मतलब
Being thoughtful toward others.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'Samfundssind' relies on everyone taking hensyn. It's why Danes rarely have turnstiles in metros—they trust you to take hensyn to the rules. In Greenlandic culture, taking hensyn often involves silence and giving space, reflecting the vast landscape and close-knit communities. Similar to Denmark, Swedes use 'visa hänsyn'. It is a cornerstone of 'Lagom'—not too much, not too little, just right for everyone. Taking hensyn here often relates to the weather and the sea; you must consider the elements before any social plan.
The Silent Rule
In Denmark, you don't always have to say you are taking hensyn; the act of being quiet or moving aside is the communication itself.
Preposition Trap
Never use 'for' or 'af'. It is always 'til'. This is the most common error for English speakers.
मतलब
Being thoughtful toward others.
The Silent Rule
In Denmark, you don't always have to say you are taking hensyn; the act of being quiet or moving aside is the communication itself.
Preposition Trap
Never use 'for' or 'af'. It is always 'til'. This is the most common error for English speakers.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing preposition.
Vi skal altid tage hensyn ___ miljøet.
In Danish, the collocation is always 'at tage hensyn til'.
Which sentence is most natural for a sign in a library?
Choose the best option:
'Tag hensyn til' is the standard way to ask for social consideration.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Undskyld, jeg larmer lidt. B: Det er okay, men husk at ____.
This is the most common way to remind someone to be quiet in an apartment.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासVi skal altid tage hensyn ___ miljøet.
In Danish, the collocation is always 'at tage hensyn til'.
Choose the best option:
'Tag hensyn til' is the standard way to ask for social consideration.
A: Undskyld, jeg larmer lidt. B: Det er okay, men husk at ____.
This is the most common way to remind someone to be quiet in an apartment.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
2 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, you can take hensyn to the budget, the weather, or the law.
संबंधित मुहावरे
At tage højde for
similarTo account for / anticipate
At vise hensyn
synonymTo show consideration
At være hensynsfuld
builds onTo be considerate (adjective)
