A1 Expression ニュートラル

at ønske tillykke

to congratulate

意味

Saying happy birthday or congratulations.

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文化的背景

The Danish flag (Dannebrog) is essential. If you congratulate someone on their birthday, you will see flags on the table, the cake, and even the napkins. In Greenland (part of the Kingdom of Denmark), 'tillykke' is used alongside the Greenlandic 'Pilluarit'. It is common to hear both in social settings. Similar to Greenland, Faroese people use 'Til lukku' which is the linguistic cousin of 'Tillykke'. The traditions of hospitality and celebration are very similar. It is common to 'ønske tillykke' to the whole team if a company reaches a goal, often accompanied by 'morgenbrød' (morning bread/pastries).

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The 'Med' Rule

If you forget everything else, remember 'Tillykke med...'. It makes you sound 100% more native than saying 'Tillykke for'.

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Eye Contact

When saying 'tillykke' in person, always make eye contact. It shows sincerity in Danish culture.

意味

Saying happy birthday or congratulations.

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The 'Med' Rule

If you forget everything else, remember 'Tillykke med...'. It makes you sound 100% more native than saying 'Tillykke for'.

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Eye Contact

When saying 'tillykke' in person, always make eye contact. It shows sincerity in Danish culture.

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Don't be early!

In some parts of Denmark, it's considered bad luck to wish someone tillykke before their actual birthday. Wait until the day of!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing preposition.

Tillykke ___ fødselsdagen!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: med

In Danish, we always use 'med' after 'tillykke' to specify the occasion.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

How do you wish your friend Peter congratulations?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg ønsker Peter tillykke.

The person (indirect object) must come immediately after the verb 'ønsker'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Your friend just bought a new car.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tillykke med den!

'Tillykke med den' (Congratulations with it) is the standard way to congratulate someone on a new possession.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Jeg har lige bestået min køreprøve! B: Ej, hvor sejt! ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Alle de ovenstående

All these options are natural ways to congratulate someone on passing a driving test.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

When to say Tillykke

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Life Events

  • Wedding
  • New Baby
  • New House
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Achievements

  • Exam
  • Promotion
  • Winning a game
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Birthdays

  • Standard birthday
  • Round birthdays (30, 40, 50)

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing preposition. Fill Blank A1

Tillykke ___ fødselsdagen!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: med

In Danish, we always use 'med' after 'tillykke' to specify the occasion.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

How do you wish your friend Peter congratulations?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg ønsker Peter tillykke.

The person (indirect object) must come immediately after the verb 'ønsker'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Your friend just bought a new car.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tillykke med den!

'Tillykke med den' (Congratulations with it) is the standard way to congratulate someone on a new possession.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Jeg har lige bestået min køreprøve! B: Ej, hvor sejt! ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Alle de ovenstående

All these options are natural ways to congratulate someone on passing a driving test.

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よくある質問

10 問

Yes! 'Tillykke med forfremmelsen' is the perfect thing to say.

It is neutral. You can use it with anyone from your baby to the Prime Minister.

'Tillykke' is the expression you say. 'Lykønskning' is the noun meaning 'the congratulation' (e.g., 'Jeg sender mine lykønskninger').

No, you can just say 'Tillykke!'. Using 'at ønske' makes it a full, slightly more formal sentence.

Simply say 'Tak!' or 'Tusind tak!'.

Yes, 'Tillykke med den lille' is very common.

In modern Danish, it is always one word: 'tillykke'.

The flag is a symbol of celebration in Denmark, not just patriotism. It's the visual partner to the word 'tillykke'.

Absolutely! 'Tillykke med gevinsten!'

Just say 'Tillykke!' and the person will usually tell you why they are being celebrated.

関連フレーズ

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held og lykke

similar

Good luck

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at lykønske

specialized form

To congratulate (formal)

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godt gået

similar

Well done

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mange tak

contrast

Many thanks

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