Signification
Learning about a new subject.
Contexte culturel
The phrase reflects the Danish value of 'selvstændighed' (independence). Employees are expected to 'sætte sig ind i tingene' without constant supervision. In the Danish parliament (Folketinget), 'at sætte sig ind i sagerne' is a common defense against political attacks. Danish schools focus on 'problem-based learning,' where students must 'sætte sig ind i' a topic to solve a task. Danes often use this phrase to show they are responsible citizens who stay informed about society.
Use it in Job Interviews
Danish employers love the phrase 'Jeg er hurtig til at sætte mig ind i nye ting.' It shows you are a fast learner.
Don't forget 'sig'
If you forget 'sig', the sentence becomes incomplete. It's always 'sætte MIG', 'sætte DIG', etc.
Signification
Learning about a new subject.
Use it in Job Interviews
Danish employers love the phrase 'Jeg er hurtig til at sætte mig ind i nye ting.' It shows you are a fast learner.
Don't forget 'sig'
If you forget 'sig', the sentence becomes incomplete. It's always 'sætte MIG', 'sætte DIG', etc.
The 'Lige' addition
Danes often add 'lige' (just) to make it sound less heavy: 'Jeg skal lige sætte mig ind i det.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun and verb form.
Vi skal ____ ____ ind i de nye regler før i morgen.
After 'skal' (modal verb), we use the infinitive 'sætte'. The pronoun for 'Vi' is 'os'.
Which sentence is correct for a job interview?
How do you say you are good at learning new things?
Option 2 uses the correct preposition 'ind i' and the correct object 'tingene'.
Match the Danish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the three most common variations of the 'sætte sig' structure.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du forstået det nye it-system? B: Nej, ikke endnu. Jeg ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
This is the most natural way to say you are still in the process of learning.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi skal ____ ____ ind i de nye regler før i morgen.
After 'skal' (modal verb), we use the infinitive 'sætte'. The pronoun for 'Vi' is 'os'.
How do you say you are good at learning new things?
Option 2 uses the correct preposition 'ind i' and the correct object 'tingene'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common variations of the 'sætte sig' structure.
A: Har du forstået det nye it-system? B: Nej, ikke endnu. Jeg ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
This is the most natural way to say you are still in the process of learning.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, but it usually refers to the grammar or the 'system' of the language rather than just memorizing words.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
'Sagerne' is slightly more professional or legal; 'tingene' is more general.
Expressions liées
at læse op på noget
similarTo brush up on something
at få styr på noget
similarTo get a handle on something
at sætte sig i ens sted
contrastTo empathize
at orientere sig
similarTo orient oneself
at have tjek på det
builds onTo have it under control
