Signification
Confirming accuracy.
Contexte culturel
Danes value consensus. Saying 'Det er sandt' is a social lubricant that shows you are listening and validating the other person's reality. The phrase is nearly identical in Swedish (Det är sant) and Norwegian (Det er sant), reflecting a shared linguistic heritage of truth-telling. In Danish noir films, this phrase is often used with a heavy, dramatic tone to acknowledge a grim reality. Teachers use 'Det er rigtigt' more than 'Det er sandt' when a student gives a correct answer, as 'rigtigt' implies correctness in a task.
The 'T' Rule
Always add the 't' when using 'det'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Sound like a local
Add a 'Ja,' before the phrase: 'Ja, det er sandt.' It makes you sound much more fluent and engaged.
Signification
Confirming accuracy.
The 'T' Rule
Always add the 't' when using 'det'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Sound like a local
Add a 'Ja,' before the phrase: 'Ja, det er sandt.' It makes you sound much more fluent and engaged.
Don't over-use
If you say it after every single sentence, you might sound like a 'yes-man'. Mix it up with 'Præcis' or 'Helt sikkert'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to agree with the statement.
A: Det er koldt i dag. B: Ja, det er ____.
We need the neuter adjective form 'sandt' to match 'det'.
Which sentence is the correct way to ask 'Is it true?'
How do you ask for confirmation?
In Danish questions, the verb (er) comes before the subject (det).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Ven: Vi skal huske at købe mælk. Dig: ____! Jeg havde helt glemt det.
'Det er sandt' is used for sudden realizations.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to say 'True enough, but...' in Danish.
'Sandt nok' is the standard way to give qualified agreement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesA: Det er koldt i dag. B: Ja, det er ____.
We need the neuter adjective form 'sandt' to match 'det'.
How do you ask for confirmation?
In Danish questions, the verb (er) comes before the subject (det).
Ven: Vi skal huske at købe mælk. Dig: ____! Jeg havde helt glemt det.
'Det er sandt' is used for sudden realizations.
You want to say 'True enough, but...' in Danish.
'Sandt nok' is the standard way to give qualified agreement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot really. It sounds incomplete. Always use the full 'Det er sandt' or 'Sandt nok'.
'Sandt' is about truth (opposite of a lie). 'Rigtigt' is about correctness (opposite of an error). They are often interchangeable in daily speech.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Say 'Det er ikke sandt'.
Because 'det' is a neuter pronoun, and adjectives must agree with it.
Yes, if you say 'Er det sandt?' with a rising intonation.
Only if you are pointing at sand on the beach and saying 'That is sand'.
It means 'True enough'—a slightly weaker form of agreement.
Yes, it is perfectly fine in written Danish.
A little bit, and they are distantly related etymologically!
Expressions liées
Det er rigtigt
synonymThat is correct
Det passer
similarThat fits / That's right
Sandt nok
specialized formTrue enough
Ikke sandt?
builds onIsn't that so? / Right?
