A2 Collocation Neutre

At skifte mening.

To change one's mind.

Entraîne-toi

Signification

Changing an earlier decision.

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Contexte culturel

Danes value 'omstillingsparathed' (readiness to change). Changing your mind is often seen as a positive trait of being flexible. In Danish meetings, the 'best argument' wins, regardless of hierarchy. A boss changing their mind is respected. Danish politics is based on compromise. 'At skifte mening' is a tool for negotiation. It's polite to explain *why* you changed your mind to avoid appearing flaky.

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Drop the 'min'

Never say 'min mening' with this verb. It's the #1 sign of a non-native speaker.

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Be ready to explain

Danes appreciate the 'why' behind a change of mind.

Signification

Changing an earlier decision.

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Drop the 'min'

Never say 'min mening' with this verb. It's the #1 sign of a non-native speaker.

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Be ready to explain

Danes appreciate the 'why' behind a change of mind.

Teste-toi

Fill in the missing word in the past tense.

Jeg ______ mening i går, da jeg så vejret.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : skiftede

The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'skiftede'.

Which sentence is most natural?

A: Jeg skifter min mening. B: Jeg skifter mening.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : B

Danish does not use the possessive 'min' in this idiom.

Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the pairs

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : At skifte mening -> To change one's opinion; At ombestemme sig -> To change one's mind (decision); At ændre planer -> To change plans

These are similar but have different nuances.

🎉 Score : /3

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

3 exercices
Fill in the missing word in the past tense. Fill Blank A2

Jeg ______ mening i går, da jeg så vejret.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : skiftede

The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'skiftede'.

Which sentence is most natural? Choose A2

A: Jeg skifter min mening. B: Jeg skifter mening.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : B

Danish does not use the possessive 'min' in this idiom.

Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning. Match B1

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : At skifte mening -> To change one's opinion; At ombestemme sig -> To change one's mind (decision); At ændre planer -> To change plans

These are similar but have different nuances.

🎉 Score : /3

Questions fréquentes

2 questions

'Skifte mening' is the most common and idiomatic choice.

Yes, it's perfect for that! 'Jeg har skiftet mening, jeg vil have kage.'

Expressions liées

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at ombestemme sig

similar

To change one's decision.

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at ændre holdning

synonym

To change attitude.

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at vende på en tallerken

idiom

To change mind instantly.

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at se lyset

figurative

To see the light.

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