Signification
Something very good or exciting.
Contexte culturel
In Copenhagen's youth scene, 'fedt' is often replaced by newer words like 'ild' (fire) or 'luksus,' but 'fedt' remains the 'old reliable' that everyone understands. Danish work culture is very flat and informal. It is common for a boss to say 'Fedt!' to an employee's suggestion, which would be rare in more hierarchical cultures like France or Japan. In Jutland, people might be more reserved. Instead of 'mega fedt,' they might say 'det er ikke så ringe endda' (it's not so bad), which is actually a high compliment. But 'fedt' is still used widely. Danes are famous for their dry sense of humor. 'Fedt' is a primary tool for this. If a Dane says 'fedt' with a deadpan expression, they are definitely not happy.
The Sarcasm Detector
Listen for the pitch. A high-pitched 'Fedt!' is genuine. A low, flat 'Fedt' is sarcastic.
People vs. Things
Avoid calling people 'fed' unless you are very close friends and it's clearly about their style.
Signification
Something very good or exciting.
The Sarcasm Detector
Listen for the pitch. A high-pitched 'Fedt!' is genuine. A low, flat 'Fedt' is sarcastic.
People vs. Things
Avoid calling people 'fed' unless you are very close friends and it's clearly about their style.
The 'Mega' Rule
If you want to sound like a teenager, put 'mega' in front of everything. 'Mega fedt,' 'mega dyrt,' 'mega godt.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'fed' or 'fedt'.
Jeg så en ______ film i går. Det var virkelig ______!
We use 'fed' for 'en film' (common gender) and 'fedt' for the situation (neuter).
Match the situation with the most natural reaction.
Situation: Din ven fortæller, at han har vundet 1000 kroner.
'Det er fedt!' is the standard reaction to good news.
Complete the dialogue with the correct slang intensifier.
A: Skal vi med til koncerten? B: Ja! Det bliver ______ fedt!
'Mega' is a very common intensifier for 'fedt' in slang.
Which sentence is sarcastic?
Choose the sarcastic use of 'fedt'.
Using 'fedt' when something bad happens (like missing the bus) is a classic sarcastic usage.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Fed vs. Fedt
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg så en ______ film i går. Det var virkelig ______!
We use 'fed' for 'en film' (common gender) and 'fedt' for the situation (neuter).
Situation: Din ven fortæller, at han har vundet 1000 kroner.
'Det er fedt!' is the standard reaction to good news.
A: Skal vi med til koncerten? B: Ja! Det bliver ______ fedt!
'Mega' is a very common intensifier for 'fedt' in slang.
Choose the sarcastic use of 'fedt'.
Using 'fedt' when something bad happens (like missing the bus) is a classic sarcastic usage.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's not rude, but it is informal. It's like saying 'cool' in English.
In Denmark, yes, usually! Danish workplaces are very informal.
'Fed' is for common gender nouns (en bil), 'fedt' is for neuter nouns (et hus) or abstract situations (det er fedt).
Not at all. It has been popular since the 80s and is still used every day.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. You could say 'Du er fed' (You are fat), but be careful!
The slang opposite is 'nederen' (bummer/lame).
It's a soft 'd.' Place your tongue behind your lower teeth and let air pass over it.
Yes, but then it means 'fatty' or 'greasy,' which is usually not a compliment in a health context.
Yes, both Norwegian and Swedish use 'fett' in a very similar way.
Only in a very casual email to a friend or a close colleague.
Expressions liées
sej
synonymcool/tough
lækker
similardelicious/nice
kanon
synonymcannon/great
nederen
contrastbummer/lame
fedterøv
specialized formbrown-noser
fedte
builds onto grease/to suck up
