Signification
Getting dressed.
Contexte culturel
Danes prioritize functionality. 'At tage tøj på' in winter involves the 'three-layer rule': wool, insulation, and shell. In Greenland, 'at tage tøj på' is a matter of safety. Traditional sealskin clothing (kamikker) is still used and requires a specific way of 'taking on'. The dress code is usually casual. 'At tage tøj på' for work often means clean jeans and a nice sweater, rather than a suit. The 'athleisure' trend is huge. Young people often 'tager sportstøj på' even if they aren't going to the gym.
The Pronoun Rule
If you use 'det' (it), it ALWAYS goes in the middle: 'Jeg tager det på'. Never 'Jeg tager på det'.
Weight Gain vs. Dressing
Be careful! 'Jeg tager på' means 'I am gaining weight'. Always include the object (tøj, jakke) to mean dressing.
Signification
Getting dressed.
The Pronoun Rule
If you use 'det' (it), it ALWAYS goes in the middle: 'Jeg tager det på'. Never 'Jeg tager på det'.
Weight Gain vs. Dressing
Be careful! 'Jeg tager på' means 'I am gaining weight'. Always include the object (tøj, jakke) to mean dressing.
Layering
When Danes say 'tage tøj på', they often mean multiple layers. Don't be surprised if it takes a while!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'I am putting on my jacket'.
Jeg tager min ______ ______.
The object (jakke) goes between 'tager' and 'på'.
Which sentence means 'He put on his shoes' (Past tense)?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Tog' is the past tense of 'tage'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi gå nu? B: Vent lidt, jeg skal lige ______ ______ ______.
B needs to perform the action of dressing before leaving.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: It is very cold outside.
You advise someone to put on a warm sweater because of the cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg tager min ______ ______.
The object (jakke) goes between 'tager' and 'på'.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Tog' is the past tense of 'tage'.
A: Skal vi gå nu? B: Vent lidt, jeg skal lige ______ ______ ______.
B needs to perform the action of dressing before leaving.
Situation: It is very cold outside.
You advise someone to put on a warm sweater because of the cold.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, unlike many other European languages, you don't need 'mig' or 'sig'. Just 'Jeg tager tøj på'.
Yes! 'Jeg tager sko på' is perfectly correct.
'Tage tøj på' is more common and focuses on the clothes. 'Klæde sig på' is slightly more formal.
You use a different verb: 'at lægge makeup'. 'Tage på' is for physical items like clothes or accessories.
No, 'tøj' is a mass noun. To talk about multiple items, you just say 'tøj' or 'stykker tøj'.
No, the word order is strict. The object must come before 'på'.
Yes, 'tage briller på' is the correct way to say you're putting on glasses.
For perfume, we usually say 'tage parfume på' or 'sprøjte parfume på'.
It is 'et tøj' (neuter), though you rarely use the indefinite article 'et' with it.
Use the imperative: 'Tag tøj på!' or 'Se at få noget tøj på!'
Expressions liées
at tage tøj af
contrastTo take clothes off.
at have tøj på
similarTo be wearing clothes.
at klæde sig på
synonymTo dress oneself.
at hoppe i tøjet
specialized formTo jump into clothes.
