B2 속어 속어

at slå en streg

to go to the toilet

to urinate

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문화적 배경

Danes value 'uformelhed' (informality). Using slang like this can actually make you seem more trustworthy and 'down-to-earth' in a social setting. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is also used, but given the extreme cold, 'striking a line' in the snow is a very literal and daily reality. Younger generations sometimes use 'at tisse' more often, but 'at slå en streg' remains a staple of 'voksen-slang' (adult slang). The phrase is extremely common in the military (Forsvaret), where direct, earthy language is the norm.

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The 'Lige' Rule

Always add 'lige' (just) before the phrase to sound more natural: 'Jeg skal lige slå en streg'.

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Gender Nuance

While anyone can use it, it can sound a bit 'macho'. Use it sparingly if you want to maintain a very feminine or refined image.

to urinate

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The 'Lige' Rule

Always add 'lige' (just) before the phrase to sound more natural: 'Jeg skal lige slå en streg'.

⚠️

Gender Nuance

While anyone can use it, it can sound a bit 'macho'. Use it sparingly if you want to maintain a very feminine or refined image.

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The Pub Context

This is the #1 phrase to know for a Danish night out. It makes you sound like you've lived in Denmark for years.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing verb in the correct tense.

I går aftes, da vi var i byen, ___ han en streg bag en parkeret bil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: slog

The sentence refers to 'i går aftes' (last night), so the past tense 'slog' is required.

Which situation is appropriate for using 'at slå en streg'?

Hvilken situation passer til udtrykket?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Når du er på bar med dine venner.

This is an informal slang term suitable for casual social settings.

Match the phrase with its meaning.

Match udtryk med betydning.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: At slå en streg : At tisse

These are the distinct meanings of similar-sounding Danish idioms.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

A: 'Hvor skal du hen?' B: 'Jeg skal bare lige ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: slå en streg

'Slå en streg' is the fixed idiom for going to the bathroom.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Streg Idioms

Phrase
slå en streg to pee
Phrase + Over
slå en streg over to forgive

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing verb in the correct tense. Fill Blank B1

I går aftes, da vi var i byen, ___ han en streg bag en parkeret bil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: slog

The sentence refers to 'i går aftes' (last night), so the past tense 'slog' is required.

Which situation is appropriate for using 'at slå en streg'? Choose A2

Hvilken situation passer til udtrykket?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Når du er på bar med dine venner.

This is an informal slang term suitable for casual social settings.

Match the phrase with its meaning. Match B2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: At slå en streg : At tisse

These are the distinct meanings of similar-sounding Danish idioms.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Hvor skal du hen?' B: 'Jeg skal bare lige ___.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: slå en streg

'Slå en streg' is the fixed idiom for going to the bathroom.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it's not vulgar like a swear word, but it is very informal. It's 'earthy' rather than 'dirty'.

If it's a casual dinner with close friends, yes. If it's a formal dinner with your in-laws, better to say 'Jeg skal lige på toilettet'.

The past tense is 'slog'. Example: 'Han slog en streg'.

Yes, women use it too, though it was historically more common among men.

Yes, the meaning is the same, but the 'vibe' is different. 'Tisse' is neutral/childish, 'slå en streg' is casual/adult.

No, it specifically refers to urinating.

It's a visual metaphor for the stream of liquid hitting the ground.

Yes, it is a universal Danish idiom.

People will laugh! It means 'to fart'. Just correct yourself quickly.

Yes, 'at lade vandet' or simply 'at gå på toilettet'.

관련 표현

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at lade vandet

synonym

To urinate (formal)

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at slå en prut

similar

To fart

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at slå en streg over noget

confusing

To forgive/forget

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at tisse

synonym

To pee

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at forrette sit nødtørft

specialized form

To relieve oneself

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