Signification
Asking for someone's viewpoint.
Contexte culturel
Danes value 'direkte tale' (direct speech). Asking for a 'holdning' is not seen as intrusive but as a way to engage in a healthy, democratic debate. In Danish companies, the hierarchy is flat. A manager will often ask an intern, 'Hvad er din holdning til det?', and they genuinely want to hear the answer. Danes often discuss politics and social issues at dinner parties. Using this phrase shows you are an active participant in the 'samfundsdebat' (social debate). The Danish school system (Folkeskolen) emphasizes 'kritisk tænkning' (critical thinking). Students are constantly asked for their 'holdning' to encourage independent thought.
The 'Til' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember 'Holdning TIL'. It's the #1 mistake even advanced learners make.
Don't be shy
When a Dane asks you this, they really want to know. Don't just say 'I don't know'—try to give at least one reason.
Signification
Asking for someone's viewpoint.
The 'Til' Rule
If you remember nothing else, remember 'Holdning TIL'. It's the #1 mistake even advanced learners make.
Don't be shy
When a Dane asks you this, they really want to know. Don't just say 'I don't know'—try to give at least one reason.
Not for Pizza
Don't use this for food or small preferences. It sounds like you're starting a political debate over lunch.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Hvad er din holdning ___ det nye projekt?
In Danish, you always have a 'holdning TIL' something.
Which sentence is the most natural for a workplace meeting?
Du vil vide, hvad din chef mener om en ny plan.
This is the grammatically correct and register-appropriate way to ask.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg synes, vi skal arbejde i weekenden. B: Virkelig? ________?
This invites the speaker to justify their surprising stance.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Asking a politician about a new law.
'Holdning' is the most appropriate word for a formal/political stance.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvad er din holdning ___ det nye projekt?
In Danish, you always have a 'holdning TIL' something.
Du vil vide, hvad din chef mener om en ny plan.
This is the grammatically correct and register-appropriate way to ask.
A: Jeg synes, vi skal arbejde i weekenden. B: Virkelig? ________?
This invites the speaker to justify their surprising stance.
Asking a politician about a new law.
'Holdning' is the most appropriate word for a formal/political stance.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's perfectly fine if the topic is serious (like a breakup or a job change). For light topics, use 'Hvad synes du?'.
No. It's 'mening OM' or 'holdning TIL'. Mixing them sounds very unnatural.
'Holdning' is your internal stance/attitude. 'Synspunkt' is the specific point of view you are presenting in a discussion.
Start with 'Min holdning er, at...' or 'Jeg mener, at...'.
Yes, in modern Danish, the 'd' in 'holdning' is not pronounced.
Yes, it's very common in professional emails when seeking feedback.
You can say: 'Jeg har ikke rigtig nogen holdning til det endnu.' (I don't really have a stance on it yet.)
Yes, 'beholdning' means 'stock' or 'assets'—things you 'hold' or keep.
Yes, 'indstilling' is a synonym often used for 'mindset' or 'approach'.
Yes, Norwegian (Bokmål) uses almost the exact same phrase: 'Hva er din holdning til det?'.
Expressions liées
at tage stilling til
builds onTo take a position on something.
et synspunkt
synonymA viewpoint.
en overbevisning
specialized formA conviction.
at mene
similarTo mean/opine.
