Signification
Caring about someone else's needs.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Samfundssind' was revitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic, where 'at tage hensyn' became a national motto for protecting the vulnerable. In Norway, the phrase is 'ta hensyn til' and is equally important, especially regarding 'Allemannsretten' (the right to roam), where you must consider the nature and the landowner. While Danes use 'tage hensyn' for social equality, the Japanese 'Hairyo' often involves a complex understanding of social hierarchy and unspoken needs (reading the air). In the US, the emphasis is often more on 'individual rights' than 'collective consideration,' so 'taking hensyn' might be framed more as 'respecting boundaries'.
The 'Til' Rule
If you are ever in doubt, just remember: Hensyn + Til. They are best friends and rarely travel alone.
The Quiet Dane
Danes value their 'private sphere' highly. Taking hensyn often means being quiet and giving people space.
Signification
Caring about someone else's needs.
The 'Til' Rule
If you are ever in doubt, just remember: Hensyn + Til. They are best friends and rarely travel alone.
The Quiet Dane
Danes value their 'private sphere' highly. Taking hensyn often means being quiet and giving people space.
Don't use 'Gøre'
English speakers want to say 'do consideration'. In Danish, you 'take' it. Think of it as taking a piece of the social responsibility.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Du skal altid ____ hensyn ____ dine naboer.
The standard collocation is 'at tage hensyn til'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Jeg tager hensyn til vejret. B: Jeg tager hensyn af vejret.
Danish uses the preposition 'til' with this phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Hvorfor slukkede du lyset? B: Jeg ____ (past tense) hensyn til, at du sov.
The past tense of 'tage' is 'tog'.
Match the situation to the correct sentence.
Situation: You are planning a party and don't want to annoy the people living next door.
Neighbors are the typical recipients of 'hensyn'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Tage vs. Vise
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDu skal altid ____ hensyn ____ dine naboer.
The standard collocation is 'at tage hensyn til'.
A: Jeg tager hensyn til vejret. B: Jeg tager hensyn af vejret.
Danish uses the preposition 'til' with this phrase.
A: Hvorfor slukkede du lyset? B: Jeg ____ (past tense) hensyn til, at du sov.
The past tense of 'tage' is 'tog'.
Situation: You are planning a party and don't want to annoy the people living next door.
Neighbors are the typical recipients of 'hensyn'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'At tage hensyn til miljøet' is a very common way to say you are being eco-friendly.
'Tage' is the act of considering it in your mind. 'Vise' is the outward action of showing it. They are often interchangeable.
No, you can take hensyn to rules, the weather, budgets, or traditions.
You use the adjective 'hensynsløs' (reckless) or 'uhensigtsmæssig' (inappropriate/not useful).
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your boss, or in a newspaper.
No, that is a common mistake. It must be 'til'.
You say 'af hensyn til'. For example: 'Jeg gjorde det af hensyn til dig.'
In this phrase, no. It is always singular. You don't take 'hensyn-er'.
It's close, but 'respect' is 'respekt'. 'Hensyn' is more about the practical act of being mindful.
Yes, e.g., 'Jeg er god til at tage hensyn til mine kolleger.' It sounds very positive.
Expressions liées
at vise hensyn
similarto show consideration
at tage højde for
specialized formto account for
at bære over med
similarto bear with someone
at se stort på
contrastto ignore / disregard
