뜻
To reflect on something.
문화적 배경
Danes value 'grundighed' (thoroughness). Using this phrase shows you are not impulsive. There is a cultural emphasis on the 'inner life'. Reflection is seen as a virtue. In Danish flat hierarchies, employees are expected to 'gøre sig tanker' and contribute ideas. Critical thinking is the core of Danish education. This phrase is the 'critical thinking' verb.
Use it in Interviews
This is the #1 phrase to sound intelligent and prepared in a Danish job interview.
Don't forget 'sig'
Without 'sig', the sentence is grammatically broken. Always check your reflexive pronoun.
뜻
To reflect on something.
Use it in Interviews
This is the #1 phrase to sound intelligent and prepared in a Danish job interview.
Don't forget 'sig'
Without 'sig', the sentence is grammatically broken. Always check your reflexive pronoun.
The 'Om' Rule
Danes are very picky about prepositions. Using 'om' here is a sign of high-level mastery.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun (mig, dig, sig, os, jer).
Vi har gjort ___ mange tanker om vores bryllup.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'os'.
Choose the correct preposition.
Hun gør sig tanker ___ sit nye arbejde.
The phrase 'at gøre sig tanker' always takes the preposition 'om'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Har du besluttet dig for studiet? B: Nej, jeg ____ (gøre / tanker) stadig ___ det.
The present tense 'gør mig tanker om' fits the context of an ongoing process.
Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase?
A person is...
The phrase implies deep reflection and planning, not trivial thoughts.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Vi har gjort ___ mange tanker om vores bryllup.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'os'.
Hun gør sig tanker ___ sit nye arbejde.
The phrase 'at gøre sig tanker' always takes the preposition 'om'.
A: Har du besluttet dig for studiet? B: Nej, jeg ____ (gøre / tanker) stadig ___ det.
The present tense 'gør mig tanker om' fits the context of an ongoing process.
A person is...
The phrase implies deep reflection and planning, not trivial thoughts.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, 99% of the time. 'Gøre sig en tanke' is very rare and sounds poetic or archaic.
You can, but it sounds sarcastic or overly dramatic. Better to use 'tænke på'.
'Overveje' is about making a choice. 'Gøre sig tanker' is about the process of thinking.
It is neutral-to-formal. It's perfect for work, but also for serious talks with friends.
Use 'Jeg tænker på dig'. 'Jeg gør mig tanker om dig' sounds like you are analyzing the person.
Yes: 'Jeg gjorde mig mange tanker om det i går.'
Not really, but 'tænke over' is a slightly shorter, less formal alternative.
Not necessarily. It's usually neutral reflection. For worry, use 'gøre sig bekymringer'.
Yes, many Danish ballads use it to describe a character's inner struggle.
Some older people might, but 'om' is the modern standard.
관련 표현
at tænke over
similarTo think about/over
at overveje
synonymTo consider
at reflektere over
synonymTo reflect on
at gruble over
similarTo brood or fret
