Signification
Making progress towards a goal.
Contexte culturel
Danes use this phrase to avoid 'over-praising'. It is a form of 'jysk beskedenhed' (Jutlandic modesty) where you acknowledge progress without being boastful. In flat Danish hierarchies, a boss saying this is a strong sign of trust. It means they don't need to micromanage you. Danish teachers use this to encourage 'growth mindset' (vækst-tankegang), focusing on the process of learning. It is a 'cliché' in Danish politics. Every Prime Minister in the last 40 years has used it to describe the economy.
Use it for feedback
It is the most polite way to tell a colleague they are doing a good job without being too emotional.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'i' (in). It's always 'på' (on).
Signification
Making progress towards a goal.
Use it for feedback
It is the most polite way to tell a colleague they are doing a good job without being too emotional.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'i' (in). It's always 'på' (on).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition and adjective form.
Jeg føler, at vi er ___ _____ vej.
The idiom always uses 'på' and the definite form 'rette'.
Match the situation with the best use of the phrase.
Which situation best fits 'Du er på rette vej'?
The phrase is used for progress toward a goal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Jeg har øvet mig på klaver hver dag.' B: 'Det er godt! ___'
While 'på rette spor' is also possible, 'på rette vej' is the most common for general skill progress.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJeg føler, at vi er ___ _____ vej.
The idiom always uses 'på' and the definite form 'rette'.
Which situation best fits 'Du er på rette vej'?
The phrase is used for progress toward a goal.
A: 'Jeg har øvet mig på klaver hver dag.' B: 'Det er godt! ___'
While 'på rette spor' is also possible, 'på rette vej' is the most common for general skill progress.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes! 'Jeg er på rette vej med min kur' is very common.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Expressions liées
At være på rette spor
similarTo be on the right track (like a hunter following a scent).
At have medvind
builds onTo have tailwind.
At køre i svinget
contrastTo fail or go off track.
