Guía de pronunciación
- Mispronouncing 'hv' as 'w' instead of 'v'
- Not fully pronouncing the 'r'
- Forgetting the schwa sound at the end
Nivel de dificultad
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Ejemplos por nivel
Han er hverken høj eller lav.
He is neither tall nor short.
Commonly used with 'eller' (or).
Hun spiser hverken kød eller fisk.
She eats neither meat nor fish.
Indicates exclusion of both options.
Vi kan hverken ringe eller sende en besked, da telefonen er død.
We can neither call nor send a message, as the phone is dead.
Shows two negative possibilities.
Det var hverken nemt eller svært at finde vej.
It was neither easy nor difficult to find the way.
Describes a situation between two extremes.
De taler hverken dansk eller engelsk flydende.
They speak neither Danish nor English fluently.
Can refer to abilities or skills.
Jeg har hverken tid eller lyst til at hjælpe dig lige nu.
I have neither time nor desire to help you right now.
Expresses lack of both resources/inclinations.
Filmen var hverken god eller dårlig, bare kedelig.
The movie was neither good nor bad, just boring.
Used to convey neutrality or lack of strong opinion.
Han drak hverken kaffe eller te, kun vand.
He drank neither coffee nor tea, only water.
Specifies what was not consumed.
Hverken kaffen eller teen er varm nok.
Neither the coffee nor the tea is warm enough.
Han er hverken sur eller glad; han er bare ligeglad.
He is neither angry nor happy; he is just indifferent.
Vi kan hverken spise ude eller hjemme, da alt er lukket.
We can neither eat out nor at home, as everything is closed.
Hun var hverken tilfreds med resultatet eller processen.
She was neither satisfied with the result nor the process.
Bogen var hverken interessant eller vellykket skrevet.
The book was neither interesting nor well-written.
De havde hverken penge eller tid til at rejse væk.
They had neither money nor time to travel away.
Hverken regeringen eller oppositionen kunne enes om lovforslaget.
Neither the government nor the opposition could agree on the bill.
Du bør hverken drikke for meget alkohol eller spise for meget sukker.
You should neither drink too much alcohol nor eat too much sugar.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Jeg kan hverken spise eller sove.
I can neither eat nor sleep. (I can't eat, and I can't sleep.)
Det er hverken dyrt eller billigt.
It is neither expensive nor cheap. (It's not expensive, and it's not cheap.)
Han har hverken tid eller lyst.
He has neither time nor desire. (He doesn't have time, and he doesn't want to.)
Vi taler hverken tysk eller fransk.
We speak neither German nor French. (We don't speak German, and we don't speak French.)
Hun kan hverken læse eller skrive.
She can neither read nor write. (She can't read, and she can't write.)
Det er hverken sundt eller usundt.
It is neither healthy nor unhealthy. (It's not healthy, and it's not unhealthy.)
De kommer hverken i morgen eller i overmorgen.
They are coming neither tomorrow nor the day after tomorrow. (They are not coming tomorrow, and they are not coming the day after tomorrow.)
Jeg forstår hverken det ene eller det andet.
I understand neither one nor the other. (I don't understand one thing, and I don't understand the other.)
Hverken kaffe eller te, tak.
Neither coffee nor tea, please. (No coffee or tea, please.)
Han vil hverken lytte eller lære.
He will neither listen nor learn. (He won't listen, and he won't learn.)
Patrones gramaticales
Patrones de oraciones
Hverken [noun 1] eller [noun 2]
Jeg kan lide hverken kaffe eller te.
Hverken [verb 1] eller [verb 2]
Han hverken spiser eller sover.
Hverken [adjective 1] eller [adjective 2]
Det er hverken varmt eller koldt.
Hverken...eller i sætninger med to fulde sætninger
Hverken kan jeg synge, eller kan jeg danse.
Med 'at' infinitivkonstruktioner
Jeg besluttede hverken at spise eller at drikke.
I spørgsmål
Hverken han eller hun kommer, ikke sandt?
Med pronominer
Hverken han eller jeg forstår det.
Når det bruges med negation i hovedsætningen (dobbelt negation)
Jeg har ikke hverken tid eller lyst.
Consejos
Pair with 'eller'
Always use 'hverken' with 'eller'. It's like saying neither... nor in English. You can't use 'hverken' alone.
Direct translation helps
Think of 'hverken' as neither. It makes understanding its role in a sentence much easier.
Position is key
'Hverken' usually comes before the first item you're negating. 'Eller' comes before the second.
Practice with simple sentences
Start with easy examples like 'Jeg spiser hverken æbler eller pærer.' (I eat neither apples nor pears.)
Don't confuse with 'ikke'
'Hverken' already implies negation. You typically don't need an extra 'ikke' in the main clause. 'Jeg spiser ikke hverken æbler eller pærer' is usually incorrect.
Listen to native speakers
Pay attention to how Danes use 'hverken...eller' in conversation. This will help you get a feel for its natural rhythm and flow.
Read examples
Find sentences online or in books that use 'hverken...eller'. The more you see it, the more familiar it becomes.
Try creating your own sentences
Think of things you neither like nor dislike, or places you neither go nor avoid. Then try to express them in Danish.
More complex structures
'Hverken' can also link clauses, not just single words. For example, 'Han har hverken tid til at læse eller til at sove.' (He has neither time to read nor to sleep.)
Repetition is your friend
Like any new grammar point, consistent practice is key. Repeat sentences out loud to build muscle memory.
Ponte a prueba 48 preguntas
Which sentence correctly uses 'hverken'?
'Hverken' introduces the first alternative and 'eller' introduces the second, forming the 'neither... nor...' structure. The negative is implied by 'hverken', so 'ikke' is not needed in this construction.
Choose the best translation for: 'She is neither tall nor short.'
This sentence correctly uses 'hverken... eller...' to express 'neither... nor...', applying the structure directly to the adjectives 'høj' (tall) and 'lav' (short).
Fill in the blank: 'Jeg har ___ penge ___ tid til at købe den.' (I have neither money nor time to buy it.)
To convey the meaning of 'neither... nor...', the correct Danish conjunction pair is 'hverken... eller'.
The sentence 'Vi spiser hverken pizza eller pasta' means 'We eat neither pizza nor pasta.'
The phrase 'hverken... eller...' directly translates to 'neither... nor...', making the statement true.
It is correct to say 'Han drikker ikke hverken vand eller juice' to mean 'He drinks neither water nor juice.'
'Hverken' already implies negation, so adding 'ikke' before it creates a double negative, which is incorrect in this construction. The correct sentence would be 'Han drikker hverken vand eller juice.'
'Hverken' is used to connect two positive alternatives.
'Hverken' is specifically used to connect two negative alternatives, meaning 'neither... nor...'. For positive alternatives, you would use 'enten... eller...' (either... or...).
Write a sentence using 'hverken' to say that you like neither coffee nor tea.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Jeg kan hverken lide kaffe eller te.
Form a sentence using 'hverken' to indicate that a person is neither tall nor short.
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Sample answer
Han er hverken høj eller lav.
Create a sentence using 'hverken' to express that you have neither time nor money.
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Sample answer
Jeg har hverken tid eller penge.
What does Per eat?
Read this passage:
Per spiser hverken kød eller fisk. Han er vegetar.
What does Per eat?
'Hverken' means 'neither', so Per eats neither meat nor fish.
'Hverken' means 'neither', so Per eats neither meat nor fish.
How was the weather?
Read this passage:
Vejret var hverken godt eller dårligt. Det var bare almindeligt.
How was the weather?
'Hverken' tells us the weather was not good and not bad, just average.
'Hverken' tells us the weather was not good and not bad, just average.
What can be said about the length of the book?
Read this passage:
Bogen var hverken lang eller kort. Den var perfekt til en aften.
What can be said about the length of the book?
The word 'hverken' indicates the book was not long and not short, suggesting a medium length.
The word 'hverken' indicates the book was not long and not short, suggesting a medium length.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Han spiser ______ æbler ______ pærer.
The sentence implies that he eats neither apples nor pears, so 'hverken ... eller' (neither ... nor) is the correct choice.
Which option correctly uses 'hverken' in a sentence?
'Hverken' is always followed by 'eller' when presenting two negative alternatives.
Complete the sentence: Bogen er ______ interessant ______ kedelig.
The sentence suggests the book is not interesting and not boring, so 'hverken ... eller' (neither ... nor) is appropriate.
The sentence 'Jeg har hverken en bil eller en cykel' means 'I have neither a car nor a bicycle.'
'Hverken ... eller' translates to 'neither ... nor' in English.
'Hverken' can be used with 'og' instead of 'eller'.
'Hverken' always pairs with 'eller' to express 'neither ... nor'.
If someone says 'Han er hverken høj eller lav', it means he is tall and short.
'Han er hverken høj eller lav' means 'He is neither tall nor short', implying he is of average height.
The speaker dislikes both coffee and tea.
The person is of average height.
They are not going to either Spain or Italy.
Read this aloud:
Jeg har hverken tid eller lyst til at hjælpe dig.
Focus: hverken, eller
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Read this aloud:
Bogen er hverken interessant eller kedelig.
Focus: interessant, kedelig
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Read this aloud:
De taler hverken tysk eller fransk.
Focus: taler, tysk, fransk
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Imagine you're planning a weekend and want to say you won't do two specific activities. Write a Danish sentence using 'hverken' to express this. For example, 'I will neither go to the cinema nor visit my grandmother.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Jeg vil hverken se film eller læse bøger i weekenden.
You are describing someone who does not like two different types of food. Write a Danish sentence using 'hverken' to explain this. For example, 'She likes neither fish nor meat.'
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Han spiser hverken kød eller fisk til aftensmad.
You're at a party and you're offered two drinks, but you don't want either of them. Write a Danish sentence using 'hverken' to politely decline both. For example, 'I want neither wine nor beer.'
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Jeg drikker hverken kaffe eller te.
What kind of food does the friend eat?
Read this passage:
Min ven er meget kræsen. Han spiser hverken grøntsager eller frugt. Han foretrækker kun usund mad.
What kind of food does the friend eat?
The passage states 'Han spiser hverken grøntsager eller frugt,' which means 'He eats neither vegetables nor fruit.'
The passage states 'Han spiser hverken grøntsager eller frugt,' which means 'He eats neither vegetables nor fruit.'
What did the speaker not manage to do yesterday?
Read this passage:
Jeg havde en travl dag i går. Jeg nåede hverken at rydde op i huset eller at handle ind. Nu er køleskabet tomt.
What did the speaker not manage to do yesterday?
The sentence 'Jeg nåede hverken at rydde op i huset eller at handle ind' means 'I managed neither to clean the house nor to shop for groceries.'
The sentence 'Jeg nåede hverken at rydde op i huset eller at handle ind' means 'I managed neither to clean the house nor to shop for groceries.'
What does 'Hun kan hverken lide at sidde stille eller at se fjernsyn' mean about her?
Read this passage:
Hun er en meget aktiv person. Hun kan hverken lide at sidde stille eller at se fjernsyn. Hun er altid i gang med noget.
What does 'Hun kan hverken lide at sidde stille eller at se fjernsyn' mean about her?
The phrase 'hverken... eller' indicates that she does not like either of the mentioned activities.
The phrase 'hverken... eller' indicates that she does not like either of the mentioned activities.
The correct order is 'Det regner hverken eller sneer.' meaning 'It neither rains nor snows.'
The correct order is 'Han er hverken glad eller trist.' meaning 'He is neither happy nor sad.'
The correct order is 'Vi køber hverken bil eller cykel.' meaning 'We buy neither a car nor a bicycle.'
Listen for the conjunction indicating two negative alternatives.
Pay attention to how 'hverken' connects two failed actions.
Notice the use of 'hverken' to link two things that could not be found.
Read this aloud:
Virksomheden var hverken økonomisk stabil eller ledelsesmæssigt kompetent, hvilket førte til dens konkurs.
Focus: hverken, økonomisk, ledelsesmæssigt, kompetent, konkurs
Dijiste:
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Min chef er hverken tilgængelig for et møde eller villig til at diskutere sagen yderligere på nuværende tidspunkt.
Focus: hverken, tilgængelig, villig, diskutere, nuværende
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Projektet blev hverken godkendt af udvalget eller tildelt den nødvendige finansiering, hvilket forsinkede dets implementering.
Focus: hverken, godkendt, udvalget, tildelt, finansiering, implementering
Dijiste:
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Try to understand the nuance of 'hverken...eller' in describing someone's emotional state.
Focus on how 'hverken...eller' is used in a formal context to convey uncertainty.
Listen for the construction 'hverken...eller' indicating a choice not taken from two alternatives.
Read this aloud:
Hverken regeringen eller oppositionen kunne enes om en løsning på krisen.
Focus: Hverken, enes
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Det er hverken sundt eller bæredygtigt at opretholde en sådan livsstil på lang sigt.
Focus: sundt, bæredygtigt
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Han viste hverken frygt eller tøven, da han stod over for den vanskelige udfordring.
Focus: frygt, tøven
Dijiste:
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Perfect score!
Pair with 'eller'
Always use 'hverken' with 'eller'. It's like saying neither... nor in English. You can't use 'hverken' alone.
Direct translation helps
Think of 'hverken' as neither. It makes understanding its role in a sentence much easier.
Position is key
'Hverken' usually comes before the first item you're negating. 'Eller' comes before the second.
Practice with simple sentences
Start with easy examples like 'Jeg spiser hverken æbler eller pærer.' (I eat neither apples nor pears.)
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afbryde
B1To stop something from continuing
afbøje
B2To deflect or turn aside.
afgørende
B1decisive or crucial
afholde
B2to hold or host an event, or to refrain from
afhængig
B1Determined or decided by something else
afkorte
B2To shorten or reduce in length.
afmærke
B2To mark or indicate a position.
afrunde
B2To conclude or make complete.
afslutte
B1to bring to an end
afsløre
B2to make something secret known
