B1 Expression 중립

at være i den grad

to such an extent

To emphasize the degree of something.

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문화적 배경

Danes often use irony and understatement. Using 'i den grad' can sometimes be used sarcastically to mean the opposite, depending on the tone of voice. In meetings, using 'i den grad' shows commitment and passion for a project, which is valued in the flat hierarchy of Danish workplaces. In Jutland, people are known for being even more understated. A 'Jyde' might say 'Det er ikke så ringe' (It's not so bad) instead of 'i den grad godt'. On Danish Twitter or Facebook, 'I den grad' is often used as a hashtag #idengrad to show solidarity with a cause.

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The Stand-alone Power

If you don't know what else to say to agree with a Dane, just say 'I den grad!'. It makes you sound instantly more fluent.

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Don't overdo it

If you use it in every sentence, you will sound like you are constantly shouting or being overly dramatic.

To emphasize the degree of something.

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The Stand-alone Power

If you don't know what else to say to agree with a Dane, just say 'I den grad!'. It makes you sound instantly more fluent.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

If you use it in every sentence, you will sound like you are constantly shouting or being overly dramatic.

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Sarcasm Alert

Be aware that a flat tone can turn this into a sarcastic remark. Watch the speaker's eyes!

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing phrase to emphasize the adjective.

Han er ___ (really) dygtig til at spille klaver.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: i den grad

'I den grad' is the only option that provides strong emphasis.

Choose the most natural response to show strong agreement.

A: 'Var det ikke en fantastisk koncert?' B: '___!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: I den grad

In spoken Danish, 'I den grad!' is the standard way to agree enthusiastically.

Which sentence uses the 'at' clause correctly?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Han var i den grad vred, at han råbte.

The structure requires 'i den grad' + [adjective] + ', at' + [clause].

Match the phrase to the correct context.

Where would you most likely hear 'I den grad!' as a stand-alone answer?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In a casual conversation about a bad movie.

It is an emotional intensifier used in dialogue.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

i den grad vs. i høj grad

i den grad
Emotional
Spoken
Subjective
i høj grad
Analytical
Written
Objective

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing phrase to emphasize the adjective. Fill Blank B1

Han er ___ (really) dygtig til at spille klaver.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: i den grad

'I den grad' is the only option that provides strong emphasis.

Choose the most natural response to show strong agreement. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Var det ikke en fantastisk koncert?' B: '___!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: I den grad

In spoken Danish, 'I den grad!' is the standard way to agree enthusiastically.

Which sentence uses the 'at' clause correctly? Choose B2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Han var i den grad vred, at han råbte.

The structure requires 'i den grad' + [adjective] + ', at' + [clause].

Match the phrase to the correct context. situation_matching B1

Where would you most likely hear 'I den grad!' as a stand-alone answer?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: In a casual conversation about a bad movie.

It is an emotional intensifier used in dialogue.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting, but avoid it in very formal legal documents.

No, 'grad' is a common gender noun, so it must always be 'den'.

'I høj grad' is more analytical and formal. 'I den grad' is more emotional and emphatic.

Yes! 'Han er i den grad irriterende' is very common.

Literally, yes, but idiomatically it just means 'extremely' or 'really'.

The 'd' is a soft Danish 'd', similar to the 'th' in 'weather'.

Yes, especially in journalism and fiction to add emphasis.

Yes, but it's more common after the verb or as a stand-alone response.

Yes, 'for vildt' or 'sygt' are common slang alternatives.

Yes, but 'i den grad' already implies 'meget', so it's a bit redundant.

Yes, though people in Jutland might use more understatements in general.

Not directly. You would say 'Jeg har det i den grad godt!'

관련 표현

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i høj grad

similar

to a high degree

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i vidt omfang

specialized form

to a wide extent

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slet ikke

contrast

not at all

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for vildt

synonym

too wild / crazy

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i den grad at

builds on

to the point that

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