Signification
To strongly criticize or argue with someone.
Contexte culturel
Danes value 'frisprog' (direct speech). Going 'i flæsket' on a politician is seen as a democratic duty for journalists, not necessarily as being rude. Because of the flat hierarchy in Denmark, an employee might occasionally 'gå i flæsket' on their boss's ideas. However, it should still be about the *idea*, not the person. Danish Facebook comments are famous for people 'going in the pork' of each other. This is often called 'at svine hinanden til' (to pig each other down). The phrase reflects Denmark's history as a farming nation where pork was the most important food. Using food metaphors for the body is very common in old Danish.
Too Aggressive?
Be careful using this in a professional setting. It implies a level of aggression that might be seen as 'too much' if you are the one doing it.
Media Literacy
When reading Danish tabloids like 'BT' or 'Ekstra Bladet', look for this phrase in headlines. It's their favorite way to describe any disagreement.
Signification
To strongly criticize or argue with someone.
Too Aggressive?
Be careful using this in a professional setting. It implies a level of aggression that might be seen as 'too much' if you are the one doing it.
Media Literacy
When reading Danish tabloids like 'BT' or 'Ekstra Bladet', look for this phrase in headlines. It's their favorite way to describe any disagreement.
The 'Pork' Factor
Remember that 'flæsk' is a very Danish word. Using it correctly makes you sound much more like a native speaker than using 'kritisere'.
Teste-toi
Udfyld den manglende præposition.
Han gik i flæsket ___ ministeren under debatten.
Man går altid i flæsket *på* nogen.
Hvad betyder udtrykket i denne sammenhæng?
Journalisten gik i flæsket på direktøren.
Udtrykket betyder at angribe verbalt eller kritisere skarpt.
Vælg det rigtige svar for at færdiggøre samtalen.
A: Så du debatten i går? B: Ja, ham fra oppositionen ____ virkelig ____ på statsministeren!
Det faste udtryk er 'at gå i flæsket'.
Hvilken situation passer bedst til udtrykket?
At gå i flæsket på nogen.
Udtrykket bruges om konfrontationer og skænderier.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Levels of Conflict
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHan gik i flæsket ___ ministeren under debatten.
Man går altid i flæsket *på* nogen.
Journalisten gik i flæsket på direktøren.
Udtrykket betyder at angribe verbalt eller kritisere skarpt.
A: Så du debatten i går? B: Ja, ham fra oppositionen ____ virkelig ____ på statsministeren!
Det faste udtryk er 'at gå i flæsket'.
At gå i flæsket på nogen.
Udtrykket bruges om konfrontationer og skænderier.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, yes. It describes an aggressive confrontation. However, in sports or business, it can sometimes be used to describe a 'tough' and 'effective' attitude.
Yes, you can 'gå i flæsket på en opgave' (go into the pork of a task), meaning you tackle it with great energy and directness.
Not exactly. 'At skælde ud' is just scolding. 'At gå i flæsket på' implies a more active, energetic attack or a debate.
It's rare, but you could use it to mean you are being very self-critical.
It's slangy and informal, but not 'dirty' or 'profane'. You can use it in front of your parents, but maybe not your CEO.
'Ryge' (to smoke/fly) makes it sound much faster and more sudden. 'Gå' is the standard version.
Yes, though they might also use English loanwords like 'trashe' or 'roaste'. 'Gå i flæsket på' remains a classic.
Yes, but if you see it in a newspaper, it's 95% likely to be about a verbal argument.
Because pigs have historically been the most common livestock in Denmark. Pork is the 'national' meat.
In standard Danish, it's a soft 'd' sound, almost silent. Don't pronounce it as a hard 'T'.
Expressions liées
at have en høne at plukke med nogen
similarTo have a bone to pick with someone.
at ryge i totterne på hinanden
similarTo start fighting/scuffling.
at skælde nogen huden fuld
synonymTo scold someone thoroughly.
at overfuse
synonymTo verbally abuse or scold.
at tage tyren ved hornene
contrastTo take the bull by the horns.
