B1 Expression フォーマル

at være i sin gode ret

to be within one's rights

意味

Having the right to do something.

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文化的背景

Danes have a high level of trust in the legal system and consumer protection. Using this phrase is common in 'Forbrugerrådet Tænk' (Consumer Council) contexts. Flat hierarchy in Denmark means employees often feel 'i deres gode ret' to question their bosses, which might be seen as rude in more hierarchical cultures. While Danes value privacy, they also value 'retfærdighed'. If someone breaks a social norm (like skipping a queue), a Dane might feel 'i sin gode ret' to point it out. The phrase is often used in the media when discussing 'Retssikkerhed' (legal certainty) and the rights of the accused.

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The 'Sin' Rule

Always double-check your subject. If it's 'Jeg', use 'min'. If it's 'Han', use 'sin'. This is the #1 mistake for B1 students.

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Don't overdo it

Using this phrase too much can make you sound like a lawyer. Use it only when you need to be firm.

意味

Having the right to do something.

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The 'Sin' Rule

Always double-check your subject. If it's 'Jeg', use 'min'. If it's 'Han', use 'sin'. This is the #1 mistake for B1 students.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

Using this phrase too much can make you sound like a lawyer. Use it only when you need to be firm.

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The 'Gode' nuance

Adding 'gode' makes you sound more certain and less aggressive than just saying 'i min ret'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (min, din, sin, etc.).

Hun føler, at hun er i ___ gode ret til at klage.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sin

Since 'Hun' is the subject, we use the reflexive 'sin'.

Which sentence is correct?

A: Jeg har i min gode ret. B: Jeg er i min gode ret.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

The idiom always uses the verb 'at være' (to be).

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.

You want to tell a friend they are justified in being angry at their boss.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Du er i din gode ret til at være sur.

This correctly uses the idiom to validate their feelings/rights.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Må jeg godt tage en pause nu? B: Ja, ifølge din kontrakt ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: er du i din gode ret

This fits the formal/contractual context perfectly.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Være i sin gode ret vs. Have ret

Være i sin gode ret
Justification Jeg må godt sige nej
Have ret
Fact 2+2 er 4

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct reflexive possessive pronoun (min, din, sin, etc.). Fill Blank B1

Hun føler, at hun er i ___ gode ret til at klage.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: sin

Since 'Hun' is the subject, we use the reflexive 'sin'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

A: Jeg har i min gode ret. B: Jeg er i min gode ret.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: B

The idiom always uses the verb 'at være' (to be).

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase. situation_matching B1

You want to tell a friend they are justified in being angry at their boss.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Du er i din gode ret til at være sur.

This correctly uses the idiom to validate their feelings/rights.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Må jeg godt tage en pause nu? B: Ja, ifølge din kontrakt ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: er du i din gode ret

This fits the formal/contractual context perfectly.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, that doesn't exist. If you are wrong, you are 'på vildspor' or 'har uret'.

No, it's very common for moral and social justifications too.

Because it follows a possessive pronoun (min/din/sin), which triggers the definite form of the adjective.

Yes: 'Vi er i vores gode ret'.

Almost, but 'retten på sin side' sounds a bit more like you are ready to go to court.

That is exactly what 'Jeg er i min gode ret' means.

It's assertive. It can be perceived as slightly confrontational depending on your tone.

Yes, it's perfect for formal complaint emails.

In this idiom, 'ret' is always singular.

No, 'ret' is common gender (en), so it's always 'sin' (not 'sit').

関連フレーズ

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at have retten på sin side

synonym

To have the law on one's side.

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at have ret

similar

To be right/correct.

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at gøre sin ret gældende

builds on

To assert one's rights.

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at være berettiget til

specialized form

To be entitled to.

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at tage sig til rette

contrast

To help oneself (often without permission).

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