Signification
to start a project or plan
Contexte culturel
The term 'Iværksætter' (entrepreneur) is a buzzword in Denmark. The government frequently 'sætter initiativer i værk' to support startups, reflecting a national pride in innovation. Danish work culture is flat. Even if a manager 'sætter noget i værk', they will often consult the team first. The phrase implies the formal start after the consensus is reached. Public broadcasters like DR use this phrase constantly in news reports about police actions or political reforms, giving it a very 'official' aura. There is a shared linguistic heritage in Scandinavia. Swedish 'sätta i verket' and Norwegian 'sette i verk' are almost identical, reflecting a shared administrative history.
Use Passive for News
If you want to sound like a Danish journalist, use the passive: 'Der er nu sat en undersøgelse i værk.'
Don't Overuse
If you use this for small things like 'sætte kaffen i værk', people will think you are being sarcastic or very strange.
Signification
to start a project or plan
Use Passive for News
If you want to sound like a Danish journalist, use the passive: 'Der er nu sat en undersøgelse i værk.'
Don't Overuse
If you use this for small things like 'sætte kaffen i værk', people will think you are being sarcastic or very strange.
Entrepreneurship
Remember that 'iværksætter' is the word for entrepreneur. Using 'sætte i værk' shows you understand this connection.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'sætte'.
I går ____ de den nye plan i værk.
The sentence refers to 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'satte'.
Which sentence is most natural in a professional context?
Hvordan skal vi...
'Sætte i værk' is the most professional and standard collocation for an investigation (undersøgelse).
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Vi har alle planerne klar. B: Godt, hvornår kan vi ____?
The object 'dem' (referring to 'planerne') must be placed between 'sætte' and 'i værk'.
Match the action to the best verb.
1. En ny lov. 2. En kaffemaskine. 3. En løbetur.
Laws are 'sat i værk', machines are 'tændt', and personal activities are 'begyndt på'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Informal Starting
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI går ____ de den nye plan i værk.
The sentence refers to 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'satte'.
Hvordan skal vi...
'Sætte i værk' is the most professional and standard collocation for an investigation (undersøgelse).
A: Vi har alle planerne klar. B: Godt, hvornår kan vi ____?
The object 'dem' (referring to 'planerne') must be placed between 'sætte' and 'i værk'.
1. En ny lov. 2. En kaffemaskine. 3. En løbetur.
Laws are 'sat i værk', machines are 'tændt', and personal activities are 'begyndt på'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, but 'at sætte i værk' is much more formal and implies a planned project or official measure.
Yes, it is perfect for starting a business or a new initiative within a company.
'Iværksætte' is a single verb and is slightly more common in written, bureaucratic Danish. They are interchangeable.
No, it is a fixed expression. It must be 'i værk' (indefinite).
Only in professional or serious contexts. You won't hear it much at the dinner table.
Use 'satte': 'Vi satte projektet i værk i går.'
No, the object must be a plan, project, or action.
Yes, very! 'Planen blev sat i værk' is a standard news headline.
Not at all. It sounds professional and modern in the right context.
'At gå i gang med' is the best casual alternative.
Expressions liées
at iværksætte
synonymTo implement/initiate
at gå i gang med
similarTo start on something
at realisere
similarTo realize/make real
at afblæse
contrastTo call off
en iværksætter
builds onAn entrepreneur
at effektuere
specialized formTo carry out/execute
