Signification
to build an opinion about something.
Contexte culturel
Danes value 'førstehåndsindtryk' (first impressions) but are culturally prone to 'se folk an' (watching people for a while) before forming a final judgment. This phrase is a polite way to say you are still in that observation phase. In meetings, it is common to start with a 'rundvisning' (tour) specifically so guests can 'danne sig et indtryk' of the company. It is considered good hospitality. Political commentators often use this phrase to remain neutral. Instead of saying a politician is bad, they say 'Det indtryk, man danner sig, er...' (The impression one forms is...), which sounds more objective.
Use it to buy time
If someone asks for your opinion and you're not ready, say: 'Jeg skal lige bruge lidt tid på at danne mig et indtryk.' It sounds very professional.
Reflexive check
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. 'Vi danner *os*' is the most common mistake for B2 learners.
Signification
to build an opinion about something.
Use it to buy time
If someone asks for your opinion and you're not ready, say: 'Jeg skal lige bruge lidt tid på at danne mig et indtryk.' It sounds very professional.
Reflexive check
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. 'Vi danner *os*' is the most common mistake for B2 learners.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun and verb form.
Vi ____ ____ et indtryk af hotellet i går. (Past tense)
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'os'. The context 'i går' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'dannede'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
It requires the reflexive 'mig' and the preposition 'af'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi købe bilen? B: Nej, jeg vil gerne køre i den først for at ____.
B is the speaker (I), so 'danne mig et indtryk' is the correct reflexive form.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesVi ____ ____ et indtryk af hotellet i går. (Past tense)
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'os'. The context 'i går' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'dannede'.
Choose the correct option:
It requires the reflexive 'mig' and the preposition 'af'.
A: Skal vi købe bilen? B: Nej, jeg vil gerne køre i den først for at ____.
B is the speaker (I), so 'danne mig et indtryk' is the correct reflexive form.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNeither is 'better', but 'danne sig' sounds more active and intellectual. Use it in writing and formal speech.
Yes, but it sounds a bit formal. 'Jeg danner mig et indtryk af menuen' sounds like you are a food critic.
Expressions liées
at gøre et indtryk på nogen
similarTo make an impression on someone.
at få et indtryk af
synonymTo get an impression of.
at se noget an
builds onTo wait and see/evaluate.
