Significado
Asking for suggestions.
Contexto cultural
Danes often plan their social lives weeks in advance. Asking 'Hvad skal vi lave?' for a Saturday might happen on a Tuesday. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, but activities often revolve around nature and seasonal changes (fishing, hunting, hiking). Faroese people use the Danish phrase in bilingual contexts, often referring to community events or 'grind' (traditional whale drives). Younger Danes might shorten the phrase in texts to 'Hva' ska' vi lave?' or simply 'Hva' sker der?' (What's happening?).
The 'Lave' Rule
If you can 'make' it or 'spend time' on it, use 'lave'. Cooking, playing, watching, and relaxing all use 'lave'.
Avoid 'at'
Never say 'skal vi at lave'. It's a common mistake for English speakers who want to say 'to do'.
Significado
Asking for suggestions.
The 'Lave' Rule
If you can 'make' it or 'spend time' on it, use 'lave'. Cooking, playing, watching, and relaxing all use 'lave'.
Avoid 'at'
Never say 'skal vi at lave'. It's a common mistake for English speakers who want to say 'to do'.
Add a time
To sound more natural, always add a time like 'nu', 'i aften', or 'i weekenden' to the end of the phrase.
Be ready with an idea
When you ask this, Danes expect you to have at least one suggestion ready if they don't have one.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing modal verb.
Hvad ____ vi lave i weekenden?
'Skal' is the correct modal verb for asking about future plans.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend for a suggestion?
Choose the best option:
'Lave' is used for activities, and the verb-subject order is correct.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg keder mig. B: Jeg også. ___________?
This is the standard response when both parties are bored and need a plan.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a train station with a friend and the next train is in one hour.
'I mellemtiden' means 'in the meantime', which fits the waiting situation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Lave vs. Gøre
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHvad ____ vi lave i weekenden?
'Skal' is the correct modal verb for asking about future plans.
Choose the best option:
'Lave' is used for activities, and the verb-subject order is correct.
A: Jeg keder mig. B: Jeg også. ___________?
This is the standard response when both parties are bored and need a plan.
You are at a train station with a friend and the next train is in one hour.
'I mellemtiden' means 'in the meantime', which fits the waiting situation.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasOnly if there is a problem to solve. If you are deciding which movie to watch, use 'lave'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss during a casual lunch or with your best friend.
Start with 'Vi kan...' (We can...) or 'Lad os...' (Let's...). For example: 'Vi kan tage i parken'.
It's a historical remnant. In modern Danish, all 'hv-' words start with a 'v' sound.
Yes! In this context, it means 'What are we having/making for dinner?'.
'Skal' is about plans and intent. 'Vil' is about desire. 'Hvad vil vi lave?' sounds like you are searching for a deep desire.
No, it also means 'to make' (e.g., 'lave kaffe'). The context tells you which one it is.
Say 'Hvad laver du?'.
It's better to ask 'Hvad er dagsordenen?' (What is the agenda?) or 'Hvad skal vi gennemgå?' (What shall we go through?).
'Hvad skulle vi lave?' means 'What were we supposed to do?'.
Yes, 'Hvad sker der?' (What's happening?) is very common among young people.
No, 'lave' has a 'v'. But 'hvad' has a soft 'd'.
Frases relacionadas
Hvad har du lyst til?
similarWhat do you feel like doing?
Hvad laver du?
similarWhat are you doing?
Hvad skal der ske?
similarWhat's going to happen?
Skal vi lave noget?
builds onShould we do something?
Hvad skal vi gøre?
contrastWhat should we do? (in a crisis)
