A1 Expression خنثی 1 دقیقه مطالعه

Hvad siger du?

What are you saying?

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Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'Hvad siger du?' to politely ask someone to repeat what they just said.

  • Means: What are you saying? / Could you repeat that?
  • Used in: Casual conversations, noisy environments, or when you misheard someone.
  • Don't confuse: It is not usually used to ask for an opinion (that would be 'Hvad synes du?').
Confused face + Hand to ear = 'Hvad siger du?'

توضیح در سطح شما:

This is a simple question. Use it when you do not hear someone. It means 'What did you say?'
This phrase is a functional tool for A2 learners. It helps you manage conversations when you miss a word or phrase in a fast-paced Danish environment.
At this level, you recognize that 'Hvad siger du?' functions as a phatic expression. It maintains the social contract of the conversation by signaling active engagement.
Beyond simple repetition, this phrase can be used to signal disbelief or to prompt a speaker to elaborate on a surprising statement, adding nuance to your discourse.
The phrase demonstrates the intersection of syntax and pragmatics. Its usage is highly context-dependent, relying on prosody and intonation to distinguish between a request for clarification and an expression of incredulity.
In C2, we analyze the phrase as a sociolinguistic marker. It reflects the Danish preference for low-context communication where clarity is prioritized, allowing the speaker to mitigate potential misunderstandings in real-time interaction.

معنی

Asking for clarification.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Danes are very direct. Asking for repetition is not considered rude. Similar patterns exist in Norway and Sweden.

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Watch the 'd'

In Danish, the 'd' in 'Hvad' is almost invisible. Don't pronounce it hard.

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Watch the 'd'

In Danish, the 'd' in 'Hvad' is almost invisible. Don't pronounce it hard.

خودت رو بسنج

Which phrase asks for repetition?

Someone says something you didn't hear. What do you say?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hvad siger du?

This is the standard phrase for asking for repetition.

🎉 امتیاز: /1

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✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:
Which phrase asks for repetition? Choose A1

Someone says something you didn't hear. What do you say?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hvad siger du?

This is the standard phrase for asking for repetition.

🎉 امتیاز: /2

سوالات متداول

1 سوال

No, it is perfectly polite.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

Hvad sagde du?

similar

What did you say?

🔄

Undskyld?

synonym

Excuse me?

کجا استفاده کنیم

☕

Noisy Cafe

A: Det er meget koldt i dag.

B: Hvad siger du?

neutral
😲

Surprising News

A: Jeg har vundet i lotto!

B: Hvad siger du? Er det sandt?

informal

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روش یادسپاری

Think of 'Siger' as 'Say-er'. What is the say-er saying?

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a person cupping their ear towards a speaker, leaning in with a friendly, curious expression.

Story

Jens is at a loud party. He sees his friend talking. He leans in and says, 'Hvad siger du?' His friend repeats the joke, and they both laugh.

In Other Languages

Similar to 'What did you say?' in English or '¿Qué dices?' in Spanish.

شبکه واژگان

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چالش

Use this phrase at least three times today when someone speaks to you, even if you heard them, to practice the intonation.

Review in 1 day, 3 days, and 7 days.

تلفظ

تکیه Stress on 'Hvad'.

The 'd' is often silent or very soft.

طیف رسمیت

رسمی
Undskyld, hvad sagde De?

Undskyld, hvad sagde De? (Asking for clarification)

خنثی
Hvad siger du?

Hvad siger du? (Asking for clarification)

غیر رسمی
Hva'?

Hva'? (Asking for clarification)

عامیانه
Hva' behager?

Hva' behager? (Asking for clarification)

Derived from Old Norse 'hvat' (what) and 'segja' (to say). It has remained remarkably stable in form.

Middle Ages:

نکته جالب

The phrase is so common that it is often shortened to just 'Hva'?' in rapid speech.

نکات فرهنگی

Danes are very direct. Asking for repetition is not considered rude.

“Hvad siger du?”

Similar patterns exist in Norway and Sweden.

“Hva sier du? (Norwegian)”

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

“

Hvad siger du? Skal vi gå en tur?

“

Hvad siger du? Er det koldt i dag?

“

Hvad siger du? Kan du lide kaffe?

اشتباهات رایج

✗

Hvad siger du om det? (when you didn't hear them)

✓

Hvad siger du?

wrong context
Adding 'om det' changes the meaning to asking for an opinion.

L1 Interference

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In Other Languages

Spanish Very Similar

¿Qué dices?

Spanish often uses '¿Cómo?' for repetition, whereas Danish prefers 'Hvad siger du?'

French Very Similar

Qu'est-ce que tu dis ?

French is more likely to use 'Pardon?' or 'Comment ?' in formal contexts.

German Very Similar

Was sagst du?

German speakers might use 'Wie bitte?' more frequently for formal repetition.

Japanese moderate

何と言いましたか？ (Nan to iimashita ka?)

Japanese requires honorifics, while Danish is more egalitarian.

Arabic moderate

ماذا قلت؟ (Madha qulta?)

Arabic culture often uses 'Afwan' (Excuse me) as a primary tool for repetition.

Spotted in the Real World

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(2010)

“Hvad siger du?”

A tense political discussion.

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

Hvad siger du? در مقابل Hvad synes du?

Learners mix 'siger' (say) and 'synes' (think/opine).

Siger = Ears (repetition), Synes = Brain (opinion).

سوالات متداول (1)

No, it is perfectly polite.

usage contexts

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