मतलब
Putting extra effort into a task.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is a key part of the Danish 'folkeskole' (primary school) culture. Teachers prioritize 'umage' over perfection, believing that the habit of trying hard is more important than innate talent. Across Scandinavia, there is a shared value of 'craftsmanship' in everyday life. Whether it's knitting a sweater or building a deck, 'at gøre sig umage' is a sign of personal integrity. In Danish offices, which are often non-hierarchical, a boss might say 'gør jer umage' to a team as a way of setting high standards without sounding like a dictator. When invited to a dinner party in Denmark, the host has likely 'gjort sig umage' with the food and the 'hygge'. It is polite to acknowledge this effort.
The 'Med' Rule
Always follow the phrase with 'med' if you want to mention the task. It's the most common mistake for learners.
The Queen's Advice
If you want to sound very Danish, mention that 'Dronningen siger, vi skal gøre os umage.' It's a famous cultural reference.
मतलब
Putting extra effort into a task.
The 'Med' Rule
Always follow the phrase with 'med' if you want to mention the task. It's the most common mistake for learners.
The Queen's Advice
If you want to sound very Danish, mention that 'Dronningen siger, vi skal gøre os umage.' It's a famous cultural reference.
Reflexive Check
Double-check your pronouns! 'Vi gør sig umage' is a common error; it must be 'Vi gør os umage'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Jeg gør ___ umage med min udtale.
Since the subject is 'Jeg', the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
The phrase requires both the reflexive pronoun 'sig' and the preposition 'med'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
Mor: 'Husk at ____ ____ umage med dine lektier!' Barn: 'Det gør jeg også, mor!'
After 'Husk at', we use the infinitive 'gøre'. Since the mother is talking to the child (du), the pronoun is 'dig'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Situation: You are praising a friend for a very detailed drawing they made.
This is an exclamation of praise for effort already completed.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासJeg gør ___ umage med min udtale.
Since the subject is 'Jeg', the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'.
Choose the correct option:
The phrase requires both the reflexive pronoun 'sig' and the preposition 'med'.
Mor: 'Husk at ____ ____ umage med dine lektier!' Barn: 'Det gør jeg også, mor!'
After 'Husk at', we use the infinitive 'gøre'. Since the mother is talking to the child (du), the pronoun is 'dig'.
Situation: You are praising a friend for a very detailed drawing they made.
This is an exclamation of praise for effort already completed.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes! You can 'gøre dig umage' with your training or a specific move in a game.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Umage' is the effort in a specific task; 'flid' is the general trait of being hardworking.
Yes, use 'for at' followed by a verb to explain the purpose of your effort.
In this phrase, it's a noun. It doesn't change form (no -r or -t).
You can say 'Jeg gjorde mig ikke så meget umage.'
No, they are completely unrelated. 'Umage' is Germanic; 'image' is Latinate.
No, you 'gør dig umage' with *tasks* or *actions*, not people directly (though you can do it *for* people).
The opposite is 'at sløse' (to be sloppy) or 'at være ligeglad' (to not care).
No, it implies you tried your best, regardless of the outcome.
संबंधित मुहावरे
at lægge sig i selen
similarTo work very hard (like a horse in a harness).
at yde sit bedste
synonymTo give one's best.
at sløse
contrastTo be careless or sloppy.
at tage sig sammen
builds onTo pull oneself together.
omhyggelig
specialized formCareful/thorough (adjective).
