Signification
Attending class.
Contexte culturel
The 'Folkeskole' is a key part of Danish identity. It lasts 10 years (0-9 grade) and is free for everyone. Danish students call their teachers by their first names, reflecting a flat social hierarchy. Adult education (Højskole) is a unique Danish tradition where adults 'go to school' for personal growth, not just grades. In many cultures, 'going to school' is a physical act, but in Denmark, it's a social right guaranteed by the state.
The 'No Article' Rule
Always remember: No 'en' or 'den' when you mean the activity of being a student.
Preposition Trap
Don't use 'til' unless you are literally walking to the front door.
Signification
Attending class.
The 'No Article' Rule
Always remember: No 'en' or 'den' when you mean the activity of being a student.
Preposition Trap
Don't use 'til' unless you are literally walking to the front door.
University Exception
If you are a university student, use 'på' instead of 'i'. It makes you sound much more native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg går ____ skole hver dag.
'I' is the correct preposition for attending primary/secondary school.
Which sentence is correct for 'I was a student in 2010'?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Gik' is the past tense of 'at gå'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvad laver din søn? B: Han ____ i skole.
The present tense 'går' is used to describe a current status.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Jeg går på universitetet' with the correct person.
'På' is used for higher education like university.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg går ____ skole hver dag.
'I' is the correct preposition for attending primary/secondary school.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Gik' is the past tense of 'at gå'.
A: Hvad laver din søn? B: Han ____ i skole.
The present tense 'går' is used to describe a current status.
Match 'Jeg går på universitetet' with the correct person.
'På' is used for higher education like university.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo! In this phrase, it just means 'attending'. You can bike, drive, or take the bus and still say 'jeg går i skole'.
It's better to use 'at gå på universitetet'. 'At gå i skole' usually refers to primary or secondary school.
In Danish, when a noun represents an institution or a routine (like school, church, or bed), we drop the article.
You can say 'Jeg er færdig med skolen' or 'Jeg har afsluttet min skolegang'.
It is completely neutral and can be used in any situation.
Expressions liées
at gå på universitetet
specialized formTo attend university
at gå til dansk
similarTo attend Danish classes
at pjække fra skole
contrastTo skip school
at være færdig med skolen
contrastTo be finished with school
