C1 adjective 5 min de lectura

essentiel

When something is essentiel, it means it's super important, like really, really needed. Think of it like the air you breathe – that's essentiel for living! If you're learning Danish, understanding basic words is essentiel. You can't really do without it.

essentiel en 30 segundos

  • Crucial
  • Vital
  • Indispensable
Danish Word
essentiel
Word Type
Adjective
CEFR Level
C1
Definition
Absolutely necessary; extremely important

§ How to use 'essentiel' in a sentence

Alright, let's get into how to properly use the Danish adjective 'essentiel'. This word is your go-to when you want to emphasize that something is crucial, vital, or absolutely indispensable. Think of it like 'essential' in English – the meaning is very close, which is a good starting point for you.

As an adjective, 'essentiel' needs to agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. However, like many adjectives ending in -el, it doesn't always follow the standard Danish adjective declension rules perfectly. Let's break it down:

  • Common gender (en-words) and singular: Use 'essentiel'.
  • Neuter gender (et-words) and singular: Use 'essentielt'.
  • Plural (all genders) and definite form: Use 'essentielle'.

§ Examples with 'essentiel'

Let's see 'essentiel' in action. Pay attention to how the ending changes depending on the noun.

Vand er essentiel for menneskers overlevelse.

Translation hint: Water is essential for human survival. (Here, 'vand' is an en-word, so 'essentiel' is used.)

Det er essentielt at lære grammatik for at tale flydende.

Translation hint: It is essential to learn grammar to speak fluently. (Here, 'det' refers to the concept, acting as a neuter, thus 'essentielt'.)

Disse dokumenter er essentielle for din ansøgning.

Translation hint: These documents are essential for your application. (Here, 'dokumenter' is plural, so 'essentielle' is used.)

§ Common phrases and prepositions

While 'essentiel' generally functions like other adjectives, there are a few common ways it pairs with other words and prepositions.

  • Være essentiel for noget/nogen: To be essential for something/someone.

Søvn er essentiel for god sundhed.

Translation hint: Sleep is essential for good health.

Det er essentielt for ham at forstå konteksten.

Translation hint: It is essential for him to understand the context.

  • En essentiel del af: An essential part of.

Tålmodighed er en essentiel del af læringsprocessen.

Translation hint: Patience is an essential part of the learning process.

§ Synonyms and near-synonyms

Sometimes you might want to vary your language. Here are some other Danish words that carry a similar weight to 'essentiel', though perhaps with slightly different nuances:

  • Nødvendig: Necessary. This is a very direct synonym and perhaps the most common alternative.
  • Vigtig: Important. A broader term, less intense than 'essentiel'.
  • Afgørende: Decisive, crucial. Often used when something determines an outcome.
  • Fundamental: Fundamental. Implies something is a basic principle or foundation.
  • Uundværlig: Indispensable. Means it cannot be done without, very close to 'essentiel'.

Keep practicing these examples, and soon 'essentiel' will feel natural in your Danish vocabulary. God fornøjelse!

§ Using 'Essentiel' for everyday importance

Many English speakers learning Danish tend to overuse 'essentiel' for things that are just 'important' or 'necessary' in a general sense. In Danish, 'essentiel' is a strong word. It means something is absolutely crucial, fundamental, or indispensable. Think 'life-or-death' level importance, or something without which a system or concept simply cannot function.

Vand er essentielt for liv.

Hint
Water is essential for life.

Here, 'essentiel' fits perfectly because life literally cannot exist without water. However, if you're talking about something like 'It's important to do your homework', using 'essentiel' would be an overstatement. You'd typically use 'vigtigt' (important) or 'nødvendigt' (necessary) instead.

§ Confusing 'Essentiel' with 'Vigtig' or 'Nødvendig'

Let's break down the difference between 'essentiel', 'vigtig', and 'nødvendig' so you don't mix them up. They all relate to importance or necessity, but they operate on different scales.

  • Vigtig: This is the most common and general word for 'important'. Use it for most situations where something carries significance.

    Det er vigtigt at læse lektier.

    Hint
    It is important to do homework.
  • Nødvendig: This means 'necessary' or 'required'. It implies that something must happen or be present for a particular outcome, but not necessarily at the fundamental level of 'essentiel'.

    En paraply er nødvendig i regnvejr.

    Hint
    An umbrella is necessary in rainy weather.

    You can survive without an umbrella, but it's certainly necessary if you don't want to get wet. It's not 'essential' for life, though.

  • Essentiel: Reserved for absolute, fundamental necessity. If it's gone, the whole thing falls apart or ceases to exist.

    Kommunikation er essentiel for et godt parforhold.

    Hint
    Communication is essential for a good relationship.

    Without communication, a relationship fundamentally struggles or breaks down. It's a core component.

§ Using 'Essentiel' with incorrect grammatical form

Remember, 'essentiel' is an adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. While the singular common gender form ('essentiel') is often used, you need to be aware of 'essentielt' for neuter nouns and 'essentielle' for plural nouns.

A common mistake is to always use 'essentiel' regardless of the noun. Make sure to adjust the ending! For instance:

Søvn er essentiel for vores helbred.

Hint
Sleep is essential for our health. ('Søvn' is a common gender noun, so 'essentiel' is correct.)

Det er et essentielt krav.

Hint
It is an essential requirement. ('Krav' is a neuter gender noun, so 'essentielt' is correct.)

Det er essentielle ting at huske.

Hint
These are essential things to remember. ('Ting' is plural, so 'essentielle' is correct.)

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"Effektiv kommunikation er uundværlig for et velfungerende team. (Effective communication is indispensable for a well-functioning team.)"

Neutral

"Det er nødvendigt at have et pas, når man rejser til udlandet. (It is necessary to have a passport when traveling abroad.)"

Informal

"Husk at spise din mad, det er vigtigt! (Remember to eat your food, it's important!)"

Child friendly

"Solcreme er super vigtig, når solen skinner. (Sunscreen is super important when the sun is shining.)"

Jerga

"Den koncert var mega vigtig for mig. (That concert was mega important to me.)"

Dato curioso

While 'essentiel' is a common and important word in Danish, its direct Latin root 'essentia' (essence) also appears in more formal or philosophical Danish contexts as 'essens'.

Gramática que debes saber

Like many Danish adjectives, "essentiel" agrees in number and gender with the noun it modifies. For common gender singular nouns, it remains "essentiel".

Det er en essentiel del af projektet. (It is an essential part of the project.)

For neuter gender singular nouns, an '-t' is added: "essentielt".

Det er et essentielt spørgsmål. (It is an essential question.)

For plural nouns (both common and neuter gender), an '-le' is added: "essentielle".

Disse ting er essentielle for overlevelse. (These things are essential for survival.)

When the adjective is used predicatively (after a form of 'at være' - to be), it also follows the same agreement rules.

Svaret er essentielt. (The answer is essential.) Svarene er essentielle. (The answers are essential.)

When preceded by a definite article (den, det, de) or a possessive pronoun, "essentiel" takes the definite form, which is also "essentielle" for all genders and numbers.

Den essentielle information er her. (The essential information is here.) De essentielle detaljer. (The essential details.)

Ejemplos por nivel

1

Det er essentielt at huske din adgangskode.

It is essential to remember your password.

2

God kommunikation er essentiel for et godt team.

Good communication is essential for a good team.

3

Vand er essentielt for alt liv på Jorden.

Water is essential for all life on Earth.

4

Det er essentielt, at du læser instruktionerne grundigt.

It is essential that you read the instructions carefully.

5

Sikkerhed er essentiel i dette arbejde.

Safety is essential in this work.

6

En god nattesøvn er essentiel for din sundhed.

A good night's sleep is essential for your health.

7

Det var essentielt at finde en løsning hurtigt.

It was essential to find a solution quickly.

8

Frisk luft er essentiel for planter.

Fresh air is essential for plants.

1

Det er essentielt, at vi forstår hinanden for at kunne arbejde effektivt sammen.

It is essential that we understand each other to be able to work effectively together.

The word 'essentielt' is in its neuter form to agree with 'det'.

2

Adgang til rent drikkevand er en essentiel menneskeret.

Access to clean drinking water is an essential human right.

Here, 'essentiel' is in its common gender singular form, agreeing with 'menneskeret'.

3

For at bestå eksamen er det essentielt at læse alle pensumbøgerne.

To pass the exam, it is essential to read all the curriculum books.

Similar to the first example, 'essentielt' refers to the action of reading the books.

4

En god forberedelse er essentiel for en vellykket præsentation.

Good preparation is essential for a successful presentation.

'Essentiel' agrees with 'forberedelse', which is a common gender noun.

5

Det er essentielt at have en klar strategi for at nå sine mål.

It is essential to have a clear strategy to reach your goals.

Again, 'essentielt' is neuter, referring to the entire idea of having a strategy.

6

Tålmodighed er en essentiel egenskab, når man lærer et nyt sprog.

Patience is an essential quality when learning a new language.

'Essentiel' agrees with 'egenskab', a common gender noun.

7

For at opnå fuld forståelse er det essentielt at øve sig regelmæssigt.

To achieve full understanding, it is essential to practice regularly.

'Essentielt' is neuter, referring to the action of regular practice.

8

Tillid er en essentiel del af ethvert sundt forhold.

Trust is an essential part of any healthy relationship.

'Essentiel' agrees with 'del', a common gender noun.

1

Det er essentielt, at vi forstår hinandens synspunkter for at opnå enighed.

It is essential that we understand each other's viewpoints to reach an agreement.

The adjective 'essentiel' agrees with the neuter pronoun 'det'.

2

En god forberedelse er essentiel, hvis man vil bestå eksamen med topkarakterer.

Good preparation is essential if one wants to pass the exam with top grades.

'Essentiel' agrees with the feminine noun 'forberedelse'.

3

For at bevare et sundt klima er det essentielt at reducere vores CO2-udslip markant.

To maintain a healthy climate, it is essential to significantly reduce our CO2 emissions.

'Essentiel' agrees with the neuter pronoun 'det'.

4

Tillid er en essentiel komponent i ethvert succesfuldt parforhold.

Trust is an essential component in any successful relationship.

'Essentiel' agrees with the common noun 'komponent'.

5

Det er essentielt for virksomhedens overlevelse, at vi tilpasser os markedets ændringer.

It is essential for the company's survival that we adapt to market changes.

'Essentiel' agrees with the neuter pronoun 'det'.

6

Evnen til kritisk tænkning er essentiel i den moderne informationsalder.

The ability for critical thinking is essential in the modern information age.

'Essentiel' agrees with the common noun 'evnen'.

7

For at opnå fuld forståelse af emnet er det essentielt at læse alle de anbefalede tekster.

To gain full understanding of the topic, it is essential to read all recommended texts.

'Essentiel' agrees with the neuter pronoun 'det'.

8

God kommunikation mellem teammedlemmerne er en essentiel forudsætning for projektets succes.

Good communication between team members is an essential prerequisite for the project's success.

'Essentiel' agrees with the common noun 'forudsætning'.

Se confunde a menudo con

essentiel vs single

English 'single' can refer to marital status; Danish 'enlig' more often means 'alone' in a household context.

essentiel vs rare

English 'rare' means uncommon; Danish 'rar' means 'nice' or 'kind'.

essentiel vs lucky

Danish 'heldig' means 'lucky'; 'lykkelig' means 'happy' or 'fortunate' in a broader sense.

Modismos y expresiones

"at slå to fluer med ét smæk"

To kill two birds with one stone

Vi kan lige så godt cykle til butikken og hente brød på samme tid – så slår vi to fluer med ét smæk.

neutral

"at have en finger med i spillet"

To have a hand in something; to be involved

Jeg tror, han har haft en finger med i spillet, da beslutningen blev truffet.

neutral

"at kaste håndklædet i ringen"

To throw in the towel; to give up

Efter mange forsøg måtte han kaste håndklædet i ringen.

neutral

"at have det som blommen i et æg"

To be as happy as a clam; to be very comfortable and content

Efter ferien havde hun det som blommen i et æg.

neutral

"at tale lige ud af posen"

To speak frankly; to speak one's mind

Han er kendt for altid at tale lige ud af posen.

neutral

"at være ude i tovene"

To be on the ropes; to be in a difficult situation

Firmaet var ude i tovene efter tabet af den store kontrakt.

neutral

"at gribe det med begge hænder"

To seize an opportunity with both hands

Da hun fik tilbuddet, greb hun det med begge hænder.

neutral

"at have en god næse for noget"

To have a good nose for something; to have a knack for it

Han har en god næse for forretning.

neutral

"at række en hjælpende hånd"

To lend a helping hand

Det er vigtigt at række en hjælpende hånd til dem, der har brug for det.

neutral

"at se sort på det"

To take a bleak view of things; to be pessimistic

Hun har tendens til at se sort på det, når tingene ikke går efter planen.

neutral

Fácil de confundir

essentiel vs enlig

'Enlig' can be confused with 'single' in English, but it specifically means 'alone' or 'only one' in a more formal or administrative context, often referring to a single parent or a person living alone.

While 'single' in English can refer to marital status or being alone, 'enlig' often implies a specific social status of being the sole adult in a household, especially in contexts like 'enlig mor' (single mother) or 'enlig husstand' (single household). For marital status, 'ugift' (unmarried) is more common.

Hun er enlig mor til to børn. (She is a single mother of two children.)

essentiel vs rar

'Rar' sounds like 'rare' in English, but its meaning is quite different. It means 'nice', 'kind', or 'pleasant'.

'Rare' in English means uncommon or unusual. 'Rar' in Danish describes a positive quality of a person or a situation. There is no direct overlap in meaning.

Han er en meget rar mand. (He is a very nice man.)

essentiel vs lykkelig

'Lykkelig' means 'happy' or 'fortunate', but learners often confuse it with 'heldig', which also relates to good fortune but has a slightly different nuance.

'Lykkelig' generally refers to a state of profound happiness or joy, or being fortunate in a broader sense. 'Heldig' specifically means 'lucky' and refers to a favorable outcome of chance or circumstances. You can be 'lykkelig' because of a good life, but 'heldig' because you won the lottery.

De levede lykkeligt til deres dages ende. (They lived happily ever after.)

essentiel vs at synes

'At synes' and 'at tænke' both relate to opinions or thoughts, but are used in distinct ways.

'At synes' means 'to think' or 'to find' in the sense of expressing an opinion or a perception (e.g., 'I think it's good'). 'At tænke' means 'to think' in the sense of cogitating, planning, or having a thought process. You 'synes' something is a certain way, but you 'tænker' about something.

Jeg synes, filmen var god. (I think the movie was good.)

essentiel vs bange

'Bange' means 'afraid' or 'scared'. It can be confused with 'bekymret', which means 'worried'.

'Bange' indicates fear, often a direct reaction to a perceived threat or danger. 'Bekymret' refers to a state of anxiety or concern about something that might happen or a problem. One is a feeling of fear, the other is a feeling of worry.

Jeg er bange for edderkopper. (I am afraid of spiders.)

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

essens essence
essentielt essential (as a noun, e.g., the essential thing)

Cómo usarlo

Essentiel is a strong word, similar to "crucial" or "vital" in English. It's used for things that are truly indispensable. You might use it to describe a necessary component of a machine, a vital step in a process, or an extremely important skill for a job. For example:

Sikkerhed er essentiel for os. (Safety is essential for us.)
Vand er essentielt for overlevelse. (Water is essential for survival.)
God kommunikation er essentiel i et team. (Good communication is essential in a team.)

Errores comunes

A common mistake is overusing 'essentiel' for things that are merely 'important' (vigtig) or 'necessary' (nødvendig). Reserve 'essentiel' for situations where something cannot function or exist without the thing being described. For instance, while it's important to have a pen for notes, it's not 'essentiel' unless the very act of note-taking is impossible without it. Another mistake is incorrect agreement. As an adjective, 'essentiel' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. However, for 'essentiel', the form often remains the same, 'essentiel', regardless of gender/number in common usage, but technically it can take '-t' for neuter nouns (et essentielt værktøj) and '-le' for plural (essentielle ting). For most learners, 'essentiel' will be the most common form you encounter and use.

Origen de la palabra

From French 'essentiel', from Latin 'essentialis'

Significado original: Pertaining to the essence

Indo-European (Italic branch, then Romance, then Germanic borrowing)

Contexto cultural

<p>In Danish, 'essentiel' is used much like 'essential' in English. It's a strong word for something truly indispensable.</p>

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

You pronounce 'essentiel' like this:
eh-sen-TEE-el. The stress is on the third syllable. You can listen to it on an online dictionary if you want to be sure.

'Vigtig' means important. 'Essentiel' means absolutely necessary or extremely important. Think of it this way: all 'essentiel' things are 'vigtig', but not all 'vigtig' things are 'essentiel'. 'Essentiel' is a stronger word.

Not really. 'Essentiel' is usually for things, concepts, or qualities. For people, you might say someone is 'uundværlig' (indispensable) or 'meget vigtig' (very important) instead.

Some common synonyms are:
nødvendig (necessary),
uundværlig (indispensable),
grundlæggende (fundamental).

'Essentiel' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's a bit more formal than 'vigtig'. It's common in written language and more considered speech.

No, 'essentiel' is an adjective. The adverb form would be 'essentielt', meaning 'essentially'. For example: 'Det er essentielt at lære grammatik' (It is essential to learn grammar) versus 'Essentielt set er det det samme' (Essentially, it's the same thing).

Yes, 'essentiel' is an adjective, so it changes its ending based on the gender and number of the noun it modifies.
Essentiel (common gender singular, e.g., en essentiel del)
Essentielt (neuter singular, e.g., et essentielt spørgsmål)
Essentielle (plural, e.g., essentielle ting)

Here are a few examples:

  • Vand er essentielt for liv. (Water is essential for life.)
  • God kommunikation er essentiel for et godt team. (Good communication is essential for a good team.)
  • Sikkerhed er et essentielt krav. (Safety is an essential requirement.)

Yes, it is a relatively common word, especially in contexts where you need to emphasize the absolute necessity or extreme importance of something. You'll encounter it in news, academic texts, and more formal discussions.

Try to use it in sentences you create yourself. For example, think about things that are 'essentiel' in your daily life. The more you use it, the better you'll remember it. Also, try to notice it when you read or listen to Danish.

Ponte a prueba 96 preguntas

listening A1

Listen for 'glad'.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jeg er glad.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening A1

Listen for 'spiser' and 'æble'.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Han spiser et æble.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening A1

Listen for 'drikker' and 'vand'.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Vi drikker vand.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Jeg bor i København.

Focus: København

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Hvad hedder du?

Focus: hedder

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Tak for mad.

Focus: mad

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
writing A1

Write a short sentence about something that is important to you. Use 'essentiel'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Min familie er essentiel for mig. (My family is essential to me.)

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
writing A1

Complete the sentence: 'At spise sundt er ___ for et godt liv.' (Eating healthy is ___ for a good life.)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

At spise sundt er essentielt for et godt liv.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
writing A1

Write a sentence saying that water is essential for plants.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Vand er essentielt for planter. (Water is essential for plants.)

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
reading A1

Hvad er essentielt for Bella ifølge teksten?

Read this passage:

Jeg har en hund. Den hedder Bella. Bella elsker at spise mad. Mad er essentielt for Bella. Uden mad er Bella ikke glad.

Hvad er essentielt for Bella ifølge teksten?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Mad

Teksten siger 'Mad er essentielt for Bella.' (The text says 'Food is essential for Bella.')

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Mad

Teksten siger 'Mad er essentielt for Bella.' (The text says 'Food is essential for Bella.')

reading A1

Hvad er essentielt for den studerende?

Read this passage:

Jeg er en studerende. Jeg studerer dansk. Det er vigtigt at lære nye ord. Ordbogen er essentiel for mig. Den hjælper mig med at forstå ordene.

Hvad er essentielt for den studerende?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ordbogen

Teksten siger 'Ordbogen er essentiel for mig.' (The text says 'The dictionary is essential for me.')

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Ordbogen

Teksten siger 'Ordbogen er essentiel for mig.' (The text says 'The dictionary is essential for me.')

reading A1

Hvad er essentielt for personen i teksten?

Read this passage:

Familien er vigtig. Kærlighed er også vigtig. At sove er essentielt for mig. Jeg sover otte timer hver nat.

Hvad er essentielt for personen i teksten?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: At sove

Teksten siger 'At sove er essentielt for mig.' (The text says 'Sleeping is essential for me.')

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: At sove

Teksten siger 'At sove er essentielt for mig.' (The text says 'Sleeping is essential for me.')

sentence order A1

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Vand er essentielt for livet

This sentence means 'Water is essential for life.' The structure 'subject + er (is) + essentiel + for (for) + object' is common.

sentence order A1

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det er essentielt at hvile

This sentence means 'It is essential to rest.' 'Det er' means 'it is', followed by the adjective and 'at' + infinitive verb.

sentence order A1

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: God mad er en essentiel del for sundhed

This means 'Good food is an essential part of health.' Pay attention to 'en essentiel del af' (an essential part of).

fill blank A2

Vand er __ for livet.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Here, 'essentiel' means 'essential' or 'absolutely necessary', which fits the context that water is absolutely necessary for life.

fill blank A2

Det er __ at sove otte timer hver nat.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

'Essentiel' means 'important' or 'necessary' here, emphasizing the importance of getting enough sleep.

fill blank A2

For at lære dansk er det __ at øve sig hver dag.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Practicing daily is crucial for learning Danish, so 'essentiel' (essential) is the correct word.

fill blank A2

Mad er __ for at overleve.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Food is absolutely necessary for survival, so 'essentiel' is the right choice.

fill blank A2

Kommunikation er __ i et godt forhold.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Good communication is extremely important for a healthy relationship. 'Essentiel' fits this meaning.

fill blank A2

Sikkerhed er __, når man arbejder med maskiner.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Safety is absolutely necessary when working with machines, making 'essentiel' the correct word.

multiple choice A2

Hvilket ord betyder 'meget vigtig'?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

'Essentiel' betyder 'absolutely necessary; extremely important'.

multiple choice A2

Hvilken sætning bruger 'essentiel' korrekt?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det er essentielt at spise for at leve.

'Essentielt' bruges her korrekt for at beskrive, hvor vigtigt det er at spise.

multiple choice A2

Hvad er et synonym for 'essentiel'?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: nødvendig

'Nødvendig' betyder 'necessary', hvilket er tæt på 'essentiel'.

true false A2

At drikke vand er essentielt for at overleve.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

Ja, at drikke vand er absolut nødvendigt for at overleve.

true false A2

En cykel er essentiel for at komme på arbejde i Danmark.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Falso

En cykel kan være nyttig, men ikke absolut nødvendig; man kan også gå eller tage offentlig transport.

true false A2

At lære danske ord er essentielt for at forstå sproget.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

Ja, at kende ord er en meget vigtig del af at lære et sprog.

listening A2

The word 'vigtigt' means important. Listen for it in the sentence.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det er vigtigt at lytte.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening A2

Listen for the word 'spiser', which means eats.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Hun spiser en æble.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening A2

The speaker likes coffee. Listen for the full sentence.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jeg kan godt lide kaffe.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Tak for hjælpen.

Focus: hjælpen

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Hvad hedder du?

Focus: hedder

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Jeg forstår.

Focus: forstår

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
sentence order A2

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det er vigtigt

This sentence means 'It is important'. The common structure in Danish for 'It is...' is 'Det er...'.

sentence order A2

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Vil jeg have en kaffe

This is a question asking 'Would I like a coffee?'. In Danish questions often start with the verb.

sentence order A2

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jeg læser min bog

This sentence means 'I am reading my book'. The typical Danish sentence structure is subject-verb-object.

listening B1

What is essential to do every day?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det er essentielt at spise morgenmad hver dag.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening B1

What is essential for a successful team?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: God kommunikation er essentielt for et succesfuldt team.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening B1

What is essential for staying healthy?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det er essentielt at sove nok for at holde sig sund.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Det er essentielt at lære nye ord på dansk.

Focus: essentielt

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Jeg synes, det er essentielt at forstå kulturen.

Focus: forstå

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Er det essentielt at øve sig hver dag?

Focus: øve sig

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
fill blank B2

Vand er ______ for menneskers overlevelse.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentielt

The word 'essentielt' means absolutely necessary, which fits the context of water and human survival.

fill blank B2

Det er ______ at lære dansk, hvis du vil bo i Danmark.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentielt

Learning Danish is essential for living in Denmark, making 'essentielt' the correct choice.

fill blank B2

En god nats søvn er ______ for dit helbred.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

A good night's sleep is essential for health, so 'essentiel' is the right word.

fill blank B2

At have et pas er ______ for at rejse til udlandet.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentielt

A passport is essential for international travel, making 'essentielt' the appropriate word.

fill blank B2

God kommunikation er ______ for et velfungerende team.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Good communication is essential for a well-functioning team, so 'essentiel' is the correct choice.

fill blank B2

For at bestå eksamen er det ______ at studere regelmæssigt.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentielt

Regular studying is essential to pass an exam, which is why 'essentielt' is the best fit.

fill blank C1

For at opnå flydende dansk er regelmæssig øvelse ______.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Regelmæssig øvelse er absolut nødvendig for at blive flydende.

fill blank C1

En god udtale er ______ for at blive forstået korrekt på dansk.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Det er ekstremt vigtigt at have god udtale for at blive forstået.

fill blank C1

Forståelse af grammatik er ______ for at mestre det danske sprog.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

At forstå grammatik er absolut nødvendigt for at mestre sproget.

fill blank C1

At lytte til dansk musik og podcasts er ______ for at forbedre din lytteforståelse.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Det er ekstremt vigtigt at lytte til dansk for at forbedre din forståelse.

fill blank C1

At bo i Danmark er ______ for at lære kulturen og sproget hurtigt.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

At bo i landet er absolut nødvendigt for hurtig sprog- og kulturindlæring.

fill blank C1

At tale dansk dagligt er ______ for at opbygge selvtillid og flydende tale.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Daglig samtale er ekstremt vigtig for selvtillid og flydende tale.

multiple choice C1

Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'essentiel'?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Vigtig

'Vigtig' betyder 'important', hvilket er det tætteste synonym for 'essentiel'.

multiple choice C1

I sætningen 'God kommunikation er essentiel for et godt samarbejde', hvad betyder 'essentiel'?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Grundlæggende

I denne kontekst betyder 'essentiel' 'grundlæggende' eller 'fundamental', da det er et afgørende element for et godt samarbejde.

multiple choice C1

Vælg den sætning, hvor 'essentiel' er brugt korrekt.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Søvn er essentiel for et sundt liv.

Søvn er absolut nødvendig for et sundt liv, hvilket gør denne sætning korrekt.

true false C1

Ordet 'essentiel' kan bruges til at beskrive noget, der er afgørende.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

Ja, 'essentiel' betyder netop 'afgørende' eller 'absolut nødvendig'.

true false C1

En god internetforbindelse er essentiel for at kunne arbejde hjemmefra effektivt.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

For mange er en god internetforbindelse absolut nødvendig for at arbejde effektivt hjemmefra, så udsagnet er sandt.

true false C1

Hvis noget er 'essentiel', er det ligegyldigt.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Falso

Nej, hvis noget er 'essentiel', er det ekstremt vigtigt og absolut ikke ligegyldigt.

listening C1

Listen for the key adjective. What action is important to take?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det er essentielt, at vi handler nu for at forhindre yderligere skade.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening C1

What is essential for health and well-being?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: En god nattesøvn er essentiel for din generelle sundhed og velvære.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening C1

What is essential for successful teamwork?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Kommunikation er essentiel i ethvert succesfuldt teamarbejde.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Det er essentielt, at vi overvejer alle aspekter af situationen.

Focus: es-sen-TI-el

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

For at opnå dine mål er det essentielt med dedikation og hårdt arbejde.

Focus: de-di-ka-SJOON, HÅRDT ar-bej-de

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Erfaring er en essentiel del af professionel udvikling.

Focus: er-FA-ring, ud-VIK-ling

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
fill blank C2

For at forstå kompleksiteten af kvantefysik er det helt ___ at have en solid grundlæggende viden om klassisk mekanik.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentielt

I denne sætning betyder 'essentielt' 'absolut nødvendigt' for at forstå kvantefysik.

fill blank C2

At mestre et nyt sprog kræver mere end blot at huske gloser; det er også ___ at praktisere det aktivt hver dag.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentielt

Her indikerer 'essentielt' den store vigtighed af daglig sprogpraksis for at mestre et nyt sprog.

fill blank C2

I et hurtigt skiftende marked er evnen til at tilpasse sig nye teknologier absolut ___ for enhver virksomheds overlevelse.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

I denne kontekst betyder 'essentiel' at evnen til at tilpasse sig er afgørende for en virksomheds overlevelse.

fill blank C2

For at en diplomatisk løsning kan opnås i den nuværende konflikt, er gensidig respekt mellem parterne ___.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentiel

Her understreger 'essentiel' at gensidig respekt er et kritisk element for at opnå en diplomatisk løsning.

fill blank C2

At opbygge et stærkt og tillidsfuldt team er ___ for at opnå langvarig succes i et projekt.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentielt

I dette tilfælde betyder 'essentielt' at et stærkt team er afgørende for projektets langsigtede succes.

fill blank C2

Sikkerhedsforanstaltninger er ___ når man arbejder med farlige kemikalier i laboratoriet.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: essentielle

'Essentielle' her indikerer, at sikkerhedsforanstaltninger er absolut nødvendige for at arbejde med farlige kemikalier.

multiple choice C2

Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'essentiel'?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Vigtig

Essentiel betyder 'absolut nødvendig' eller 'ekstremt vigtig'.

multiple choice C2

I sætningen 'God kommunikation er essentiel for et godt samarbejde', hvad betyder 'essentiel'?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Nødvendig

I denne kontekst betyder 'essentiel' at god kommunikation er absolut nødvendig for et godt samarbejde.

multiple choice C2

Hvilken af disse ting er mest essentiel for menneskelig overlevelse?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Rent drikkevand

Rent drikkevand er absolut nødvendigt for menneskelig overlevelse, i modsætning til de andre valgmuligheder.

true false C2

At have mad og vand er essentielt for at leve.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

Mad og vand er absolut nødvendige for at overleve, hvilket stemmer overens med betydningen af 'essentiel'.

true false C2

En internetforbindelse er altid essentiel for at løse hverdagsproblemer.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Falso

Selvom internettet kan være nyttigt, er det ikke altid 'absolut nødvendigt' for at løse alle hverdagsproblemer.

true false C2

For at forstå en tekst er det essentielt at læse den igennem mindst én gang.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

At læse en tekst igennem mindst én gang er en absolut nødvendig første skridt for at kunne forstå den.

listening C2

Try to grasp the core meaning about understanding perspectives.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det er essentielt, at vi forstår hinandens perspektiver i denne komplekse situation.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening C2

Listen for what is crucial for a sustainable future.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: For at opnå en bæredygtig fremtid er det essentielt at handle nu og ikke vente.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
listening C2

What is vital for a healthy relationship?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Kommunikation er essentielt for et sundt parforhold.
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Det er essentielt at prioritere din sundhed over alt andet.

Focus: es-sen-TI-el

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

I et krisescenarie er ro og overblik essentielt for at træffe de rigtige beslutninger.

Focus: o-ver-blik es-sen-TI-el

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

At have en dyb forståelse af kulturelle nuancer er essentielt, når man arbejder internationalt.

Focus: nu-an-ser es-sen-TI-el

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
sentence order C2

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det er yderst essentiel for vores projekt, at vi overholder deadlines.

This sentence structure emphasizes the importance of meeting deadlines for the project. 'Yderst' (extremely) modifies 'essentiel' (essential).

sentence order C2

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: For at opnå succes er det en essentiel forudsætning, at man besidder mod og udholdenhed.

This sentence highlights courage and perseverance as essential prerequisites for success. 'Forudsætning' means prerequisite.

sentence order C2

Toca las palabras de abajo para formar la oración
¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: At forstå kulturelle nuancer er essentielt for effektiv kommunikation i et globaliseret samfund.

This sentence stresses the essential nature of understanding cultural nuances for effective global communication. 'Essentielt' is the neuter form of 'essentiel' to agree with 'at forstå'.

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