معنی
Tasking someone to do it alone.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'Gør-det-selv' magazine is one of the most popular hobby magazines in the country, reflecting the national obsession with home improvement. In Sweden and Norway, the phrase is almost identical ('Gjør det selv' / 'Gör det själv'), showing a shared Nordic value of self-reliance. Younger Danes often use the English 'DIY' on social media (Instagram/TikTok), but 'Gør det selv' remains the standard for physical labor. Hardware stores like Silvan have built their entire brand around this phrase, offering 'Gør-det-selv' workshops for beginners.
Use for independence
Use this phrase to encourage children or students to try things on their own before asking for help.
Watch your tone
Saying 'Gør det selv!' too loudly can sound like you are angry or refusing to be helpful.
معنی
Tasking someone to do it alone.
Use for independence
Use this phrase to encourage children or students to try things on their own before asking for help.
Watch your tone
Saying 'Gør det selv!' too loudly can sound like you are angry or refusing to be helpful.
The Hyphen Rule
Always use hyphens when using the phrase as an adjective: 'En gør-det-selv-løsning'.
The Handyman Pride
Danes are very proud of their DIY skills. Complimenting a 'selvgjort' project is a great way to make friends.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word in the imperative form.
___ det selv! (Do it yourself!)
The imperative form of 'at gøre' is 'gør'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Det er et gør-det-selv-projekt'?
DIY projects are tasks you complete without professional help.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for a compound noun?
I am a DIY man.
Danish uses hyphens for multi-word expressions used as nouns.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du hjælpe mig med lektierne? B: Nej, du skal lære at ____.
After 'at', we use the infinitive 'gøre'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Gør-det-selv Categories
Tools
- • Hammer
- • Sav
- • Skruetrækker
Places
- • Haven
- • Køkkenet
- • Værkstedet
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها___ det selv! (Do it yourself!)
The imperative form of 'at gøre' is 'gør'.
When would you say 'Det er et gør-det-selv-projekt'?
DIY projects are tasks you complete without professional help.
I am a DIY man.
Danish uses hyphens for multi-word expressions used as nouns.
A: Kan du hjælpe mig med lektierne? B: Nej, du skal lære at ____.
After 'at', we use the infinitive 'gøre'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالIt can be. If a friend asks for help and you say it sharply, it's rude. If you say it encouragingly to a child, it's positive.
It stands for 'Gør Det Selv'. You'll see it in ads and online forums.
Usually, we use 'hjemmelavet' (homemade) for food, but you can say 'Jeg har gjort det selv' about the process.
The opposite would be 'at få professionel hjælp' (to get professional help) or 'at hyre en håndværker'.
In this phrase, yes. It doesn't change to 'selve' or 'selvstændig'.
No, that means 'Do it alone' (without people around). 'Selv' means without assistance.
Yes, especially in the 'Gør-det-selv-marked' (DIY market).
Et gør-det-selv-projekt.
No, the phrase remains the same, but the noun it modifies changes (e.g., gør-det-selv-projekter).
Mainly because hiring professionals is very expensive due to high taxes and wages.
عبارات مرتبط
Selvgjort er velgjort
similarSelf-done is well-done
Hjemmelavet
similarHomemade
At tage fat
builds onTo get to work / roll up sleeves
En håndværker
contrastA professional tradesman
