Signification
Complimenting food.
Contexte culturel
The 'Tak for mad' ritual is sacred. After a meal, you must say 'Tak for mad' (Thanks for the food). Saying 'Det smager godt' during the meal is the perfect setup for this. In Greenlandic-Danish culture, sharing traditional foods like 'suaasat' is a sign of community. Complimenting the freshness of the ingredients is highly valued. Faroese cuisine often involves fermented flavors (ræst). Using 'Det smager godt' shows you appreciate the unique, traditional preparation methods. Danes abroad often use this phrase as a way to connect with their heritage when eating 'smørrebrød' or 'leverpostej'.
Add 'virkelig'
If you want to sound more sincere, say 'Det smager virkelig godt'. It shows you really mean it.
The Waiter Check
When a waiter asks 'Smagte det?', they are asking if it tasted good. You should reply 'Ja, det smagte rigtig godt'.
Signification
Complimenting food.
Add 'virkelig'
If you want to sound more sincere, say 'Det smager virkelig godt'. It shows you really mean it.
The Waiter Check
When a waiter asks 'Smagte det?', they are asking if it tasted good. You should reply 'Ja, det smagte rigtig godt'.
Avoid 'God'
Never say 'Det smager god'. The '-t' at the end of 'godt' is mandatory here.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb to say 'It tastes good'.
Det ______ godt.
In Danish, we use the verb 'at smage' to describe the flavor of food.
Which sentence is the most natural compliment for a meal?
You are at a friend's house and they serve you dinner.
'Det smager godt' is the standard, polite way to compliment food.
Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning.
Phrases: 1. Det smager godt, 2. Det smagte godt, 3. Smager det godt?
Notice the tense change from 'smager' (present) to 'smagte' (past).
Complete the dialogue with the most polite response.
Vært: 'Værsgo, her er maden!' Dig: 'Tak! _________.'
It is polite to compliment the food immediately after receiving it.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to Compliment Food
Standard
- • Det smager godt
- • Det smager fint
Enthusiastic
- • Det smager lækkert
- • Det smager fantastisk
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet ______ godt.
In Danish, we use the verb 'at smage' to describe the flavor of food.
You are at a friend's house and they serve you dinner.
'Det smager godt' is the standard, polite way to compliment food.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Notice the tense change from 'smager' (present) to 'smagte' (past).
Vært: 'Værsgo, her er maden!' Dig: 'Tak! _________.'
It is polite to compliment the food immediately after receiving it.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! It works for coffee, wine, beer, and any other beverage.
In a private home, it might be seen as a bit cold. It's always better to say it.
You can say 'Det smager fint' (It tastes fine/okay).
Because 'godt' is an adverb modifying the verb 'smager'.
Expressions liées
Tak for mad
builds onThanks for the food
Velbekomme
similarYou're welcome / Enjoy your meal
Det smager lækkert
synonymIt tastes delicious
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