معنی
Repetition leads to mastery.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Danish schools, this phrase is often used to promote 'growth mindset' before that was even a modern term. It's a staple of the 'Folkeskole'. The phrase is shared across Norway (øvelse gjør mester) and Sweden (övning ger färdighet), showing a unified Nordic view on work. Danish sports commentators often use this to describe the 'silent work' of athletes away from the spotlight. The word 'Mester' still carries weight in trades like carpentry and plumbing, where you must pass a 'mesterprøve'.
Use it for yourself!
When you make a mistake in Danish, say 'øvelse gør mester' to your conversation partner. It shows you know the culture and have a good attitude.
Don't over-correct
If someone says 'øvelse gør mesteren', don't correct them. Both are used, though the short version is more 'proverbial'.
معنی
Repetition leads to mastery.
Use it for yourself!
When you make a mistake in Danish, say 'øvelse gør mester' to your conversation partner. It shows you know the culture and have a good attitude.
Don't over-correct
If someone says 'øvelse gør mesteren', don't correct them. Both are used, though the short version is more 'proverbial'.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Øvelse gør ______.
The canonical form of the proverb is 'øvelse gør mester'.
Which situation is best suited for this phrase?
A friend is sad because they can't speak Danish fluently after one week.
This phrase is used to encourage someone who is learning a new skill.
Complete the dialogue.
Elev: 'Jeg kan ikke finde ud af at bage brød.' Lærer: 'Bare rolig, ______.'
The teacher is encouraging the student to keep trying.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
3 تمرینهاØvelse gør ______.
The canonical form of the proverb is 'øvelse gør mester'.
A friend is sad because they can't speak Danish fluently after one week.
This phrase is used to encourage someone who is learning a new skill.
Elev: 'Jeg kan ikke finde ud af at bage brød.' Lærer: 'Bare rolig, ______.'
The teacher is encouraging the student to keep trying.
🎉 امتیاز: /3
سوالات متداول
3 سوالBoth are correct. 'Mester' is the traditional proverbial form, while 'mesteren' is more common in modern spoken Danish. Use 'mester' to sound more classic.
Yes, if you are encouraging a colleague or discussing training. It is professional yet friendly.
Yes, exactly. The only difference is the cultural focus on being a 'Master' (the person) vs 'Perfection' (the result).
عبارات مرتبط
man skal kravle, før man kan gå
similarOne must crawl before one can walk.
hårdt arbejde betaler sig
similarHard work pays off.
gammel vane er svær at vende
contrastOld habits are hard to change.
