Signification
Having no money.
Contexte culturel
Danes are very open about money. Saying you are 'flad' is not considered shameful. Similar attitudes exist in Sweden and Norway, though the specific words differ. Being 'flad' is a rite of passage for Danish students. Even in a casual workplace, avoid this phrase with your manager.
Use with 'helt'
Add 'helt' to sound more natural: 'Jeg er helt flad'.
Not for work
Never use this with your boss.
Signification
Having no money.
Use with 'helt'
Add 'helt' to sound more natural: 'Jeg er helt flad'.
Not for work
Never use this with your boss.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Jeg kan ikke komme med i biografen, jeg ____ flad.
The verb 'at være' (to be) is used with adjectives.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural way to say you are broke.
The structure is Subject + er + Adjective.
Match the situation to the response.
Friend: 'Skal vi købe en dyr gave?'
This is the appropriate way to decline due to lack of money.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJeg kan ikke komme med i biografen, jeg ____ flad.
The verb 'at være' (to be) is used with adjectives.
Choose the most natural way to say you are broke.
The structure is Subject + er + Adjective.
Friend: 'Skal vi købe en dyr gave?'
This is the appropriate way to decline due to lack of money.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsOnly if you have a very casual relationship.
No, it is honest.
Expressions liées
På røven
similarBroke/in trouble
Spare op
contrastTo save money
Have råd
contrastTo afford
Helt flad
builds onCompletely broke
