Signification
Going to grocery store
Contexte culturel
Danes often refer to the specific supermarket chain rather than the word 'supermarkedet'. Netto, Rema 1000, and Føtex are the most common. The 'Pant' system is a huge part of the supermarket trip. You bring your empty bottles to a machine at the entrance to get money back. Supermarkets in Denmark have limited opening hours compared to the US, though many are now open 7-22 or even 24/7 in big cities. Self-checkout (selvbetjening) is becoming the norm in Danish supermarkets, reflecting the high-trust, tech-savvy culture.
Drop the 'gå'
To sound like a native, never use 'gå' with 'skal' when talking about the supermarket.
Name the store
Danes love their brands. Say 'Jeg skal i Netto' to sound 100% local.
Signification
Going to grocery store
Drop the 'gå'
To sound like a native, never use 'gå' with 'skal' when talking about the supermarket.
Name the store
Danes love their brands. Say 'Jeg skal i Netto' to sound 100% local.
Check the time
Small town supermarkets close early. Always check 'åbningstider'!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing modal verb to say 'I am going to the supermarket.'
Jeg ___ i supermarkedet.
'Skal' is the correct modal verb to imply movement and intent in Danish.
Which preposition is used for the supermarket?
Jeg skal ___ supermarkedet.
We use 'i' for buildings like supermarkets where you go inside.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Hvor skal du hen? B: Jeg ___ ___ supermarkedet.
'Skal i' is the most natural way to answer 'Where are you going?' when headed to the store.
Match the sentence to the situation.
You are leaving your office and telling your boss you're stopping at the store on the way home.
Adding 'på vej hjem' (on the way home) fits the office context perfectly.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg ___ i supermarkedet.
'Skal' is the correct modal verb to imply movement and intent in Danish.
Jeg skal ___ supermarkedet.
We use 'i' for buildings like supermarkets where you go inside.
A: Hvor skal du hen? B: Jeg ___ ___ supermarkedet.
'Skal i' is the most natural way to answer 'Where are you going?' when headed to the store.
You are leaving your office and telling your boss you're stopping at the store on the way home.
Adding 'på vej hjem' (on the way home) fits the office context perfectly.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsDanish modal verbs like 'skal' imply motion when a destination is mentioned. It's more efficient!
Yes, but it sounds like you are walking *inside* the store, not traveling to it.
'Skal' is for plans/intent; 'vil' is for desire. Use 'skal' for errands.
For supermarkets, yes. For the pharmacy (apoteket), use 'på'.
Yes, 'supermarkedet' (the supermarket) is the standard way to refer to the store.
You still say 'jeg skal i supermarkedet'. The method of transport doesn't matter.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Change 'skal' to 'er': 'Jeg er i supermarkedet'.
Netto is the most popular discount supermarket in Denmark, famous for its yellow dog logo.
Yes! 'Jeg skal i tøjbutikken' (I'm going to the clothing store).
Expressions liées
at købe ind
similarto go grocery shopping
at handle
synonymto shop
at smutte
builds onto pop/nip
at pante
specialized formto return bottles for money
dagligvarer
similardaily goods/groceries
