Signification
Expressing enthusiasm.
Contexte culturel
Danes use 'fedt' to signal social cohesion. It's a way of saying 'I'm on your level, and I'm happy for you.' In the 80s and 90s, 'fedt' was often paired with 'mand' (man), as in 'Fedt mand, spa!', which became a famous catchphrase in Danish comedy. In modern Danish startups, 'fedt' is common, but in traditional banking or shipping (like Maersk), it might still be seen as too casual. Danes often use the hashtag #fedt or #hvorerdetfedt on Instagram to show off successful 'hygge' moments.
The 'Ej' Prefix
Add 'Ej' (pronounced like 'I') at the beginning for extra Danish flavor: 'Ej, hvor er det fedt!'
Literal Trap
Never use 'fedt' to describe a person's appearance unless you want to be very rude.
Signification
Expressing enthusiasm.
The 'Ej' Prefix
Add 'Ej' (pronounced like 'I') at the beginning for extra Danish flavor: 'Ej, hvor er det fedt!'
Literal Trap
Never use 'fedt' to describe a person's appearance unless you want to be very rude.
Intonation is Key
If you say it too flatly, it sounds sarcastic. Use a high, energetic pitch!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the exclamation.
Hvor er ___ fedt!
We use 'det' as a dummy subject in this fixed expression.
Which response is most appropriate for a friend saying they won the lottery?
Jeg har vundet i lotto!
This is the natural, grammatically correct way to show enthusiasm.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Vi skal til koncert i aften. B: Ej, hvor ___ det fedt!
The present tense 'er' is used to react to current news.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Hvor var det fedt!'?
'Var' is the past tense, used for looking back on an experience.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say it
Good News
- • New job
- • Winning
- • Holiday
Cool Things
- • Concerts
- • Gadgets
- • Clothes
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvor er ___ fedt!
We use 'det' as a dummy subject in this fixed expression.
Jeg har vundet i lotto!
This is the natural, grammatically correct way to show enthusiasm.
A: Vi skal til koncert i aften. B: Ej, hvor ___ det fedt!
The present tense 'er' is used to react to current news.
When would you say 'Hvor var det fedt!'?
'Var' is the past tense, used for looking back on an experience.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is not a swear word. It is very common slang, but perfectly safe for general use.
No, you must include the 't' because 'det' is neuter.
Mostly, but many adults up to age 60 use it casually. It's very mainstream.
You could say 'Hvor er det træls' (How annoying) or 'Hvor er det nederen' (How downer/lame).
Only in a very casual email to a close colleague or friend.
In food, it still means 'fatty.' Context is everything!
'Hvor' is used for degree exclamations (How!), while 'hvordan' is for manner (In what way?).
'Lækkert' is slightly more modern and 'cleaner' slang, but both are great.
Yes! 'Det var en fed film' or 'Hvor var den film fed!'
It's a 'fat-ass' but used to mean a suck-up or brown-noser. Avoid it!
Expressions liées
Det er for fedt
similarThat is too cool
Fedterøv
contrastBrown-noser / Suck-up
Hvor er det lækkert
synonymHow delicious/cool
Optur
similarA high / A great thing
