A1 Expression 중립

det er helt i orden

it is completely fine

Giving permission or reassurance.

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문화적 배경

The phrase reflects the Danish value of 'Pyt'—the ability to let go of small frustrations for the sake of social harmony. In Danish workplaces, this phrase is used to signal a flat hierarchy. Even a boss will use it with an intern to show they are approachable. On social media and in texts, 'Helt i orden' is often abbreviated to 'Helt i o' or just 'i o' in very casual settings, though 'helt i orden' remains the standard. Danish service is often described as 'informally professional.' A waiter saying 'det er helt i orden' is being polite without being subservient.

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The 'Helt' factor

Always include 'helt' to sound more native. Just saying 'det er i orden' can sound a bit stiff or even slightly annoyed.

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Body Language

A small nod and a smile while saying this phrase goes a long way in Denmark.

Giving permission or reassurance.

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The 'Helt' factor

Always include 'helt' to sound more native. Just saying 'det er i orden' can sound a bit stiff or even slightly annoyed.

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Body Language

A small nod and a smile while saying this phrase goes a long way in Denmark.

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Not for 'Thank You'

Remember, if someone says 'Tak for gaven' (Thanks for the gift), don't say 'Det er helt i orden'. Say 'Selv tak'!

셀프 테스트

Choose the most natural response to: 'Undskyld, jeg glemte din fødselsdag!'

A: 'Undskyld, jeg glemte din fødselsdag!' B: '________'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Det er helt i orden.

When someone apologizes, 'Det er helt i orden' is the standard way to say 'It's okay.'

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

Det er ____ i orden.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: helt

The adverb 'helt' is the standard intensifier for this idiom.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You want to tell a colleague that moving a meeting is fine.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Det er helt i orden.

This phrase is perfect for agreeing to a change in plans.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

When to use 'Det er helt i orden'

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Apologies

  • Late arrival
  • Forgot something
  • Small mistake
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Requests

  • Borrowing a pen
  • Asking for a seat
  • Changing a time
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Service

  • Menu changes
  • Payment methods
  • Store hours

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Choose the most natural response to: 'Undskyld, jeg glemte din fødselsdag!' Choose A1

A: 'Undskyld, jeg glemte din fødselsdag!' B: '________'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Det er helt i orden.

When someone apologizes, 'Det er helt i orden' is the standard way to say 'It's okay.'

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Det er ____ i orden.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: helt

The adverb 'helt' is the standard intensifier for this idiom.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

You want to tell a colleague that moving a meeting is fine.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Det er helt i orden.

This phrase is perfect for agreeing to a change in plans.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is very common in professional emails to confirm that a suggestion or a small mistake is fine.

Both are used, but 'Det er helt i orden' sounds slightly more 'Danish' and idiomatic.

Yes, in casual speech or when confirming a task, 'I orden' is a common short form.

Only in the sense of 'No problem' after an apology. It does not mean 'You're welcome' after a 'Thank you'.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or a stranger.

'I orden' is Danish; 'i ordning' is Swedish. Don't mix them up!

If you say it with a sharp tone, it can sound like 'Fine, whatever,' but usually it is a positive phrase.

No, but it makes the phrase sound warmer and more natural.

It's tricky! Think of it as 'OR-dn' with a very short 'n' at the end.

Yes, that means 'Everything is in order/okay'.

관련 표현

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Det er fint

similar

That's fine

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Ingen årsag

similar

No problem / You're welcome

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Pyt

similar

Never mind

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Det er i vinkel

slang

It's all good (lit. 'it's in the angle')

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Modtaget

specialized form

Received / Roger that

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Selv tak

contrast

You're welcome

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