Signification
To face a difficult opponent or challenge.
Contexte culturel
Danes often use this phrase with a sense of 'modesty' (Janteloven). Even if they are strong, they might say they are 'oppe mod' something to avoid sounding arrogant. Commentators use this constantly during the Tour de France or World Cup to build drama around the Danish athletes. In 'flade hierarkier' (flat hierarchies), a manager might use this to unite the team against a common market competitor.
The Underdog Vibe
Use this phrase when you want to sound like you're working hard against the odds. It gains you sympathy from Danes!
Op vs Oppe
Never say 'Jeg er op mod'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.
Signification
To face a difficult opponent or challenge.
The Underdog Vibe
Use this phrase when you want to sound like you're working hard against the odds. It gains you sympathy from Danes!
Op vs Oppe
Never say 'Jeg er op mod'. It's a dead giveaway that you're translating literally from English.
Sports Talk
If you want to talk sports in a Danish bar, this is your #1 phrase. 'Hvem er vi oppe mod?' is the perfect icebreaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Vi er ______ ______ en meget svær modstander i dag.
In this context, 'oppe mod' is the standard idiomatic form.
Which sentence correctly uses the phrase in a business context?
Choose the best option:
'Oppe mod' is used for challenges like deadlines.
Match the sentence to the most likely situation.
Sentence: 'Han er oppe mod alle odds.'
'Oppe mod alle odds' implies overcoming great difficulty.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesVi er ______ ______ en meget svær modstander i dag.
In this context, 'oppe mod' is the standard idiomatic form.
Choose the best option:
'Oppe mod' is used for challenges like deadlines.
Sentence: 'Han er oppe mod alle odds.'
'Oppe mod alle odds' implies overcoming great difficulty.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it implies they are a challenge to you, not just that you dislike them.
Yes, it's neutral-formal. It's very common in business and news reports.
They are mostly interchangeable here, but 'mod' is more common in this specific phrase.
Yes, that is a very natural way to express being busy.
Expressions liées
at stå over for
synonymto face
at kæmpe imod
similarMore active and aggressive than just 'being' up against something.
at dyste mod
specialized formto compete/joust against
at have ryggen mod muren
builds onback against the wall
