معنی
To be very energetic or enthusiastic about something.
زمینه فرهنگی
Danes often use this phrase to describe 'Tour de France' fever. When a Danish rider like Jonas Vingegaard does well, the whole country is 'helt oppe at køre.' Among young people, the phrase is often shortened or combined with English slang like 'hyped.' In Danish offices, being 'oppe at køre' can be a warning sign of stress. Colleagues might use it to gently suggest someone needs a break. Danish influencers use this phrase constantly in 'unboxing' videos or when announcing new projects to build 'hype.'
Use 'helt' for impact
While you can say 'oppe at køre,' adding 'helt' (completely) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Watch the 'at/og'
Don't be fooled by how it sounds. Even if you hear 'og,' write 'at' in formal contexts to show you know your grammar.
معنی
To be very energetic or enthusiastic about something.
Use 'helt' for impact
While you can say 'oppe at køre,' adding 'helt' (completely) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Watch the 'at/og'
Don't be fooled by how it sounds. Even if you hear 'og,' write 'at' in formal contexts to show you know your grammar.
The 'Stress' Nuance
If you use this about someone else who is angry, be careful—it can sound a bit patronizing, like you're telling them they are overreacting.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Jeg har lige vundet i lotto, så jeg er helt ______ ______ ______ ______.
The full idiom is 'oppe at køre.'
Which situation best fits the phrase 'at være helt oppe at køre'?
Situation:
The phrase describes high energy and excitement.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb.
A: Hvorfor hopper børnene i sofaen? B: De ______ (være) helt oppe at køre over fødselsdagen.
The present tense 'er' is needed to describe their current state.
Match the feeling to the phrase.
Feeling: Extreme stress and agitation.
The phrase can mean both positive excitement and negative agitation.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاJeg har lige vundet i lotto, så jeg er helt ______ ______ ______ ______.
The full idiom is 'oppe at køre.'
Situation:
The phrase describes high energy and excitement.
A: Hvorfor hopper børnene i sofaen? B: De ______ (være) helt oppe at køre over fødselsdagen.
The present tense 'er' is needed to describe their current state.
Feeling: Extreme stress and agitation.
The phrase can mean both positive excitement and negative agitation.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
5 سوالNo, it can also mean being very stressed, agitated, or angry. Context and tone of voice tell you which one it is.
It's a bit too informal. Use 'begejstret' (enthusiastic) instead to sound more professional.
'Op' is for movement (Jeg går op). 'Oppe' is for a state or location (Jeg er oppe). Since you are *in* the state of excitement, you use 'oppe.'
They are very similar. 'Oppe i gear' often implies being productive or busy, while 'oppe at køre' is more about the emotional 'buzz.'
Yes, it means you are very excited or enthusiastic about someone, often in a romantic or fan-like way.
عبارات مرتبط
at være helt oppe i gear
synonymTo be in high gear.
at gå helt i selvsving
similarTo go into a tailspin / self-oscillation.
at være helt nede på jorden
contrastTo be down to earth.
at køre træt i noget
builds onTo get tired of something.
