Signification
Informal way to show awe.
Contexte culturel
Danes value 'uformelhed' (informality). Using slang like this can actually make you seem more integrated and 'hyggelig' than using perfect, formal textbook Danish. In Greenlandic Danish, the tone might be even more direct. However, the structure remains a staple of the shared linguistic space. Younger Danes might shorten it to just 'Kæft, hvor er det [adjektiv]' or even 'Kæft, det [adjektiv]'. In Jutland, you might hear 'Hold da kæft' more often, which adds a bit of regional flavor and emphasis.
The 'Wow' Intonation
Stretch out the word 'hvor' and 'flot' to sound more natural. 'Hvooooor er det flooooot!'
Know your audience
Never use this with people over 80 unless you know them very well; they might still find 'kæft' too vulgar.
Signification
Informal way to show awe.
The 'Wow' Intonation
Stretch out the word 'hvor' and 'flot' to sound more natural. 'Hvooooor er det flooooot!'
Know your audience
Never use this with people over 80 unless you know them very well; they might still find 'kæft' too vulgar.
The 'Da' trick
Add 'da' (Hold da kæft) to sound like a real Dane from the countryside. It adds a layer of 'gosh' to the phrase.
Teste-toi
Complete the phrase to express awe at a beautiful sunset.
Hold ______, hvor er det flot!
While 'mund' means mouth, only 'kæft' works in this specific slang construction.
In which situation is it appropriate to say 'Hold kæft, hvor er det flot!'?
Choose the best context:
This is a slang phrase for informal, friendly environments.
What would B say to show they are very impressed?
A: Prøv at se min nye gaming computer! B: _________
'Fed' (cool) is a great alternative to 'flot' for gadgets, and the phrase shows high enthusiasm.
Match the adjective to the situation using the 'Hold kæft, hvor er det...' pattern.
1. A very expensive car. 2. A very smart person. 3. A very beautiful dress.
The adjective must match the quality you are surprised by.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs. Slang Admiration
Common Adjectives to use with 'Hold kæft, hvor...'
Visuals
- • flot
- • smukt
- • pænt
Intensity
- • vildt
- • sygt
- • fedt
Negative Surprise
- • dyrt
- • dårligt
- • grimt
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHold ______, hvor er det flot!
While 'mund' means mouth, only 'kæft' works in this specific slang construction.
Choose the best context:
This is a slang phrase for informal, friendly environments.
A: Prøv at se min nye gaming computer! B: _________
'Fed' (cool) is a great alternative to 'flot' for gadgets, and the phrase shows high enthusiasm.
1. A very expensive car. 2. A very smart person. 3. A very beautiful dress.
The adjective must match the quality you are surprised by.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, literally it's like 'trap' or 'maw'. But in this phrase, it's just an intensifier.
Only with colleagues you are friends with. Avoid it in meetings.
It means 'how' or 'to what degree'.
Yes, but that would mean 'Shut up, how ugly you are'. It's very mean!
Exactly. It's the same 'I can't believe it' vibe.
You can, but 'Hold kæft...' shows much more emotion and personality.
All the time. It's one of the most common slang expressions.
Yes! Fedt, vildt, dyrt, koldt, varmt all work perfectly.
Yes: 'Ej, hvor er det flot!'
The adjective changes. 'Hold kæft, hvor er de flotte!'
Only in dialogue to show a character is informal or excited.
Yes, but 'lækkert' is more common for food than 'flot'.
It might sound like a literal command. Keep it fast and melodic.
Extremely. It's the soundtrack of the city's social life.
Expressions liées
Hold da helt fest
similarWow, what a party / Good lord
Det er løgn
similarThat's a lie / No way
Hold din mund
contrastShut your mouth
Hvor er det vildt
builds onHow crazy it is
