B1 속어 비격식체

det er sagen

that's the thing / that's it

That is exactly what is needed.

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문화적 배경

The phrase is deeply linked to 'hygge.' It's often used when the physical environment (lighting, food, temperature) is just right. Danes value efficiency and pragmatism. 'Det er sagen' is used to praise a solution that is simple and effective rather than flashy. In Jutland, people might be more sparing with praise, so 'det er ikke så ringe' (it's not so bad) is common, but 'det er sagen' is still used for genuine satisfaction. While older generations use it, it remains popular with youth, often shortened or combined with English words in 'Danglish' contexts.

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Add 'lige' for extra flavor

Saying 'Det er LIGE sagen' makes you sound 50% more like a native speaker.

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Not for people

Never use this to describe your boyfriend or girlfriend; it sounds like they are a project or a problem.

That is exactly what is needed.

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Add 'lige' for extra flavor

Saying 'Det er LIGE sagen' makes you sound 50% more like a native speaker.

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Not for people

Never use this to describe your boyfriend or girlfriend; it sounds like they are a project or a problem.

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The Hygge Connection

Use it when you feel cozy. It's the verbal equivalent of a warm blanket.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

En kold øl på en varm dag? Det er ______!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sagen

The idiom is 'det er sagen.' 'Tingen' is a common mistake for English speakers.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'This is exactly what I needed'?

Du er træt og ser en sofa.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Alle de ovenstående.

All these variations are natural ways to use the phrase in this context.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.

A: Skal vi bestille sushi i aften? B: _________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Det er sagen!

B is expressing enthusiastic agreement with the suggestion.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You finally find the right key for a lock.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Det er sagen!

Finding the right solution is a perfect time to use this phrase.

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시각 학습 자료

Sagen vs. Tingen

Det er sagen
Correct Idiom That's the ticket
Det er tingen
Wrong Literal translation

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A2

En kold øl på en varm dag? Det er ______!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sagen

The idiom is 'det er sagen.' 'Tingen' is a common mistake for English speakers.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'This is exactly what I needed'? Choose B1

Du er træt og ser en sofa.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Alle de ovenstående.

All these variations are natural ways to use the phrase in this context.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response. dialogue_completion A2

A: Skal vi bestille sushi i aften? B: _________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Det er sagen!

B is expressing enthusiastic agreement with the suggestion.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

You finally find the right key for a lock.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Det er sagen!

Finding the right solution is a perfect time to use this phrase.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes! 'Det var sagen' is very common after a good experience.

Not at all, but it is informal. Don't use it in a legal contract.

Usually, yes. In this idiom, it's figurative.

You can, but 'Det er sagen' is the fixed idiom.

Yes, it is a universal Danish idiom.

Only sarcastically. 'Regnvejr? Det er bare sagen...' (Rain? Just what I needed...)

'Det er tingen' is not a natural Danish idiom; it's a translation error.

Much more common in speech and casual texting.

No, that means 'That's my business/responsibility.'

Use 'bare,' 'lige,' or 'virkelig.'

관련 표현

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det spiller

synonym

It's working perfectly / It's cool.

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lige i øjet

similar

Spot on / Perfect.

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det er sagen uvedkommende

contrast

It's irrelevant.

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en sag for sig

builds on

A matter of its own.

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gøre en sag ud af noget

specialized form

To make a big deal out of something.

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