Signification
Supporting each other.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Samfundssind' (community spirit) became a national buzzword during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is essentially a large-scale version of 'at holde sammen'. It implies that the individual must sacrifice some freedom for the group's safety. In Danish sports, 'sammenhold' is often valued as much as individual talent. A team that 'holder sammen' is considered much more likely to succeed than a team of 'stjerner' (stars) who don't cooperate. Danish workplaces are known for low hierarchy. 'At holde sammen' in a Danish office means that even the boss is part of the team and everyone supports each other equally. During the German occupation, 'at holde sammen' was a way to maintain Danish identity. This was often expressed through 'Alsang' (community singing) where thousands of people gathered to sing Danish songs.
The 'På' Rule
Use 'på' if you are talking about keeping a specific thing or group together (e.g., 'holde sammen på pengene').
Don't use 'os'
Unlike English 'keep us together', Danish doesn't use the object pronoun 'os' in the middle of the phrase 'holde sammen'.
Signification
Supporting each other.
The 'På' Rule
Use 'på' if you are talking about keeping a specific thing or group together (e.g., 'holde sammen på pengene').
Don't use 'os'
Unlike English 'keep us together', Danish doesn't use the object pronoun 'os' in the middle of the phrase 'holde sammen'.
Noun Power
Use the noun 'sammenhold' to sound more natural when describing the quality of a group.
The Hygge Connection
Hygge is often the result of a group that successfully 'holder sammen'.
Teste-toi
Udfyld tomrummet med den rigtige form af 'at holde sammen'.
I går ______ familien ______, da de hørte den dårlige nyhed.
Sætningen er i datid ('I går'), så vi skal bruge 'holdt'.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
Hvordan bruger man 'på'?
'På' bruges, når man holder sammen på en specifik gruppe eller ting.
Match situationen med den bedste brug af udtrykket.
Et fodboldhold har lige tabt en vigtig kamp.
Her handler det om holdånd og solidaritet efter et nederlag.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: 'Jeg er bange for, at vores gruppe går i opløsning.' B: 'Bare rolig, vi skal nok ______.'
'Holde sammen' er det rigtige svar for at forhindre opløsning af en gruppe.
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Aides visuelles
Holde Sammen vs. Stå Sammen
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI går ______ familien ______, da de hørte den dårlige nyhed.
Sætningen er i datid ('I går'), så vi skal bruge 'holdt'.
Hvordan bruger man 'på'?
'På' bruges, når man holder sammen på en specifik gruppe eller ting.
Et fodboldhold har lige tabt en vigtig kamp.
Her handler det om holdånd og solidaritet efter et nederlag.
A: 'Jeg er bange for, at vores gruppe går i opløsning.' B: 'Bare rolig, vi skal nok ______.'
'Holde sammen' er det rigtige svar for at forhindre opløsning af en gruppe.
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Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but it usually implies they are staying together despite difficulties. For normal dating, just use 'de er sammen'.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any context, from a pub to a palace.
'Holde sammen' is more about internal support, while 'stå sammen' is often about presenting a united front to the outside world.
Use 'at holde sammen på sig selv'.
Yes, in standard Danish, the 'd' in 'holde' is not pronounced.
Yes, e.g., 'Denne lim holder træet sammen'.
'At gå i opløsning' (to dissolve/fall apart) or 'at splitte op'.
No, it is not reflexive. You don't say 'holde sig sammen'.
Extremely. It's a core Danish value often discussed in schools and workplaces.
Yes, it means to stick together with someone specific.
Use 'holdt sammen'. For example: 'Vi holdt sammen i mange år'.
Yes, to describe team cohesion and loyalty during mergers or crises.
Yes, but 'at lime' is more common for the action of gluing.
It's introduced at A2 but mastered at B1/B2.
Expressions liées
at stå sammen
synonymTo stand together / unite against something.
at bakke op
similarTo support or back someone up.
at holde ud
contrastTo endure or persevere.
at splitte op
contrastTo break up or split.
sammenhold
builds onUnity / team spirit.
