The bicycle is the most iconic and practical mode of transport in Denmark.
30초 단어
- A two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedals for transportation and exercise.
- Central to Danish culture, daily commuting, and urban infrastructure.
- Commonly used as both a noun (cykel) and verb (cykle).
Oversigt
Ordet 'cykel' er et af de mest fundamentale navneord i det danske sprog. Det betegner det klassiske to-hjulede køretøj, men dækker i dag over alt fra racercykler og mountainbikes til de meget populære elcykler og ladcykler. 2) Brugsmønstre: Grammatisk er 'cykel' et fælleskønsord (en cykel). Det bøjes ved at tilføje -n i bestemt ental (cyklen) og -er i flertal (cykler). Verbet 'at cykle' er tæt knyttet til navneordet og bruges til at beskrive selve handlingen at køre på cykel. 3) Almindelige kontekster: I Danmark bruges ordet konstant i hverdagen, da cykling er den primære transportform for mange til skole og arbejde. Man taler ofte om 'cykelstier', 'cykelhjelme' og 'cykelparkering'. 4) Sammenligning med lignende ord: Selvom en 'motorcykel' eller en 'knallert' også har to hjul, adskiller 'cykel' sig ved udelukkende at være (oprindeligt) drevet af menneskelig kraft via pedaler. En 'ladcykel' er en speciel variant med tre hjul og en kasse foran, som er meget udbredt i danske børnefamilier.
예시
Jeg cykler til skole hver morgen.
everydayI bike to school every morning.
Cyklen er et miljøvenligt transportmiddel.
formalThe bicycle is an environmentally friendly means of transport.
Fed cykel, mand!
informalCool bike, man!
Cyklen som fænomen har haft stor betydning for byudviklingen.
academicThe bicycle as a phenomenon has had great significance for urban development.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
Det er ligesom at lære at cykle
It's like learning to ride a bike (you never forget)
Tag cyklen
Take the bike
Hop på cyklen
Jump on the bike
자주 혼동되는 단어
A motorcycle is heavy and engine-powered, while a 'cykel' is light and pedal-powered.
A 'hjul' is just a wheel, whereas a 'cykel' is the entire vehicle.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
The word 'cykel' is neutral and used across all levels of society. In very informal settings, Danes might refer to an old, bad bike as a 'havelåge' (garden gate) or a bike in general as a 'jernhest' (iron horse). There is no specific formal alternative; 'cykel' remains the standard term even in official government documents.
자주 하는 실수
English speakers often forget that 'cykel' is a common gender noun (en). Another mistake is the plural form; because the word ends in '-el', the 'e' before the 'l' is often dropped or shifted in different forms (cyklen, cykler), which can be confusing for learners.
Tips
Learn the verb and noun together
Since cycling is so common, learn 'en cykel' (the bike) and 'at cykle' (to bike) at the same time.
Watch the plural spelling
Remember the 'e' in 'cykler'. It's a common mistake to write 'cyklar' or 'cyklere', but 'cykler' is the correct Danish plural.
Biking is a Danish lifestyle
In Denmark, biking isn't just for exercise; it's a primary way of life regardless of weather or social status.
어원
Derived from the French 'bicycle', which combines the Latin 'bi-' (two) and the Greek 'kyklos' (wheel/circle). The Danish version shortened it to 'cykel'.
문화적 맥락
Copenhagen is often called the 'City of Cyclists'. Biking is seen as a symbol of equality, health, and environmental consciousness in Danish society.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Cycle'. It's almost the same, just replace the 'C' with 'K' for the Danish feel: Cykel.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Man bruger normalt bare verbet 'at cykle'. For eksempel: 'Jeg cykler til arbejde hver dag'.
I ubestemt flertal hedder det 'cykler', og i bestemt flertal hedder det 'cyklerne'.
Det er en cykel med en stor kasse foran, som ofte bruges til at transportere børn eller varer.
Det er fælleskøn, så man siger 'en cykel' og 'cyklen'.
셀프 테스트
Jeg har lige købt en ny ___, fordi min gamle blev stjålet.
Her skal bruges ubestemt ental, da der står 'en ny'.
Hvad gør man, når man bruger en cykel?
'At cykle' er det specifikke verbum for at bruge en cykel.
cyklen / står / i / gården
Dette er den korrekte subjekt-verbum-adverbialled rækkefølge.
점수: /3
Summary
The bicycle is the most iconic and practical mode of transport in Denmark.
- A two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedals for transportation and exercise.
- Central to Danish culture, daily commuting, and urban infrastructure.
- Commonly used as both a noun (cykel) and verb (cykle).
Learn the verb and noun together
Since cycling is so common, learn 'en cykel' (the bike) and 'at cykle' (to bike) at the same time.
Watch the plural spelling
Remember the 'e' in 'cykler'. It's a common mistake to write 'cyklar' or 'cyklere', but 'cykler' is the correct Danish plural.
Biking is a Danish lifestyle
In Denmark, biking isn't just for exercise; it's a primary way of life regardless of weather or social status.
예시
4 / 4Jeg cykler til skole hver morgen.
I bike to school every morning.
Cyklen er et miljøvenligt transportmiddel.
The bicycle is an environmentally friendly means of transport.
Fed cykel, mand!
Cool bike, man!
Cyklen som fænomen har haft stor betydning for byudviklingen.
The bicycle as a phenomenon has had great significance for urban development.
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