Signification
Wearing outdoor clothing.
Contexte culturel
Danes often leave their jackets in a 'garderobe' (hallway) when entering a home. Putting it back on is a clear sign that the social visit is ending. In Greenland, 'at tage sin jakke på' is a matter of safety. A 'anoraq' (parka) is essential, and the phrase carries more weight regarding survival. The 'Viking' mentality of 'no bad weather' means you are expected to have a jacket ready at all times, even in summer. Independence is key. Teachers will encourage 3-year-olds to 'tage sin jakke på' by themselves using the 'flip' method.
The 'Sin' Rule
Always use 'sin' for 'his/her' if the person is putting on their own jacket. It's a major marker of fluency.
Don't forget 'på'!
If you just say 'Jeg tager min jakke', it sounds like you are stealing it or just picking it up.
Signification
Wearing outdoor clothing.
The 'Sin' Rule
Always use 'sin' for 'his/her' if the person is putting on their own jacket. It's a major marker of fluency.
Don't forget 'på'!
If you just say 'Jeg tager min jakke', it sounds like you are stealing it or just picking it up.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
Jeg tager ___ jakke på.
When the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the possessive must be 'min' (my).
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He puts on his (own) jacket'?
'Sin' refers back to the subject (Han). 'Har... på' means he is already wearing it.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi gå nu? B: Ja, jeg skal lige ___ ___ ___ ___.
The action of putting it on is 'tage... på'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving a party and want to tell your friend to get ready.
This tells the friend to perform the action of dressing to leave.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Clothing Actions
Action
- • Tage på
- • Tage af
State
- • Have på
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg tager ___ jakke på.
When the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the possessive must be 'min' (my).
How do you say 'He puts on his (own) jacket'?
'Sin' refers back to the subject (Han). 'Har... på' means he is already wearing it.
A: Skal vi gå nu? B: Ja, jeg skal lige ___ ___ ___ ___.
The action of putting it on is 'tage... på'.
You are leaving a party and want to tell your friend to get ready.
This tells the friend to perform the action of dressing to leave.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes! 'At tage sko på' is the standard phrase for putting on shoes.
No, you can also use 'frakke' (long coat) or 'overtøj' (outerwear).
Danish phrasal verbs often place the particle after the object.
Expressions liées
at have på
similarto be wearing
at tage af
contrastto take off
at hoppe i
informalto jump into
at klæde sig på
builds onto get dressed
