뜻
Being thoughtful toward others.
문화적 배경
The concept of 'Samfundssind' relies on everyone taking hensyn. It's why Danes rarely have turnstiles in metros—they trust you to take hensyn to the rules. In Greenlandic culture, taking hensyn often involves silence and giving space, reflecting the vast landscape and close-knit communities. Similar to Denmark, Swedes use 'visa hänsyn'. It is a cornerstone of 'Lagom'—not too much, not too little, just right for everyone. Taking hensyn here often relates to the weather and the sea; you must consider the elements before any social plan.
The Silent Rule
In Denmark, you don't always have to say you are taking hensyn; the act of being quiet or moving aside is the communication itself.
Preposition Trap
Never use 'for' or 'af'. It is always 'til'. This is the most common error for English speakers.
뜻
Being thoughtful toward others.
The Silent Rule
In Denmark, you don't always have to say you are taking hensyn; the act of being quiet or moving aside is the communication itself.
Preposition Trap
Never use 'for' or 'af'. It is always 'til'. This is the most common error for English speakers.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing preposition.
Vi skal altid tage hensyn ___ miljøet.
In Danish, the collocation is always 'at tage hensyn til'.
Which sentence is most natural for a sign in a library?
Choose the best option:
'Tag hensyn til' is the standard way to ask for social consideration.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Undskyld, jeg larmer lidt. B: Det er okay, men husk at ____.
This is the most common way to remind someone to be quiet in an apartment.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Vi skal altid tage hensyn ___ miljøet.
In Danish, the collocation is always 'at tage hensyn til'.
Choose the best option:
'Tag hensyn til' is the standard way to ask for social consideration.
A: Undskyld, jeg larmer lidt. B: Det er okay, men husk at ____.
This is the most common way to remind someone to be quiet in an apartment.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, you can take hensyn to the budget, the weather, or the law.
관련 표현
At tage højde for
similarTo account for / anticipate
At vise hensyn
synonymTo show consideration
At være hensynsfuld
builds onTo be considerate (adjective)
