When you afvige, you move away from a path or a plan. Imagine you're walking straight, and then you decide to turn and go a different way. That's afvige. It means to deviate or to diverge. So, if a car afviger from the road, it leaves the road. If a person afviger from the rules, they don't follow them.
§ What 'afvige' means
The Danish verb 'afvige' (pronounced approximately 'ow-vee') is a useful word at the B2 level. At its core, it means to depart from a standard, a path, a rule, or an expectation. Think of it as veering off course, deviating, or differing from something established. It's often used when talking about things that don't quite fit or follow a specific pattern.
- DEFINITION
- To depart from an established course, standard, rule, or expectation.
§ When to use 'afvige'
You'll encounter 'afvige' in many contexts. Here are some common situations where Danish speakers use it:
- Rules and Regulations: When something doesn't follow the stated rules. For example, if a report has information that doesn't align with the official guidelines.
- Norms and Expectations: If someone's behavior or a situation is different from what is considered normal or expected.
- Paths and Routes: Less common for physical paths, but can be used metaphorically for a planned course of action or development.
- Results and Data: When test results or data points show variations from the average or expected outcome.
- Opinions and Views: When someone's opinion or statement differs significantly from others or from an official stance.
Think of it as a formal way to say 'to deviate' or 'to differ'. It's more precise than simply saying something is 'different' ('anderledes') because it implies a departure from a known reference point.
§ Examples of 'afvige' in use
Hans udtalelse afveg fra den officielle linje.
His statement deviated from the official line. (Meaning his statement was different from what was officially agreed upon.)
Resultaterne afveg fra vores forventninger.
The results departed from our expectations. (Meaning the results were not what we thought they would be.)
Vi kan ikke afvige fra planen uden en god grund.
We cannot deviate from the plan without a good reason. (Meaning we must stick to the plan.)
§ Common synonyms and related words
While 'afvige' is quite specific, here are some related words that might help you understand its nuance:
- Differentiere: To differentiate. (Focuses on the act of making something distinct.)
- Afvige fra normen: To deviate from the norm. (A common phrase using 'afvige'.)
- Uregelmæssig: Irregular. (An adjective describing something that 'afviger'.)
- Undtagelse: Exception. (Something that 'afviger' from a rule.)
Remember, 'afvige' carries a connotation of divergence from a set point, whether it's a rule, an expectation, or a standard. It's not just about being different, but about stepping away from a defined framework.
Niveau de difficulté
Common verb, context usually helps.
Standard conjugation, no tricky spelling.
Pronunciation is regular for Danish.
Clear consonants, manageable speed.
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Han må ikke afvige fra planen.
He must not deviate from the plan.
Here 'afvige fra' means 'deviate from'.
Vi skal ikke afvige fra ruten.
We should not depart from the route.
Another example of 'afvige fra' meaning 'depart from'.
Dommeren vil ikke afvige fra reglerne.
The judge will not stray from the rules.
Used with 'fra' to indicate straying from rules.
Børnene afveg fra stien i skoven.
The children wandered off the path in the forest.
Past tense of 'afvige' – 'afveg'.
Du må ikke afvige fra sandheden.
You must not deviate from the truth.
Figurative use of 'afvige fra'.
Temperaturen afveg fra normalen i dag.
The temperature departed from normal today.
Past tense. 'Afvige fra' used for measurements.
Vi kan ikke afvige fra vores aftale.
We cannot depart from our agreement.
Refers to not changing an agreement.
Hun afveg aldrig fra sine principper.
She never deviated from her principles.
Past tense. 'Afvige fra' for personal principles.
De afveg fra planen.
They departed from the plan.
Dommeren bad dem ikke afvige fra emnet.
The judge asked them not to stray from the topic.
Vi kan ikke afvige fra vores principper.
We cannot deviate from our principles.
Han afveg altid fra normen.
He always departed from the norm.
Lad os ikke afvige fra sandheden.
Let us not stray from the truth.
Projektet må ikke afvige fra budgettet.
The project must not deviate from the budget.
Hvorfor afviger du fra den aftalte rute?
Why are you departing from the agreed route?
Deres udtalelser afveg markant fra hinanden.
Their statements deviated significantly from each other.
De nye regler afviger markant fra de tidligere retningslinjer.
The new rules deviate significantly from the previous guidelines.
Here, 'afviger fra' means 'deviates from'.
Vi kan ikke afvige fra planen, da det vil forsinke projektet.
We cannot deviate from the plan, as it will delay the project.
The phrase 'afvige fra' is used with 'kan ikke' (cannot).
Hans meninger afveg ofte fra flertallets synspunkter.
His opinions often diverged from the majority's views.
'Afveg' is the past tense of 'afvige'.
Hvis resultaterne afviger fra forventningerne, skal vi undersøge hvorfor.
If the results depart from expectations, we must investigate why.
This sentence uses 'hvis' (if) to introduce a conditional clause.
Det er vigtigt ikke at afvige fra standardprocedurerne for sikkerhedens skyld.
It is important not to deviate from the standard procedures for safety's sake.
The infinitive 'at afvige' is used after 'ikke' (not).
En god leder ved, hvornår man skal afvige fra normen.
A good leader knows when to depart from the norm.
'Hvornår man skal' means 'when one should'.
Jeg vil ikke afvige fra mine principper, uanset presset.
I will not deviate from my principles, regardless of the pressure.
'Uanset' means 'regardless of'.
Denne kunstner afviger bevidst fra traditionelle malerteknikker.
This artist deliberately departs from traditional painting techniques.
'Bevidst' means 'deliberately'.
Hvis du afviger fra den officielle rute, risikerer du en bøde.
If you depart from the official route, you risk a fine.
Here 'afviger fra' means to deviate from.
Vi må ikke afvige fra vores principper, uanset presset.
We must not depart from our principles, regardless of the pressure.
Again 'afvige fra' is used, emphasizing a deviation from core values.
Hans forklaring afveg markant fra vidnernes udsagn.
His explanation departed significantly from the witnesses' statements.
Past tense 'afveg' is used, showing a past deviation.
Projektplanen tillader ikke, at vi afviger fra tidsplanen.
The project plan does not allow us to depart from the schedule.
The phrase 'ikke tillader, at vi afviger' shows a prohibition against deviation.
Det er vigtigt at bemærke, at vores resultater ikke afviger fra tidligere studier.
It is important to note that our results do not depart from previous studies.
Emphasizes consistency and lack of deviation.
Kunstneren afveg ofte fra traditionelle teknikker i sit arbejde.
The artist often departed from traditional techniques in their work.
Past tense 'afveg' shows a historical pattern of deviation.
En god leder ved, hvornår man skal afvige fra normen for at opnå innovation.
A good leader knows when to depart from the norm to achieve innovation.
Uses 'hvornår man skal afvige' to indicate a strategic choice to deviate.
På trods af vanskelighederne afveg de aldrig fra deres mål.
Despite the difficulties, they never departed from their goal.
Uses 'aldrig afveg fra' to highlight unwavering commitment.
Souvent confondu avec
To reject, to turn down. Not about deviating from a path, but about saying no.
To depart (e.g., a train, a person from a position). Implies a scheduled or final departure, not a deviation.
Departure (noun), specifically a scheduled physical departure, like a train or plane.
Modèles grammaticaux
Expressions idiomatiques
"at afvige fra normen"
To deviate from the norm
Hans kunst plejede at afvige fra normen. (His art tended to deviate from the norm.)
neutral"at afvige fra planen"
To depart from the plan
Vi måtte afvige fra planen på grund af uventede problemer. (We had to depart from the plan due to unexpected problems.)
neutral"at afvige fra det sædvanlige"
To deviate from the usual
Det var usædvanligt for ham at afvige fra det sædvanlige. (It was unusual for him to deviate from the usual.)
neutral"at afvige fra den slagne vej"
To stray from the beaten path
Nogle gange er det godt at afvige fra den slagne vej. (Sometimes it's good to stray from the beaten path.)
neutral"at afvige fra sandheden"
To deviate from the truth
Han blev beskyldt for at afvige fra sandheden. (He was accused of deviating from the truth.)
formal"at afvige fra principperne"
To depart from principles
Det ville være at afvige fra vores principper. (That would be departing from our principles.)
formal"at afvige i mening"
To differ in opinion
De plejede ofte at afvige i mening. (They often used to differ in opinion.)
neutral"at afvige fra sporet"
To go off track
Diskussionen begyndte at afvige fra sporet. (The discussion started to go off track.)
neutral"at afvige fra reglen"
To deviate from the rule
Der er altid en undtagelse, der afviger fra reglen. (There's always an exception that deviates from the rule.)
neutral"at afvige markant"
To deviate significantly
Resultaterne afveg markant fra forventningerne. (The results deviated significantly from the expectations.)
neutralFacile à confondre
Often confused with 'at afvise' (to reject) or 'at afgå' (to depart, like a train). While 'afvige' implies a deviation from a norm or expected path, 'afvise' means to turn something down, and 'afgå' refers to a scheduled departure.
'Afvige' specifically refers to a deviation, difference, or divergence from a standard, rule, or norm. It's about moving away from what's expected or established, rather than a simple rejection or physical departure.
Hans meninger afviger fra flertallets. (His opinions deviate from the majority's.)
Can be confused with the verb 'at afvige' itself. 'Afviger' (as a noun) refers to a person who deviates, an outlier, or a nonconformist. It's not the action of deviating but the person who does so.
This is the noun form of 'afvige', referring to the person or thing that deviates. The verb form describes the action of deviating.
Han blev betragtet som en afviger fra normen. (He was considered a nonconformist/deviant from the norm.)
Similar to 'afviger', this is also derived from 'afvige' but refers to the act or instance of deviating, or the deviation itself, rather than the person.
This is the noun form describing the deviation, the difference, or the anomaly. It's the concept of deviating, not the person who deviates or the act of deviating.
Der var en markant afvigelse i resultaterne. (There was a significant deviation in the results.)
Sounds very similar to 'afvige'. 'Afvises' is the passive form of 'at afvise' (to reject), meaning 'is rejected'.
'Afvises' means something is turned down or rejected. 'Afvige' means to depart from a standard or norm.
Forslaget blev afvist af udvalget. (The proposal was rejected by the committee.)
Can be confused with 'afvige' because both involve a 'departure'. However, 'afgang' is about a scheduled physical departure (like a train or plane).
'Afgang' is a scheduled departure, usually physical. 'Afvige' is about diverging from a rule, path, or expectation.
Togets afgang er kl. 10.00. (The train's departure is at 10:00 AM.)
Structures de phrases
afvige fra X
Vi må ikke afvige fra planen. (We must not deviate from the plan.)
afvige fra normen
Hans adfærd afveg fra normen. (His behavior deviated from the norm.)
afvige fra reglen
Det er sjældent, at vi afviger fra reglen. (It is rare that we depart from the rule.)
noget afviger fra noget andet
Resultaterne afveg fra forventningerne. (The results deviated from the expectations.)
at afvige fra et emne
Prøv at ikke afvige fra emnet. (Try not to stray from the topic.)
afvigende adfærd
Politiet efterforsker afvigende adfærd. (The police are investigating deviant behavior.)
at afvige markant
Vores holdninger afviger markant. (Our opinions differ significantly.)
en afvigelse fra
Der var en lille afvigelse fra den oprindelige plan. (There was a small deviation from the original plan.)
Comment l'utiliser
When you want to express that something or someone deviates or departs from a set standard, rule, or path, 'afvige' is your word. Think of it as 'to deviate' or 'to diverge'. It often implies a difference or a straying from what is expected or normal. For example, if a plan changes, or a behavior is unusual, you can use 'afvige'.
A common mistake is confusing 'afvige' with 'afvise'. 'Afvise' means 'to reject' or 'to refuse', which is quite different from 'to deviate'. Another mistake is using it interchangeably with verbs like 'ændre' (to change) when the specific nuance of 'deviating from a norm' is intended. 'Afvige' specifically implies a departure from an expected line, not just any change.
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Hvilket ord betyder 'at gå væk fra noget'?
'Afvige' betyder at bevæge sig væk fra en given sti eller regel.
Hvad er det modsatte af 'at afvige'?
Hvis man 'afviger', går man væk. Hvis man 'følger', holder man sig til det.
Vælg den sætning, hvor 'afvige' passer bedst:
'Afvige' bruges ofte i forbindelse med at forlade en sti eller rute, som en bil kan gøre fra vejen.
At 'afvige' betyder at blive på samme sted.
Nej, 'afvige' betyder at bevæge sig væk fra eller ændre retning.
Man kan 'afvige' fra en regel.
Ja, 'afvige' kan bruges, når man ikke følger en regel eller norm.
Når man 'afviger', går man altid hurtigt.
Hastigheden er ikke en del af betydningen af 'afvige'. Det handler om at ændre kurs eller retning, uanset hastighed.
The speaker is saying they will not deviate from the plan.
The speaker is instructing to turn off the road.
The speaker mentions that 'he' can depart from the rule.
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Jeg vil ikke afvige.
Focus: afvige
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Afvig fra normal.
Focus: Afvig
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De afviger ofte.
Focus: ofte
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This sentence means 'He will not deviate from the plan.' The word order is subject, modal verb, negation, infinitive verb, prepositional phrase.
This sentence means 'We must not deviate from the rules.' The structure is similar to the previous sentence.
This sentence means 'It is important not to deviate from the original.' The structure 'ikke at + infinitive' is common for negation of infinitives.
Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'afvige'?
Synonymet for 'afvige' er at gøre noget, der går imod det normale eller forventede.
I hvilken sætning bruges 'afvige' korrekt?
'Afvige' betyder at fravige en norm, regel eller sti. De andre muligheder bruger 'afvige' forkert.
Hvad betyder det, når nogen 'afviger fra normen'?
At 'afvige fra normen' betyder at gøre noget, der ikke stemmer overens med det, der generelt betragtes som normalt eller almindeligt.
Hvis en bil 'afviger fra kørebanen', betyder det, at den kører ligeud.
Hvis en bil 'afviger fra kørebanen', betyder det, at den forlader kørebanen, ikke at den kører ligeud.
At 'afvige' kan bruges til at beskrive en person, der har en mening, der er forskellig fra flertallet.
Ja, 'afvige' kan bruges til at beskrive at have en mening, der er anderledes eller afvigende fra flertallets.
Ordet 'afvige' har altid en negativ betydning.
Mens 'afvige' ofte kan have en negativ konnotation, er det ikke altid tilfældet. Det kan blot betyde at være anderledes uden en værdom.
The judge's decision deviated from previous rulings. Listen for 'afveg'.
If the plan deviates too much, we must adjust it. Listen for 'afviger'.
We cannot deviate from the standard procedure. Listen for 'afvige'.
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Siger man 'han afviger fra normen'?
Focus: afviger
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Prøv at sige: 'Resultaterne afveg markant fra vores forventninger.'
Focus: afveg markant
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Hvordan siger man: 'Deres adfærd afveg fra de forventede standarder'?
Focus: adfærd afveg
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Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'afvige'?
Fravige betyder også at afvige fra noget.
I hvilken sætning bruges 'afvige' korrekt?
'Afvige' kan bruges i forskellige kontekster, når man taler om at afvige fra en norm, en sandhed, en vej eller en plan.
Hvilken situation beskriver bedst en 'afvigelse'?
En afvigelse er netop en ændring fra det forventede eller det normale.
Man kan 'afvige' fra en standard procedure.
Ja, at 'afvige' fra en procedure betyder at man ikke følger den standardiserede vej.
Hvis man 'afviger' fra en aftale, holder man den stadig.
Nej, at 'afvige' fra en aftale betyder, at man ikke holder den.
En 'afvigende' adfærd er altid negativ.
Ikke nødvendigvis. Afvigende adfærd kan blot betyde anderledes, ikke altid negativt, afhængigt af konteksten.
The judge's decision departed significantly from previous precedent. Listen for 'afveg'.
If the results deviate from our expectations, we must revise the plan. Listen for 'afviger'.
The artist's style deliberately deviated from the academic tradition. Listen for 'afveg'.
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Man kan ikke afvige fra standardproceduren uden godkendelse.
Focus: afvige
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Hans fortolkning afveg fundamentalt fra originalen.
Focus: fundamentalt
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Jeg må desværre meddele, at din ansøgning afveg fra retningslinjerne.
Focus: desværre meddele
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Imagine you are a judge presiding over a complex legal case. A key witness has just presented testimony that significantly deviates from their previous statements and established facts. Write a paragraph for your internal notes expressing your concerns about this deviation and its potential impact on the case. Use 'afvige' in your response.
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Vidnets seneste udsagn synes markant at afvige fra tidligere erklæringer og de præsenterede beviser. Denne afvigelse rejser alvorlige spørgsmål ved vidnets troværdighed og kan potentielt have en dybtgående betydning for sagens udfald. Vi må grundigt undersøge årsagen til denne uoverensstemmelse.
You are a seasoned architect reviewing a junior architect's plans for a new building. You notice that some structural elements in the design significantly deviate from standard safety regulations. Write an email to the junior architect outlining these deviations and requesting immediate revisions. Use 'afvige' at least once.
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Kære [Junior Arkitekts navn], Jeg har gennemgået dine seneste tegninger for projekt X, og jeg har desværre bemærket, at visse strukturelle elementer i designet afviger fra gældende sikkerhedsstandarder. Dette er en alvorlig bekymring, og jeg beder dig om at foretage de nødvendige revisioner omgående for at sikre fuld overholdelse. Lad os mødes snarest for at drøfte dette.
You are a literary critic analyzing a contemporary novel. The author's narrative style in this particular work significantly deviates from their previous, more conventional writings. Write a short paragraph discussing how this stylistic departure affects the reader's experience and the novel's overall impact. Use 'afvige' in your text.
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I denne nye roman vælger forfatteren at afvige markant fra sin tidligere, mere konventionelle fortællestil. Denne stilistiske afvigelse skaber en uventet og til tider udfordrende læseoplevelse, men den bidrager også til en dybere og mere nuanceret forståelse af romanens komplekse temaer.
Hvad er den primære årsag til, at en forsker bør undgå at afvige fra en etableret protokol i videnskabelige eksperimenter?
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I videnskabelige eksperimenter er det afgørende at følge protokollen nøje for at sikre reproducerbare resultater. Hvis en forsker lader sig afvige fra den etablerede metode, kan det kompromittere gyldigheden af hele undersøgelsen og føre til fejlagtige konklusioner. Derfor er omhyggelig dokumentation af enhver ændring i proceduren essentiel, selv mindre afvigelser kan have uforudsete konsekvenser.
Hvad er den primære årsag til, at en forsker bør undgå at afvige fra en etableret protokol i videnskabelige eksperimenter?
Teksten fremhæver, at afvigelse fra protokollen kan 'kompromittere gyldigheden af hele undersøgelsen og føre til fejlagtige konklusioner', hvilket direkte understreger vigtigheden af reproducerbare resultater.
Teksten fremhæver, at afvigelse fra protokollen kan 'kompromittere gyldigheden af hele undersøgelsen og føre til fejlagtige konklusioner', hvilket direkte understreger vigtigheden af reproducerbare resultater.
Hvilken konsekvens nævnes, hvis politikere begynder at afvige fra lovens rammer og etiske retningslinjer?
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Et sundt demokrati forudsætter, at politikere handler inden for lovens rammer og de etablerede etiske retningslinjer. Når politikere begynder at afvige fra disse principper, opstår der mistillid blandt borgerne, og fundamentet for et retfærdigt samfund svækkes. Det er derfor essentielt med transparens og ansvarlighed for at bevare offentlighedens tillid.
Hvilken konsekvens nævnes, hvis politikere begynder at afvige fra lovens rammer og etiske retningslinjer?
Passagen angiver klart: 'Når politikere begynder at afvige fra disse principper, opstår der mistillid blandt borgerne.'
Passagen angiver klart: 'Når politikere begynder at afvige fra disse principper, opstår der mistillid blandt borgerne.'
Hvorfor er det ofte nødvendigt for virksomheder at afvige fra gamle forretningsmodeller?
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Virksomheder, der ønsker at opretholde en stærk markedsposition, skal konstant evaluere deres strategier. Det er ofte nødvendigt at afvige fra gamle forretningsmodeller og omfavne innovation for at forblive konkurrencedygtige. En modvilje mod at tilpasse sig nye tendenser kan føre til stagnation og tab af markedsandele, selv for etablerede firmaer.
Hvorfor er det ofte nødvendigt for virksomheder at afvige fra gamle forretningsmodeller?
Teksten siger, at det er nødvendigt 'at afvige fra gamle forretningsmodeller og omfavne innovation for at forblive konkurrencedygtige' for at 'opretholde en stærk markedsposition'.
Teksten siger, at det er nødvendigt 'at afvige fra gamle forretningsmodeller og omfavne innovation for at forblive konkurrencedygtige' for at 'opretholde en stærk markedsposition'.
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