Signification
Asking about origin.
Contexte culturel
Danes are generally modest. Don't be surprised if they answer with just the city name. The question is a standard social opener, not an interrogation. In international settings in Copenhagen, this is the #1 question asked. In smaller towns, people might ask 'Hvor kommer du fra?' to see if you have local roots.
Don't overthink it
It's a very simple question. Just say it clearly.
Be ready to answer
If you ask, they will ask you back. Have your answer ready: 'Jeg er fra...'
Signification
Asking about origin.
Don't overthink it
It's a very simple question. Just say it clearly.
Be ready to answer
If you ask, they will ask you back. Have your answer ready: 'Jeg er fra...'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Hvor er du ___?
The preposition 'fra' (from) is required for origin.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to ask about origin.
This is the standard, grammatically correct form.
Match the question to the answer.
Hvor er du fra? -> Jeg er fra Danmark.
Origin matches origin, location matches location.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesHvor er du ___?
The preposition 'fra' (from) is required for origin.
Choose the correct way to ask about origin.
This is the standard, grammatically correct form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Origin matches origin, location matches location.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it is a standard icebreaker in Denmark.
Yes, as small talk before the interview starts.
You can say the English name, most Danes will understand.
Expressions liées
Hvor kommer du fra?
synonymWhere do you come from?
Hvor bor du?
similarWhere do you live?
Hvad laver du?
builds onWhat do you do?
Hvor er du fra i [land]?
specialized formWhere in [country] are you from?
