Meaning
Physically remaining upright.
Cultural Background
Cycling is a way of life. 'At holde balancen' is a phrase every Dane associates with childhood and their first bike without training wheels. In Danish yoga classes, this phrase is used constantly to guide students through poses like 'The Tree' (Træet). Danes prioritize 'work-life balance'. The phrase is often used in discussions about mental health and job satisfaction. As a nation of islands, keeping one's balance on a ship was a vital skill for generations of Danish sailors.
The Silent D
Remember that the 'd' in 'holde' is silent. Focus on the 'l' sound to sound more like a native.
Don't forget the -n
Saying 'holde balance' sounds like you are missing a piece of the puzzle. Always use 'balancen'.
Meaning
Physically remaining upright.
The Silent D
Remember that the 'd' in 'holde' is silent. Focus on the 'l' sound to sound more like a native.
Don't forget the -n
Saying 'holde balance' sounds like you are missing a piece of the puzzle. Always use 'balancen'.
Use it for Life
Danes love talking about 'balance' in life. Using this phrase figuratively will make you sound very advanced.
Test Yourself
Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Det er svært at ______ balancen på isen.
Vi bruger altid verbet 'at holde' sammen med 'balancen'.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
Vælg den rigtige form:
Udtrykket kræver bestemt form ental: 'balancen'.
Match situationen med den rigtige sætning.
Du ser et barn, der næsten falder på sin cykel. Hvad siger du?
'Hold balancen!' er en opmuntring til ikke at falde.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: Kan du stå på ét ben? B: Ja, men det er svært at ______ ______.
B svarer, at det er svært at forblive stående (holde balancen).
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to hold the balance
Sport
- • Cykling
- • Yoga
- • Skøjteløb
Hverdag
- • I bussen
- • På isen
- • På trapper
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDet er svært at ______ balancen på isen.
Vi bruger altid verbet 'at holde' sammen med 'balancen'.
Vælg den rigtige form:
Udtrykket kræver bestemt form ental: 'balancen'.
Du ser et barn, der næsten falder på sin cykel. Hvad siger du?
'Hold balancen!' er en opmuntring til ikke at falde.
A: Kan du stå på ét ben? B: Ja, men det er svært at ______ ______.
B svarer, at det er svært at forblive stående (holde balancen).
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, you can, but 'holde balancen' is much more common and sounds more natural in most situations.
No, it is very common to use it for work-life balance or emotional stability as well.
The opposite is 'at miste balancen' (to lose balance).
You say: 'Jeg mistede balancen.'
Related Phrases
at miste balancen
contrastTo lose one's balance
at genvinde balancen
builds onTo regain one's balance
at finde balancen
similarTo find the balance
i balance
specialized formIn balance
