뜻
Consuming coffee.
문화적 배경
The 'Kaffepause' is essential in Danish workplaces. It's often where the real decisions are made or where social bonds are forged. The 'Sønderjysk Kaffebord' is a famous tradition involving at least 7 hard cakes, 7 soft cakes, and 7 dry cakes. 'Kirkekaffe' is the social gathering after Sunday service, often more attended than the service itself. Asking to 'drikke kaffe' is the standard 'low-stakes' first date, allowing either person to leave after 30 minutes if there's no chemistry.
The 'Tea' Exception
If someone asks you to 'drikke kaffe', it's perfectly okay to order tea or a soda instead. The invitation is about the time spent together, not the liquid.
Refills are often free
In many traditional Danish cafes (and almost all homes), the second cup is free. This is called 'genopfyldning'.
뜻
Consuming coffee.
The 'Tea' Exception
If someone asks you to 'drikke kaffe', it's perfectly okay to order tea or a soda instead. The invitation is about the time spent together, not the liquid.
Refills are often free
In many traditional Danish cafes (and almost all homes), the second cup is free. This is called 'genopfyldning'.
Don't say 'take'
Avoid saying 'tage en kaffe'. While understood, it sounds like a direct translation from English. Use 'få' or 'drikke'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'at drikke'.
I går ______ jeg kaffe med min veninde.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we use the past tense 'drak'.
Which sentence is a natural invitation?
How do you ask a friend to meet for coffee?
'Skal vi...' is the standard way to propose an activity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vil du have mælk i kaffen? B: Nej tak, jeg drikker den ______.
'Sort kaffe' (black coffee) means coffee without milk or sugar.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at work and want a break.
'Snuppe en kaffepause' is the idiomatic way to suggest a work break.
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시각 학습 자료
Types of Coffee in Denmark
Common
- • Sort kaffe
- • Kaffe med mælk
- • Café au lait
Social
- • Kaffepause
- • Kaffedate
- • Kirkekaffe
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제I går ______ jeg kaffe med min veninde.
The sentence refers to 'i går' (yesterday), so we use the past tense 'drak'.
How do you ask a friend to meet for coffee?
'Skal vi...' is the standard way to propose an activity.
A: Vil du have mælk i kaffen? B: Nej tak, jeg drikker den ______.
'Sort kaffe' (black coffee) means coffee without milk or sugar.
You are at work and want a break.
'Snuppe en kaffepause' is the idiomatic way to suggest a work break.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, you can always ask for tea, water, or 'en sodavand'. The host won't be offended.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It is black coffee, meaning no milk or sugar added.
You say: 'Jeg drikker ikke kaffe.'
A coffee break, usually 15-20 minutes at work to socialize.
Usually, you pay for your own, or one person 'gives' (giver) a round and the other gets the next one.
Yes, it is the most common way to ask someone on a first date.
A cup of coffee. It's more specific than just 'kaffe'.
Yes, expect to pay 35-50 DKK at a cafe in Copenhagen.
Usually between 15:00 and 16:30.
관련 표현
en kop kaffe
similara cup of coffee
kaffepause
specialized formcoffee break
kaffetørstig
similarthirsty for coffee
at byde på kaffe
formalto offer coffee
hygge
builds oncoziness
