Signification
Returning a question to the speaker.
Contexte culturel
Danes value equality. This phrase helps keep conversations balanced. Similar to Norway and Sweden, where 'Hva med deg?' and 'Vad med dig?' are used. Using this in business can be seen as friendly, but keep it professional. Very common in DMs to keep the chat going.
Soft 'd'
Remember that the 'd' in Danish is often very soft or silent. Don't pronounce it like a hard English 'd'.
Intonation
Use a rising intonation at the end to make it sound like a friendly question.
Signification
Returning a question to the speaker.
Soft 'd'
Remember that the 'd' in Danish is often very soft or silent. Don't pronounce it like a hard English 'd'.
Intonation
Use a rising intonation at the end to make it sound like a friendly question.
Keep it light
This phrase is for light, casual conversation. Don't use it to start heavy arguments.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Jeg elsker chokolade. Hvad ____ ____?
The correct phrase is 'Hvad med dig'.
Which is the correct way to ask back?
A: Jeg er træt. B: ...
Only 'Hvad med dig' uses the correct objective pronoun.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg bor i København. B: __________
This is the most natural way to keep the conversation going.
Match the situation to the response.
Someone tells you their favorite color.
Asking back is the best way to show interest.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg elsker chokolade. Hvad ____ ____?
The correct phrase is 'Hvad med dig'.
A: Jeg er træt. B: ...
Only 'Hvad med dig' uses the correct objective pronoun.
A: Jeg bor i København. B: __________
This is the most natural way to keep the conversation going.
Someone tells you their favorite color.
Asking back is the best way to show interest.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if the relationship is casual. If it's very formal, use a more structured question.
No, it's very polite and shows interest.
That's just how Danish pronunciation works! Many final consonants are silent.
Yes, it's fine in casual emails.
Yes, 'Hvad med jer?' (What about you all?).
You can just smile or change the subject.
Yes, but 'Hvad med dig?' is more common.
Almost everything, except health questions.
It's a soft, breathy sound, almost like a 'th' in 'the'.
Yes, it's standard Danish.
Expressions liées
Og hvad med dig?
similarAnd what about you?
Hvad med selv?
similarWhat about yourself?
Hvordan har du det?
contrastHow are you?
Hvad mener du?
builds onWhat do you mean?
