Signification
Shutting a window.
Contexte culturel
Danes prioritize 'udluftning' (airing out) even in winter. Closing the window is the final step in this daily health ritual. Windows often open outwards to save space inside. This changes the physical experience of closing them compared to other regions. Similar to Danes, Germans have a strict 'Lüften' culture. The etiquette of when to close the window is very similar. In the US, windows often slide up and down. The Danish 'lukke' action feels more like closing a small door.
The 'i' trick
Add 'i' at the end (Jeg lukker vinduet i) to sound like a native speaker.
Don't 'slukke' the window
Never use 'slukke' for windows. It's only for lights, TV, and fire.
Signification
Shutting a window.
The 'i' trick
Add 'i' at the end (Jeg lukker vinduet i) to sound like a native speaker.
Don't 'slukke' the window
Never use 'slukke' for windows. It's only for lights, TV, and fire.
Ask first
In Denmark, always ask before closing a window in a public office or classroom.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the present tense.
Jeg ______ vinduet nu.
The present tense of 'at lukke' is 'lukker'.
Which sentence is correct?
You want to ask someone to close the window.
'Lukke' is the correct verb for closing a window.
Match the Danish phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations for these variations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Det trækker herinde. B: ______. A: Tak!
If there is a draft (træk), the logical response is to close the window.
Match the phrase to the situation.
It is raining outside.
You close the window to keep the rain out.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesJeg ______ vinduet nu.
The present tense of 'at lukke' is 'lukker'.
You want to ask someone to close the window.
'Lukke' is the correct verb for closing a window.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these variations.
A: Det trækker herinde. B: ______. A: Tak!
If there is a draft (træk), the logical response is to close the window.
It is raining outside.
You close the window to keep the rain out.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, 'at lukke døren' is perfectly correct and very common.
'Lukke' is the general action. 'Lukke i' implies shutting it completely into the frame.
You say 'Vinduet er lukket'.
Not really, it's a very literal and neutral term.
Expressions liées
at åbne vinduet
contrastTo open the window
at lukke døren
similarTo close the door
at lade vinduet stå på klem
specialized formTo leave the window ajar
at smække vinduet
specialized formTo slam the window
