Signification
Deciding on a restaurant.
Contexte culturel
The 'Madpakke' culture is strong. If you ask 'hvor skal vi spise?' at work, people might just point to the lunchroom. Splitting the bill ('at dele regningen') is very common among friends. Asking where to eat often implies a place where everyone can afford their own meal. Service charge is included in the price in Denmark. Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory when you decide where to eat. Danes eat dinner early, usually between 18:00 and 19:00. If you ask this at 21:00, many kitchens might be closed!
Use 'hen'
Adding 'hen' (Hvor skal vi hen og spise?) makes you sound more like a native speaker.
Don't say 'vil'
Avoid 'Hvor vil vi spise?' as it sounds like a direct translation from English 'Where do we want to eat?' and is less common.
Signification
Deciding on a restaurant.
Use 'hen'
Adding 'hen' (Hvor skal vi hen og spise?) makes you sound more like a native speaker.
Don't say 'vil'
Avoid 'Hvor vil vi spise?' as it sounds like a direct translation from English 'Where do we want to eat?' and is less common.
Consensus is key
When you ask this, be prepared for a 5-minute discussion where everyone's opinion is considered!
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word order for the question.
___ ___ ___ ___?
In Danish questions, the verb (skal) comes before the subject (vi).
Fill in the missing modal verb.
Hvor ____ vi spise i aften?
'Skal' is the standard modal verb for future plans in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg er sulten. B: Jeg også. ________?
If both people are hungry, the next logical step is to decide where to eat.
Match the Danish phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
Each question word (Hvor, Hvad, Hvornår, Hvem) changes the meaning of the sentence.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Meal Types in Denmark
Morgenmad
- • Havregryn
- • Rundstykker
Frokost
- • Smørrebrød
- • Rugbrød
Aftensmad
- • Frikadeller
- • Kartofler
Banque d exercices
4 exercices___ ___ ___ ___?
In Danish questions, the verb (skal) comes before the subject (vi).
Hvor ____ vi spise i aften?
'Skal' is the standard modal verb for future plans in this context.
A: Jeg er sulten. B: Jeg også. ________?
If both people are hungry, the next logical step is to decide where to eat.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each question word (Hvor, Hvad, Hvornår, Hvem) changes the meaning of the sentence.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it's neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and colleagues.
Yes, it works for any meal. You can add 'frokost' (lunch) to be specific: 'Hvor skal vi spise frokost?'.
'Spise' is for humans; 'æde' is for animals (or humans eating very messily/greedily). Always use 'spise' in this phrase!
You can say 'Jeg ved det ikke' (I don't know) or 'Lad os spise på...' (Let's eat at...).
Expressions liées
Hvad skal vi have at spise?
similarWhat shall we have to eat?
Skal vi gå ud og spise?
builds onShall we go out to eat?
Jeg er sulten
similarI am hungry
Velbekomme
contrastYou're welcome / Enjoy your meal
