Signification
Feeling refreshed or ready
Contexte culturel
The 'Vinterbader' (Winter bather) culture is the ultimate expression of being 'frisk'. Jumping into ice-cold water is seen as the best way to feel 'frisk' and alive. Being 'frisk' is often equated with being a 'team player'. If you are 'frisk' on new ideas, you are seen as innovative and flexible. The 'frisk luft' dogma: Danish children are expected to be outside in all weather to stay 'friske'. There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. If you decline an invite by saying 'Jeg er ikke helt frisk', it is a very polite and unquestionable excuse. It implies you lack the energy, and Danes respect that.
The 'På' Secret
Always use 'på' if you are responding to an invitation. It makes you sound like a native.
Meat vs. People
Don't use 'fersk' for people. You will sound like you are ready to be cooked!
Signification
Feeling refreshed or ready
The 'På' Secret
Always use 'på' if you are responding to an invitation. It makes you sound like a native.
Meat vs. People
Don't use 'fersk' for people. You will sound like you are ready to be cooked!
The Sarcastic Frisk
If someone is being annoying or too loud, a Dane might say 'Hold nu op, hvor er du frisk' sarcastically.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'frisk'.
Vi har sovet godt, så vi er meget ______.
Because the subject 'vi' is plural, the adjective must end in 'e'.
Which sentence means 'I am down for a coffee'?
How do you say 'I'm up for a coffee'?
The preposition 'på' is used to indicate willingness for an activity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi løbe en tur? B: Ja, det er jeg ______ ______.
'Frisk på' is the standard idiom for accepting a proposal.
Match the meaning of 'frisk' to the situation.
Situation: 'Æblerne er friske.'
When applied to fruit, it means literal freshness.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
The Many Faces of 'Frisk'
Food
- • Apples
- • Milk
- • Bread
People
- • Energetic
- • Healthy
- • Ready
Nature
- • Air
- • Wind
- • Water
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi har sovet godt, så vi er meget ______.
Because the subject 'vi' is plural, the adjective must end in 'e'.
How do you say 'I'm up for a coffee'?
The preposition 'på' is used to indicate willingness for an activity.
A: Skal vi løbe en tur? B: Ja, det er jeg ______ ______.
'Frisk på' is the standard idiom for accepting a proposal.
Situation: 'Æblerne er friske.'
When applied to fruit, it means literal freshness.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, use 'ny'. 'Frisk' is for food, air, and living beings.
'Rask' means you are not sick. 'Frisk' means you feel energetic. You can be 'rask' but still feel tired.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Expressions liées
frisk på den
specialized formTotally down for it
klar
similarReady
rask
similarHealthy/Recovered
veloplagt
synonymIn a good mood/ready
