Meaning
Working on school exercises.
Cultural Background
The 'lektiefri' (homework-free) movement is strong in Danish primary schools to ensure children have a balanced life. In Greenlandic schools, Danish is often taught as a second language, and 'lave lektier' is a key phrase in the curriculum. Similar to Denmark, the Faroese education system uses 'lave lektier' (or the Faroese equivalent) with a focus on independent study. Danes value preparation. Saying you 'lavet dine lektier' before a meeting is a sign of respect and competence.
The 'L-L' Rule
Lave + Lektier. Both start with L. This helps you avoid using 'gøre'.
Plural is Key
Always keep 'lektier' in the plural. Saying 'lave lektie' sounds very unnatural.
Meaning
Working on school exercises.
The 'L-L' Rule
Lave + Lektier. Both start with L. This helps you avoid using 'gøre'.
Plural is Key
Always keep 'lektier' in the plural. Saying 'lave lektie' sounds very unnatural.
Business Usage
Use this phrase in a job interview to show you are prepared: 'Jeg har lavet mine lektier om jeres firma.'
Test Yourself
Choose the correct verb for homework in Danish.
Jeg ______ lektier hver dag.
'Laver' is the standard verb used with 'lektier'. While 'læser' is possible, 'laver' is the most common for 'doing' homework.
Fill in the missing word in the plural form.
Børnene skal lave deres ______.
The word for homework is almost always plural: 'lektier'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Vil du med i parken? B: Nej, jeg skal ______.
The full phrase 'lave lektier' is the natural response.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
Match: 'Vi har lavet vores lektier før mødet.'
In this context, it means doing background research/preparation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Lave vs Gøre
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJeg ______ lektier hver dag.
'Laver' is the standard verb used with 'lektier'. While 'læser' is possible, 'laver' is the most common for 'doing' homework.
Børnene skal lave deres ______.
The word for homework is almost always plural: 'lektier'.
A: Vil du med i parken? B: Nej, jeg skal ______.
The full phrase 'lave lektier' is the natural response.
Match: 'Vi har lavet vores lektier før mødet.'
In this context, it means doing background research/preparation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, that is a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'lave'.
Mostly, but adults use it metaphorically for preparation or research.
'Lektier' are general home assignments; 'opgaver' are specific tasks or papers.
It is called 'lektiefri'.
Both are correct. 'Lave' is more common for writing/math, 'læse' for reading.
It's better to use 'studier' or 'læse pensum' at the university level.
It means 'to have homework assigned'. E.g., 'Jeg har mange lektier for til i morgen.'
Yes, 'en lektie', but it's rarely used for the general concept of homework.
It is 'at hjælpe med lektier'.
In Danish, it is treated as a plural mass noun in this context.
Related Phrases
at læse lektier
similarTo read one's lessons.
at terpe
specialized formTo cram or study by rote.
at lave opgaver
similarTo do assignments/tasks.
lektiehjælp
builds onHomework help/tutoring.
