B1 Expression ニュートラル

hvad bringer dig her?

what brings you here?

意味

Asking why someone is present.

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文化的背景

In Denmark, this phrase is a key part of 'uformel omgangstone' (informal tone of social interaction). It shows that even in a professional setting, Danes value a personal connection. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, but the 'here' might refer to a vast distance between settlements. Faroese people are very hospitable; this phrase is often followed immediately by an invitation for coffee. Expats often find this phrase helpful because it sounds more 'native' than the standard 'Hvorfor er du her?', which can sound too aggressive.

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Use it to be polite

If you don't know why someone is at your desk, use this phrase. It sounds much better than 'Ja?' or 'Hvad vil du?'.

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Watch your tone

If you say it too quickly or without a smile, it can sound like you are questioning their right to be there.

意味

Asking why someone is present.

🎯

Use it to be polite

If you don't know why someone is at your desk, use this phrase. It sounds much better than 'Ja?' or 'Hvad vil du?'.

⚠️

Watch your tone

If you say it too quickly or without a smile, it can sound like you are questioning their right to be there.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

Hvad ______ dig her?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: bringer

The standard idiom uses the verb 'at bringe' (to bring).

Which pronoun should you use if you are talking to a group of three people?

Hvad bringer ____ her?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: jer

'Jer' is the plural object pronoun for 'you'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

Phrase: 'Hvad bringer dig her?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: An old friend at a music festival

This phrase is best for friendly, unexpected social encounters.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.

Person A: 'Nej, hej Peter! Hvad bringer dig her?' Person B: '_________________'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg skal bare købe mælk.

The question asks for a reason, and 'I'm just buying milk' is a natural explanation.

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4 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Hvad ______ dig her?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: bringer

The standard idiom uses the verb 'at bringe' (to bring).

Which pronoun should you use if you are talking to a group of three people? Choose A2

Hvad bringer ____ her?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: jer

'Jer' is the plural object pronoun for 'you'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching B1

Phrase: 'Hvad bringer dig her?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: An old friend at a music festival

This phrase is best for friendly, unexpected social encounters.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural response. dialogue_completion A2

Person A: 'Nej, hej Peter! Hvad bringer dig her?' Person B: '_________________'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg skal bare købe mælk.

The question asks for a reason, and 'I'm just buying milk' is a natural explanation.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable and polite in the flat hierarchy of Danish workplaces.

Yes, 'herhen' adds a sense of 'to this place' and is slightly more emphatic.

Usually a short explanation like 'Jeg skal lige...' (I just need to...) or 'Jeg er her for at...' (I am here to...).

Not at all. It is a very modern and common phrase used by all age groups.

No, that would be confusing or sound like you forgot you invited them!

Not a direct one, but 'Hva' så der?' is a very casual way to acknowledge someone's presence.

Change 'dig' to 'jer': 'Hvad bringer jer her?'

No, it is used universally across the country.

It's better for spoken conversation. In an email, use 'Jeg skriver til dig fordi...' (I am writing to you because...).

No, 'What's up?' is more general. This phrase specifically asks about the reason for being in a location.

関連フレーズ

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hvad laver du her?

similar

What are you doing here?

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hvad skyldes dit besøg?

specialized form

What is the reason for your visit?

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velkommen herhen

builds on

Welcome here.

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hvad så?

synonym

What's up?

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