When you have an idea that might explain something, but you haven't proven it yet, that's a hypotese.
It's like a guess you make based on what you already know, and then you try to find out if it's true.
Maybe you think a new way of learning Danish will work better, so that's your hypotese.
You then need to test it to see if your idea is correct.
When learning Danish at a C1 level, you'll encounter more abstract and academic vocabulary. The word hypotese is a great example. It's a direct cognate to the English "hypothesis," and it means the same thing: a proposed explanation for something based on limited evidence. You'll often see it used in scientific, research, or philosophical contexts. Understanding this word helps you engage with more complex Danish texts and discussions.
How Formal Is It?
"Videnskabsfolk opstiller en hypotese, som de derefter forsøger at bevise eller modbevise gennem eksperimenter."
"Min antagelse er, at det vil regne i morgen, men jeg er ikke sikker."
"Jeg har et gæt om, hvorfor han er sur, men det er bare et gæt."
"Min tankestreg er, at slikket forsvandt, fordi hunden spiste det."
"Det er bare et skud i tågen, men jeg tror, han lyver."
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing the 'h' as a strong, breathy sound, similar to the 'h' in 'house' in English. In Danish, the 'h' at the beginning of a word is often much softer, almost silent, or can be pronounced as a very gentle puff of air.
- Misplacing the stress. The stress in 'hypotese' falls on the last syllable, '-te-se'. English speakers might instinctively stress the first syllable 'hy-'.
Gramática que debes saber
Nouns ending in -e often have the common gender (en-word) and form their plural by adding -r.
En hypotese (a hypothesis), hypotesen (the hypothesis), hypoteser (hypotheses), hypoteserne (the hypotheses).
Adjectives describing 'hypotese' will agree in gender and number. For common gender singular nouns, the base form of the adjective is used.
En interessant hypotese (an interesting hypothesis).
When 'hypotese' is the object of a verb, it takes the definite form if specific, or indefinite if general.
Vi testede en hypotese (We tested a hypothesis). Vi testede hypotesen (We tested the hypothesis).
Prepositions commonly used with 'hypotese' include 'om' (about/concerning) or 'for' (for).
En hypotese om årsagen (A hypothesis about the cause). En hypotese for fremtiden (A hypothesis for the future).
In compound nouns, 'hypotese' can be the first element, connecting with -s- if the second element starts with a consonant.
Hypotesetest (hypothesis test), but hypotesedannelse (hypothesis formation).
Ejemplos por nivel
Videnskabsmanden fremsatte en hypotese om, hvordan planterne voksede.
The scientist proposed a hypothesis about how the plants grew.
Din hypotese er interessant, men vi har brug for flere beviser.
Your hypothesis is interesting, but we need more evidence.
Vi tester hypotesen i laboratoriet i næste uge.
We are testing the hypothesis in the laboratory next week.
Hvad er din hypotese for årsagen til dette problem?
What is your hypothesis for the cause of this problem?
Eleverne formulerede en hypotese til deres projekt.
The students formulated a hypothesis for their project.
Det er kun en hypotese indtil videre; vi skal undersøge det nærmere.
It's only a hypothesis so far; we need to investigate it further.
Han havde en stærk hypotese, men ingen konkrete data.
He had a strong hypothesis, but no concrete data.
En god hypotese skal kunne testes.
A good hypothesis must be testable.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Jeg har en hypotese om, at...
I have a hypothesis that...
Det er kun en hypotese.
It's just a hypothesis.
Vi skal teste vores hypotese.
We need to test our hypothesis.
Denne hypotese er baseret på få beviser.
This hypothesis is based on little evidence.
Hvad er din hypotese?
What is your hypothesis?
Vi arbejder ud fra en hypotese om, at...
We are working from a hypothesis that...
En hypotese skal kunne testes.
A hypothesis must be testable.
Der er flere hypoteser.
There are several hypotheses.
Jeg er ikke sikker, det er bare en hypotese.
I'm not sure, it's just a hypothesis.
Forskningen støtter ikke denne hypotese.
The research does not support this hypothesis.
Patrones gramaticales
Patrones de oraciones
Fremsætte/opstille en hypotese.
Forskerne fremsatte en hypotese om, at den nye medicin kunne helbrede sygdommen. (The researchers put forward a hypothesis that the new medicine could cure the disease.)
Bekræfte/afkræfte en hypotese.
Yderligere eksperimenter er nødvendige for at bekræfte hypotesen. (Further experiments are necessary to confirm the hypothesis.)
En arbejdshypotese.
Vi arbejder ud fra en arbejdshypotese om, at disse to faktorer er forbundet. (We are working from a working hypothesis that these two factors are connected.)
Hypotesen holder stik/holder ikke stik.
Efter at have analyseret dataene, fandt vi ud af, at hypotesen ikke holdt stik. (After analyzing the data, we found that the hypothesis did not hold true.)
Bygge på en hypotese.
Hele undersøgelsen bygger på en hypotese om, at klimaforandringerne er menneskeskabte. (The entire study is based on a hypothesis that climate change is man-made.)
En videnskabelig hypotese.
Det er vigtigt at adskille en videnskabelig hypotese fra en ren antagelse. (It is important to distinguish a scientific hypothesis from a mere assumption.)
Cómo usarlo
Hypotese is a common word in academic and scientific contexts. It's used when presenting a theory that still needs to be tested or proven. You might encounter it in discussions about research, experiments, or even in more informal settings when someone is speculating about why something happened. Remember that a hypotese is not a fact, but a suggestion that requires further investigation. Example: 'Forskere har en ny hypotese om årsagen til sygdommen.' (Researchers have a new hypothesis about the cause of the disease.)
A common mistake is to confuse 'hypotese' with 'teori' (theory). While a hypotese is a proposed explanation, a teori is a well-substantiated explanation acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation. Another mistake is using it too casually; 'hypotese' implies a certain level of structured thought or observation, even if preliminary. Incorrect: 'Jeg har en hypotese om, at jeg er træt, fordi jeg har sovet dårligt.' (I have a hypothesis that I'm tired because I slept poorly.) Correct: 'Jeg gætter på, at jeg er træt, fordi jeg har sovet dårligt.' (I guess I'm tired because I slept poorly.) or 'Min hypotese er, at den nye medicin vil reducere symptomerne.' (My hypothesis is that the new medicine will reduce the symptoms.)
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYou pronounce 'hypotese' as hee-po-TAY-seh. The stress is on the third syllable. Try saying it slowly: hee-po-TAY-seh.
While it's a valid Danish word, 'hypotese' is more common in academic or scientific contexts, much like its English equivalent 'hypothesis'. You wouldn't use it in everyday casual conversation very often.
A hypotese (hypothesis) is an educated guess or a proposed explanation that needs to be tested. A teori (theory) is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. So, a hypothesis is a starting point, and a theory is a more established conclusion.
Sure. Here's one: 'Forskerne testede en ny hypotese om klimaændringer.' (The researchers tested a new hypothesis about climate change.)
The most common way to say 'to hypothesize' in Danish is to use a phrase like 'at opstille en hypotese' (to put forward a hypothesis) or 'at formulere en hypotese' (to formulate a hypothesis). There isn't a direct verb form like 'to hypothesize'.
In some contexts, you might hear 'antagelse' (assumption) or 'formodning' (presumption), but these aren't always direct synonyms. 'Hypotese' specifically implies a scientific or academic guess that needs proof. 'Antagelse' can be a more general belief without the same rigor.
The plural form of 'hypotese' is hypoteser. For example, 'Flere hypoteser blev fremsat.' (Several hypotheses were put forward.)
'Hypotese' is a common gender noun in Danish, which means it takes the indefinite article 'en'. So it's en hypotese.
CEFR C1 means 'hypotese' is considered an advanced-level word. Learners at this level can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. So, it's a word for more sophisticated communication.
Generally, no. 'Hypotese' carries a more formal or academic weight. If you're just making a casual guess, you'd likely use words like 'gæt' (guess) or 'formodning' (presumption) instead. For example, 'Jeg har et gæt.' (I have a guess.)
Ponte a prueba 54 preguntas
Hvilket ord betyder 'kat'?
Katten er et almindeligt dyr.
Hvad spiser en fugl typisk?
Fugle spiser ofte frø.
Hvilken farve er himlen på en solskinsdag?
Himlen er blå, når solen skinner.
En hund kan flyve.
Hunde kan ikke flyve; de går eller løber.
Vand er vådt.
Vand er kendt for at være vådt.
En fisk lever på land.
Fisk lever i vand, ikke på land.
Write a short sentence about what you like to eat for breakfast. Use one or two simple Danish words you know.
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Jeg spiser brød til morgenmad.
Write a simple sentence introducing yourself in Danish. Include your name.
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Jeg hedder Anna.
Write a very short sentence about where you live, using the word 'bor'.
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Jeg bor i København.
Hvor bor Peter?
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Hej! Jeg hedder Peter. Jeg bor i Danmark. Jeg er glad.
Hvor bor Peter?
The passage says 'Jeg bor i Danmark', which means 'I live in Denmark'.
The passage says 'Jeg bor i Danmark', which means 'I live in Denmark'.
Hvilken farve har katten?
Read this passage:
Min kat er sort. Den er lille. Den sover meget.
Hvilken farve har katten?
The passage states 'Min kat er sort', meaning 'My cat is black'.
The passage states 'Min kat er sort', meaning 'My cat is black'.
Hvad har jeg?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en bog. Bogen er rød. Jeg læser den.
Hvad har jeg?
The passage begins with 'Jeg har en bog', which translates to 'I have a book'.
The passage begins with 'Jeg har en bog', which translates to 'I have a book'.
This means 'It is a dog.' 'Det' is 'It', 'er' is 'is', 'en' is 'a', and 'hund' is 'dog'.
This means 'It is a cat.' 'Det' is 'It', 'er' is 'is', 'en' is 'a', and 'kat' is 'cat'.
This means 'It is a car.' 'Det' is 'It', 'er' is 'is', 'en' is 'a', and 'bil' is 'car'.
Jeg har en god ___ til, hvorfor katten forsvandt.
Here, 'hypotese' fits because it describes a proposed explanation for why the cat disappeared.
Min ven havde en interessant ___ om vejret i morgen.
'Hypotese' is the correct choice as it refers to an interesting explanation about tomorrow's weather.
Forskeren arbejdede på en ny ___ om universet.
A researcher would work on a 'hypotese' (hypothesis) about the universe.
Har du en ___ for, hvorfor lyset ikke virker?
Asking for a 'hypotese' means asking for a proposed explanation for why the light isn't working.
De diskuterede en ___ om, hvad der skete.
They are discussing a 'hypotese' (hypothesis) about what happened.
Jeg har en lille ___ om, hvor mine nøgler er.
Having a 'hypotese' about where keys are means having a proposed explanation or guess.
Hvilket ord betyder 'a proposed explanation'?
'Hypotese' er det danske ord for 'a proposed explanation'.
En videnskabsmand danner en ____, før han tester sine ideer.
I videnskab danner man en hypotese som et forslag til en forklaring, før man tester den.
Hvilken sætning bruger ordet 'hypotese' korrekt?
En hypotese er en idé eller en forklaring, så den kan bruges i en sætning, der beskriver en tanke om, hvorfor noget sker.
En 'hypotese' er en bekræftet sandhed.
En hypotese er et forslag til en forklaring, som stadig skal testes og bevises, ikke en bekræftet sandhed.
Man kan teste en hypotese for at se, om den er sand.
En vigtig del af videnskabelig metode er at teste hypoteser for at afgøre deres gyldighed.
Ordet 'hypotese' bruges kun inden for naturvidenskab.
Mens 'hypotese' ofte bruges i naturvidenskab, kan det også bruges i andre sammenhænge, hvor man foreslår en forklaring på noget.
Imagine you are discussing a scientific experiment. Write a sentence in Danish explaining what a 'hypotese' is, in simple terms.
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En hypotese er en foreløbig forklaring baseret på begrænset evidens, som vi tester i et eksperiment.
You are presenting an idea for a new project. Write a Danish sentence explaining that your idea is just a 'hypotese' at this stage.
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Lige nu er det her kun en hypotese, men jeg tror, det kan fungere.
Your friend is making a guess about why something happened. Write a Danish sentence encouraging them to test their 'hypotese'.
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Det er en god hypotese, men vi er nødt til at teste den for at se, om den er korrekt.
Hvad var forskerens hypotese?
Read this passage:
En forsker havde en interessant hypotese om, hvorfor træerne mister deres blade om efteråret. Han mente, at det var på grund af mangel på sollys. For at teste sin hypotese opstillede han et eksperiment.
Hvad var forskerens hypotese?
Passagen siger direkte, at forskeren mente, det var på grund af mangel på sollys (mangel på sollys).
Passagen siger direkte, at forskeren mente, det var på grund af mangel på sollys (mangel på sollys).
Hvorfor opstiller detektiven hypoteser?
Read this passage:
I en detektivroman opstiller hovedpersonen ofte flere hypoteser om, hvem morderen er. Disse hypoteser er baseret på de få spor, der er tilgængelige i starten af sagen. Efterhånden som nye beviser dukker op, justerer eller forkaster detektiven sine hypoteser.
Hvorfor opstiller detektiven hypoteser?
Teksten forklarer, at hypoteserne er 'baseret på de få spor, der er tilgængelige i starten af sagen' for at finde morderen.
Teksten forklarer, at hypoteserne er 'baseret på de få spor, der er tilgængelige i starten af sagen' for at finde morderen.
Hvad gjorde den studerende for at bevise sin hypotese?
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En ung studerende havde en dristig hypotese om universets oprindelse. Mange af hendes professorer syntes, den var usandsynlig, men hun insisterede på at undersøge den nærmere. Hun brugte måneder på at samle data og udføre beregninger for at bevise sin hypotese.
Hvad gjorde den studerende for at bevise sin hypotese?
Passagen nævner, at 'Hun brugte måneder på at samle data og udføre beregninger for at bevise sin hypotese'.
Passagen nævner, at 'Hun brugte måneder på at samle data og udføre beregninger for at bevise sin hypotese'.
Videnskabsmænd fremsætter ofte en ___ for at forklare observerede fænomener.
I denne sammenhæng refererer 'hypotese' til en foreløbig forklaring, der kan testes, hvilket passer bedst med videnskabelig praksis.
Baseret på de foreliggende data, var hans ___ den mest plausible forklaring.
'Hypotese' er det korrekte ord her, da det henviser til en foreslået forklaring baseret på begrænset information.
For at bekræfte eller afvise hans ___, skal der udføres yderligere eksperimenter.
En hypotese er noget, der skal testes og bekræftes eller afvises, hvilket gør det til det bedste valg her.
Eleverne formulerede en ___ om, hvorfor planten ikke voksede.
I en pædagogisk kontekst, især i naturvidenskab, danner studerende ofte hypoteser for at forklare observationer.
Det er vigtigt at have en klar ___ før man begynder et forskningsprojekt.
En forskningsprojekt starter ofte med en hypotese, der skal undersøges, hvilket gør dette til det mest passende ord.
Hendes ___ om årsagen til problemet viste sig at være korrekt.
Her er 'hypotese' det bedste valg, da det indikerer en foreslået forklaring, der kan bevises eller modbevises.
You are a scientist working on a new discovery. Describe your current hypothesis and what you hope to prove with it.
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Min hypotese er, at den nye forbindelse vil have en positiv effekt på plantens vækst. Jeg håber at bevise dette gennem en række kontrollerede eksperimenter, hvor jeg vil måle plantens højde og biomasse over tid. Hvis min hypotese er korrekt, kan det føre til nye gennembrud inden for landbruget og bæredygtig fødevareproduktion.
Imagine you are trying to solve a mystery. What is your initial hypothesis about what happened?
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Min indledende hypotese er, at tyven kendte offeret, fordi der ikke var tegn på tvangsindtrængen. Jeg tror, at tyven brugte en nøgle, hvilket indikerer en personlig forbindelse. Jeg vil undersøge offerets omgangskreds for at finde potentielle mistænkte.
You are discussing a problem with a friend. Formulate a hypothesis about the cause of the problem.
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Jeg har en hypotese om, at hovedårsagen til vores produktionsproblem er den nye softwareopdatering. Siden opdateringen har vi oplevet flere fejl og nedbrud. Hvis vi ruller opdateringen tilbage, tror jeg, vi vil se en forbedring.
Hvad var forskerens hypotese?
Read this passage:
En forsker fremsatte en hypotese om, at den nye medicin kunne reducere risikoen for hjerteanfald. Han designede et forsøg for at teste denne hypotese, hvor en gruppe patienter fik medicinen, og en anden gruppe fik placebo. Resultaterne viste en signifikant reduktion i hjerteanfald blandt dem, der fik den nye medicin.
Hvad var forskerens hypotese?
Teksten siger, 'En forsker fremsatte en hypotese om, at den nye medicin kunne reducere risikoen for hjerteanfald.'
Teksten siger, 'En forsker fremsatte en hypotese om, at den nye medicin kunne reducere risikoen for hjerteanfald.'
Hvad var politiets hypotese?
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Under efterforskningen af et bankrøveri fremsatte politiet en hypotese om, at tyvene havde inside information, da de vidste præcis, hvor pengene var opbevaret, og de undgik alle sikkerhedskameraer. De begyndte at afhøre bankansatte.
Hvad var politiets hypotese?
Teksten nævner, 'politiets en hypotese om, at tyvene havde inside information, da de vidste præcis, hvor pengene var opbevaret, og de undgik alle sikkerhedskameraer.'
Teksten nævner, 'politiets en hypotese om, at tyvene havde inside information, da de vidste præcis, hvor pengene var opbevaret, og de undgik alle sikkerhedskameraer.'
Hvad var den studerendes hypotese om klimaforandringerne?
Read this passage:
En ung studerende havde en hypotese om, at klimaforandringerne ville accelerere hurtigere end forventet på grund af uventede feedback-loops i atmosfæren. Hendes professorer var skeptiske, men opmuntrede hende til at indsamle mere data for at bevise eller modbevise sin påstand.
Hvad var den studerendes hypotese om klimaforandringerne?
Teksten siger, 'En ung studerende havde en hypotese om, at klimaforandringerne ville accelerere hurtigere end forventet.'
Teksten siger, 'En ung studerende havde en hypotese om, at klimaforandringerne ville accelerere hurtigere end forventet.'
This sentence correctly orders the words to form a coherent statement about a scientific hypothesis being a starting point for research.
This sentence correctly orders the words to form a statement about someone having a hypothesis regarding weather changes.
This sentence correctly orders the words to form a statement about the necessity of thoroughly testing a hypothesis before drawing conclusions.
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