뜻
Longing for someone's presence.
문화적 배경
Danes use 'Jeg savner dig' quite freely within the family and close friendships, reflecting the high value placed on 'nærhed' (closeness). In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, but often carries a heavier weight due to the vast distances between towns where travel is only possible by plane or boat. Expats often struggle with the 'savne' vs 'mangle' distinction, leading to funny situations where they claim to 'romantically miss' their lost wallet. On social media, 'Savner!' is a common one-word comment on friends' photos, acting as a low-effort but high-impact social glue.
Drop the 'Jeg'
In texts, just write 'Savner dig!' It sounds more natural and modern.
The Bus Trap
Never say 'Jeg savner bussen' unless you are joking about being in love with public transport.
뜻
Longing for someone's presence.
Drop the 'Jeg'
In texts, just write 'Savner dig!' It sounds more natural and modern.
The Bus Trap
Never say 'Jeg savner bussen' unless you are joking about being in love with public transport.
Hygge and Savn
Missing someone is seen as a compliment in Denmark; it means they are part of your 'hygge'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing verb in the present tense.
Jeg ______ dig rigtig meget.
When expressing emotional longing for a person, 'savner' is the correct verb.
Which sentence is correct if you missed the bus?
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
You use 'nåede ikke' for missing transportation, not 'savner'.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Hej! Hvor er det godt at se dig igen! B: I lige måde! Jeg har ________ dig.
The present perfect 'har savnet' is used here to describe the period up until the meeting.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 1. Jeg savner dig. 2. Jeg mangler dig. 3. Jeg nåede dig ikke.
This tests the semantic boundaries of the word 'miss' in Danish.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Savne vs. Mangle
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Jeg ______ dig rigtig meget.
When expressing emotional longing for a person, 'savner' is the correct verb.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
You use 'nåede ikke' for missing transportation, not 'savner'.
A: Hej! Hvor er det godt at se dig igen! B: I lige måde! Jeg har ________ dig.
The present perfect 'har savnet' is used here to describe the period up until the meeting.
Match: 1. Jeg savner dig. 2. Jeg mangler dig. 3. Jeg nåede dig ikke.
This tests the semantic boundaries of the word 'miss' in Danish.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Only if you are very close friends. Otherwise, it's too personal. Use 'Det var rart at se dig igen' instead.
It can be, but it's also used for parents, children, and best friends. Context is key.
'Savne' is everyday missing; 'længes' is a deep, poetic yearning.
You say 'Jeg savner også dig' or simply 'I lige måde'.
Yes, if you have an emotional attachment to it (like an old car), but usually you use 'mangler'.
It's sincere, but not overly dramatic. It's a standard part of Danish emotional vocabulary.
It's pronounced like 'dee'. Ignore the 'g' entirely!
Yes, it is the standard way to express missing a deceased loved one.
The past tense is 'savnede'. 'Jeg savnede dig i går'.
Yes, 'et savn'. For example: 'Savnet er stort' (The longing is great).
관련 표현
Jeg længes efter dig
similarI long for you
Jeg mangler dig
specialized formI lack/need you
Jeg tænker på dig
similarI am thinking of you
Jeg kan ikke undvære dig
builds onI cannot do without you
