Signification
Prepared status
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'Klar, parat, start!' is used for everything from children's races to the start of the famous TV show 'Den Store Bagedyst' (The Great Danish Bake Off). In Danish meetings, saying 'Jeg er klar' implies you have finished your preparation. Saying it and then not being ready is seen as quite unprofessional. When invited to a Danish home, if the host says 'Maden er klar', guests are expected to come to the table immediately to keep the food warm and respect the effort. Given Denmark's history as a seafaring nation, 'klar' was used to describe clear waters and readiness of the ship's rigging, which influenced its modern use for general readiness.
The 't' rule
If you are talking about 'noget' (something) or an 'et-word', always use 'klart'.
Færdig vs Klar
Never say 'Jeg er færdig' if you mean you are ready to start a race. People will think you are giving up!
Signification
Prepared status
The 't' rule
If you are talking about 'noget' (something) or an 'et-word', always use 'klart'.
Færdig vs Klar
Never say 'Jeg er færdig' if you mean you are ready to start a race. People will think you are giving up!
Agreement
Native speakers often drop the 'e' in 'klare' in very fast speech, but in writing, it is mandatory.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'klar' (klar, klart, or klare).
Vi er ______ til at gå nu.
Since 'vi' (we) is plural, the adjective must be 'klare'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'The food is ready'?
'Mad' is common gender (en mad), so we use 'klar'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er du klar over, at bussen kører nu? B: Nej, det var jeg ikke ______.
The phrase 'at være klar over' uses the base form 'klar' when referring to 'jeg'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A clear blue sky.
'Himmel' is common gender, so 'klar' is used.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Usage of 'Klar'
Status
- • Jeg er klar
- • Maden er klar
Visual
- • Klart vand
- • Klar himmel
Mental
- • Klar over
- • Klart svar
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi er ______ til at gå nu.
Since 'vi' (we) is plural, the adjective must be 'klare'.
How do you say 'The food is ready'?
'Mad' is common gender (en mad), so we use 'klar'.
A: Er du klar over, at bussen kører nu? B: Nej, det var jeg ikke ______.
The phrase 'at være klar over' uses the base form 'klar' when referring to 'jeg'.
Situation: A clear blue sky.
'Himmel' is common gender, so 'klar' is used.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Det er klart' or just 'Klart!' is a very common way to say 'Of course' or 'Obviously'.
Almost. 'Parat' is slightly more formal and implies a state of high alertness, like a soldier or an athlete.
Use the reflexive verb: 'Jeg gør mig klar'.
Yes. 'En' words use 'klar', 'Et' words use 'klart'.
The plural is 'klare'. For example: 'Vi er klare'.
Yes, 'Vandet er klart' is perfectly correct.
It's neutral-to-formal. It's used in both daily speech and official documents.
Yes, it means 'I am ready with the food' (the food is prepared).
It means 'clairvoyance' or 'clear vision', using the 'klar' root.
Yes, 'Jeg er så klar!' can mean 'I'm so down for that!' or 'I'm so excited!'.
Expressions liées
at være parat
synonymTo be ready/prepared
at være færdig
similarTo be finished
at gøre sig klar
builds onTo get ready
at være klar over
specialized formTo be aware of
klart
similarOf course / Clearly
