When we say "never" in Danish, we use the word aldrig. It's an adverb, which means it modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It's a very common word, so it's good to learn early on.
You'll often hear aldrig used in sentences to express that something doesn't happen at all or at any time. For example, if you want to say "I never eat meat," you would say "Jeg spiser aldrig kød." It's placed directly after the verb in simple sentences.
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- Aldrig means 'never'.
- It's an adverb.
- Used to state something won't happen.
§ Danish Word: aldrig
- Word
- aldrig (adverb)
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- never
§ How to use 'aldrig' in a sentence
'Aldrig' is an adverb in Danish, meaning 'never'. It's a common word, and you'll hear it a lot. Getting its placement right in a sentence is important. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it.
Generally, 'aldrig' comes after the verb in a main clause, especially when the subject is a pronoun. If the subject is a noun, it can sometimes come before or after the verb, but after the verb is the most common and safest bet for beginners.
Jeg spiser aldrig kød. (I never eat meat.)
Han har aldrig været i Danmark. (He has never been to Denmark.)
Notice how 'aldrig' comes right after the main verb ('spiser') or the auxiliary verb ('har') in these examples. This is the standard position for adverbs like 'aldrig' in Danish main clauses.
§ 'Aldrig' in subordinate clauses
When 'aldrig' is in a subordinate clause (a clause that depends on a main clause and often starts with words like 'at' (that), 'fordi' (because), 'når' (when), etc.), its position changes. In subordinate clauses, 'aldrig' typically comes *before* the verb.
Jeg er ked af, at jeg aldrig har tid. (I'm sorry that I never have time.)
Hun sagde, at hun aldrig ville gøre det igen. (She said that she would never do it again.)
§ Common phrases with 'aldrig'
You'll often hear 'aldrig' in a few common expressions. Knowing these will help you sound more natural.
Aldrig mere: Never again
Det vil jeg aldrig mere gøre. (I will never do that again.)
Aldrig i livet: Never in my life / No way
Skal vi spise snegle? Aldrig i livet! (Should we eat snails? No way!)
Næsten aldrig: Almost never
Han kommer næsten aldrig for sent. (He is almost never late.)
§ No prepositions needed
'Aldrig' doesn't usually take prepositions with it. It's a standalone adverb. You just place it in the correct spot in the sentence according to the rules we've discussed. Don't try to add words like 'med' (with) or 'om' (about) directly to 'aldrig' when you mean 'never with' or 'never about' – instead, restructure your sentence.
For example, instead of thinking 'never with him', you'd say 'jeg er aldrig med ham' (I am never with him) where 'aldrig' modifies 'er' (am) and 'med ham' (with him) is a separate phrase.
Keep practicing these examples, and try to make your own sentences using 'aldrig'. The more you use it, the more natural it will feel.
How Formal Is It?
"Jeg har aldrig nogensinde set noget lignende."
"Jeg spiser aldrig fisk."
"Aldrig i livet om jeg gør det!"
"Jeg vil aldrig aldrig spise broccoli."
"Nix, det kommer ikke til at ske."
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- soft d
- silent g
कठिनाई स्तर
Short and common word.
Straightforward spelling.
Pronunciation is phonetic.
Common and clear in pronunciation.
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Han har aldrig været i Danmark før.
He has never been in Denmark before.
Jeg vil aldrig glemme den dag.
I will never forget that day.
Vi spiser aldrig sent om aftenen.
We never eat late in the evening.
Hun siger aldrig nej til en kop kaffe.
She never says no to a cup of coffee.
De har aldrig mødt hinanden.
They have never met each other.
Jeg har aldrig set så meget sne før.
I have never seen so much snow before.
Hvorfor ringer du mig aldrig?
Why do you never call me?
Han griner aldrig højt.
He never laughs loudly.
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Aldrig is a common adverb in Danish, meaning 'never'. It's used in similar ways to 'never' in English.
A common mistake is forgetting to place aldrig after the verb in many sentence structures, especially in simple statements. In Danish, adverbs of frequency usually come after the verb in main clauses and before the verb in subordinate clauses. For example, 'Jeg spiser aldrig fisk' (I never eat fish) is correct, not 'Jeg aldrig spiser fisk'.
खुद को परखो 36 सवाल
Jeg spiser ___ broccoli. (I never eat broccoli.)
To say 'I never eat broccoli', you use 'aldrig'.
Han drikker ___ kaffe. (He never drinks coffee.)
'Aldrig' means 'never' and fits the sentence meaning.
Vi ser ___ fjernsyn om morgenen. (We never watch TV in the morning.)
The context requires the word for 'never'.
De kommer ___ for sent. (They never come late.)
To express 'never come late', 'aldrig' is the correct word.
Jeg har ___ været i Frankrig. (I have never been to France.)
The sentence implies a complete lack of experience, so 'aldrig' is suitable.
Hun smiler ___. (She never smiles.)
'Aldrig' is used to convey that she does not smile.
Listen for 'aldrig'. It means 'never'.
Listen for 'aldrig' in the sentence about someone not being late.
Listen for 'aldrig'. It's about not sleeping at noon.
Read this aloud:
Jeg drikker aldrig kaffe.
Focus: AL-drigh
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Read this aloud:
Hun græder aldrig.
Focus: GRAH-ther AL-drigh
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Read this aloud:
De taler aldrig med mig.
Focus: TAH-ler AL-drigh
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Which of these means 'never'?
'Aldrig' is the Danish word for 'never'. The other options mean 'always', 'often', and 'rarely' respectively.
Choose the correct sentence: I never eat meat.
In Danish, the adverb 'aldrig' typically comes after the verb in a simple sentence.
Hvilken sætning bruger 'aldrig' korrekt?
'Aldrig' usually comes after the helping verb ('har') in compound tenses.
The sentence 'Jeg drikker aldrig kaffe' means 'I always drink coffee'.
The word 'aldrig' means 'never', so the sentence means 'I never drink coffee'.
'Aldrig' is an adverb.
'Aldrig' modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating it is an adverb.
You can use 'aldrig' to say 'never again'.
You can say 'aldrig igen' which translates to 'never again'.
In Danish, adverbs of frequency like 'aldrig' usually come after the verb in a main clause.
'Aldrig' (never) typically follows the verb 'fortæller' (tells) in this type of sentence structure.
The adverb 'aldrig' (never) is placed after the verb 'kommer' (comes) in this declarative sentence.
Listen for 'never' and the number of stars.
Focus on the phrase for 'never forgiven'.
Identify the part that means 'never would have believed'.
Read this aloud:
Jeg vil aldrig glemme den dag, vi mødtes.
Focus: aldrig
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Han har aldrig været i stand til at indrømme sine fejl.
Focus: indrømme
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Read this aloud:
Man skal aldrig sige aldrig.
Focus: aldrig
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Imagine you're reflecting on past habits. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) describing something you used to do but now do 'never' (aldrig). Focus on using 'aldrig' naturally within your sentences.
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Sample answer
Jeg plejede at ryge, men jeg har aldrig røget siden jeg blev syg. Nu tænker jeg aldrig på cigaretter længere. Det er rart at aldrig skulle bekymre sig om det.
You are making a list of personal resolutions. Write three sentences using 'aldrig' to state things you will absolutely 'never' do or allow in your future. Be specific.
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Sample answer
Jeg vil aldrig lade frygt styre mine beslutninger igen. Jeg vil aldrig spilde tid på ting, der ikke betyder noget. Og jeg vil aldrig undervurdere vigtigheden af ægte venskaber.
Describe a hypothetical situation where someone might say 'aldrig' with strong conviction. For example, 'I will never give up.' Write a short dialogue (2-3 exchanges) illustrating this.
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A: "Tror du, vi nogensinde finder en løsning på dette komplekse problem?" B: "Jeg vil aldrig give op. Der skal findes en vej, uanset hvor svært det bliver. Vi stopper aldrig med at lede efter svar."
Hvad var kunstnerens holdning til sin egen kunst?
Read this passage:
Teksten beskriver en kunstners liv og værker. Han var kendt for sin radikale stil og sine kontroversielle emner. Mange kritikere forstod ham aldrig, og hans kunst blev ofte misforstået. Han udtalte engang: "Jeg vil aldrig male noget, der ikke udfordrer betragteren." Hans indflydelse voksede dog markant efter hans død, og i dag ses han som en pioner, hvis værker aldrig vil blive glemt.
Hvad var kunstnerens holdning til sin egen kunst?
Passagen citerer kunstneren direkte: 'Jeg vil aldrig male noget, der ikke udfordrer betragteren.'
Passagen citerer kunstneren direkte: 'Jeg vil aldrig male noget, der ikke udfordrer betragteren.'
Ifølge undersøgelsen, hvad gør mange unge 'aldrig' længere?
Read this passage:
En ny undersøgelse har vist, at digitaliseringen har haft en dybtgående effekt på læsevaner. Unge mennesker læser nu faglitteratur online, men mange siger, at de 'aldrig' har læst en fysisk bog fra ende til anden. Eksperter advarer om, at dette kan have langsigtede konsekvenser for koncentrationsevnen og evnen til at fordybe sig i komplekse tekster, hvilket de aldrig har set før i den grad.
Ifølge undersøgelsen, hvad gør mange unge 'aldrig' længere?
Teksten siger 'mange siger, at de 'aldrig' har læst en fysisk bog fra ende til anden.'
Teksten siger 'mange siger, at de 'aldrig' har læst en fysisk bog fra ende til anden.'
Hvad har den ældre dame 'aldrig' fortrudt?
Read this passage:
En ældre dame reflekterer over sit liv. Hun siger: "Jeg har set meget i mine dage, glæde og sorg. Men jeg har aldrig fortrudt de valg, jeg traf ud fra mit hjerte. Jeg har aldrig ladet frygt styre mig, og det har givet mig et rigt og meningsfuldt liv. Aldrig undervurdere kraften i at lytte til din indre stemme."
Hvad har den ældre dame 'aldrig' fortrudt?
Passagen siger 'Jeg har aldrig fortrudt de valg, jeg traf ud fra mit hjerte.'
Passagen siger 'Jeg har aldrig fortrudt de valg, jeg traf ud fra mit hjerte.'
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Summary
Aldrig is the Danish word for 'never', used to express non-occurrence.
- Aldrig means 'never'.
- It's an adverb.
- Used to state something won't happen.
