뜻
Referring to a friend from a long time ago.
문화적 배경
Danes value long-term friendships highly. It is common to have the same best friend from age 6 to age 80. This is linked to the concept of 'tryghed' (security). In Greenlandic Danish, 'gammel ven' can also imply a strong communal bond in small settlements where everyone has known each other for generations. Expats often find it hard to become a 'gammel ven' because the 'slots' in a Dane's social calendar are often filled by people they've known for 20 years. Business is often done through networks of 'gamle venner'. Trust is built over years, not just over one contract.
The 'Min' Rule
Always remember to add an 'e' to 'gammel' if you use 'min', 'din', 'hans', or 'hendes'. It's 'min gamle ven', never 'min gammel ven'.
Age Sensitivity
If you are talking to an elderly person you just met, don't call them 'min gamle ven'—it can sound patronizing. Stick to their name or 'en ny bekendt'.
뜻
Referring to a friend from a long time ago.
The 'Min' Rule
Always remember to add an 'e' to 'gammel' if you use 'min', 'din', 'hans', or 'hendes'. It's 'min gamle ven', never 'min gammel ven'.
Age Sensitivity
If you are talking to an elderly person you just met, don't call them 'min gamle ven'—it can sound patronizing. Stick to their name or 'en ny bekendt'.
Compound Words
If you want to sound really native, use 'barndomsven' for friends you've known since you were kids. It's more precise than 'gammel ven'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'gammel'.
Jeg skal mødes med to _______ venner i aften.
Because 'venner' is plural, the adjective 'gammel' must take the plural form 'gamle'.
Which sentence means 'He is a friend I have known for a long time'?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
The collocation 'en gammel ven' is the standard way to express a long-term friendship.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Du ser en person, du gik i skole med for 10 år siden. Hvad siger du til din kæreste?
A schoolmate from 10 years ago is a classic 'gammel ven'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvem er det på billedet? B: Det er min _______ ven fra barndommen.
After the possessive 'min', the adjective takes the definite -e ending.
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시각 학습 자료
Gammel vs. Ældre
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Jeg skal mødes med to _______ venner i aften.
Because 'venner' is plural, the adjective 'gammel' must take the plural form 'gamle'.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
The collocation 'en gammel ven' is the standard way to express a long-term friendship.
Du ser en person, du gik i skole med for 10 år siden. Hvad siger du til din kæreste?
A schoolmate from 10 years ago is a classic 'gammel ven'.
A: Hvem er det på billedet? B: Det er min _______ ven fra barndommen.
After the possessive 'min', the adjective takes the definite -e ending.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, 'ven' can be used for both genders, but 'veninde' is specifically for women. 'En gammel veninde' is very common.
There's no fixed rule, but usually at least 5-10 years. If you met them last year, they are a 'ny ven'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your grandmother.
Yes. If you are no longer friends, you would say 'en tidligere ven'.
The plural is 'gamle venner'.
Metaphorically, yes. 'Min gamle ven' could be your favorite old guitar or a worn-out pair of boots.
'Ven' implies a deeper emotional bond. 'Bekendt' is just someone you know.
Danish culture values stability, trust, and shared history, which these friendships represent.
Yes, but 'en af mine gamle venner' is more common and natural.
In this phrase, no. It's a compliment to the relationship.
관련 표현
barndomsven
specialized formChildhood friend
gammel bekendt
similarOld acquaintance
venner for livet
builds onFriends for life
en nær ven
similarA close friend
