Signification
Asking about someone's well-being.
Contexte culturel
Danes value honesty. If you ask 'Hvordan går det?', don't be surprised if they give you a real answer rather than just 'Fine'. In Greenlandic Danish, the greeting is used similarly, but social interactions may involve more silence and non-verbal cues than in Copenhagen. In Danish offices, this phrase is essential for 'flad struktur' (flat structure). Even the CEO will be asked this by the intern. In texts, 'Hvordan går det?' is often shortened to 'Hvordan går det?' or even just 'Går det godt?'.
The 'Med' Trick
Add 'med' + [Noun] to ask about anything specific. It makes you sound much more fluent instantly.
Don't over-answer
While Danes are honest, they don't want a 20-minute medical history unless you are best friends. Keep it to 2-3 sentences.
Signification
Asking about someone's well-being.
The 'Med' Trick
Add 'med' + [Noun] to ask about anything specific. It makes you sound much more fluent instantly.
Don't over-answer
While Danes are honest, they don't want a 20-minute medical history unless you are best friends. Keep it to 2-3 sentences.
The 'Gik' Shift
Switch to 'gik' (past tense) the moment an event is over. It shows you have mastered Danish tenses.
Eye Contact
Always maintain brief, friendly eye contact when asking this. It signals sincerity in Danish culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the greeting.
Hvordan ____ det?
In Danish, we use 'går' (goes) to ask how things are.
Which response is the most natural for 'Hvordan går det?'
A: Hvordan går det? B: ________
'Det går godt, tak' is the standard polite response.
Match the Danish phrase with its English equivalent.
1. Hvordan går det? 2. Hvordan gik det? 3. Hvordan har du det?
'Går' is present, 'gik' is past, and 'har du det' is personal.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
Lars: Hej Mette! Hvordan går det med projektet? Mette: ________. Vi er næsten færdige.
'Det går fint' indicates the project is progressing well.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Går vs. Har
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvordan ____ det?
In Danish, we use 'går' (goes) to ask how things are.
A: Hvordan går det? B: ________
'Det går godt, tak' is the standard polite response.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
'Går' is present, 'gik' is past, and 'har du det' is personal.
Lars: Hej Mette! Hvordan går det med projektet? Mette: ________. Vi er næsten færdige.
'Det går fint' indicates the project is progressing well.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it's neutral. You can use it with anyone from your best friend to your boss.
You can say 'Det går ikke så godt' or 'Jeg har været bedre'. Danes appreciate the honesty.
'Hva' så?' is like 'What's up?' and is very informal. 'Hvordan går det?' is more standard.
No, you must say 'Hvordan går det med dig?' or just 'Hvordan går det?'.
Yes. In Denmark, it's considered rude to ask and then keep walking without waiting for a reply.
No, the 'h' is silent in all Danish 'hv-' words (hvem, hvad, hvor, hvordan).
Yes, it's a very common way to start a friendly or neutral email.
It's a dummy subject, similar to the 'it' in 'It is raining'. It refers to the general state of things.
Yes, that's a common variation that's a bit more upbeat.
Use the past tense: 'Hvordan gik det?'.
The most common answer is 'Det går godt, tak. Hvad med dig?'.
Yes, it is universal across all regions and dialects of Denmark.
Expressions liées
Hvordan har du det?
similarHow are you (personally/emotionally)?
Hva' så?
synonymWhat's up?
Hvordan står det til?
specialized formHow are things standing?
Alt vel?
synonymAll well?
Går det godt?
similarIs it going well?
