Signification
High cost.
Contexte culturel
Danes are very price-conscious despite high salaries. Complaining about the price of butter or gas is a national pastime and a way to bond with neighbors. In Norway and Sweden, prices are also high, but Danes often travel to Germany to buy cheaper goods ('grænsehandel'), making 'Det er meget dyrt' a reason for a road trip. Danes visiting the US often find the 'sticker price' cheap, but then realize that after tax and tip, 'det er meget dyrt' anyway. Danes are often shocked by the price of fruit in Japan, where a single melon can be 'meget dyrt'.
The 'T' Rule
Always remember the 't' in 'dyrt' when you start a sentence with 'Det er...'. It's the most common error for beginners.
Animal vs. Price
If you say 'Det er et dyrt dyr', you are saying 'It is an expensive animal'. Context usually prevents confusion, but be aware!
Signification
High cost.
The 'T' Rule
Always remember the 't' in 'dyrt' when you start a sentence with 'Det er...'. It's the most common error for beginners.
Animal vs. Price
If you say 'Det er et dyrt dyr', you are saying 'It is an expensive animal'. Context usually prevents confusion, but be aware!
Sound like a native
Use 'rigtig dyrt' instead of 'meget dyrt' in casual conversation. It sounds much more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is very expensive'.
Det ___ meget dyrt.
We use the verb 'at være' (to be) in the present tense 'er' to describe a state.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct form:
'Dyrt' must have a 't' to agree with 'det'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Denne taske koster 3000 kroner. B: ________!
3000 kroner for a bag is generally considered expensive.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a coffee for 75 DKK.
75 DKK is a very high price for a standard coffee.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Price Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet ___ meget dyrt.
We use the verb 'at være' (to be) in the present tense 'er' to describe a state.
Select the correct form:
'Dyrt' must have a 't' to agree with 'det'.
A: Denne taske koster 3000 kroner. B: ________!
3000 kroner for a bag is generally considered expensive.
You see a coffee for 75 DKK.
75 DKK is a very high price for a standard coffee.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, you cannot call a person 'dyrt'. You would say 'Han er rig' (He is rich) or 'Han har mange penge'.
'Dyrt' is for neuter singular (det), 'dyre' is for plural (de).
Yes, it is a neutral, factual statement. It is not considered rude.
Say 'Det er for dyrt'. Adding 'meget' (Det er meget for dyrt) is incorrect.
You can just say 'Dyrt!' if you are shocked by a price.
Danish phonology often softens or drops intervocalic consonants. It's just how the language evolved.
Yes, 'Det var et dyrt tidsforbrug' (It was an expensive use of time), though 'dyrebart' (precious) is more common for time.
'Meget billigt' (Very cheap).
Unless it's a noun meaning 'animal', yes.
Yes, if discussing a budget or a project's cost.
Expressions liées
Det koster en formue
synonymIt costs a fortune
Det er pebret
similarIt is 'peppered' (pricey)
Det er billigt
contrastIt is cheap
Det er røveri
specialized formIt is robbery
