Signification
Spending time with someone.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is the verbal embodiment of 'Hygge'. It's not about what you do, but that you are together. Danes often value 'uforpligtende samvær' (non-committal togetherness). Across the Nordics, there is a high value on 'the group'. Being 'together' is seen as a way to maintain the social safety net and emotional well-being. In the age of social media, 'at være sammen' is increasingly used for digital hangouts on platforms like Discord or Zoom, especially among younger Danes. Even in workplaces, 'socialt samvær' (being together socially) is often prioritized through 'fredagsbar' (Friday bars) to build team spirit.
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember 'med' if you mention a person. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Relationship Status
Be careful asking 'Er I sammen?' to two people unless you suspect they are dating. It can be awkward if they are just friends!
Signification
Spending time with someone.
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember 'med' if you mention a person. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Relationship Status
Be careful asking 'Er I sammen?' to two people unless you suspect they are dating. It can be awkward if they are just friends!
Hygge Connection
If you want to sound very Danish, use 'være sammen' and 'hygge' in the same sentence. 'Vi skal bare være sammen og hygge os.'
Invitations
Danes often invite people to 'være sammen' without a specific plan. Don't be surprised if you just sit and talk for hours!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am with my friend'.
Jeg er sammen ___ min ven.
In Danish, you always use 'med' after 'være sammen' to specify the person.
Which sentence means 'Shall we hang out on Saturday?'
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Skal vi...' is the standard way to propose a plan, and 'være sammen' is the correct phrase for hanging out.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvad lavede du i går? B: Jeg ___ sammen med min familie.
The question is in the past tense ('lavede'), so the answer must also be in the past tense ('var').
Match the sentence to the context.
Sentence: 'De har været sammen i 10 år.'
When used with a long duration, 'være sammen' almost always refers to a romantic relationship.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Være sammen vs. Mødes
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er sammen ___ min ven.
In Danish, you always use 'med' after 'være sammen' to specify the person.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Skal vi...' is the standard way to propose a plan, and 'være sammen' is the correct phrase for hanging out.
A: Hvad lavede du i går? B: Jeg ___ sammen med min familie.
The question is in the past tense ('lavede'), so the answer must also be in the past tense ('var').
Sentence: 'De har været sammen i 10 år.'
When used with a long duration, 'være sammen' almost always refers to a romantic relationship.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo. It only means dating if the context suggests it (e.g., 'De har været sammen i to år'). Usually, it just means hanging out.
Yes, but it implies a social connection. 'Jeg er sammen med mine kolleger' sounds like you are at a happy hour, not in a meeting.
'Ses' is more about the act of seeing each other/meeting. 'Være sammen' is about the duration of the time spent.
You say 'Jeg var sammen med ham'.
It's a bit casual. In a formal email, use 'mødes' or 'aftale et møde' if you are trying to schedule something.
Yes! 'Jeg elsker at være sammen med min hund' is perfectly natural.
Younger people often say 'at hænge' or just 'at ses'.
Usually, yes, but it can also be used for 'being together' in spirit or on a project.
Use 'vil være sammen' or 'skal være sammen'.
It means 'We are in this together' or 'We share this task/burden'.
No, that sounds strange. Use 'være alene' (to be alone) or 'være i mit eget selskab' (to be in my own company).
It functions as an adverb describing the state of the verb 'være'.
Expressions liées
at ses
similarto see each other
at hygge sig
builds onto have a cozy time
at følges
specialized formto go together
at samarbejde
contrastto collaborate
at bo sammen
specialized formto live together
