Signification
Presenting something to someone.
Contexte culturel
The 'Værtindegave' is a small gift given to the hostess of a dinner party. It is a sign of good manners and appreciation for the invitation. Danes usually open gifts immediately upon receiving them. It is considered polite to show your reaction and say thank you right away. During Christmas, 'Pakkeleg' is a popular game where people win small, often humorous gifts by rolling dice. Wish lists (ønskesedler) are very common and highly respected. Giving something not on the list is okay, but the list is the safest bet.
The 'Tak' Rule
Always say 'Tak for gaven' (Thanks for the gift) not just when you receive it, but also the next time you see the person.
Gift vs Gave
Never tell a Dane you have a 'gift' for them in English if they don't speak English well—they might think you're trying to poison them!
Signification
Presenting something to someone.
The 'Tak' Rule
Always say 'Tak for gaven' (Thanks for the gift) not just when you receive it, but also the next time you see the person.
Gift vs Gave
Never tell a Dane you have a 'gift' for them in English if they don't speak English well—they might think you're trying to poison them!
Byttemærke
Most Danish shops put a 'byttemærke' (exchange sticker) on gifts. It's standard practice and not considered rude.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'at give'.
I går ____ jeg en gave til min søster.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so the past tense 'gav' is required.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I have given a gift'?
The present perfect uses 'har' + the past participle 'givet'.
Match the Danish phrase with the English translation.
Match the following:
These are standard translations for gift-related terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi ____ en gave til festen? B: Ja, lad os købe noget vin.
After 'skal vi', we use the infinitive form 'give'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Gaver
Anledninger
- • Fødselsdag
- • Jul
- • Bryllup
Gave-typer
- • Værtindegave
- • Morgengave
- • Gavekort
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI går ____ jeg en gave til min søster.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so the past tense 'gav' is required.
How do you say 'I have given a gift'?
The present perfect uses 'har' + the past participle 'givet'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard translations for gift-related terms.
A: Skal vi ____ en gave til festen? B: Ja, lad os købe noget vin.
After 'skal vi', we use the infinitive form 'give'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, 'give' is the most versatile verb. 'Forære' is more specific for presents, but 'give' is never wrong.
It's not 'rude' in a mean way, but it is seen as a lack of social awareness. A small 'værtindegave' is always appreciated.
You say 'Jeg gav ham den.' (I gave him it).
Flowers, a bottle of wine, or specialty chocolates are the most common choices.
Usually, yes. For abstract gifts like 'the gift of life', you might use 'gave', but for talents, use 'talent'.
Expressions liées
at forære væk
similarTo give something away for free.
at modtage en gave
contrastTo receive a gift.
en gavebod
specialized formA situation where things are given away very easily.
at pakke en gave ud
builds onTo unwrap a gift.
