Signification
To agree with someone in a conflict.
Contexte culturel
Danes value 'flad struktur' (flat structure). Being 'på samme side' is often a prerequisite for starting a project, as consensus is preferred over top-down orders. The concept of 'Samfundssind' (community spirit) relates to this phrase; it's the idea that the whole country should be 'på samme side' during a crisis. In Danish business, 'at være på samme side' is a polite way to ensure there are no hidden disagreements before a contract is signed. Danish schools focus on 'gruppearbejde'. Students are graded on their ability to bring the group 'på samme side'.
Use it to soften disagreement
If you disagree, start with 'Jeg vil gerne have, at vi er på samme side, men...' to sound more collaborative.
Don't use 'i'
Remember: 'på' for pages and sides. 'I samme side' is a common mistake for English speakers.
Signification
To agree with someone in a conflict.
Use it to soften disagreement
If you disagree, start with 'Jeg vil gerne have, at vi er på samme side, men...' to sound more collaborative.
Don't use 'i'
Remember: 'på' for pages and sides. 'I samme side' is a common mistake for English speakers.
Consensus is key
In Denmark, being 'på samme side' is often more important than being 'right'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Vi er endelig ______ samme side.
In Danish, you are always 'på' (on) a side or page.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'We agree on the goal'?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
This uses the correct preposition, singular noun, and the formal 'med hensyn til' (with regard to).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg synes, vi skal fokusere på kvalitet frem for kvantitet. B: Jeg er helt enig. Det er godt, at vi ______.
The verb 'at være' (er) is used with this idiom.
Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.
Situation: You and your colleague just agreed on a new strategy.
'På samme side' is the standard idiom for strategic agreement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi er endelig ______ samme side.
In Danish, you are always 'på' (on) a side or page.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
This uses the correct preposition, singular noun, and the formal 'med hensyn til' (with regard to).
A: Jeg synes, vi skal fokusere på kvalitet frem for kvantitet. B: Jeg er helt enig. Det er godt, at vi ______.
The verb 'at være' (er) is used with this idiom.
Situation: You and your colleague just agreed on a new strategy.
'På samme side' is the standard idiom for strategic agreement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it's rare. You would usually say 'Vi står på samme side af vejen' (We are standing on the same side of the road).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You can say 'Vi er ikke på samme side' or 'Vi er på hver sin side' (We are on each our own side).
In the idiom, no. It stays singular: 'på samme side'.
Expressions liées
at være på bølgelængde
similarTo be on the same wavelength.
at trække på samme hammel
similarTo work toward the same goal.
at være uenig
contrastTo disagree.
at se ens på tingene
similarTo see things the same way.
