Signification
The act of choosing between different options after consideration.
Contexte culturel
Decisions are rarely made by one person. Expect a lot of meetings (mødekultur) before a decision is 'truffet'. Even if you are the boss, you should use 'vi' (we) when announcing a decision to avoid sounding like you think you are better than others. The term 'bred beslutning' (broad decision) is common, meaning a decision supported by many parties. Children are often involved in 'træffe en beslutning' regarding family matters, reflecting the democratic upbringing style.
Use it in Exams
If you use 'træffe' instead of 'tage' in your Danish writing exam, you immediately signal a higher CEFR level.
Avoid 'Gøre'
Never say 'gøre en beslutning'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Signification
The act of choosing between different options after consideration.
Use it in Exams
If you use 'træffe' instead of 'tage' in your Danish writing exam, you immediately signal a higher CEFR level.
Avoid 'Gøre'
Never say 'gøre en beslutning'. It is the most common mistake for English speakers.
Consensus is Key
In Denmark, saying 'Vi har truffet en beslutning' is often better than 'Jeg har truffet en beslutning'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'træffe'.
I går ______ regeringen en vigtig beslutning.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'traf'.
Which sentence is most natural in a business meeting?
How would you say 'We have made a decision'?
'Træffe en beslutning' is the standard professional collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du valgt en ny bil? B: Nej, det er svært at ______ en beslutning.
'Træffe' is the correct verb to use with 'beslutning'.
Match the phrase to the formality level.
1. Træffe en beslutning, 2. Tage en beslutning, 3. Bestemme sig
'Træffe' is formal, 'tage' is neutral, and 'bestemme sig' is informal.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI går ______ regeringen en vigtig beslutning.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'traf'.
How would you say 'We have made a decision'?
'Træffe en beslutning' is the standard professional collocation.
A: Har du valgt en ny bil? B: Nej, det er svært at ______ en beslutning.
'Træffe' is the correct verb to use with 'beslutning'.
1. Træffe en beslutning, 2. Tage en beslutning, 3. Bestemme sig
'Træffe' is formal, 'tage' is neutral, and 'bestemme sig' is informal.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsTechnically yes, but it sounds very dramatic. Use 'vælge' or 'tage' for small things.
'Træffe' is more formal and implies a more serious process. 'Tage' is everyday Danish.
No, you can 'træffe mange beslutninger' (make many decisions).
Because it is a strong verb, like 'sing/sang' in English.
Expressions liées
at tage en beslutning
similarTo make a decision
at nå til en konklusion
builds onTo reach a conclusion
at afgive en stemme
specialized formTo cast a vote
at skære igennem
contrastTo cut through / make a final call
