Signification
Stating something is unexpected
Contexte culturel
Surprises are often linked to 'hygge'. A surprise isn't just about the shock; it's about creating a warm, shared moment. In smaller communities, news travels fast, so keeping something as 'en overraskelse' requires extra effort and is highly valued. Danes generally dislike 'bad' surprises in business. They prefer transparency and planning. A 'surprise' in a meeting is often a negative thing. Younger generations use 'overraskelse' sarcastically more often, especially when something predictable happens.
Use with 'Sikke'
To sound more natural when reacting, always use 'Sikke en overraskelse!' instead of just the plain sentence.
Gender Matters
Never say 'et overraskelse'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. It's always 'en'.
Signification
Stating something is unexpected
Use with 'Sikke'
To sound more natural when reacting, always use 'Sikke en overraskelse!' instead of just the plain sentence.
Gender Matters
Never say 'et overraskelse'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. It's always 'en'.
Sarcasm
Danes love irony. Saying 'Det er en overraskelse' with a flat tone is a common way to say 'I knew that would happen'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Jeg har en gave til dig. Det er en ________.
You need the noun form 'overraskelse' after the article 'en'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'What a surprise!' in Danish?
'Sikke en' is the standard way to form this exclamation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kommer Peter til festen? B: Ja, men han ved det ikke endnu. ________.
The surprise is current/ongoing, so present tense is used.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just found out your friend won the lottery.
This is the natural reaction to unexpected news.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg har en gave til dig. Det er en ________.
You need the noun form 'overraskelse' after the article 'en'.
How do you say 'What a surprise!' in Danish?
'Sikke en' is the standard way to form this exclamation.
A: Kommer Peter til festen? B: Ja, men han ved det ikke endnu. ________.
The surprise is current/ongoing, so present tense is used.
You just found out your friend won the lottery.
This is the natural reaction to unexpected news.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can be negative (en ubehagelig overraskelse), but without an adjective, it's usually assumed to be positive or neutral.
A 'chok' is much stronger and usually negative. 'Overraskelse' is milder and often pleasant.
Yes, if you are the one who planned it. 'This is my surprise (for you)'.
It is 'overraskelser'. Just add -r.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Because it's 'over' + 'raske'. The two 'r's meet in the middle.
No, you wouldn't say 'Du er en overraskelse' to mean someone is surprising. You'd say 'Du er fuld af overraskelser' (You are full of surprises).
'Stor' (big) is by far the most common.
Not really, but in casual speech, people might just say 'Sikke en!'
Yes, very often. 'Kæmpe overraskelse i Champions League'.
Expressions liées
det kom bag på mig
idiomIt caught me by surprise.
en glædelig overraskelse
collocationA pleasant surprise.
at tage nogen med storm
similarTo take someone by storm.
uventet
synonymUnexpected.
