Signification
Saying that something is better in threes.
Contexte culturel
The number three is central to Danish storytelling. H.C. Andersen's fairy tales, like 'The Tinderbox' (Fyrtøjet), often feature three dogs with eyes as big as teacups, mill wheels, and round towers. In ancient Norse law, the 'Ting' met at specific intervals, and the number three was often used to define legal deadlines and summons. Danish interior stylists often use the 'Rule of Three' to create 'stilleben' (still life) arrangements, believing that odd numbers are more visually appealing. Danes often use the hashtag #allegodetingertre when posting photos of three siblings or three friends on a trip.
Use it for Smørrebrød
If you're at a lunch and someone asks why you ordered three pieces of open-faced sandwich, this phrase is the perfect response.
Don't overdo it
Using it after every single minor event can make you sound a bit repetitive. Save it for when it really adds value to the conversation.
Signification
Saying that something is better in threes.
Use it for Smørrebrød
If you're at a lunch and someone asks why you ordered three pieces of open-faced sandwich, this phrase is the perfect response.
Don't overdo it
Using it after every single minor event can make you sound a bit repetitive. Save it for when it really adds value to the conversation.
Teste-toi
Udfyld det manglende ord i ordsproget.
Alle gode ____ er tre.
'Ting' er et intetkønsord, der er ens i ental og flertal ubestemt.
Hvilken situation passer bedst til ordsproget?
Mads har prøvet at bage en kage to gange. Begge gange gik det galt. Nu prøver han igen.
Ordsproget bruges til at opmuntre nogen, der prøver for tredje gang.
Match situationen med den rigtige brug af ordsproget.
Du ser en ven købe tre isvafler.
Man kan bruge ordsproget spøgefuldt, når nogen har tre af noget godt.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: 'Jeg har dumpet min teoriprøve to gange nu.' B: 'Bare rolig, ______.'
Dette er den mest naturlige måde at opmuntre en ven på i denne situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAlle gode ____ er tre.
'Ting' er et intetkønsord, der er ens i ental og flertal ubestemt.
Mads har prøvet at bage en kage to gange. Begge gange gik det galt. Nu prøver han igen.
Ordsproget bruges til at opmuntre nogen, der prøver for tredje gang.
Du ser en ven købe tre isvafler.
Man kan bruge ordsproget spøgefuldt, når nogen har tre af noget godt.
A: 'Jeg har dumpet min teoriprøve to gange nu.' B: 'Bare rolig, ______.'
Dette er den mest naturlige måde at opmuntre en ven på i denne situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsOnly as a joke! People will understand you are being funny, but the proverb is strictly fixed at three.
Yes, if the tone is friendly and you are discussing a third attempt at a project or a meeting.
In Danish, many one-syllable neuter nouns don't change in the plural. This is called a zero-plural.
Expressions liées
Tredje gang er lykkens gang
synonymThird time is the time of luck.
Tre er et magisk tal
similarThree is a magic number.
Gud elsker tre-tallet
similarGod loves the number three.
