Signification
To accept a difficult task.
Contexte culturel
In Danish workplaces, 'at tage en udfordring op' is often linked to 'flad struktur' (flat hierarchy). Employees are expected to take up challenges without being micro-managed. There is a shared cultural value of 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life). Taking up the challenge of a cold winter hike or a swim in icy water is a common social bonding activity. The phrase is the mantra of the 'underdog'. Danish national teams often use this phrase when facing giants like Germany or Brazil in football. Students are encouraged to 'tage udfordringen op' by choosing difficult elective subjects, reflecting the value of lifelong learning.
Use it in Interviews
Danish recruiters love this phrase. It signals that you are not afraid of hard work.
Don't forget the 'OP'
Without 'op', the phrase loses its idiomatic power. It's the most important part!
Signification
To accept a difficult task.
Use it in Interviews
Danish recruiters love this phrase. It signals that you are not afraid of hard work.
Don't forget the 'OP'
Without 'op', the phrase loses its idiomatic power. It's the most important part!
Irony Alert
Danes often use this for small things (like eating a big dessert) to be funny. Watch for the wink!
Teste-toi
Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Jeg er klar til at tage udfordringen ____.
Den faste vending er 'at tage en udfordring op'.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt i datid?
Hvad gjorde han, da han fik opgaven?
'Tog' er datid af 'tage'.
Match situationen med det rigtige svar.
Din chef spørger, om du vil lede et svært projekt.
Dette viser, at du accepterer den svære opgave.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: 'Det her maraton bliver det hårdeste nogensinde.' B: 'Jeg ved det, men...'
B bekræfter, at han vil deltage trods sværhedsgraden.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er klar til at tage udfordringen ____.
Den faste vending er 'at tage en udfordring op'.
Hvad gjorde han, da han fik opgaven?
'Tog' er datid af 'tage'.
Din chef spørger, om du vil lede et svært projekt.
Dette viser, at du accepterer den svære opgave.
A: 'Det her maraton bliver det hårdeste nogensinde.' B: 'Jeg ved det, men...'
B bekræfter, at han vil deltage trods sværhedsgraden.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but usually ironically. For serious use, keep it for tasks that actually require effort.
No, it's just less common and sounds more like you are just accepting an invitation rather than tackling a problem.
It is 'tog'. Example: 'Jeg tog udfordringen op i går.'
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You could say 'at give op' (to give up) or 'at takke nej til en udfordring' (to say no to a challenge).
It's better to put 'op' at the end: 'tage en udfordring op'.
No, you can say 'tage udfordringen op' (the challenge) or 'tage udfordringer op' (challenges).
Constantly! It's one of the most common phrases in Danish sports journalism.
It means 'the glove' or 'the gauntlet'.
Not really. It's for tasks and goals, not emotional situations unless you're 'taking up the challenge' of being single.
Expressions liées
at kaste handsken
contrastTo challenge someone.
at tage handsken op
synonymTo accept a challenge (idiomatic).
at være frisk på noget
similarTo be up for something.
at løfte en opgave
builds onTo complete/handle a task.
