Signification
Consuming coffee with high caffeine content.
Contexte culturel
The 'Kaffemik' is a Greenlandic-Danish tradition where people gather for coffee and cake. Even in these social settings, 'stærk kaffe' is often the centerpiece. While Danes drink large cups of strong filter coffee, Italians prefer the 'espresso.' A Dane might describe an espresso as 'en meget stærk, lille kaffe.' Danes often find American 'diner coffee' to be 'tynd' (thin). When Danes travel to the US, they often search for places where they can 'drikke stærk kaffe.' The Swedish 'Fika' is very similar to Danish coffee culture. Both nations share a love for 'stærk kaffe' accompanied by something sweet.
The 'Sort' Shortcut
If you want strong coffee in Denmark, just ask for it 'sort' (black). It's the most common way to get the full strength.
Adjective Agreement
Remember: 'en kaffe' -> 'stærk kaffe'. Don't say 'stærkt' unless you are describing the action of drinking (which is rare).
Signification
Consuming coffee with high caffeine content.
The 'Sort' Shortcut
If you want strong coffee in Denmark, just ask for it 'sort' (black). It's the most common way to get the full strength.
Adjective Agreement
Remember: 'en kaffe' -> 'stærk kaffe'. Don't say 'stærkt' unless you are describing the action of drinking (which is rare).
Hospitality
If a Dane offers you coffee, it's often a sign they want to chat. Saying yes to 'at drikke en kop kaffe' is a great way to make friends.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb in the past tense.
I går ______ jeg meget stærk kaffe.
The past tense of 'at drikke' is 'drak.'
Which adjective correctly describes 'strong' coffee?
Jeg kan lide ______ kaffe.
'Kaffe' is common gender, so the adjective is 'stærk.'
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Er du træt? B: Ja, jeg skal ______.
In the context of being tired, drinking strong coffee is the most logical response among the options.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are at a cafe and want a very powerful coffee.
'Stærk kaffe' is the correct term for powerful coffee.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Stærk vs. Svag
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI går ______ jeg meget stærk kaffe.
The past tense of 'at drikke' is 'drak.'
Jeg kan lide ______ kaffe.
'Kaffe' is common gender, so the adjective is 'stærk.'
A: Er du træt? B: Ja, jeg skal ______.
In the context of being tired, drinking strong coffee is the most logical response among the options.
Situation: You are at a cafe and want a very powerful coffee.
'Stærk kaffe' is the correct term for powerful coffee.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot exactly. While espresso is strong, 'stærk kaffe' in Denmark usually refers to a very concentrated filter coffee.
No, 'kaffe' is common gender, so it must be 'stærk'.
It's not rude, but it's unusual. Most Danes prefer it strong. You can ask for 'lidt vand i' (a little water in it) instead.
Jeg sidder og drikker stærk kaffe.
Tynd kaffe or svag kaffe.
Some do, but many switch to decaf or tea to avoid insomnia.
No, in this context, it only means strong/concentrated.
No, it is irregular: drikke, drak, drukket.
It's a key part of 'hygge' and helps people cope with the dark winters.
Yes, 'stærk te' is also correct.
Expressions liées
sort kaffe
similarblack coffee
en opstrammer
specialized forma pick-me-up
kaffetørstig
builds onthirsty for coffee
at brygge kaffe
builds onto brew coffee
