Signification
Asking about current activity.
Contexte culturel
Danes are very informal. Using 'Hvad laver du?' is a sign of friendliness, not nosiness. Similar usage in Norway and Sweden, though the words differ slightly (Hva gjør du? / Vad gör du?). In some cultures, asking 'What are you doing?' can be seen as intrusive. In Denmark, it is standard.
The 'd' is silent
In 'Hvad', the 'd' is almost never pronounced in spoken Danish. It sounds like 'Va'.
Add 'så'
Adding 'så' at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Signification
Asking about current activity.
The 'd' is silent
In 'Hvad', the 'd' is almost never pronounced in spoken Danish. It sounds like 'Va'.
Add 'så'
Adding 'så' at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't overthink it
Danes use this phrase constantly. It is the safest way to start a conversation.
Teste-toi
Which is the correct way to ask a friend what they are doing?
___ laver du?
'Hvad' means 'what'.
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun.
Hvad laver ___?
You are asking the person directly.
Choose the best response to 'Hvad laver du?'.
A: Hvad laver du? B: ___
You need to describe an activity.
Match the question to the correct intent.
Hvad laver du? vs Hvad arbejder du med?
One is for current tasks, one is for career.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices___ laver du?
'Hvad' means 'what'.
Hvad laver ___?
You are asking the person directly.
A: Hvad laver du? B: ___
You need to describe an activity.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
One is for current tasks, one is for career.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, but 'Hvad arbejder du med?' is better for professional topics.
Danish phonology often elides consonants at the end of words.
No, it is a standard social opener.
Just say 'Ikke så meget' (Not much).
Yes, it functions similarly in social contexts.
Add a time marker like 'i morgen' (tomorrow).
Expressions liées
Hvad sker der?
similarWhat's happening?
Hvad arbejder du med?
contrastWhat is your job?
Hvad går du og laver?
builds onWhat have you been up to?
