Meaning
Achieving a successful outcome.
Cultural Background
The Danish grading system uses a 7-point scale: -3, 00, 02, 4, 7, 10, 12. A 'good result' usually refers to a 7, 10, or 12. Danes value 'flade hierarkier' (flat hierarchies). Getting a good result is often seen as a team effort rather than just an individual win. Due to Janteloven, if someone tells you they got a good result, it's polite to be happy for them but not to make a huge scene of it. In Danish 'gymnasium' (high school), the 'hue' (cap) is a symbol of having achieved the ultimate 'godt resultat'—graduating.
The Neuter Rule
Always check if the noun is 'en' or 'et'. Since 'resultat' is 'et', the adjective MUST end in 't'. This is the #1 marker of a B1 learner.
Don't use 'Gøre'
English speakers say 'I did well'. In Danish, don't say 'Jeg gjorde godt'. Say 'Jeg fik et godt resultat'.
Meaning
Achieving a successful outcome.
The Neuter Rule
Always check if the noun is 'en' or 'et'. Since 'resultat' is 'et', the adjective MUST end in 't'. This is the #1 marker of a B1 learner.
Don't use 'Gøre'
English speakers say 'I did well'. In Danish, don't say 'Jeg gjorde godt'. Say 'Jeg fik et godt resultat'.
Modesty is Key
If you get a 12, just say 'Det gik fint' (It went fine). It's the Danish way!
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'at få'.
I går ______ jeg et godt resultat til min prøve.
'I går' indicates the past tense, so 'fik' is required.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right option:
'Resultat' is neuter, so it takes 'et' and 'godt'. The verb must be 'få'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Hvordan gik din jobsamtale? B: Det gik godt! Jeg tror, jeg ______.
'Fik et godt resultat' is the standard collocation for success in an interview.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Vi har fået et godt resultat i dette kvartal'?
The mention of 'kvartal' (quarter) points to a business context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Få vs Gøre
Practice Bank
4 exercisesI går ______ jeg et godt resultat til min prøve.
'I går' indicates the past tense, so 'fik' is required.
Choose the right option:
'Resultat' is neuter, so it takes 'et' and 'godt'. The verb must be 'få'.
A: Hvordan gik din jobsamtale? B: Det gik godt! Jeg tror, jeg ______.
'Fik et godt resultat' is the standard collocation for success in an interview.
Where would you most likely hear 'Vi har fået et godt resultat i dette kvartal'?
The mention of 'kvartal' (quarter) points to a business context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
14 questionsYes, especially if you are talking about the scoreline or the league standing.
'Opnå' is more formal. Use 'få' in 90% of daily conversations.
The plural is 'at få gode resultater'.
Yes, it is very common to say 'fik et godt resultat' for a clear health check.
Because 'resultat' is a neuter (intetkøn) noun.
Absolutely. It's very common to text 'Fik et godt resultat! 🥳'
Yes, that is the direct opposite (to get a bad result).
No, it's a very objective way to state a fact about success.
'Karakter' is specifically a grade (like an A or B). 'Resultat' is the outcome of the whole test.
Yes, 'Jeg fik et godt resultat med kagen' sounds very natural.
Say 'Jeg håber på at få et godt resultat'.
Yes. Få, får, fik, fået.
Yes, it's a great phrase to describe your achievements.
'At opnå et særdeles positivt resultat'.
Related Phrases
at opnå succes
similarTo achieve success
at gøre sit bedste
builds onTo do one's best
at bestå en prøve
specialized formTo pass a test
at fejle
contrastTo fail
at skabe værdi
similarTo create value
