B1 Collocation ニュートラル

at have ondt af

to feel sorry for

意味

Feeling empathy.

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文化的背景

Danes value 'ligefremhed' (directness). Expressing 'ondt af' is a way to be direct about your feelings without being overly dramatic. In Danish offices, acknowledging a colleague's struggle with this phrase is seen as a sign of a good team player. On Danish Facebook or Instagram, 'ondt af' is the standard 'empathy' comment, often accompanied by heart emojis. Danish parents use this phrase to validate a child's feelings, teaching empathy from a young age.

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The 'Af' Rule

Always remember 'af' for empathy. If you say 'for', Danes will understand you, but it marks you as a learner.

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Self-Pity Trap

Be careful using 'ondt af mig selv' too much; Danes value resilience and might find it annoying if overused.

意味

Feeling empathy.

💡

The 'Af' Rule

Always remember 'af' for empathy. If you say 'for', Danes will understand you, but it marks you as a learner.

⚠️

Self-Pity Trap

Be careful using 'ondt af mig selv' too much; Danes value resilience and might find it annoying if overused.

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Intensifiers

Use 'rigtig' or 'virkelig' to show you truly care. 'Jeg har RIGTIG ondt af ham' sounds much warmer.

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The 'Stakkels' Combo

Pair it with 'stakkels' for maximum effect: 'Jeg har så ondt af den stakkels mand'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing preposition.

Jeg har virkelig ondt ___ hende efter ulykken.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: af

The phrase 'at have ondt af' always uses the preposition 'af'.

Which sentence expresses self-pity correctly?

Vælg den rigtige sætning:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Han har ondt af sig selv.

We use 'at have ondt af' + the reflexive pronoun 'sig selv' for self-pity.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Hvilken frase passer til: 'Din ven har mistet sin pung'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg har ondt af dig.

You feel sorry for your friend, so you have 'ondt af' them.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Min hund er løbet væk. B: Ej, hvor ___!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: har jeg ondt af dig

B is expressing sympathy for A.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Ondt i vs. Ondt af

at have ondt I
hovedet head
maven stomach
at have ondt AF
dig you
hende her

When to have 'ondt af'

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Misfortune

  • Lost job
  • Broken bike
  • Bad weather
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Sadness

  • Breakup
  • Loneliness
  • Grief
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Illness

  • Flu
  • Broken leg
  • Cold

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing preposition. Fill Blank A2

Jeg har virkelig ondt ___ hende efter ulykken.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: af

The phrase 'at have ondt af' always uses the preposition 'af'.

Which sentence expresses self-pity correctly? Choose B1

Vælg den rigtige sætning:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Han har ondt af sig selv.

We use 'at have ondt af' + the reflexive pronoun 'sig selv' for self-pity.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Hvilken frase passer til: 'Din ven har mistet sin pung'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg har ondt af dig.

You feel sorry for your friend, so you have 'ondt af' them.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Min hund er løbet væk. B: Ej, hvor ___!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: har jeg ondt af dig

B is expressing sympathy for A.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, for physical pain use 'at have ondt i' followed by the body part.

Usually no, it's very kind. But in some cases, it can sound like you are looking down on someone.

'Medfølelse' is the formal noun for compassion. 'At have ondt af' is the everyday verb phrase.

Use 'Jeg har ondt af mig selv'.

Yes, it is very common to have 'ondt af' a sick or mistreated animal.

Yes: 'Jeg havde ondt af ham'.

No, in this context it only means 'pain' or 'bad feeling'.

Yes, if 'det' refers to a situation or an animal/person mentioned before.

It's a bit casual. In a formal email, 'Jeg føler med jer' or 'Min dybeste medfølelse' is better.

It's a slang term for being jealous or bitter. Don't mix them up!

関連フレーズ

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at synes synd på

synonym

To think it's a pity for someone

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at føle med

similar

To feel with / empathize

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at have medfølelse med

formal

To have compassion for

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stakkels

related

Poor (as in 'poor you')

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at have ondt i røven

contrast

To be bitter/jealous

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selvmedlidenhed

builds on

Self-pity

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