意味
To consider something carefully.
文化的背景
Danes value 'betænkningstid' (time to think). It is culturally acceptable to not give an answer immediately in both business and personal life. The emphasis on consensus means that groups often 'tænker over' things together before a final decision is made. In flat hierarchies, 'at tænke over' is a sign of professional maturity and autonomy. Danish education encourages 'kritisk tænkning' (critical thinking), where students must 'tænke over' sources rather than just memorizing them.
The 'Det' Rule
Always remember to include 'det' if you don't have a specific object. 'Jeg tænker over' is incomplete; say 'Jeg tænker over det'.
Don't be cold
Avoid saying 'Jeg tænker over dig' to a partner unless you want to sound like you're diagnosing them.
意味
To consider something carefully.
The 'Det' Rule
Always remember to include 'det' if you don't have a specific object. 'Jeg tænker over' is incomplete; say 'Jeg tænker over det'.
Don't be cold
Avoid saying 'Jeg tænker over dig' to a partner unless you want to sound like you're diagnosing them.
Buying Time
Use this phrase to politely decline an invitation you're not sure about. It's the perfect Danish 'maybe'.
Pair with 'hv-'
It sounds very natural when followed by 'hvad', 'hvorfor', or 'hvordan'.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct preposition for this sentence: 'Jeg har brug for tid til at tænke ____ mit valg.'
Jeg har brug for tid til at tænke ____ mit valg.
Since it's a 'valg' (choice) that needs analysis, 'over' is the correct preposition.
Fill in the missing word: 'Det er noget, jeg tit tænker ____.'
Det er noget, jeg tit tænker ____.
In this context of general reflection, 'over' is used.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'at tænke over'.
A: Vil du med til festen? B: Jeg ved det ikke endnu. Jeg skal lige ____ ____.
After 'skal' (modal verb), we use the infinitive form.
Match the sentence to the situation.
1. Jeg tænker på dig. 2. Jeg tænker over dit forslag.
'På' is for people/affection, 'over' is for analysis/decisions.
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Tænke På vs. Tænke Over
When to use 'Tænke Over'
Work
- • Offers
- • Projects
- • Feedback
Life
- • Moving
- • Buying
- • Future
Mind
- • Philosophy
- • Logic
- • Ideas
練習問題バンク
4 問題Jeg har brug for tid til at tænke ____ mit valg.
Since it's a 'valg' (choice) that needs analysis, 'over' is the correct preposition.
Det er noget, jeg tit tænker ____.
In this context of general reflection, 'over' is used.
A: Vil du med til festen? B: Jeg ved det ikke endnu. Jeg skal lige ____ ____.
After 'skal' (modal verb), we use the infinitive form.
1. Jeg tænker på dig. 2. Jeg tænker over dit forslag.
'På' is for people/affection, 'over' is for analysis/decisions.
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よくある質問
10 問No, 'tænke om' is not used in Danish. Use 'tænke over' for analysis or 'synes om' for opinions.
Neither is better; 'overveje' is just more formal. In a job interview, use 'overveje'. With friends, use 'tænke over'.
The phrase implies a duration. Usually, it means more than a few minutes—hours or days.
Not necessarily. 'Gruble' means to worry. 'Tænke over' is more neutral and logical.
Yes, 'Jeg tænkte over det' means you considered it in the past.
Yes, very frequently when discussing strategies or offers.
'Reflektere' is more formal and often used for self-analysis or academic work.
Yes, it means you are considering the idea of traveling.
The phrase itself isn't slang, but 'tygge på den' is the slang equivalent.
Yes, the preposition 'over' must come before the object.
関連フレーズ
at overveje
synonymTo consider
at gruble over
similarTo brood over
at tænke på
contrastTo think of
at reflektere over
similarTo reflect on
at tygge på
specialized formTo chew on
