When you have an interesse, it means you want to learn more about something or someone. For example, if you find a new hobby interesting, you have interesse in it. It's like having a curiosity about something. You can also show interesse in a conversation by asking questions. Having interesse helps you connect with new topics and people.
When learning Danish, understanding how to express your interests is really useful. At the B1 level, you're moving beyond basic survival phrases and starting to have more detailed conversations. The word 'interesse' is key here because it allows you to talk about what you find engaging or fascinating.
You'll use it to say you have an interest in something, or that something is interesting to you. This helps you connect with others by sharing common hobbies or topics you enjoy discussing. It's a foundational word for expanding your conversational range in Danish.
When discussing hobbies or what you like to do, you can use the word interesse in Danish, which means 'interest'. It's a B1 level noun, meaning you should be familiar with it when talking about everyday topics.
For example, if you want to say 'I have many interests', you would say 'Jeg har mange interesser'. The plural form is regular. You can also use it to ask someone about their hobbies, such as 'Hvad er dine interesser?' which means 'What are your interests?'.
§ Danish Word: interesse
- Word Type
- Noun (en interesse)
- CEFR Level
- B1
'Interesse' is a common Danish word. It means 'interest' or 'the state of wanting to know about something'. Think of it like the English 'interest'. It's a feminine noun, so you use 'en' before it in the singular indefinite form.
§ How to use it in a sentence
You'll often hear 'interesse' used with certain prepositions. The most common ones are 'for' (for) and 'i' (in). Let's look at how that works.
§ 'Interesse for' - Interest in something/someone
When you're talking about having an interest in something or someone, you use 'interesse for'. It's like saying 'interest for' in English, but it means 'interest in'.
Jeg har stor interesse for historie.
(I have great interest for history.)
Hun viser ingen interesse for ham.
(She shows no interest for him.)
§ 'Interesse i' - Stake or share in something
This one is a bit different. When you use 'interesse i', you're usually talking about a financial stake or a personal involvement in a company or project. It's not about curiosity, but about having a share or a vested interest.
Han har en økonomisk interesse i virksomheden.
(He has a financial interest in the company.)
Vi har alle en interesse i projektets succes.
(We all have an interest in the project's success.)
§ Verbs with 'interesse'
You can also combine 'interesse' with verbs. Here are some common examples:
- At have interesse (for/i) - To have interest (in/a stake in)
- At vise interesse (for) - To show interest (in)
- At vække interesse (hos) - To awaken interest (in someone)
- At miste interesse (for) - To lose interest (in)
Filmen vækkede min interesse for rumfart.
(The film awakened my interest for space travel.)
Jeg har mistet interesse for det spil.
(I have lost interest for that game.)
§ Plural Form
The plural of 'interesse' is 'interesser'.
Mine interesser er mange.
(My interests are many.)
- Key Takeaways
- Use 'interesse for' when talking about general curiosity or liking something.
- Use 'interesse i' when referring to a stake, share, or vested interest.
- 'Interesse' is a feminine noun: en interesse, interessen, interesser, interesserne.
Dato curioso
The English word 'interest' shares the same Latin root.
Guía de pronunciación
- Misplacing the stress on the first syllable.
- Confusing the 'e' sounds with English 'e' in 'bed' instead of a schwa-like sound.
Nivel de dificultad
short and similar to English
straightforward spelling
pronunciation of 'r' and double 's' might need practice
identifying 'interesse' in spoken Danish might take some getting used to
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Gramática que debes saber
Nouns like 'interesse' take the common gender in singular definite form, using the article 'en'.
En interesse
In plural, 'interesse' does not change form, but takes the definite article 'erne'.
Interesserne
When expressing 'an interest in something', the preposition 'for' is used after 'interesse'.
Jeg har interesse for kunst. (I have an interest in art.)
The verb 'interessere' (to interest) is often used with 'sig for' (oneself in) when talking about personal interest.
Hun interesserer sig for historie. (She is interested in history.)
The adjective form is 'interessant' (interesting) and changes based on gender and number of the noun it modifies.
Det er en interessant bog. (It is an interesting book.)
Ejemplos por nivel
Jeg har en interesse i historie.
I have an interest in history.
Here, 'interesse' is used with the preposition 'i' (in).
Hans interesse for sport er stor.
His interest in sport is great.
'For' (for) is another common preposition used with 'interesse'.
Har du nogen interesse i musik?
Do you have any interest in music?
Question structure with 'interesse'.
Det er af stor interesse for mig.
It is of great interest to me.
Phrase 'af stor interesse' (of great interest).
Hun viste ingen interesse.
She showed no interest.
Using 'ingen' (no) with 'interesse'.
Min største interesse er at læse.
My biggest interest is reading.
Connecting 'interesse' with an infinitive verb.
De deler en fælles interesse.
They share a common interest.
Using an adjective ('fælles' - common) with 'interesse'.
Jeg har mistet interessen for det.
I have lost interest in it.
Phrase 'miste interessen' (to lose interest).
Hans interesse for astrofysik startede allerede i barndommen og har kun vokset sig stærkere med årene.
His interest in astrophysics began in childhood and has only grown stronger with the years.
Jeg har stor interesse i at lære mere om dansk kultur og historie.
I have great interest in learning more about Danish culture and history.
Det er afgørende at finde et emne, der vækker en dyb interesse hos eleverne for at fastholde deres engagement.
It is crucial to find a topic that awakens a deep interest in students to maintain their engagement.
Trods hendes tidligere mangel på interesse for sport, fandt hun pludselig en passion for maratonløb.
Despite her previous lack of interest in sports, she suddenly found a passion for marathon running.
Virksomheden udviste betydelig interesse i at investere i den nye teknologi, hvilket førte til et succesfuldt samarbejde.
The company showed significant interest in investing in the new technology, which led to a successful collaboration.
Den almennyttige organisation arbejder utrætteligt for at fremme interesse for bæredygtige løsninger.
The non-profit organization works tirelessly to promote interest in sustainable solutions.
For at tiltrække nye medlemmer må vi skabe arrangementer, der appellerer til en bred vifte af interesser.
To attract new members, we must create events that appeal to a wide range of interests.
Hans bemærkninger var blottet for reel interesse; det virkede mere som en pligtmæssig deltagelse.
His remarks were devoid of real interest; it seemed more like obligatory participation.
Familia de palabras
Sustantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Origen de la palabra
From Old French 'interesse', from Latin 'interesse' (to be between, to concern, to differ).
Significado original: to be between, to concern
Indo-European (Italic, Romance, Germanic)Contexto cultural
<p>In Danish, 'interesse' is used very similarly to 'interest' in English. It can refer to a hobby, a professional interest, or simply a momentary curiosity.</p><p>It's a common word you'll encounter in everyday conversations, from talking about what people do in their free time to discussing professional fields.</p>
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Talking about hobbies and free time activities.
- Jeg har en stor interesse for fotografi.
- Hvad er dine interesser?
- Min største interesse er at læse bøger.
Discussing work or studies.
- Jeg har en professionel interesse i dette felt.
- Det er vigtigt at finde et studie, der vækker din interesse.
- Hans interesse for forskning er tydelig.
Referring to something that catches one's attention.
- Denne udstilling fangede min interesse.
- Bogen vakte min interesse med det samme.
- Det var et emne af stor interesse for mig.
Speaking about general curiosity or appeal.
- Der er ingen interesse for den slags her.
- Det har ingen interesse for offentligheden.
- Hvad er din interesse i sagen?
Explaining a personal motivation or stake in something.
- Jeg har en personlig interesse i resultatet.
- De handlede ud fra egen interesse.
- Det er i min interesse at få det løst.
Inicios de conversación
"Hvilke interesser har du uden for arbejdet/studiet? (What interests do you have outside of work/studies?)"
"Er der noget nyt, der har fanget din interesse for nylig? (Is there anything new that has caught your interest recently?)"
"Hvad er din professionelle interesse i dit felt? (What is your professional interest in your field?)"
"Hvordan holder du dine interesser i live? (How do you keep your interests alive?)"
"Har du nogensinde mistet interessen for noget, du engang elskede? Hvorfor? (Have you ever lost interest in something you once loved? Why?)"
Temas para diario
Beskriv tre af dine største interesser og forklar, hvorfor de er vigtige for dig. (Describe three of your biggest interests and explain why they are important to you.)
Reflektér over, hvordan dine interesser har udviklet sig gennem livet. (Reflect on how your interests have developed throughout your life.)
Skriv om en gang, hvor din interesse for noget førte til en ny oplevelse eller mulighed. (Write about a time when your interest in something led to a new experience or opportunity.)
Hvilke nye interesser kunne du tænke dig at udforske, og hvorfor? (What new interests would you like to explore, and why?)
Hvordan balancerer du dine forskellige interesser med dine forpligtelser? (How do you balance your different interests with your commitments?)
Ponte a prueba 66 preguntas
This sentence means 'I have an interest in music.' The structure 'Jeg har interesse for...' is common.
This question asks 'What interest do you have?' 'Hvilken' means 'which' or 'what'.
This means 'He shows great interest.' 'Viser' is 'shows'.
What is the speaker interested in?
What is the question about?
What does 'smittende' imply about her interest?
Read this aloud:
Min største interesse er at rejse.
Focus: interesse, rejse
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Jeg har ikke nogen interesse i politik.
Focus: ikke, nogen, politik
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Er sport en interesse for dig?
Focus: sport, dig
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Hvilket ord betyder 'the state of wanting to know about something'?
'Interesse' translates directly to 'interest' in English, which matches the given definition.
Hvad udtrykker sætningen 'Han har stor interesse for historie'?
'Stor interesse' means 'great interest'.
Hvordan kan du sige 'I have no interest in that' på dansk?
'Ingen interesse' means 'no interest'.
Ordet 'interesse' kan bruges til at beskrive, når man er begejstret for et emne.
Yes, 'interesse' is used to express enthusiasm or curiosity about a topic.
Hvis nogen siger 'Det er uden interesse for mig', betyder det, at de finder det meget spændende.
'Uden interesse for mig' means 'of no interest to me', indicating a lack of excitement.
Du kan have 'en dyb interesse' for noget.
Yes, 'en dyb interesse' means 'a deep interest', showing a strong engagement with a subject.
Write two sentences describing something that holds your interest, using the word 'interesse' in each sentence. Try to use it in different contexts.
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Sample answer
Jeg har stor interesse for gamle bøger. Jeg finder altid interesse i at lære nye sprog.
Imagine you are talking to a new friend. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about a hobby or activity that sparks your 'interesse', explaining why.
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Sample answer
Min største interesse er at male. Jeg finder det meget afslappende, og jeg lærer altid noget nyt om farver og former. Det er en interesse, der aldrig keder mig.
Translate the following English sentence into Danish: 'She showed a lot of interest in the new project.'
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Sample answer
Hun viste stor interesse for det nye projekt.
Hvad kan 'interesse for sport' føre til ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Mange mennesker har en stor interesse for sport. De følger med i kampe og læser nyheder om deres yndlingshold. Denne interesse kan føre til et stærkt fællesskab med andre fans.
Hvad kan 'interesse for sport' føre til ifølge teksten?
Teksten siger, at denne interesse kan føre til et stærkt fællesskab med andre fans.
Teksten siger, at denne interesse kan føre til et stærkt fællesskab med andre fans.
Ifølge teksten, hvornår begynder 'interesse for bøger' ofte?
Read this passage:
At læse bøger er en god måde at udvide sin horisont på. For mange er det en interesse, der begynder tidligt i livet og varer ved. Man kan finde interesse i mange forskellige genrer, fra faglitteratur til fantasy.
Ifølge teksten, hvornår begynder 'interesse for bøger' ofte?
Teksten nævner, at det for mange er en interesse, der begynder tidligt i livet.
Teksten nævner, at det for mange er en interesse, der begynder tidligt i livet.
Hvorfor finder personen madlavning interessant?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en stor interesse for madlavning. Jeg elsker at eksperimentere med nye opskrifter og smage. Det er en kreativ proces, der altid holder min interesse fanget, og jeg deler ofte mine retter med venner og familie.
Hvorfor finder personen madlavning interessant?
Personen finder madlavning interessant, fordi det er en kreativ proces.
Personen finder madlavning interessant, fordi det er en kreativ proces.
The speaker has a strong interest in something.
The question is about what captures someone's interest.
Someone's interest in languages grew over time.
Read this aloud:
Min største interesse er at rejse og opleve nye kulturer.
Focus: største, interesse, opleve, kulturer
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Det er vigtigt at finde noget, der vækker ens interesse.
Focus: vigtigt, vækker, ens, interesse
Dijiste:
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Har du en specifik interesse inden for kunst?
Focus: specifik, interesse, inden, kunst
Dijiste:
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This sentence structure (possessive + noun + preposition + noun + verb + adjective) is common in Danish to express strong interest in something. 'Min' (my) comes first, followed by 'interesse' (interest). 'For historie' (for history) specifies the area of interest, and 'er stor' (is great) describes the intensity.
The modal verb 'må' (must/may) comes before 'ikke' (not) when negating a permission or obligation. 'Miste' (lose) is the infinitive verb. 'Sin interesse' (his interest) is the direct object, and 'for projektet' (in the project) specifies the object of interest.
This sentence uses the passive voice 'blev vækket' (was awakened). 'Hans interesse' (his interest) is the subject. 'Af den nye historie' (by the new story) indicates the agent causing the awakening of interest. Remember the word order for passive sentences in Danish.
Listen for 'interesse' and how it relates to 'historie'.
Pay attention to the verb associated with 'interesse'.
Consider the phrase 'i din egen interesse'.
Read this aloud:
Min største interesse er at rejse og opleve nye kulturer.
Focus: inter-es-se
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Har du nogen specifik interesse inden for kunst?
Focus: spe-ci-fik in-te-res-se
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Det vækkede min interesse, da jeg hørte om projektet.
Focus: væk-ke-de min in-te-res-se
Dijiste:
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This sentence means 'Travel can awaken her interest in the future.' The structure is 'Subject (Rejser) + Verb (kan vække) + Object (hendes interesse) + Prepositional Phrase (for fremtid).'
This sentence means 'The student has shown great interest in the project.' The structure is 'Determiner (Den) + Noun (studerende) + Verb (har udvist) + Adjective (stor) + Noun (interesse) + Preposition (i) + Noun (projektet).'
This sentence means 'I want to meet him because it is my interest.' The structure is 'Subject (Jeg) + Modal Verb (vil) + Infinitive (møde) + Object (ham) + Conjunction (fordi) + Subject (det) + Verb (er) + Possessive Pronoun (min) + Noun (interesse) + Infinitive Marker (at).'
Hendes primære ___ lå inden for kvantefysik.
Context indicates a field of study, 'interesse' (interest) fits best here.
Projektets succes afhænger af deltagernes vedvarende ___.
For a project to succeed, participants need sustained 'interesse' (interest).
Han udviste stor ___ for sjældne møbler.
Collecting rare furniture suggests a strong 'interesse' (interest).
Manglen på offentlig ___ kan true bevaringen af kulturarv.
To preserve cultural heritage, public 'interesse' (interest) is crucial.
Det er i alles ___ at finde en holdbar løsning.
Finding a sustainable solution is in everyone's 'interesse' (interest).
Hendes urokkelige ___ for videnskab drev hende fremad.
An unshakeable 'interesse' (interest) in science would drive someone forward.
Listen for 'interesse' and how it connects to his profession.
Pay attention to the nuance of 'stor interesse' in this context.
Identify 'interesse' and what it led to.
Read this aloud:
Min hovedinteresse ligger inden for bæredygtig teknologi.
Focus: hovedinteresse, bæredygtig, teknologi
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Er der nogen særlig interesse, du brænder for at forfølge professionelt?
Focus: særlig interesse, brænder for, professionelt
Dijiste:
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Read this aloud:
Han viste ingen interesse for de politiske diskussioner, der fyldte rummet.
Focus: ingen interesse, politiske diskussioner, fyldte rummet
Dijiste:
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This sentence describes how her research generated significant interest among her colleagues. The word order follows standard Danish sentence structure.
This sentence means 'It is with great interest that I have followed your career.' It uses an idiomatic expression 'med stor interesse' (with great interest).
This sentence translates to 'The lack of interest in history is concerning.' It demonstrates the use of 'interesse for' (interest in).
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