Signification
Feeling guilty.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Flyskam' (flight shame) is a modern form of collective 'dårlig samvittighed' regarding the environment. Danes often use 'dårlig samvittighed' as a way to politely decline things or explain their behavior without sounding rude. The 'Law of Jante' creates a culture where feeling guilty for being 'better' or 'more successful' than others is common. Social media 'perfection' often triggers 'dårlig samvittighed' in Danes who feel they aren't living up to the 'hyggelige' standards seen online.
Drop the 'en'
For a more native sound, say 'Jeg har dårlig samvittighed' without the 'en'.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'til' for the person you feel guilty toward. It's always 'over for'.
Signification
Feeling guilty.
Drop the 'en'
For a more native sound, say 'Jeg har dårlig samvittighed' without the 'en'.
Preposition Alert
Never use 'til' for the person you feel guilty toward. It's always 'over for'.
The 'Hygge' Guilt
If you are at a Danish party, mentioning your 'dårlige samvittighed' over the snacks is a great way to start a conversation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition.
Jeg har dårlig samvittighed ____ min mor.
When feeling guilty towards a person, use 'over for'.
Which verb is most natural for the start of the feeling?
Da jeg så, at han græd, ____ jeg dårlig samvittighed.
'Fik' (got) describes the moment the feeling arises.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You forgot your best friend's wedding anniversary.
This is a social mistake requiring 'dårlig samvittighed'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal du have et stykke kage til? B: Nej tak, jeg har allerede ____.
Commonly used when declining more food after already indulging.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg har dårlig samvittighed ____ min mor.
When feeling guilty towards a person, use 'over for'.
Da jeg så, at han græd, ____ jeg dårlig samvittighed.
'Fik' (got) describes the moment the feeling arises.
You forgot your best friend's wedding anniversary.
This is a social mistake requiring 'dårlig samvittighed'.
A: Skal du have et stykke kage til? B: Nej tak, jeg har allerede ____.
Commonly used when declining more food after already indulging.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly, yes, but it's seen as a sign that you are a good person with a moral compass.
Yes, 'en tung samvittighed' (a heavy conscience) is also used, but it sounds more dramatic.
'Skyld' is the fact of being responsible; 'samvittighed' is the feeling about it.
You say 'Jeg har en ren samvittighed' or 'Jeg har god samvittighed'.
It's a cultural way of maintaining social norms and expressing modesty.
It is 'en' (common gender).
Yes, but 'skyldfølelse' (feeling of guilt) might be used for deeper psychological trauma.
It means you have done something (usually a secret) that you feel guilty about.
No, you can use 'sort' (black), 'gnavende' (gnawing), or 'plagende' (tormenting).
Say: 'Jeg har virkelig dårlig samvittighed over, at jeg ikke kom.'
Expressions liées
at have noget på samvittigheden
builds onTo have done something you feel guilty about.
at have en ren samvittighed
contrastTo have a clean conscience.
samvittighedsnag
specialized formPangs of conscience.
at tale til ens samvittighed
similarTo appeal to someone's conscience.
