Signification
Observing items.
Contexte culturel
Danes value their privacy and space while shopping. 'At kigge på ting' is a way to tell shopkeepers you want to be left alone. Flea markets (loppemarkeder) are a huge part of the culture. Looking at things is the main social activity there. In Denmark, it is not considered rude to look at things for a long time without buying anything.
The 'Bare' trick
Always add 'bare' (just) to sound more natural when browsing: 'Jeg kigger bare.'
Don't forget 'på'
Saying 'Jeg kigger ting' is a very common beginner mistake. Always include 'på'!
Signification
Observing items.
The 'Bare' trick
Always add 'bare' (just) to sound more natural when browsing: 'Jeg kigger bare.'
Don't forget 'på'
Saying 'Jeg kigger ting' is a very common beginner mistake. Always include 'på'!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg kigger ____ ting i butikken.
The verb 'kigge' requires 'på' when you are looking at something.
Which sentence means 'I am just browsing'?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Bare kigger' is the idiomatic way to say you are browsing.
Complete the dialogue.
Ekspedient: Kan jeg hjælpe dig? Kunde: Nej tak, ____.
This is the standard polite refusal in a Danish shop.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Where to 'kigge på ting'
Places
- • Butik
- • Museum
- • Loppemarked
- • Galleriet
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJeg kigger ____ ting i butikken.
The verb 'kigge' requires 'på' when you are looking at something.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Bare kigger' is the idiomatic way to say you are browsing.
Ekspedient: Kan jeg hjælpe dig? Kunde: Nej tak, ____.
This is the standard polite refusal in a Danish shop.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, it is very polite and expected in Danish shops.
You can say 'kigge på mennesker' (people watching), but 'kigge på ting' is specifically for objects.
Expressions liées
at ose
synonymTo browse shops
at vindueskigge
similarWindow shopping
at lede efter
contrastTo look for
at tjekke ud
builds onTo check out
