المعنى
Inherited from ancestors.
خلفية ثقافية
Danes value 'affektionsværdi' (sentimental value) highly. It is common to keep furniture or kitchenware from grandparents, even in modern homes, to maintain a link to the past. The 'Odel' system in Norway (and similar historical practices in Denmark) meant that farms had to 'gå i arv' to the eldest child to keep the land together. The concept of 'biological inheritance' (genetics) is often discussed using this phrase in a way that blends science with family folklore. In the age of social media, Danes might use the phrase ironically about digital assets or even 'bad vibes' passed down from parents.
Use the Perfect Tense
When talking about an object you own, always use 'er gået i arv'. It sounds much more natural than the present tense.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Make sure the thing being inherited is the subject. 'Min næse går i arv' (My nose is inherited).
المعنى
Inherited from ancestors.
Use the Perfect Tense
When talking about an object you own, always use 'er gået i arv'. It sounds much more natural than the present tense.
Subject-Verb Agreement
Make sure the thing being inherited is the subject. 'Min næse går i arv' (My nose is inherited).
Sentimental Value
Danes love talking about the history of their furniture. Use this phrase to start a conversation about their home decor.
اختبر نفسك
Udfyld de manglende ord i sætningen.
Denne gamle bibel er _______ i arv i min familie.
We use the present perfect 'er gået' because the bible was passed down in the past and you still have it now.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
Hvordan bruger man 'at gå i arv'?
The trait (eyes) is the subject that 'goes'.
Match den danske sætning med den engelske oversættelse.
Match pairs
Matching tenses is key to mastering this phrase.
Hvad siger person B?
Person A: 'Hvor har du lært at lave så god mad?' Person B: '_________________'
The skill (cooking) is the implied subject 'Det'.
I hvilken situation bruger man 'at gå i arv'?
Vælg den rigtige situation.
Inheritance requires a family connection and a transfer of ownership.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينDenne gamle bibel er _______ i arv i min familie.
We use the present perfect 'er gået' because the bible was passed down in the past and you still have it now.
Hvordan bruger man 'at gå i arv'?
The trait (eyes) is the subject that 'goes'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Matching tenses is key to mastering this phrase.
Person A: 'Hvor har du lært at lave så god mad?' Person B: '_________________'
The skill (cooking) is the implied subject 'Det'.
Vælg den rigtige situation.
Inheritance requires a family connection and a transfer of ownership.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but it's more common to say 'at arve penge'. 'Gå i arv' is usually for specific items or traits.
It is always 'er gået' because 'gå' is a verb of movement/change of state.
Absolutely. 'Firmaet er gået i arv i generationer' is a very common sentence.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but you could say 'at købe fra nyt' (to buy from new).
Yes, like diseases ('sygdomme') or a bad temper ('temperament').
No, it can be from grandparents, uncles, or any ancestor.
Technically no, as dogs don't have legal inheritance in the same way, but you could say it as a joke.
'Det går i arv' or 'Det ligger til familien'.
Yes, 'social arv' is a very big topic in Danish politics.
عبارات ذات صلة
at arve
similarTo inherit
arvegods
builds onHeirlooms
at ligge til familien
synonymTo run in the family
social arv
specialized formSocial heritage
at give videre
similarTo pass on
