger på den nye nabo.
This is the most natural way to ask what someone is looking at out of a window.
Match 'Hvad glor du på?' with the correct situation.
'Glo' is a rude verb for staring.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot inherently. It depends entirely on your body language and intonation. With a smile, it's friendly. With a scowl, it's a challenge.
Yes, but be careful. Asking 'Hvad kigger du på?' about a person can sound like you are gossiping or confronting them.
'Kigge' is the act of looking (casual), while 'se' is often the result (seeing) or watching something for a long time (like TV).
Danish grammar allows prepositions to be placed at the end of questions. It's actually the most natural way to speak.
Use 'Hvad kigger du efter?' instead.
Yes, 'Hvad ser De på?', but you will rarely hear it unless you are in a very old-fashioned setting.
No, that means 'What are you checking on?' (like a patient or a child).
It's a rude way of saying 'What are you staring at?'. Use it only if you are angry.
It's a bit too casual for a formal email. Better to use 'Hvad fokuserer du på?' or 'Hvad er din mening om...?'
Usually with 'Jeg kigger på...' followed by the object. For example: 'Jeg kigger på menuen.'
Frases relacionadas
Hvad ser du?
similarWhat do you see?
Hvad glor du på?
specialized formWhat are you staring at?
Tag et kig
builds onTake a look
Hvad kigger du efter?
similarWhat are you looking for?
