Signification
Feeling energetic.
Contexte culturel
In Danish workplaces, 'god energi' is often listed in job ads as a requirement. It reflects the flat hierarchy where being a 'good team player' is as important as technical skills. The concept is linked to 'overskud'—the idea of having extra mental resources to be kind and productive. It's a highly valued trait in social circles. In cities like Aarhus and Copenhagen, 'god energi' is often used interchangeably with 'god vibe', especially among younger generations influenced by English. Coaches use this phrase constantly to build 'holdånd' (team spirit). It's about the collective effort rather than individual stardom.
Use it in Job Interviews
Danish employers love this phrase. Mentioning you bring 'god energi' is a great way to show you're a team player.
Don't say 'Godt Energi'
It's a common mistake. Remember 'energi' is common gender, so no 't' on 'god'.
Signification
Feeling energetic.
Use it in Job Interviews
Danish employers love this phrase. Mentioning you bring 'god energi' is a great way to show you're a team player.
Don't say 'Godt Energi'
It's a common mistake. Remember 'energi' is common gender, so no 't' on 'god'.
The 'Overskud' Connection
If you want to sound really Danish, use 'overskud' and 'god energi' in the same sentence to describe a perfect person.
Teste-toi
Udfyld tomrummet med den rigtige form af 'god energi'.
Jeg elsker min nye klasse. Alle eleverne ____ virkelig ____ ____.
Vi bruger verbet 'at have' og adjektivet 'god' (fælleskøn).
Hvilken sætning er mest naturlig?
Du vil gerne give din kollega en kompliment for deres positive attitude.
Man 'har' en energi i dansk idiomatik.
Match situationen med den rigtige brug af udtrykket.
Situation: En person der altid smiler og hjælper andre.
Positivitet og hjælpsomhed er tegn på 'god energi'.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: Hvordan var din træning i dag? B: Den var super! Jeg ____ ____ ____ i dag.
I datid bruger vi 'havde'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Energi vs. Overskud
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg elsker min nye klasse. Alle eleverne ____ virkelig ____ ____.
Vi bruger verbet 'at have' og adjektivet 'god' (fælleskøn).
Du vil gerne give din kollega en kompliment for deres positive attitude.
Man 'har' en energi i dansk idiomatik.
Situation: En person der altid smiler og hjælper andre.
Positivitet og hjælpsomhed er tegn på 'god energi'.
A: Hvordan var din træning i dag? B: Den var super! Jeg ____ ____ ____ i dag.
I datid bruger vi 'havde'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can say 'Der er god energi i dette hus' (There is good energy in this house) to describe a nice atmosphere.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss or in a job application.
The opposite is 'dårlig energi' (bad energy) or 'negativ energi'.
Absolutely. It means 'lots of good energy' and is very common.
Almost. 'Good vibes' is a bit more slangy, while 'god energi' is more established in standard Danish.
In Danish, energy is something you possess (have), not something you are (være).
No, for food you would say it 'giver energi' (gives energy), but you wouldn't say the food 'has' good energy.
The stress is on the 'gi' at the end. It sounds like 'en-er-GEE'.
Yes, very much so. Coaches use it to motivate players to be more active and positive.
Yes, 'a person with good energy' is a very common way to describe someone.
Expressions liées
at have overskud
similarTo have mental surplus/capacity.
at være frisk
similarTo be fresh/ready.
at udstråle noget
builds onTo radiate something.
dårlig energi
contrastBad energy/vibes.
