मतलब
Expressing joy about something.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is a cornerstone of 'hygge'. It is used to verbally acknowledge and reinforce a pleasant atmosphere, which is a key social duty in Denmark. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is also common, but might be used more sparingly as communication styles can be more non-verbal or understated. In this region, you might hear 'Hvor er det 'møjn' dejligt', incorporating the local greeting/intensifier 'møjn'. On Danish Instagram and Facebook, #hvorerdetdejligt is a popular hashtag for vacation photos, food, and family gatherings.
Add 'Ej' for flavor
Start the phrase with 'Ej' (pronounced like 'eye') to sound more like a native. 'Ej, hvor er det dejligt!'
Watch the '-t'
Don't forget the 't' at the end of 'dejligt'. Without it, it's grammatically incorrect because 'det' is neuter.
मतलब
Expressing joy about something.
Add 'Ej' for flavor
Start the phrase with 'Ej' (pronounced like 'eye') to sound more like a native. 'Ej, hvor er det dejligt!'
Watch the '-t'
Don't forget the 't' at the end of 'dejligt'. Without it, it's grammatically incorrect because 'det' is neuter.
Use it for relief
It's not just for 'lovely' things; use it when a stressful situation ends. 'We found the passport!' -> 'Hvor er det dejligt!'
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to complete the exclamation.
_____ er det dejligt!
'Hvor' is the correct word for 'how' in Danish exclamations.
Which sentence is the most natural reaction to hearing your friend bought a new car?
Din ven: 'Jeg har købt en ny bil!'
This is the standard positive reaction to good news.
Match the Danish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
All pairs are correctly matched to their temporal and emotional nuances.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Vi skal i sommerhus i weekenden. B: Ej, ______!
Going to a summer house is a positive 'hyggelig' activity.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to say 'Hvor er det dejligt!'
Good News
- • New job
- • Wedding
- • Passing exam
Sensory
- • Sun is out
- • Good food
- • Nice music
Social
- • Meeting a friend
- • Getting a gift
- • A kind word
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास_____ er det dejligt!
'Hvor' is the correct word for 'how' in Danish exclamations.
Din ven: 'Jeg har købt en ny bil!'
This is the standard positive reaction to good news.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
All pairs are correctly matched to their temporal and emotional nuances.
A: Vi skal i sommerhus i weekenden. B: Ej, ______!
Going to a summer house is a positive 'hyggelig' activity.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, when followed by an adjective in an exclamation, 'hvor' translates to 'how'.
You can say 'Du er dejlig', but 'Hvor er det dejligt' usually refers to a situation or news.
Use 'hyggeligt' for atmosphere and 'dejligt' for general goodness or news.
It is neutral. It's polite enough for work but casual enough for friends.
Yes, but 'Hvor smager det dejligt' (How lovely it tastes) is more specific.
'Skønt' is slightly more intense, like 'wonderful' vs 'lovely'.
Because it describes 'det' (it), which is a neuter noun/pronoun.
Yes, if something bad happens, you can say it with a flat tone, but be careful!
Just change 'er' to 'var': 'Hvor var det dejligt'.
Not directly in etymology, but they are often used in similar contexts regarding food.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Hvor er det skønt
synonymHow wonderful/beautiful it is
Hvor er det herligt
synonymHow marvelous it is
Det er hyggeligt
similarIt is cozy/pleasant
Hvor er det ærgerligt
contrastHow annoying/pity
Hvor er det vildt
specialized formHow wild/crazy
