Signification
Maintaining oral hygiene.
Contexte culturel
The story of 'Karius og Baktus' is a national treasure. It teaches children that if they don't brush, small trolls will drill holes in their teeth. Free dental care for everyone under 22 is a major part of the Danish welfare system, making dental hygiene a common topic of conversation. Electric toothbrushes (eltandbørster) are extremely common in Danish homes, often seen as a standard gift for teenagers. The 'Tandfe' (Tooth Fairy) is also a tradition in Denmark, where children put a lost tooth under their pillow after brushing the rest.
Drop the 'mine'
In Danish, you don't need to say 'my' teeth. It's implied!
Don't 'vaske'
Never say 'vaske tænder'. It sounds like you're putting your teeth in the laundry.
Signification
Maintaining oral hygiene.
Drop the 'mine'
In Danish, you don't need to say 'my' teeth. It's implied!
Don't 'vaske'
Never say 'vaske tænder'. It sounds like you're putting your teeth in the laundry.
Karius & Baktus
Mentioning these trolls is a great way to bond with Danes about childhood.
The Soft D
Remember that the 'd' in 'tænder' is silent. Focus on the 'n' sound.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Jeg skal ud og ______ tænder.
In Danish, we always 'børste' (brush) our teeth.
Which sentence is most natural in Danish?
How do you say 'I brush my teeth'?
Danes omit the possessive 'mine' for daily routines involving body parts.
Complete the dialogue.
Mor: Har du ______ tænder? Barn: Ja, mor!
The present perfect 'har børstet' is used to ask if an action is completed.
Match the Danish word with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Morning Routine
Hygiene
- • børste tænder
- • vaske ansigt
- • tage et bad
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg skal ud og ______ tænder.
In Danish, we always 'børste' (brush) our teeth.
How do you say 'I brush my teeth'?
Danes omit the possessive 'mine' for daily routines involving body parts.
Mor: Har du ______ tænder? Barn: Ja, mor!
The present perfect 'har børstet' is used to ask if an action is completed.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core components of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but it sounds like you're emphasizing they are yours. 'Jeg børster tænder' is more natural.
It is 'en tandbørste'.
'Tænder' is plural. The singular is 'en tand'.
It's not uncommon after lunch, especially if they've eaten something with a strong smell.
It is 'tandpasta'.
You can use 'at foretage tandbørstning', but it's very clinical.
It is 'en eltandbørste'.
It's a common feature of Danish phonology where 'd' after 'n' often becomes silent.
'Skrubbe' (scrub) is very informal and sounds a bit aggressive.
Usually 'Gå ud og børst tænder!'
Yes, for everyone under 22 years old.
It is 'tandtråd'.
Yes, 'en børste' is a brush.
The past tense is 'børstede'.
Expressions liées
at bruge tandtråd
similarto use dental floss
at skylle mund
similarto rinse mouth
at vise tænder
figurativeto show teeth
bevæbnet til tænderne
idiomarmed to the teeth
at have ondt i tænderne
builds onto have a toothache
