When you want to say that people work together, use samarbejde. It means 'to cooperate' or 'to collaborate'. It's a useful word when you're talking about teamwork or projects where everyone helps. For example, if you and a friend are building something, you are samarbejde.
When you're at the B1 level in Danish, you can start to talk about more complex topics, like working with others. The word samarbejde is perfect for this. It means 'to work together' or 'to cooperate'. You'll find it useful in many situations, from school projects to talking about teamwork in a job setting. Understanding this verb helps you express how people interact and achieve goals collectively.
When you hear samarbejde, think of collaboration in a more advanced context. It's not just about simple teamwork, but about working interdependently towards a common goal, often implying a deeper level of coordination and shared responsibility.
This term can be used when discussing complex projects, professional partnerships, or even international cooperation, where individuals or groups contribute their expertise and efforts to achieve a collective outcome.
§ Danish word: samarbejde
- Word
- samarbejde
- Pronunciation
- [sɑmˌɑɐ̯ˈbɑɪ̯ðə]
- Word type
- Verb
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Definition
- to work together with others, to collaborate
§ How to use 'samarbejde' in a sentence
The Danish verb 'samarbejde' means 'to work together' or 'to collaborate'. It's a handy word to know, especially if you're talking about teamwork, projects, or just doing things with other people. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts.
You'll typically use 'samarbejde' with the preposition 'med' (with) when you're specifying who you're collaborating with. For example, if you're working with your colleagues, you'd say 'samarbejde med kollegerne'.
Vi skal samarbejde om projektet.
- Hint
- We need to collaborate on the project.
Jeg kan godt lide at samarbejde med mine kolleger.
- Hint
- I like to collaborate with my colleagues.
The verb 'samarbejde' is a separable verb, which means that in certain sentence structures, the 'sam' part can separate from 'arbejde' and move to the end of the clause. However, in most common uses, especially when it's used as an infinitive or in simple tenses, it stays together. For B1 level, it's good to be aware of this, but don't stress too much about the separation for now.
Let's look at conjugations for 'samarbejde':
- Infinitive: samarbejde (to collaborate)
- Present tense: samarbejder (collaborates/is collaborating)
- Past tense: samarbejdede (collaborated)
- Past participle: samarbejdet (collaborated)
Here are some more examples:
De samarbejder godt.
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- They collaborate well.
Vi har samarbejdet om mange projekter gennem årene.
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- We have collaborated on many projects over the years.
§ Samarbejde in the Workplace
The word samarbejde is very common in any professional setting in Denmark. Danes value teamwork, so you'll hear this word often when people talk about projects, company culture, or even just daily tasks. It's not just about working with colleagues; it can also refer to working with other companies or partners.
Vi skal samarbejde tæt på dette projekt.
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- We need to work closely together on this project.
Vores virksomhed har et godt samarbejde med flere internationale partnere.
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- Our company has good collaboration with several international partners.
§ Samarbejde in Educational Settings
In Danish schools and universities, samarbejde is a key skill. Group work and projects are very common, and students are often encouraged to work together to achieve common goals. Teachers will use this word when assigning tasks or giving feedback.
Eleverne skal lære at samarbejde effektivt i grupper.
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- The students must learn to collaborate effectively in groups.
Et godt samarbejde mellem forældre og skole er vigtigt.
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- Good cooperation between parents and the school is important.
§ Samarbejde in the News and Public Discourse
When you read Danish news or listen to discussions about politics, social issues, or international relations, samarbejde will come up regularly. It's used to describe alliances, joint efforts, and diplomatic relations.
Politikerne opfordrer til et bredt samarbejde om klimaforandringer.
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- The politicians are calling for broad cooperation on climate change.
Internationalt samarbejde er afgørende for fred og stabilitet.
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- International cooperation is crucial for peace and stability.
§ Everyday Usage of Samarbejde
Even in casual conversations, samarbejde appears when Danes talk about working on a task with family or friends, or simply helping each other out. It emphasizes the collective effort.
Working on a home renovation with a partner.
Organizing a community event with neighbors.
Helping a friend move to a new apartment.
Vi skal samarbejde om at få huset gjort rent.
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- We need to work together to clean the house.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Vi kan samarbejde om projektet.
We can collaborate on the project.
Modal verb 'kan' (can) followed by infinitive 'samarbejde'.
Det er vigtigt at samarbejde for at opnå succes.
It is important to cooperate to achieve success.
Infinitive 'at samarbejde' as a subject.
De besluttede at samarbejde om at løse problemet.
They decided to work together to solve the problem.
Past tense verb 'besluttede' (decided) followed by 'at' and infinitive.
Skal vi samarbejde om denne opgave?
Should we collaborate on this task?
Question using modal verb 'skal' (should).
Hun vil gerne samarbejde med dig.
She would like to cooperate with you.
Future tense with 'vil gerne' (would like to).
Vi har samarbejdet i mange år.
We have cooperated for many years.
Present perfect tense with 'har' (have) and past participle 'samarbejdet'.
Jeg kan godt lide at samarbejde med kreative mennesker.
I like to work with creative people.
Expression 'kan godt lide' (like) followed by 'at' and infinitive.
De er gode til at samarbejde i teamet.
They are good at collaborating in the team.
Preposition 'til' (at) followed by 'at' and infinitive.
Det er afgørende for et succesfuldt projekt at alle parter forstår vigtigheden af at samarbejde effektivt.
It is crucial for a successful project that all parties understand the importance of working together effectively.
På trods af deres faglige uenigheder formåede de at samarbejde om en løsning, der tilfredsstillede alle interessenter.
Despite their professional disagreements, they managed to collaborate on a solution that satisfied all stakeholders.
Regeringen har annonceret en ny strategi, der skal fremme tværfagligt samarbejde inden for sundhedssektoren.
The government has announced a new strategy to promote interdisciplinary cooperation within the healthcare sector.
For at opnå en bæredygtig udvikling er det nødvendigt at alle lande samarbejder om at løse globale udfordringer.
To achieve sustainable development, it is necessary for all countries to collaborate on solving global challenges.
Virksomheden prioriterer at samarbejde med lokale leverandører for at styrke det regionale erhvervsliv.
The company prioritizes collaborating with local suppliers to strengthen the regional business community.
De studerende blev opfordret til at samarbejde om gruppearbejdet for at drage fordel af hinandens styrker.
The students were encouraged to collaborate on the group work to benefit from each other's strengths.
Historisk set har mange store opdagelser været resultatet af internationalt videnskabeligt samarbejde.
Historically, many great discoveries have been the result of international scientific collaboration.
Det er et must for enhver leder at kunne motivere sit team til at samarbejde mod et fælles mål.
It is a must for any leader to be able to motivate their team to collaborate towards a common goal.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
General term for 'to work'.
Adverb meaning 'together'.
Adjective/adverb meaning 'common' or 'shared'.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Often confused with 'arbejde' (to work) alone. 'Samarbejde' specifically implies working *together* with others, not just performing work.
'Arbejde' is general work. 'Samarbejde' is collaborative work.
Vi skal samarbejde om dette projekt. (We need to collaborate on this project.)
Similar sound and meaning of 'together', but 'sammen' is an adverb meaning 'together' while 'samarbejde' is a verb meaning 'to collaborate/work together'.
'Sammen' describes *how* something is done (together). 'Samarbejde' is the *action* of working together.
De spiser frokost sammen. (They eat lunch together.)
Means 'common' or 'shared', which can be related to collaboration. However, 'fælles' is an adjective or adverb, not a verb.
'Fælles' describes something owned or done by many. 'Samarbejde' is the act of doing something together.
Vi har en fælles interesse. (We have a common interest.)
Directly translates to 'teamwork', which is very close in meaning. 'Holdarbejde' is a noun, while 'samarbejde' can be a noun or a verb.
'Holdarbejde' is the concept of teamwork. 'Samarbejde' is the act of working together (verb) or the collaboration itself (noun).
Godt holdarbejde er vigtigt. (Good teamwork is important.)
Means 'assistance' or 'aid'. While collaboration often involves giving assistance, 'bistand' focuses on one-way help, not mutual work.
'Bistand' is help given. 'Samarbejde' is working reciprocally.
De yder bistand til nødstedte. (They provide assistance to those in need.)
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Vi samarbejder.
Vi samarbejder om projektet. (We are working together on the project.)
Jeg kan godt lide at samarbejde med dig.
Jeg kan godt lide at samarbejde med dig om disse opgaver. (I really like collaborating with you on these tasks.)
De plejer at samarbejde om...
De plejer at samarbejde om store projekter. (They usually collaborate on large projects.)
Det er vigtigt at samarbejde for at opnå gode resultater.
Det er vigtigt at samarbejde for at opnå gode resultater i skolen. (It's important to collaborate to achieve good results in school.)
Vi skal samarbejde tættere for at løse problemet.
Vi skal samarbejde tættere for at løse problemet med affald. (We need to cooperate more closely to solve the waste problem.)
Jeg vil gerne samarbejde med dig om en ny idé.
Jeg vil gerne samarbejde med dig om en ny idé til et event. (I would like to collaborate with you on a new event idea.)
Effektivt samarbejde er afgørende for succes.
Effektivt samarbejde er afgørende for succes i enhver virksomhed. (Effective collaboration is crucial for success in any business.)
Regeringen og erhvervslivet bør samarbejde om at skabe vækst.
Regeringen og erhvervslivet bør samarbejde om at skabe vækst og nye job. (The government and businesses should cooperate to create growth and new jobs.)
शब्द परिवार
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खुद को परखो 54 सवाल
Hvilket ord betyder 'to work together'?
'Samarbejde' betyder at arbejde sammen med andre.
Hvad gør vi, når vi 'samarbejder'?
At 'samarbejde' betyder at arbejde sammen med andre mennesker.
Hvad passer bedst til sætningen: 'Vi skal ___ om projektet.'
Vi skal 'samarbejde' om projektet betyder, at vi skal arbejde sammen om det.
'Samarbejde' betyder at arbejde alene.
Nej, 'samarbejde' betyder at arbejde sammen med andre.
Det er godt at 'samarbejde' i en gruppe.
Ja, det er godt at 'samarbejde' i en gruppe, fordi det betyder, at man arbejder sammen.
Når man 'samarbejder', taler man ikke med andre.
Nej, når man 'samarbejder', taler man netop med andre og arbejder sammen.
Vi skal ___ om projektet.
The sentence means 'We need to work together on the project.' 'Samarbejde' means to work together.
Det er vigtigt at ___ i et team.
The sentence means 'It is important to work together in a team.' 'Samarbejde' fits here.
De har brug for at ___ for at løse opgaven.
The sentence means 'They need to work together to solve the task.' 'Samarbejde' is the correct verb.
Kan vi ___ om det her?
The sentence means 'Can we work together on this?' 'Samarbejde' is the appropriate verb.
For at få succes skal vi alle ___.
The sentence means 'To succeed, we all need to work together.' 'Samarbejde' fits the context.
De valgte at ___ om den nye bog.
The sentence means 'They chose to work together on the new book.' 'Samarbejde' is the correct verb.
Vælg det rigtige ord: Vi skal ____ om projektet.
The sentence means 'We need to work together on the project.' 'Samarbejde' means to work together.
Hvilket ord passer bedst: Børnene lærte at ____ om legetøjet.
The sentence means 'The children learned to work together on the toys.' 'Samarbejde' implies cooperation.
Hvad betyder 'samarbejde' i denne sætning: 'Det er vigtigt at samarbejde med dine kolleger.'
The sentence means 'It is important to work together with your colleagues.' 'At arbejde sammen' means to work together.
Man kan samarbejde om at se en film.
You can work together to watch a movie, for example, by choosing it or making popcorn together.
Hvis man samarbejder, arbejder man alene.
To 'samarbejde' means to work together with others, not alone.
Eleverne skal samarbejde om at løse opgaven.
The sentence means 'The students need to work together to solve the task.' This is a common use of 'samarbejde'.
This sentence means 'We must collaborate on the project.'
This sentence means 'They love to cooperate.'
This sentence means 'Can we work together today?'
De har brug for at ___ bedre for at nå deres mål.
The sentence means 'They need to collaborate better to reach their goals.' 'Samarbejde' (to collaborate/work together) is the correct verb here.
For at projektet skal lykkes, er det vigtigt at alle ___ effektivt.
The sentence means 'For the project to succeed, it is important that everyone collaborates effectively.' 'Samarbejder' (collaborates) fits the context.
Vi må ___ tæt med den anden afdeling for at løse problemet.
The sentence means 'We must collaborate closely with the other department to solve the problem.' 'Samarbejde' (to collaborate) is the appropriate verb.
Et godt team ved, hvordan man ___ og støtter hinanden.
The sentence means 'A good team knows how to collaborate and support each other.' 'Samarbejder' (collaborates) is the correct choice.
Det er afgørende at ___ om strategien for at opnå de bedste resultater.
The sentence means 'It is crucial to collaborate on the strategy to achieve the best results.' 'Samarbejde' (to collaborate) fits well.
Hvis vi vil have succes, er vi nødt til at ___ som et hold.
The sentence means 'If we want success, we have to collaborate as a team.' 'Samarbejde' (to collaborate) is the logical choice.
Pay attention to the pronunciation of 'samarbejde'.
Listen for the question word and the infinitive verb.
Notice the past tense form of the verb.
Read this aloud:
Det er afgørende at samarbejde effektivt for at nå vores mål.
Focus: samarbejde
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Kan vi samarbejde om at finde en løsning på dette problem?
Focus: samarbejde, løsning
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Jeg nyder at samarbejde med mine kolleger om nye initiativer.
Focus: nyder, samarbejde, kolleger
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For at opnå de bedste resultater er det afgørende at ___ effektivt med hele teamet.
To achieve the best results, it is crucial to work effectively with the entire team. 'Samarbejde' means 'to collaborate' or 'to work together'.
Projektets succes afhænger af vores evne til at ___ på tværs af afdelinger og discipliner.
The success of the project depends on our ability to collaborate across departments and disciplines. 'Samarbejde' is the appropriate verb here.
Ledelsen opfordrer medarbejderne til at ___ mere åbent for at fremme innovation og videndeling.
Management encourages employees to collaborate more openly to foster innovation and knowledge sharing. 'Samarbejde' fits the context of promoting innovation and knowledge sharing.
De to forskningsgrupper besluttede at ___ om den nye vaccineudvikling.
The two research groups decided to collaborate on the new vaccine development. 'Samarbejde' implies working together towards a common goal.
Det er essentielt at ___ tæt med lokale myndigheder for at sikre en glat implementering af projektet.
It is essential to collaborate closely with local authorities to ensure a smooth implementation of the project. 'Samarbejde' is the best fit for working with authorities.
Uden viljen til at ___, ville det være umuligt at løse denne komplekse globale udfordring.
Without the willingness to collaborate, it would be impossible to solve this complex global challenge. 'Samarbejde' emphasizes the collective effort needed.
Vælg det ord der bedst fuldender sætningen: 'For at opnå succes er det essentielt at _______ effektivt med sine kolleger.'
'Samarbejde' betyder 'to work together', hvilket er det mest passende ord i konteksten af at opnå succes med kolleger. De andre muligheder er antonymer eller urelaterede.
Hvilken sætning illustrerer bedst betydningen af 'samarbejde'?
At 'samarbejde' indebærer koordinering og vidensdeling, hvilket er præcist hvad sætningen beskriver. De andre muligheder beskriver isolation eller konkurrence.
Hvilket ord er det mest passende synonym for 'samarbejde' i denne kontekst: 'Projektets succes afhænger af jeres _______.'?
'Holdarbejde' er et synonym for 'samarbejde', især i en kontekst hvor succes afhænger af en fælles indsats. 'Enighed' er relateret, men ikke en direkte synonym, mens de andre er modsat betydende eller for snævre.
Hvis man 'samarbejder' med andre, betyder det, at man arbejder uafhængigt af dem.
At 'samarbejde' indebærer at arbejde sammen med andre, ikke uafhængigt af dem. Det er det modsatte af at arbejde uafhængigt.
Effektivt samarbejde fører ofte til bedre resultater og innovation.
Effektivt samarbejde er kendt for at fremme synergi, hvilket ofte resulterer i forbedrede resultater og større innovation.
For at 'samarbejde' er det nødvendigt at have identiske holdninger og meninger i alle spørgsmål.
Samarbejde kræver ikke identiske holdninger, men snarere evnen til at arbejde sammen trods forskelle og finde fælles grund. Forskellige perspektiver kan endda berige samarbejdet.
This sentence structure emphasizes the importance of collaboration for project success. 'Det er afgørende at...' is a common way to express criticality in Danish.
This sentence focuses on cross-departmental collaboration for resource optimization. 'På tværs af' means 'across'.
This sentence highlights the necessity of effective collaboration to overcome complex challenges. 'Uden' means 'without', and 'at overkomme' means 'to overcome'.
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संबंधित सामग्री
work के और शब्द
afstemme
B2To coordinate or bring into agreement.
anmodning
B1An act of asking politely or formally for something.
ansat
C1employee or staff member
anstrengelse
B1A strenuous effort
ansvar
B1responsibility or accountability
ansvarlig
B2responsible for something
ansvarliggøre
C1to hold someone accountable or responsible
ansvarliggørelse
C1the act of holding someone accountable
ansætte
B1to hire someone
ansættelse
B1The action of hiring someone
