C1 noun Formal to neutral. It's appropriate in most contexts, from professional to everyday conversation, when emphasizing the need for meticulousness.

omhu

/ˈɔmˌhu/

Exemples

1

Han udførte opgaven med stor omhu.

He performed the task with great care.

2

Det kræver omhu at bygge et hus.

It requires diligence to build a house.

3

Hun valgte sine ord med omhu.

She chose her words with meticulous attention.

4

Vi lægger stor omhu i vores arbejde.

We put great care into our work.

5

Vis omhu, når du krydser vejen.

Show diligence when you cross the road.

Collocations courantes

stor omhu (great care)
med omhu (with care)
udvise omhu (to show diligence)

How to Use It

Notes d'usage

'Omhu' is often used with prepositions like 'med' (with) or in phrases like 'lægge omhu i' (to put care into). It's a formal and respectful word.

Erreurs courantes

Confusing it with 'hygge' (coziness), despite the similar 'hu' sound. Their meanings are very different.
Underestimating its versatility; it applies to more than just physical labor.

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Origine du mot

From Old Norse 'umhyggja', meaning 'care, concern'. 'Om' means 'about' and 'hu' (related to 'hugge') originally meant 'to think, to mind'. So, literally 'to mind about'.

Contexte culturel

The concept of 'omhu' is deeply ingrained in Danish culture, reflecting an appreciation for quality, precision, and thoroughness in work and craftsmanship. It aligns with the Danish value of 'grundighed' (thoroughness).

Astuce mémo

Imagine an 'OM' chanting guru meticulously tending to their 'HU'manity – 'OMHU' for care and diligence.

Questions fréquentes

3 questions

Yes, 'omhu' almost always carries a positive connotation, implying that something is done with appropriate and commendable attention to detail.

Absolutely! 'Omhu' is applicable to a wide range of tasks, from building a piece of furniture (physical) to analyzing data (mental).

'Omhu' refers to the quality of being careful and thorough in one's work or actions, while 'forsigtighed' (caution) is more about avoiding danger or risk. You can show 'omhu' without necessarily being 'forsigtig' in a dangerous situation, and vice-versa.

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