Signification
Asking for names
Contexte culturel
Danes rarely use titles (Mr., Mrs.) and will almost always respond with just their first names, even when asked formally. In Greenland (part of the Danish Realm), names often have deep spiritual meanings. Asking for a name is a sign of respect. Faroese people often use patronymics or place-based names. 'Jeres navn' might refer to the farm or house they come from. On apps like MobilePay, 'jeres navn' is used for shared 'boxes' or group accounts.
The 'Soft D' Secret
When saying 'Hvad', don't make the 'd' hard. Let your tongue touch your bottom teeth for a true Danish sound.
Avoid 'Hvem'
English speakers often say 'Hvem er jeres navn?'. This sounds like 'Who is your name?' and is a major giveaway that you're a beginner.
Signification
Asking for names
The 'Soft D' Secret
When saying 'Hvad', don't make the 'd' hard. Let your tongue touch your bottom teeth for a true Danish sound.
Avoid 'Hvem'
English speakers often say 'Hvem er jeres navn?'. This sounds like 'Who is your name?' and is a major giveaway that you're a beginner.
First Names First
Even if you ask this formally, expect a first-name-only answer. Danes are very informal!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask a group for their name.
Hvad er ____ navn?
'Jeres' is the plural possessive needed for a group.
Which question is correct when asking for a family name at a hotel?
A: Hvem er jeres navn? B: Hvad er jeres navn? C: Hvad er din navn?
Danish uses 'Hvad' for names and 'jeres' for groups.
Complete the dialogue.
Receptionist: Velkommen. Hvad er jeres navn? Gæster: Vi ____ familien Jensen.
'Vi er' (We are) is the standard response to 'Hvad er...'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You meet two new colleagues.
Since there are two colleagues, you must use the plural 'jeres'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Danish Possessive Pronouns (Your)
Singular (Informal)
- • din (en-word)
- • dit (et-word)
Plural (Neutral)
- • jeres (always)
Formal (Rare)
- • Deres (always)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvad er ____ navn?
'Jeres' is the plural possessive needed for a group.
A: Hvem er jeres navn? B: Hvad er jeres navn? C: Hvad er din navn?
Danish uses 'Hvad' for names and 'jeres' for groups.
Receptionist: Velkommen. Hvad er jeres navn? Gæster: Vi ____ familien Jensen.
'Vi er' (We are) is the standard response to 'Hvad er...'.
You meet two new colleagues.
Since there are two colleagues, you must use the plural 'jeres'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'jeres' is strictly plural. Use 'Hvad er dit navn?' for one person.
Not at all. It is a standard, neutral way to start an interaction with a group.
'jeres' is neutral/informal plural. 'Deres' is formal (singular or plural). 'Deres' is rarely used today.
In Danish, you ask 'What' a name is, not 'Who' it is. It's just a linguistic rule!
Use 'navn' for a group name (like a family) and 'navne' if you want each person's individual name.
You can say 'Vi er [Navn]' or 'Vores navn er [Navn]'.
Yes, 'jeres' is the possessive form of 'I' (you all).
No, 'jeres' is invariant. It stays the same for en-words and et-words.
Yes, that is actually more common in casual conversation.
Yes, very often when identifying a company or a group of clients.
Expressions liées
Hvad hedder I?
synonymWhat are you (plural) called?
Hvad er dit navn?
similarWhat is your (singular) name?
Hvad er Deres navn?
specialized formWhat is your (formal) name?
Hvem er I?
builds onWho are you?
