Signification
Something incorrect.
Contexte culturel
Danes are generally quite direct. If you see a mistake, it is considered helpful to point it out politely using 'Det er en fejl'. In Danish offices, admitting 'Det er min fejl' is seen as a sign of accountability and is highly respected. Denmark is highly digitized. You will see 'Der er opstået en fejl' on everything from tax websites to parking apps. When making a social 'fejl', a quick apology is expected. Danes value their personal space and social 'rules'.
The 'Hov' trick
Always start with 'Hov' (Oops) if the mistake is your own. it makes you sound very native.
En vs Et
Remember it's 'en fejl'. If you say 'et fejl', people will understand, but it's a clear giveaway that you're a beginner.
Signification
Something incorrect.
The 'Hov' trick
Always start with 'Hov' (Oops) if the mistake is your own. it makes you sound very native.
En vs Et
Remember it's 'en fejl'. If you say 'et fejl', people will understand, but it's a clear giveaway that you're a beginner.
Plural simplicity
Don't worry about plural endings. 'Mange fejl' (many mistakes) is just as easy as 'en fejl'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is a mistake'.
Det ___ en fejl.
We use the verb 'at være' (to be) in the present tense 'er'.
Which article is correct for 'fejl'?
Det er ___ fejl.
'Fejl' is a common gender noun, so it takes 'en'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Prisen er forkert. B: Undskyld, ___.
'Det er en fejl' is the polite way to acknowledge the pricing error.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You accidentally sent an email to the wrong person.
Sending an email to the wrong person is a classic 'fejl'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Fejl
Technical
- • Systemfejl
- • Netværksfejl
Human
- • Min fejl
- • Regnefejl
Written
- • Trykfejl
- • Stavefejl
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet ___ en fejl.
We use the verb 'at være' (to be) in the present tense 'er'.
Det er ___ fejl.
'Fejl' is a common gender noun, so it takes 'en'.
A: Prisen er forkert. B: Undskyld, ___.
'Det er en fejl' is the polite way to acknowledge the pricing error.
You accidentally sent an email to the wrong person.
Sending an email to the wrong person is a classic 'fejl'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, that would mean 'That person is a mistake'. Use 'Han/hun tager fejl' to say they are wrong.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Fejl' is a mistake or error. 'Mangel' is a lack of something or a defect in a product.
Simply say 'Min fejl!'. It's very common and natural.
It combines with the 'e' to make an 'eye' sound. You don't hear a hard 'j'.
Expressions liées
At tage fejl
similarTo be mistaken
En smutter
informalA minor slip-up
Fejlfri
contrastFlawless
At rette en fejl
builds onTo correct a mistake
