Signification
Indicating you have a brief inquiry.
Contexte culturel
Danes value their 'privatliv' (private life) and focus at work. Using this phrase shows you respect their boundaries. In Danish offices, hierarchies are flat. You can use this phrase with anyone from the intern to the CEO. On platforms like LinkedIn or Facebook groups, this is the standard way to start a post asking for advice. While Danes are direct, they aren't rude. This phrase is one of the few 'politeness markers' they use frequently.
The 'Lige' Trick
Always add 'lige' before the phrase to sound 100% more like a native Dane.
The 2-Minute Rule
If your question takes more than 2 minutes to answer, don't call it 'hurtigt'.
Signification
Indicating you have a brief inquiry.
The 'Lige' Trick
Always add 'lige' before the phrase to sound 100% more like a native Dane.
The 2-Minute Rule
If your question takes more than 2 minutes to answer, don't call it 'hurtigt'.
Body Language
When saying this in person, a small wave or a slight lean-in helps signal the interruption.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the polite Danish phrase.
Jeg har ___ ___ spørgsmål.
'Spørgsmål' is a neuter noun, so it requires 'et' and the '-t' ending on the adjective.
Which sentence is the most natural way to interrupt a colleague?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
This is the standard polite way to signal a brief interruption.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Hej! Har du tid? B: Ja, hvad er der? A: Jeg har ___ ___ spørgsmål om i aften.
'Lige' is used as a softener and usually comes before 'et hurtigt spørgsmål'.
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
1. 'Hurtigt spørgsmål:' (Subject line) 2. 'Må jeg stille et hurtigt spørgsmål?' (Spoken) 3. 'Lige et hurtigt et...'
Emails use the punchy version, spoken use the full polite version, and slang uses the 'et'-replacement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Hurtig vs. Snart
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg har ___ ___ spørgsmål.
'Spørgsmål' is a neuter noun, so it requires 'et' and the '-t' ending on the adjective.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
This is the standard polite way to signal a brief interruption.
A: Hej! Har du tid? B: Ja, hvad er der? A: Jeg har ___ ___ spørgsmål om i aften.
'Lige' is used as a softener and usually comes before 'et hurtigt spørgsmål'.
1. 'Hurtigt spørgsmål:' (Subject line) 2. 'Må jeg stille et hurtigt spørgsmål?' (Spoken) 3. 'Lige et hurtigt et...'
Emails use the punchy version, spoken use the full polite version, and slang uses the 'et'-replacement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'spørgsmål' is neuter, so it must be 'et hurtigt'.
Yes, it is very common and polite in Danish workplace culture.
Then you should say 'Jeg har et spørgsmål, der tager lidt tid' instead.
No, 'hurtigt' is an adjective (fast), 'snart' is an adverb (soon).
Yes, it's a perfect way to start a text inquiry.
Danish has many silent letters; 'g' after 'r' is often silent or becomes a soft vowel sound.
Yes, 'hurtige spørgsmål', but it's rarely used as an opener.
No, they are about the same level of formality.
Yes, at the end when they ask if you have any questions.
Usually 'Ja, skyd!' (Yes, shoot!) or 'Ja, hvad så?'.
Expressions liées
et kort øjeblik
similara short moment
må jeg forstyrre?
similarmay I disturb?
lige et spørgsmål
synonymjust a question
et opfølgende spørgsmål
specialized forma follow-up question
ingen spørgsmål
contrastno questions
