Signification
Stating where you were born or live.
Contexte culturel
Danes often identify strongly with their home region. If someone says they come from 'Jylland', they might be implying they are down-to-earth and practical. People from Greenland living in Denmark will use this phrase to distinguish their Inuit heritage from ethnic Danish identity. It is common for expats to say 'Jeg kommer fra [Country], men jeg bor i [Danish City]' to clarify their status. Younger Danes might use English-influenced slang or just state their 'postnummer' (zip code) to show which part of a city they are from.
Keep it simple
At A1, don't worry about adding 'oprindeligt'. Just say the country name.
Preposition check
Always use 'fra', never 'af' or 'ud af' for origin.
Signification
Stating where you were born or live.
Keep it simple
At A1, don't worry about adding 'oprindeligt'. Just say the country name.
Preposition check
Always use 'fra', never 'af' or 'ud af' for origin.
Be ready for follow-ups
Danes are curious! Stating your origin is usually the start of a 5-minute conversation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I come from Denmark'.
Jeg ______ fra Danmark.
'Kommer' is the correct verb to use with 'fra' for origin.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the correct way to ask someone where they are from.
'Hvor er du fra?' and 'Hvor kommer du fra?' are both correct, but 'Hvor er du fra?' is one of the options provided.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvor kommer du fra? B: ___________
The answer must match the question about origin.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJeg ______ fra Danmark.
'Kommer' is the correct verb to use with 'fra' for origin.
Select the correct way to ask someone where they are from.
'Hvor er du fra?' and 'Hvor kommer du fra?' are both correct, but 'Hvor er du fra?' is one of the options provided.
A: Hvor kommer du fra? B: ___________
The answer must match the question about origin.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is perfectly natural and almost identical in meaning.
No, just say 'Jeg kommer fra USA'.
Use 'kommer' (present) for your permanent origin.
Use 'fra', e.g., 'Jeg kommer fra Fyn'.
Expressions liées
Jeg er fra
similarI am from
Jeg stammer fra
specialized formI originate/descend from
Hvor kommer du fra?
builds onWhere do you come from?
Jeg bor i
contrastI live in
