Signification
Expressing thoughts openly.
Contexte culturel
In Danish workplaces, 'at sige sin mening' is expected from everyone, regardless of their rank. This is part of the 'flat hierarchy'. In Greenlandic culture, communication can be more indirect or based on non-verbal cues. 'At sige sin mening' might be done more subtly than in Copenhagen. While Americans also value speaking their mind, it is often done with more 'enthusiasm' or 'selling' of the idea compared to the more matter-of-fact Danish style. As mentioned, 'at sige sin mening' (honne) is often reserved for private circles to maintain social harmony (wa).
The 'Sin' Rule
Always check who the subject is. If it's 'han' or 'hun', use 'sin'. If it's 'jeg', use 'min'.
Be Direct
Danes appreciate it when you say your meaning directly. Don't wrap it in too much polite 'fluff'.
Signification
Expressing thoughts openly.
The 'Sin' Rule
Always check who the subject is. If it's 'han' or 'hun', use 'sin'. If it's 'jeg', use 'min'.
Be Direct
Danes appreciate it when you say your meaning directly. Don't wrap it in too much polite 'fluff'.
Don't be rude
Saying your meaning is good, but remember to stay respectful to keep the 'hygge'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive pronoun (min, din, sin, vores).
Jeg er ikke bange for at sige ___ mening.
The subject is 'Jeg', so the possessive must be 'min'.
Which sentence is correct?
Peter and Maria are talking.
'Sin' is the reflexive possessive for a third-person singular subject.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvad synes du om min nye bil? B: Vil du have, at jeg ___?
'Siger min mening' is the natural collocation.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and want to contribute.
This is the standard way to introduce your viewpoint in a meeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er ikke bange for at sige ___ mening.
The subject is 'Jeg', so the possessive must be 'min'.
Peter and Maria are talking.
'Sin' is the reflexive possessive for a third-person singular subject.
A: Hvad synes du om min nye bil? B: Vil du have, at jeg ___?
'Siger min mening' is the natural collocation.
You are in a meeting and want to contribute.
This is the standard way to introduce your viewpoint in a meeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it sounds less natural than 'Jeg siger min mening'. 'Sige' is the standard verb for this phrase.
No, it is generally seen as a sign of honesty and engagement, especially in professional settings.
'Mening' is often a specific thought on a topic, while 'holdning' is a more general stance or attitude.
You can say: 'Jeg har ikke lyst til at sige min mening.'
Yes, it's very common in emails, e.g., 'Her er min mening om sagen.'
Only if 'his/her' refers back to the subject of the sentence. Otherwise, use 'hans' or 'hendes'.
Then use 'deres': 'De siger deres mening.'
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal situations.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'at holde sin mening for sig selv' (to keep one's opinion to oneself) is close.
Yes, parents often ask children: 'Hvad er din mening?'
Expressions liées
at have en mening om
similarTo have an opinion about something.
at tale lige ud af posen
similarTo speak very directly and honestly.
at give sin besyv med
similarTo give one's two cents.
at ytre sig
specialized formTo express oneself (often in public).
