Signification
A pleasant day.
Contexte culturel
Danes use 'sjov' to describe almost anything positive that isn't strictly 'hyggelig'. It's a very high-frequency word in Danish childhood. In Greenlandic Danish, 'sjov' is also used, but the concept of a 'fun day' might often revolve around outdoor activities like hunting or dog sledding. In this region, dialects might influence the tone, but 'sjov' remains the standard for 'fun'. Even in offices, having a 'sjov' day is seen as a sign of a healthy work environment and good 'trivsel' (well-being).
The 'Sh' Sound
Practice the 'sj' sound by blowing air through your teeth. It's the key to sounding like a native.
Gender Matters
Don't say 'et sjov dag'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Signification
A pleasant day.
The 'Sh' Sound
Practice the 'sj' sound by blowing air through your teeth. It's the key to sounding like a native.
Gender Matters
Don't say 'et sjov dag'. It's a common mistake that immediately marks you as a beginner.
Sarcasm Alert
If a Dane says this with a flat tone while it's pouring rain, they are being sarcastic!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is a fun day.'
Det er ___ sjov dag.
'Dag' is a common gender noun, so it takes the article 'en'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say you had a fun day yesterday?
How do you say 'It was a fun day'?
'Var' is the past tense of 'er'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi skal i Tivoli i dag! B: Ej, hvor godt! ___
Since they are going later, the future tense 'bliver' (will be/becomes) is most appropriate.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just saw a cat wearing a sweater and it made you laugh.
A funny or amusing event makes it a 'sjov dag'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet er ___ sjov dag.
'Dag' is a common gender noun, so it takes the article 'en'.
How do you say 'It was a fun day'?
'Var' is the past tense of 'er'.
A: Vi skal i Tivoli i dag! B: Ej, hvor godt! ___
Since they are going later, the future tense 'bliver' (will be/becomes) is most appropriate.
You just saw a cat wearing a sweater and it made you laugh.
A funny or amusing event makes it a 'sjov dag'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it most often means 'fun' in the sense of 'enjoyable'. If you want to say someone is 'funny' as in 'makes me laugh', you can use 'sjov' or 'morsom'.
Yes! 'Han er en sjov mand' means 'He is a fun/funny man.'
The plural is 'sjove dage'. Note the 'e' added to 'sjov'.
It's a bit informal. Better to say 'Det har været en spændende dag' (It has been an exciting day).
You say 'Det er ikke en sjov dag.'
No, though they sound similar and both relate to entertainment, they have different etymological roots.
Yes, in phrases like 'Det er en sjov lugt' (That's a funny/weird smell).
No, it's a very common, everyday word. It's not particularly intense.
'Sjov' is active and stimulating; 'hyggelig' is calm and comfortable.
In most dialects, you don't! It's a soft, almost vowel-like ending.
Expressions liées
Det er hyggeligt
similarIt is cozy/pleasant.
Det er morsomt
synonymIt is funny.
Det er kedeligt
contrastIt is boring.
At have det sjovt
builds onTo have fun.
