معنی
To face difficulties or opposition.
زمینه فرهنگی
Cycling is a core part of Danish identity. Because Denmark is flat, the wind is the only real 'mountain' cyclists face. This makes 'modvind' a very visceral and relatable metaphor for any struggle. The Danish media uses 'modvind' almost daily to describe the government's standing. It reflects a culture that views political power as something constantly buffeted by public opinion. As a nation of islands, Denmark's history is tied to the sea. 'Modvind' was historically a matter of life and death for sailors, which gives the idiom a hidden weight of seriousness. In Danish workplaces, using 'modvind' is a way to practice 'understatement.' Instead of saying 'we are failing,' a manager might say 'vi har lidt modvind,' which sounds less alarming.
Combine with 'Op ad bakke'
To sound like a native, say 'Det er både op ad bakke og i modvind' when everything is going wrong. It's the ultimate expression of a tough situation.
Don't use for tragedies
Remember that 'modvind' is for challenges and opposition, not for deep personal grief or illness.
معنی
To face difficulties or opposition.
Combine with 'Op ad bakke'
To sound like a native, say 'Det er både op ad bakke og i modvind' when everything is going wrong. It's the ultimate expression of a tough situation.
Don't use for tragedies
Remember that 'modvind' is for challenges and opposition, not for deep personal grief or illness.
The 'Pyt' factor
Danes often use this idiom with a shrug. It's a way of acknowledging a problem without letting it ruin your mood.
خودت رو بسنج
Udfyld tomrummet med den rigtige form af 'at have modvind'.
Efter de dårlige anmeldelser har restauranten virkelig ______.
We use the present perfect 'haft' because the effect of the bad reviews is ongoing.
Hvilken sætning bruger idiommet korrekt?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
The correct verb to use with 'modvind' is 'at have'.
Match situationen med det rigtige udtryk.
En politiker mister mange stemmer efter en skandale.
Losing votes and facing a scandal is a classic 'modvind' situation.
Færdiggør samtalen.
A: Hvordan går det med dit nye firma? B: Det er svært lige nu. Vi ______.
B says it is 'svært' (difficult), so they must have 'modvind'. 'Massiv' is a good intensifier.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Modvind vs. Medvind
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاEfter de dårlige anmeldelser har restauranten virkelig ______.
We use the present perfect 'haft' because the effect of the bad reviews is ongoing.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
The correct verb to use with 'modvind' is 'at have'.
En politiker mister mange stemmer efter en skandale.
Losing votes and facing a scandal is a classic 'modvind' situation.
A: Hvordan går det med dit nye firma? B: Det er svært lige nu. Vi ______.
B says it is 'svært' (difficult), so they must have 'modvind'. 'Massiv' is a good intensifier.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNot directly. You can't say 'Han er en modvind.' But you can say 'Han giver mig modvind' (He is giving me headwind/opposition).
Both are correct. 'Have modvind' is more common for personal experience, while 'være i modvind' is common for public figures being criticized.
It is neutral. You can use it in a newspaper, a business meeting, or with friends.
The opposite is 'at have medvind' (to have tailwind), meaning everything is going well.
Yes! It is used literally every day by Danish cyclists.
Not necessarily. It just means it's hard. You can have modvind and still succeed if you work hard enough.
Yes, but 'kraftig modvind' or 'strid modvind' sounds more natural to a Danish ear.
Yes, Swedish (motvind) and Norwegian (motvind) use it in the exact same way.
Because while the words are simple, using it metaphorically in the right context (like politics or business) requires upper-intermediate cultural knowledge.
Yes, for example: 'Jeg er god til at bevare overblikket, selv når et projekt har modvind.'
عبارات مرتبط
at have medvind
contrastTo have tailwind / to have success.
op ad bakke
similarUphill / difficult.
at kæmpe mod strømmen
similarTo swim against the tide.
at møde modstand
synonymTo meet resistance.
