Signification
Asking about what will happen next.
Contexte culturel
In Danish culture, the phrase is often used with a sense of 'modest curiosity'. Because of the social value of equality, people often use this phrase to avoid sounding too certain or arrogant about their own success. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase might be used when discussing the future of independence or the impact of melting ice, carrying a more urgent and environmental weight. Across Scandinavia, there is a shared linguistic heritage for this phrase. It reflects a stoic acceptance of the unknown, common in Northern European cultures. In Danish companies, 'hvad bringer fremtiden' is a common lead-in for 'vision statements'. It signals a flat hierarchy where everyone is invited to speculate on the company's direction.
Use 'mon' for extra flavor
Adding 'mon' (Hvad mon fremtiden bringer?) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds a sense of 'I wonder'.
Don't forget the 'n'
Always say 'fremtiden' (the future), never just 'fremtid'. Without the 'n', the sentence feels incomplete to a Dane.
Signification
Asking about what will happen next.
Use 'mon' for extra flavor
Adding 'mon' (Hvad mon fremtiden bringer?) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds a sense of 'I wonder'.
Don't forget the 'n'
Always say 'fremtiden' (the future), never just 'fremtid'. Without the 'n', the sentence feels incomplete to a Dane.
The 'for' preposition
When asking about the future of something specific, always use 'for' (e.g., for mig, for os, for firmaet).
The New Year's Speech
Listen for this phrase in the Queen's (now King's) New Year's speech. It's a staple of Danish national reflection.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Hvad ______ fremtiden for os?
The standard verb for this expression is 'bringer' (brings).
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask about the future of a company?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
This uses the correct verb, the definite article, and the correct preposition 'for'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
A: 'Jeg er lige blevet færdig med min uddannelse.' B: 'Tillykke! ______?'
This is a natural follow-up question to someone finishing their education.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Hvor ville du høre: 'Hvad bringer fremtiden for den grønne omstilling?'
The phrase is used for serious, long-term societal topics like the green transition.
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Aides visuelles
Future Phrases
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvad ______ fremtiden for os?
The standard verb for this expression is 'bringer' (brings).
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
This uses the correct verb, the definite article, and the correct preposition 'for'.
A: 'Jeg er lige blevet færdig med min uddannelse.' B: 'Tillykke! ______?'
This is a natural follow-up question to someone finishing their education.
Hvor ville du høre: 'Hvad bringer fremtiden for den grønne omstilling?'
The phrase is used for serious, long-term societal topics like the green transition.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNot if you're talking about something serious. It's perfect for deep conversations.
Yes, it's a perfectly valid and slightly more formal variation.
Danish often uses the present tense to describe future events that are seen as a general state or inevitable.
'Fremtiden' is the noun (the future), while 'fremad' is an adverb (forward).
Yes, especially in a concluding or visionary paragraph.
Not really a direct slang version, but 'Hvad sker der?' is the casual equivalent.
No, you can say 'Jeg tænker på, hvad bringer fremtiden' (I am thinking about what the future brings).
It adds a layer of curiosity and speculation, like 'I wonder'.
Yes, many Danish pop and folk songs use it to express longing or uncertainty.
No, for weather use 'Hvordan bliver vejret?'.
It's 'bringer' (active). 'Bringes' is passive and would mean 'is being brought'.
Common answers are 'Det må tiden vise' or 'Jeg håber på...'.
Expressions liées
hvad mon der sker?
similarI wonder what will happen?
tiden vil vise det
contrastTime will tell.
fremtidsudsigter
specialized formFuture prospects
hvad gemmer fremtiden på?
synonymWhat is the future hiding?
