Signification
Asking about intentions.
Contexte culturel
Danes value their 'fritid' (free time) highly. Asking about plans is a way to respect that they might already have 'aftaler' (appointments/agreements). In Greenlandic Danish, plans can be more weather-dependent. A 'plan' is often understood with the caveat 'immaqa' (maybe/if the weather allows). In Danish workplaces, 'Hvad er din plan?' is a call for autonomy. Managers expect you to have a plan rather than waiting for instructions. Among young Danes, 'planen' is often used without 'din' to refer to the group's collective activity for the night.
The 'Din' Rule
Always remember 'plan' is common gender. If you say 'dit plan', Danes will still understand you, but it's a giveaway that you're a beginner.
Be Direct
Don't be afraid to ask this question. Danes appreciate knowing what's going on and it's not considered rude.
Signification
Asking about intentions.
The 'Din' Rule
Always remember 'plan' is common gender. If you say 'dit plan', Danes will still understand you, but it's a giveaway that you're a beginner.
Be Direct
Don't be afraid to ask this question. Danes appreciate knowing what's going on and it's not considered rude.
The 'Planen' Shortcut
If you're with a group of friends, just say 'Hvad er planen?'. It sounds more natural and inclusive.
Not for Maps
If you need directions, ask for a 'kort', not a 'plan'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Hvad ___ din plan?
We use the verb 'at være' (to be) in the present tense 'er'.
Which one is correct when asking a group of people?
Asking 3 friends about their plans:
When asking multiple people, 'din' becomes 'jeres' and 'plan' becomes 'planer'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hej! Hvad er din plan for i aften? B: ________.
'Jeg skal i biografen' (I'm going to the cinema) is a logical answer to a question about plans.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A formal job interview.
This is the most professional and relevant choice for a job interview.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Singular vs Plural
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvad ___ din plan?
We use the verb 'at være' (to be) in the present tense 'er'.
Asking 3 friends about their plans:
When asking multiple people, 'din' becomes 'jeres' and 'plan' becomes 'planer'.
A: Hej! Hvad er din plan for i aften? B: ________.
'Jeg skal i biografen' (I'm going to the cinema) is a logical answer to a question about plans.
Context: A formal job interview.
This is the most professional and relevant choice for a job interview.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it's very neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Technically no. 'Hvad' is the standard interrogative for this phrase.
You can say 'Jeg har ingen planer' or 'Jeg ved det ikke endnu'.
The plural is 'planer'.
It is always 'din plan' because 'plan' is a common gender noun.
Yes, it works for both 'what are we doing for lunch' and 'what is your 5-year career plan'.
Young people might say 'Hvad sker der?' or 'Hvad er der på programmet?'.
No, airplane is 'fly' or 'flyvemaskine'.
Use the past tense: 'Hvad var din plan?'.
It can be a bit intrusive if there's no context. Better to start with a greeting.
It means 'What is THE plan?', usually referring to a group activity.
Yes, but it sounds much more formal and serious than 'plan'.
Expressions liées
Hvad har du af planer?
similarWhat do you have in terms of plans?
Hvad skal du lave?
synonymWhat are you going to do?
Hvad er planen?
builds onWhat is the plan?
Har du lagt en plan?
specialized formHave you made a plan?
Ingen planer
contrastNo plans
