Signification
to express one's views openly
Contexte culturel
The phrase is linked to 'Frisind', the Danish value of being open-minded and allowing all voices to be heard in a democracy. Danish workplaces have low power distance. Even interns are expected to 'få luftet deres meninger' during meetings. While airing views is encouraged, doing it too aggressively can violate 'hygge'. It should be done 'konstruktivt' (constructively).
Use 'få' for impact
Using 'få' instead of just 'lufte' makes you sound more like a native speaker who values the opportunity to speak.
Watch the reflexive
Always double-check if you should use 'mine', 'dine', or 'sine'. It's the #1 mistake.
Signification
to express one's views openly
Use 'få' for impact
Using 'få' instead of just 'lufte' makes you sound more like a native speaker who values the opportunity to speak.
Watch the reflexive
Always double-check if you should use 'mine', 'dine', or 'sine'. It's the #1 mistake.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun.
Han følte sig bedre tilpas, da han endelig fik luftet ____ meninger.
The subject is 'Han' (3rd person singular), so the reflexive possessive must be 'sine'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context?
A: Jeg skal lufte mine meninger til min hund. B: Vi har brug for et møde, så alle kan få luftet deres meninger. C: Han luftede sine meninger i køleskabet.
B describes a standard professional scenario where collective input is needed.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvorfor ser du så lettet ud? B: Jeg har lige ____.
The feeling of 'relief' (lettet) is a key indicator for this idiom.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesHan følte sig bedre tilpas, da han endelig fik luftet ____ meninger.
The subject is 'Han' (3rd person singular), so the reflexive possessive must be 'sine'.
A: Jeg skal lufte mine meninger til min hund. B: Vi har brug for et møde, så alle kan få luftet deres meninger. C: Han luftede sine meninger i køleskabet.
B describes a standard professional scenario where collective input is needed.
A: Hvorfor ser du så lettet ud? B: Jeg har lige ____.
The feeling of 'relief' (lettet) is a key indicator for this idiom.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it's actually quite polite and professional. It suggests you want to contribute to the discussion.
Yes! You can air your views on how great something is, though it's often used for critiques or complex thoughts.
Expressions liées
at sige sin mening
similarTo say one's opinion.
at lufte en tanke
specialized formTo mention an idea tentatively.
at brænde inde med noget
contrastTo bottle something up.
