When using "tror" (to believe/think) in Danish, you often combine it with "at" (that) to introduce a clause.
For example, "Jeg tror, at han kommer" means "I think that he is coming." You can also use it to express belief in something, like "Jeg tror på dig," meaning "I believe in you."
Remember that Danish often omits the "at" when the meaning is clear, especially in spoken language, but it's good practice to include it for clarity, especially when you are a beginner.
Exemples par niveau
Jeg tror, han kommer senere.
I believe he comes later.
Common usage with 'at' implied.
Tror du på julemanden?
Do you believe in Santa Claus?
'at tro på' means 'to believe in'.
Vi tror, det bliver godt vejr i morgen.
We think it will be good weather tomorrow.
Used for predictions or opinions.
Hvad tror du om det?
What do you think about that?
Asking for an opinion.
Jeg tror ikke, jeg kan komme.
I don't think I can come.
Negation with 'ikke'.
De tror, at filmen starter snart.
They believe that the movie starts soon.
'at' explicitly used as a conjunction.
Tror I mig?
Do you believe me?
Direct object pronoun 'mig'.
Han tror, han er den bedste.
He thinks he is the best.
Expressing someone's self-perception.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of a 'trooper' who 'believes' in their mission. 'Tror' sounds a bit like 'trooper'.
Association visuelle
Imagine a person with a thought bubble above their head, and inside the bubble is a small 'trident' (like the 'tr' in tror), representing 'thinking' or 'believing'.
Word Web
Défi
Try to form three sentences using 'tror' about things you believe or think will happen this week.
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Tror' is about belief or opinion. For example, 'Jeg tror på dig' (I believe in you). 'Synes' is about finding something a certain way, like 'Jeg synes det er sjovt' (I think it's fun/I find it funny).
Yes, absolutely. You can say 'Jeg tror det regner i morgen' (I think it will rain tomorrow) to express a guess.
The past tense of 'tror' is 'troede'. For example, 'Jeg troede det var sandt' (I thought it was true).
Yes, 'tror' is used for religious belief. For example, 'Jeg tror på Gud' (I believe in God).
You would say 'Jeg tror det ikke' or 'Det tror jeg ikke'. Both are common and mean 'I don't think so'.
Often, yes. For example, 'Jeg tror, at han kommer' (I think that he is coming). However, 'at' is sometimes omitted in casual speech, but it's good practice to include it.
Yes, 'Jeg tror på dig' means 'I believe in you' and implies having faith or trust in someone.
The infinitive form is 'at tro'. So, 'to believe' or 'to think'.
Yes, the 't' in 'tror' is pronounced as a hard 't' sound, similar to the 't' in 'train' in English.
Yes, 'tror' is perfect for expressing uncertainty or an assumption. 'Jeg tror, han er forsinket' (I think he is late) indicates you're not 100% sure.
Teste-toi 18 questions
Write a short sentence about something you believe will happen tomorrow.
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Sample answer
Jeg tror, at solen vil skinne i morgen.
Complete the sentence: 'Jeg tror, at det er vigtigt at ______.' (I believe that it is important to ______.)
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Sample answer
Jeg tror, at det er vigtigt at være ærlig.
Form a question using 'tror' asking someone if they think it will rain.
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Sample answer
Tror du, at det vil regne?
What does 'Min ven tror på spøgelser' mean?
Read this passage:
Min ven siger, at han tror på spøgelser. Jeg er ikke sikker. Tror du, at der findes spøgelser?
What does 'Min ven tror på spøgelser' mean?
'Tror på' means 'believes in'.
'Tror på' means 'believes in'.
What does Anna believe?
Read this passage:
Anna tror, at hun kan lære dansk hurtigt. Hun øver sig hver dag. Tror du også, at det er muligt?
What does Anna believe?
The first sentence states 'Anna tror, at hun kan lære dansk hurtigt.'
The first sentence states 'Anna tror, at hun kan lære dansk hurtigt.'
What does the speaker think about the coffee?
Read this passage:
Jeg tror, at kaffen er klar. Vil du have en kop? Jeg tror, at den er varm.
What does the speaker think about the coffee?
The passage says 'Jeg tror, at kaffen er klar' (I think the coffee is ready) and 'Jeg tror, at den er varm' (I think it is warm).
The passage says 'Jeg tror, at kaffen er klar' (I think the coffee is ready) and 'Jeg tror, at den er varm' (I think it is warm).
This sentence means 'I believe in you.' The structure in Danish is Subject + Verb + Preposition + Object.
This is a question: 'Do you think he is coming?' In Danish, the verb often comes first in a question.
This means 'I don't think so.' 'Ikke' (not) comes after the verb and object pronoun.
Listen for the speaker's prediction about tomorrow's weather.
The question is about belief in a supernatural entity.
Listen for where she thinks the keys are.
Read this aloud:
Jeg tror, at vi skal mødes klokken otte.
Focus: tro
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Tror du, at det er en god idé?
Focus: Tror
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Han tror, at han kan løse problemet.
Focus: løse
Tu as dit :
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