뜻
To acknowledge reality.
문화적 배경
Danes value 'realisme' over 'optimisme' i svære situationer. At blive kaldt en person, der ikke kan se sandheden i øjnene, er en kritik af ens karakter. In Danish workplaces, 'flad struktur' (flat structure) means even a junior employee might tell a boss to 'se realiteterne i øjnene' if a project is failing. The phrase is a staple in Danish existential literature (like Søren Kierkegaard), focusing on the individual's responsibility to face their own existence. There is a growing trend in Denmark called 'det perfekte liv' critique, where influencers are urged to 'se sandheden i øjnene' about the negative effects of filters.
Use with 'må'
This phrase sounds most natural when preceded by 'må' (must) or 'bliver nødt til' (have to). It emphasizes the necessity of the realization.
Plural is key
Never say 'i øjet' (in the eye) unless you are talking about a cyclops. It's always 'i øjnene'.
뜻
To acknowledge reality.
Use with 'må'
This phrase sounds most natural when preceded by 'må' (must) or 'bliver nødt til' (have to). It emphasizes the necessity of the realization.
Plural is key
Never say 'i øjet' (in the eye) unless you are talking about a cyclops. It's always 'i øjnene'.
Directness
Don't be afraid to use this with friends. In Denmark, helping someone 'se sandheden i øjnene' is considered a sign of a true, honest friendship.
셀프 테스트
Udfyld det manglende ord i den rigtige form.
Vi kan ikke ignorere problemet længere; vi må se sandheden i ______.
Idiomet kræver den bestemte flertalsform 'øjnene'.
Hvilken situation passer bedst til udtrykket?
Hvornår ville en dansker sige: 'Jeg må se sandheden i øjnene'?
Udtrykket bruges om ubehagelige erkendelser.
Vælg den bedste respons.
A: 'Jeg tror stadig, jeg kan nå bussen, selvom den kørte for 5 minutter siden.' B: '____'
Dette er den korrekte brug af idiomet i en dagligdags kontekst.
Match det danske udtryk med den engelske betydning.
Match udtrykkene:
Disse er alle almindelige danske udtryk med 'øje'.
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시각 학습 자료
Truth vs. Ignorance
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Vi kan ikke ignorere problemet længere; vi må se sandheden i ______.
Idiomet kræver den bestemte flertalsform 'øjnene'.
Hvornår ville en dansker sige: 'Jeg må se sandheden i øjnene'?
Udtrykket bruges om ubehagelige erkendelser.
A: 'Jeg tror stadig, jeg kan nå bussen, selvom den kørte for 5 minutter siden.' B: '____'
Dette er den korrekte brug af idiomet i en dagligdags kontekst.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Disse er alle almindelige danske udtryk med 'øje'.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문Not inherently, but it is very direct. Use it with people you know well or in formal debates where directness is expected.
It's better to avoid it for trivialities. Use it for things that have an emotional or significant impact.
'Sandheden' is more personal and moral; 'realiteterne' is more objective and often used in business.
No, that is an anglicism. Stick to 'øjnene'.
Yes, 'Jeg så sandheden i øjnene' is common when reflecting on past mistakes.
Almost always. You don't 'face the truth' that you are beautiful or rich, usually only that you are failing or wrong.
Younger people might say 'Face det' (Face it), borrowing from English.
Yes, to show self-awareness about a past failure. 'Jeg så sandheden i øjnene og lærte af det.'
It's three syllables: Oy-nuh-nuh. The 'j' is a 'y' sound.
Always 'i'. You are looking into the eyes.
Yes, 'Han skal se sandheden i øjnene'.
Yes, it is one of the top 50 most useful idioms for B2 learners.
관련 표현
at se realiteterne i øjnene
synonymTo face the realities.
at se kendsgerningerne i øjnene
synonymTo face the facts.
at lukke øjnene for noget
contrastTo close one's eyes to something.
at se stort på noget
contrastTo disregard something.
at se i øjnene, at...
builds onTo realize that...
