When you are learning a new language, you will make many fejl. That’s okay! Everyone makes fejl when they are learning. It means you are trying. Don't be afraid to make fejl, because that's how we learn.
When you're learning Danish, you'll definitely come across the word fejl. It's a very common noun that means a mistake or something done wrong.
For example, if you make a grammatical error in a sentence, that's a fejl. If you send the wrong email, that's also a fejl. It's used in many everyday situations.
You'll often hear phrases like "en fejl" (a mistake) or "at lave en fejl" (to make a mistake). It's a key word for expressing when something isn't quite right.
When you make a mistake in Danish, you can call it en fejl. It's a common word, similar to 'error' or 'fault' in English. For example, if you say something incorrectly, you might say 'Jeg lavede en fejl' (I made a mistake). It can also refer to a technical error or a bug in a system. So, remember that fejl covers a wide range of imperfections or incorrect actions.
§ What does 'fejl' mean and when do people use it?
Alright, let's talk about the Danish word 'fejl'. It's a noun, and it means 'a mistake' or 'something done wrong'. It's a very common word, and you'll hear it a lot in everyday Danish conversations. Think of all the times you say 'mistake' in English – 'fejl' covers pretty much all of those situations in Danish.
You use 'fejl' when something isn't quite right, when there's an error, or when someone has made an incorrect decision or action. It can be a small typo, a major error in a report, or even a personal misstep. It's quite versatile. It's an A2 level word, meaning it's something you should get familiar with early in your Danish learning journey.
- DEFINITION
- A mistake or something done wrong.
Here are some common ways you'll encounter 'fejl':
- Making a mistake: If you mess up, you've made en fejl.
- Finding an error: If there's something wrong in a document or a system, there is en fejl.
- A technical fault: If your computer isn't working, it might have en fejl.
- An error in judgment: If someone made a bad decision, they made en fejl.
Let's look at some examples to make this clearer:
Jeg har lavet en fejl i regnestykket. (I have made a mistake in the calculation.)
Here, 'fejl' refers to an error in arithmetic. It's a straightforward application of the word.
Der er en teknisk fejl med systemet. (There is a technical fault with the system.)
In this case, 'fejl' describes a technical malfunction. It's not a human error, but an error within a system.
Det var en stor fejl at glemme mødet. (It was a big mistake to forget the meeting.)
Here, 'fejl' emphasizes a significant oversight or error in judgment. It carries a bit more weight than just a small slip-up.
Understanding 'fejl' is crucial for expressing yourself accurately in Danish, especially when you need to talk about problems, errors, or things that didn't go as planned. Don't be afraid to use it!
§ Danish Word: Fejl
- Definition
- A mistake or something done wrong.
The Danish word 'fejl' is a common noun you'll hear a lot. It means 'mistake,' 'error,' or something that is 'wrong' or 'faulty.' It's a fundamental word for pointing out when things aren't quite right.
§ How to use 'fejl' in a sentence – grammar, prepositions
'Fejl' is a common noun. This means it can be used with articles (en, et, den, det, de) and it can be plural. 'Fejl' is a common gender noun, so it takes 'en' in the indefinite singular form. The plural of 'fejl' is also 'fejl'. This is important to remember.
- Singular Indefinite
- en fejl (a mistake)
- Singular Definite
- fejlen (the mistake)
- Plural Indefinite
- fejl (mistakes)
- Plural Definite
- fejlene (the mistakes)
You'll often find 'fejl' used with verbs like 'lave' (to make) or 'begå' (to commit, often used for mistakes). For example, if you want to say 'I made a mistake,' you would say 'Jeg lavede en fejl.' If you want to say 'He made many mistakes,' you would say 'Han lavede mange fejl.'
Jeg har lavet en fejl i regnestykket.
Hint: I have made a mistake in the calculation.
Der er en fejl i systemet.
Hint: There is an error in the system.
When talking about a specific mistake, you might use 'denne fejl' (this mistake) or 'den fejl' (that mistake).
Vi skal rette den fejl hurtigst muligt.
Hint: We need to correct that mistake as soon as possible.
'Fejl' can also be part of compound words. For example, 'fejltagelse' means 'misunderstanding' or 'mistake' (often a more unintentional one), and 'fejlkode' means 'error code'.
Prepositions are key with 'fejl'. You might hear:
- 'ud over en fejl' (beyond a mistake, meaning 'in spite of a mistake' or 'despite a mistake')
- 'rette en fejl' (to correct a mistake)
- 'finde en fejl' (to find a mistake)
- 'der er en fejl ved noget' (there is a fault with something)
Han gjorde det ud over en fejl.
Hint: He did it despite a mistake (or, he did it in spite of a mistake).
Der er en fejl ved kaffemaskinen.
Hint: There is a fault with the coffee machine.
Sometimes 'fejl' is used in phrases to express something is wrong or incorrect. For instance, 'Det er en fejl' means 'That is a mistake' or 'That is wrong.'
Undskyld, det var min fejl.
Hint: Sorry, that was my mistake.
Alright, let's get practical with 'fejl'. This word for 'mistake' or 'something done wrong' isn't just for textbooks. You'll hear it all the time in Denmark, whether you're at work, school, or even just listening to the news. Understanding how it's used in these contexts will really boost your Danish.
§ 'Fejl' at work
In a Danish workplace, 'fejl' comes up a lot. Nobody's perfect, and mistakes happen. Knowing how to talk about them, or how to identify them, is crucial. You might hear it when discussing project setbacks, coding errors, or even just a simple oversight.
Der er en fejl i regnskabet.
This means 'There is an error in the accounts.' You'll often hear 'finde en fejl' (to find a mistake) or 'lave en fejl' (to make a mistake).
Vi skal rette fejlen inden deadline.
Here, 'We need to correct the mistake before the deadline.'
§ 'Fejl' in school or learning
When you're learning Danish, you're going to make 'fejl'. It's part of the process, and it's how you learn. Teachers will use this word, and you'll use it to describe your own learning journey.
Du har et par fejl i din grammatik.
This means 'You have a couple of mistakes in your grammar.'
Jeg har lavet mange fejl, men jeg lærer.
'I have made many mistakes, but I am learning.' This is a good phrase to remember for yourself!
§ 'Fejl' in the news and public discourse
On the news, 'fejl' often comes up when talking about official errors, system failures, or misjudgments. It's used in a more formal context but still carries the same core meaning.
Regeringen indrømmer en fejl i håndteringen af sagen.
Here, 'The government admits a mistake in the handling of the case.'
En teknisk fejl forårsagede strømafbrydelsen.
'A technical error caused the power outage.'
- Common phrases with 'fejl'
- At lave en fejl: To make a mistake
- At rette en fejl: To correct a mistake
- At indrømme en fejl: To admit a mistake
- En forfærdelig fejl: A terrible mistake
- En teknisk fejl: A technical error
- Uden fejl: Without error / Flawless
As you can see, 'fejl' is a versatile and common word. Pay attention to how native speakers use it in these different environments, and you'll soon be using it naturally yourself. Don't be afraid to make a 'fejl' when you speak Danish; it's how you get better!
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Nouns in Danish have grammatical gender (common or neuter). 'Fejl' is a common gender noun.
En fejl (a mistake) - notice the indefinite article 'en'.
The indefinite plural of 'fejl' is 'fejl' (the same form as the singular).
Mange fejl (many mistakes).
The definite singular of 'fejl' is 'fejlen' (adding the definite article suffix '-en').
Fejlen var min (The mistake was mine).
The definite plural of 'fejl' is 'fejlene' (adding the definite article suffix '-ene').
Fejlene var mange (The mistakes were many).
Adjectives describing 'fejl' will agree in form with the noun's gender and number. As 'fejl' is common gender, adjectives typically don't change for singular indefinite, but do for plural or definite forms.
En stor fejl (a big mistake). Store fejl (big mistakes).
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Jeg lavede en fejl, da jeg udfyldte formularen.
I made a mistake when I filled out the form.
Common phrase 'at lave en fejl' (to make a mistake).
Det var en fejl at stole på ham.
It was a mistake to trust him.
The word 'fejl' can be used with 'det var en' (it was a).
Vi kan lære af vores fejl.
We can learn from our mistakes.
Plural form 'fejl' is the same as singular.
Han indrømmede sin fejl med det samme.
He admitted his mistake immediately.
'Sin fejl' (his mistake).
Er der en fejl i regnestykket?
Is there a mistake in the calculation?
'En fejl i' (a mistake in).
Jeg håber, du kan tilgive min fejl.
I hope you can forgive my mistake.
'Min fejl' (my mistake).
Systemet rapporterede en ukendt fejl.
The system reported an unknown error.
'En ukendt fejl' (an unknown error/mistake).
Man må rette sine fejl.
One must correct one's mistakes.
'At rette sine fejl' (to correct one's mistakes).
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"at begå en fejl"
to make a mistake
Jeg er ked af, at jeg begik en fejl. (I am sorry that I made a mistake.)
neutral"en fejlfinding"
a troubleshooting/debugging (a process of finding and fixing errors)
Vi er i gang med en fejlfinding af systemet. (We are in the process of troubleshooting the system.)
neutral"at tage fejl"
to be wrong
Du tager fejl, det er ikke sådan. (You are wrong, it's not like that.)
neutral"uden fejl og mangler"
without flaws or defects
Produktet blev leveret uden fejl og mangler. (The product was delivered without flaws or defects.)
formal"der er en fejl et sted"
there's a mistake somewhere
Jeg kan ikke få det til at virke, der er en fejl et sted. (I can't get it to work, there's a mistake somewhere.)
neutral"det er din egen fejl"
it's your own fault
Hvis du ikke hørte efter, er det din egen fejl. (If you didn't listen, it's your own fault.)
neutral"at rette en fejl"
to correct a mistake
Jeg skal lige rette en fejl i teksten. (I just need to correct a mistake in the text.)
neutral"at indrømme sin fejl"
to admit one's mistake
Det er vigtigt at kunne indrømme sin fejl. (It's important to be able to admit your mistake.)
neutral"en systemfejl"
a system error
Vi oplever desværre en systemfejl lige nu. (We are unfortunately experiencing a system error right now.)
neutral"en menneskelig fejl"
a human error
Ulykken var en tragisk menneskelig fejl. (The accident was a tragic human error.)
neutralखुद को परखो 54 सवाल
Which word means 'mistake'?
'Fejl' means 'mistake'. The other words mean 'house', 'book', and 'dog' respectively.
If you say 'Jeg har lavet en fejl', what did you do?
'Jeg har lavet en fejl' translates to 'I have made a mistake'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'fejl'?
'Det er en fejl' means 'It is a mistake'. The other sentences don't make sense with 'fejl'.
The word 'fejl' means 'happiness'.
'Fejl' means 'mistake', not 'happiness'.
If someone says 'Du har lavet en fejl', they are saying you did something wrong.
'Du har lavet en fejl' means 'You have made a mistake', indicating something was done wrong.
'Fejl' is a verb.
'Fejl' is a noun, meaning 'mistake'.
Listen for 'mistake'.
Listen for 'little mistake'.
Listen for 'find the mistake'.
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Jeg har lavet en fejl.
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Det er en fejl.
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Ingen fejl her.
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Imagine you're writing an email to a colleague. You've made a mistake in a report. Write a short sentence apologizing and mentioning the 'fejl'.
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Jeg beklager, der er en fejl i rapporten.
You are describing a common error people make when learning Danish. Use the word 'fejl' in your explanation.
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En typisk fejl, mange laver, er udtalen af 'r'.
Write a short sentence about how to learn from one's mistakes, using 'fejl'.
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Det er vigtigt at lære af sine fejl.
Hvad mener læreren er vigtigt, når man laver fejl?
Read this passage:
Læreren sagde, at det er helt normalt at lave fejl, når man lærer et nyt sprog. Det vigtigste er at blive ved med at øve sig og ikke give op. Hver fejl er en mulighed for at lære noget nyt.
Hvad mener læreren er vigtigt, når man laver fejl?
Passagen siger, at 'det vigtigste er at blive ved med at øve sig og ikke give op'.
Passagen siger, at 'det vigtigste er at blive ved med at øve sig og ikke give op'.
Hvilken type fejl blev der lavet?
Read this passage:
Jeg sendte den forkerte fil til kunden i går. Det var en stor fejl, og jeg er meget ked af det. Nu skal jeg rette op på det med det samme.
Hvilken type fejl blev der lavet?
Teksten siger 'Jeg sendte den forkerte fil til kunden i går. Det var en stor fejl'.
Teksten siger 'Jeg sendte den forkerte fil til kunden i går. Det var en stor fejl'.
Hvad skete der med computeren?
Read this passage:
Computeren viste en fejlmeddelelse, og jeg vidste ikke, hvad jeg skulle gøre. Min kollega hjalp mig med at finde løsningen, og nu virker alt igen.
Hvad skete der med computeren?
Passagen nævner klart, at 'Computeren viste en fejlmeddelelse'.
Passagen nævner klart, at 'Computeren viste en fejlmeddelelse'.
Hvilket ord betyder 'error' på dansk?
Ordet 'fejl' er det danske ord for 'error' eller 'mistake'.
Hvad ville du sige, hvis du ville påpege en fejl i en tekst?
For at påpege en fejl siger man 'Jeg har fundet en fejl her.'
Hvis en person har begået en 'fejl', hvad har de så gjort?
At begå en fejl betyder at gøre noget forkert.
Ordet 'fejl' kan bruges, når man taler om en forkert beregning.
Ja, 'fejl' kan bruges i sammenhæng med en forkert beregning, f.eks. 'en regnefejl'.
Hvis man siger 'Du har en fejl', betyder det, at du har en sygdom.
Nej, 'Du har en fejl' betyder ikke, at man har en sygdom. Det refererer til en fejl eller en mangel.
Udtrykket 'at rette en fejl' betyder at gøre en fejl værre.
Nej, 'at rette en fejl' betyder at korrigere eller fjerne fejlen, ikke at gøre den værre.
Han indrømmede sin ___ efter den mislykkede præsentation.
Contextually, 'indrømmede' (admitted) fits with 'fejl' (mistake) in the context of a 'mislykkede præsentation' (unsuccessful presentation).
Det var en uundgåelig ___ i systemet, der førte til datatabet.
An 'uundgåelig' (unavoidable) 'fejl' (mistake/error) in the system would lead to 'datatabet' (data loss).
Selvom han gjorde sit bedste, skete der desværre en fatal ___ under operationen.
A 'fatal fejl' (fatal error/mistake) is appropriate in the context of 'under operationen' (during the operation) despite 'gjorde sit bedste' (did his best).
Firmaet erkendte, at der var sket en grov ___ i behandlingen af kundens sag.
A 'grov fejl' (serious mistake) is what a company would 'erkendte' (acknowledge) in the 'behandlingen af kundens sag' (handling of the customer's case).
Trods grundig kontrol sneg der sig alligevel en lille ___ ind i rapporten.
Even with 'grundig kontrol' (thorough check), a 'lille fejl' (small mistake) could 'sne sig ind' (sneak into) the report.
Den største ___ jeg har begået, var at undlade at lytte til eksperternes råd.
The phrase 'den største fejl jeg har begået' (the biggest mistake I have made) naturally fits with 'at undlade at lytte til eksperternes råd' (failing to listen to the experts' advice).
This sentence means, 'Unfortunately, my message has been completely misunderstood due to your mistake.' It tests the understanding of 'fejl' in a more complex sentence structure.
This sentence means, 'It is important to point out a mistake constructively.' It uses 'fejl' in the context of giving feedback.
This sentence means, 'Mistakes are an opportunity to learn.' It's a common idiom in Danish, using 'fejl' in a philosophical sense.
Han indrømmede sin ___ og lovede at rette op på det.
The context implies an admission of something incorrect or wrong, which 'fejl' (mistake) fits perfectly. The other options do not make sense in this context.
En simpel ___ i beregningerne førte til et helt forkert resultat.
A 'fejl' (mistake) in calculations is a common cause for incorrect results. The other options are not appropriate.
Selvom det var en stor udfordring, lykkedes det ham at rette sin ___ og fuldføre projektet.
The phrase 'rette sin ___' (correct his mistake) clearly points to 'fejl'. The other options don't fit the context of correction.
Systemet indikerede en kritisk ___, som krævede øjeblikkelig handling.
A 'kritisk fejl' (critical error/mistake) is something that would demand immediate action. The other words describe positive or neutral events.
Trods gentagne advarsler fortsatte han med at begå den samme ___ igen og igen.
To 'begå en fejl' (to make a mistake) is a common Danish idiom. The repetition of the action implies a mistake, not a choice, action or decision in this negative context.
Undskyld, jeg har lavet en ___. Kan du venligst gentage det sidste punkt?
Apologizing for having 'lavet en fejl' (made a mistake) is the most natural and logical fit for asking someone to repeat something. The other options do not make sense in this context.
Imagine you are reviewing a complex report for work. You found a significant error that could have major consequences. Write an email to your colleague explaining the 'fejl' you found, its potential impact, and suggest a way to correct it. Your email should be formal and professional.
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Kære [Kollegas navn], Jeg har gennemgået den seneste rapport og har desværre fundet en væsentlig fejl i dataene, der potentielt kunne have alvorlige konsekvenser for vores projekt. Specifikt er der en fejl i beregningen af de økonomiske prognoser på side 15, hvilket fører til en forkert estimering af budgettet. Jeg foreslår, at vi hurtigst muligt reviderer denne sektion og dobbelttjekker alle relaterede tal for at undgå yderligere fejl. Jeg står til rådighed for at drøfte dette nærmere, hvis det ønskes. Med venlig hilsen, [Dit navn]
You are a software developer who just identified a critical 'fejl' (bug) in your company's new application shortly before its launch. Write an internal memo to your project manager describing the 'fejl', its severity, and your immediate plan to fix it. Emphasize the urgency of the situation.
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Til: [Projektmanagers navn] Fra: [Dit navn] Dato: [Dato] Emne: Kritisk fejl opdaget i ny applikation Jeg vil gerne informere dig om, at jeg netop har identificeret en kritisk fejl i den nye applikation (version 2.0). Fejlen opstår under brugerautentificering, hvilket forhindrer nye brugere i at logge ind efter registrering. Dette er en alvorlig fejl, da den direkte påvirker kernepunktet i applikationens funktionalitet og vil forhindre en vellykket lancering. Jeg er allerede i gang med at isolere årsagen og har en foreløbig plan for en hotfix, som jeg forventer at have klar inden for de næste 24 timer. Jeg vil holde dig opdateret med fremskridtene. Med venlig hilsen, [Dit navn]
You are a historian writing an academic paper about a common historical misconception. Explain the 'fejl' (error) in popular understanding, discuss its origins, and present the correct interpretation. Use formal language appropriate for an academic context.
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I den populære opfattelse hersker der en udbredt fejlfortolkning af [specifik historisk begivenhed/person]. Denne fejl stammer ofte fra en forenklet fremstilling i tidlige sekundære kilder, som sidenhen er blevet ukritisk gentaget. For eksempel, mange antager fejlagtigt, at [eksempel på misforståelse], men en grundig analyse af primære kilder afslører, at [korrekt fortolkning]. Denne afgørende fejl har formet en generationers forståelse af perioden, og det er essentielt at korrigere denne for at opnå en nuanceret historisk indsigt.
Hvad var årsagen til nødlandingen?
Read this passage:
En alvorlig fejl i flyets navigationssystem tvang piloterne til at foretage en nødlanding. Passagererne var chokerede, men takket være piloternes dygtighed og hurtige reaktion undgik man en katastrofe. Efterfølgende undersøgelser viste, at fejlen skyldtes en sjælden softwarefejl, som tidligere var blevet overset under rutinetjek.
Hvad var årsagen til nødlandingen?
Teksten angiver klart, at en 'sjælden softwarefejl' i navigationssystemet var årsagen til den alvorlige fejl, der førte til nødlandingen.
Teksten angiver klart, at en 'sjælden softwarefejl' i navigationssystemet var årsagen til den alvorlige fejl, der førte til nødlandingen.
Hvilken fejl diskuterer teksten?
Read this passage:
Det er en udbredt fejl at tro, at alle østers producerer perler. Faktisk er det kun en meget lille procentdel af østersarterne, der har evnen til at danne perler, og selv blandt disse er det sjældent, at en østers indeholder en perle af kommerciel værdi. Denne misforståelse stammer sandsynligvis fra populærkulturelle fremstillinger.
Hvilken fejl diskuterer teksten?
Teksten fremhæver, at 'det er en udbredt fejl at tro, at alle østers producerer perler', og uddyber hvorfor det er en misforståelse.
Teksten fremhæver, at 'det er en udbredt fejl at tro, at alle østers producerer perler', og uddyber hvorfor det er en misforståelse.
Hvad var konsekvensen af fejlen i forskningsdesignet?
Read this passage:
En grundlæggende fejl i forskningsdesignet komplicerede resultaterne af studiet betydeligt. Dataene var indsamlet på en måde, der introducerede en systemisk bias, hvilket gjorde det umuligt at drage valide konklusioner. Selvom forskerne gjorde deres bedste for at kompensere for fejlen, var studiet i sidste ende nødt til at blive gentaget.
Hvad var konsekvensen af fejlen i forskningsdesignet?
Teksten forklarer, at fejlen 'gjorde det umuligt at drage valide konklusioner' og at 'studiet i sidste ende nødt til at blive gentaget'.
Teksten forklarer, at fejlen 'gjorde det umuligt at drage valide konklusioner' og at 'studiet i sidste ende nødt til at blive gentaget'.
This Danish proverb emphasizes that a missed opportunity is an uncorrectable mistake. The order reflects the natural flow of the Danish sentence structure, starting with the subject 'En forpasset mulighed' (A missed opportunity), followed by the verb 'er' (is), and then the direct object 'en fejl' (a mistake) modified by the relative clause 'vi ikke kan rette' (we cannot correct).
This sentence describes a 'strategic mistake' (strategisk fejl). The correct order places 'Det var' (It was) at the beginning, followed by the indefinite article 'en' and the adjective 'strategisk' before the noun 'fejl'. The infinitive clause 'at undervurdere konkurrencen' (to underestimate the competition) functions as the predicate complement, explaining the nature of the mistake.
This sentence means 'Despite the big mistake, they continued with their project.' The phrase 'Trods den store fejl' (Despite the big mistake) acts as an adverbial phrase at the beginning of the sentence. In Danish, when an adverbial phrase starts a sentence, the verb ('fortsatte' - continued) typically comes next, followed by the subject ('de' - they).
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संबंधित सामग्री
संबंधित मुहावरे
general के और शब्द
afbryde
B1To stop something from continuing
afbøje
B2To deflect or turn aside.
afgørende
B1decisive or crucial
afholde
B2to hold or host an event, or to refrain from
afhængig
B1Determined or decided by something else
afkorte
B2To shorten or reduce in length.
afmærke
B2To mark or indicate a position.
afrunde
B2To conclude or make complete.
afslutte
B1to bring to an end
afsløre
B2to make something secret known
