Signification
Responding to inquiries.
Contexte culturel
Danish students are taught to be critical. Answering a question often involves expressing a personal opinion rather than just reciting facts. In Greenlandic culture, silence can be a valid part of 'answering'. One might take a long pause before responding to show respect for the question. In Danish meetings, 'flat hierarchy' means anyone can answer questions, not just the boss. It is seen as efficient. It is considered polite to keep answers brief and to the point. Over-explaining can be seen as boasting or 'un-Danish'.
The 'På' Rule
If you use 'svare', you need 'på'. If you use 'besvare', you don't. Memorize this as: Svare-På vs. Be-Svare.
Don't be afraid to say 'I don't know'
In Denmark, saying 'Det ved jeg ikke' is better than giving a wrong answer.
Signification
Responding to inquiries.
The 'På' Rule
If you use 'svare', you need 'på'. If you use 'besvare', you don't. Memorize this as: Svare-På vs. Be-Svare.
Don't be afraid to say 'I don't know'
In Denmark, saying 'Det ved jeg ikke' is better than giving a wrong answer.
Svare igen
Be careful with 'svare igen'. It's not 'answer again', it's 'talk back'!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg vil gerne svare ___ dit spørgsmål.
In Danish, we always 'svare på' a question.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the grammatically correct sentence.
'Svare' requires 'på', while 'besvare' does not.
Complete the dialogue.
Lærer: 'Kan du svare på spørgsmålet?' Elev: '___'
The student confirms they can answer the question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a job interview and want to be polite.
'Besvare' is the more formal and professional choice for an interview.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg vil gerne svare ___ dit spørgsmål.
In Danish, we always 'svare på' a question.
Select the grammatically correct sentence.
'Svare' requires 'på', while 'besvare' does not.
Lærer: 'Kan du svare på spørgsmålet?' Elev: '___'
The student confirms they can answer the question.
You are in a job interview and want to be polite.
'Besvare' is the more formal and professional choice for an interview.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, that is incorrect. You must say 'svare PÅ et spørgsmål'.
It is more formal, so it is often used in professional or written contexts.
Use 'at tage telefonen' or 'at besvare et opkald'.
It is the same: 'spørgsmål'. One question = et spørgsmål, two questions = to spørgsmål.
Yes, you can say 'at svare på en mail'.
Expressions liées
at stille et spørgsmål
contrastTo ask a question
at få svar
builds onTo get an answer
at svare igen
specialized formTo talk back
et ubesvaret spørgsmål
similarAn unanswered question
