Meaning
Choosing not to care about something.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Pyt' is the positive side of 'at se stort på'. It's a cultural coping mechanism to let go of stress by disregarding things you can't control. Flat hierarchy in workplaces means employees often 'ser stort på' a manager's title, treating them as equals. This can be shocking to cultures with strict hierarchies. This cultural rule says 'you are not better than us'. To 'se stort på Janteloven' is a common way for modern Danes to express that they are pursuing success despite social pressure to stay humble. Danish cyclists are famous for 'at se stort på' red lights if no cars are coming, reflecting a pragmatic (if illegal) approach to rules.
Use it for Pragmatism
Danes love efficiency. If you want to sound like a local in a meeting, suggest 'at se stort på' a minor detail to get things done faster.
Don't use for people
You 'ser stort på' a person's *opinions* or *rules*, but if you say you 'ser stort på en person', it sounds like you are physically looking at a giant person. Use 'ignorere' for people.
Meaning
Choosing not to care about something.
Use it for Pragmatism
Danes love efficiency. If you want to sound like a local in a meeting, suggest 'at se stort på' a minor detail to get things done faster.
Don't use for people
You 'ser stort på' a person's *opinions* or *rules*, but if you say you 'ser stort på en person', it sounds like you are physically looking at a giant person. Use 'ignorere' for people.
The 'Pyt' connection
Pair this with 'Pyt'. 'Vi ser stort på det – pyt!' is a very common way to dismiss a problem.
Test Yourself
Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Selvom det regnede, så han ______ på det og gik en tur uden paraply.
Vi bruger altid 'stort' som adverbium i dette faste udtryk.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
Vælg den rigtige brug af udtrykket:
Udtrykket kræver præpositionen 'på'.
Match situationen med den rigtige reaktion.
Situation: Der er en lang kø ved kassen, men en mand går direkte op til fronten.
Han ignorerer den sociale regel om at stå i kø.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: 'Husk at du skal bruge hjelm!' B: 'Det ______ jeg ______ på, det er for varmt.'
Dette er den faste form af idiomet.
Match de danske udtryk med deres betydning.
Forbind udtryk og betydning:
Alle tre bruger 'se' men med vidt forskellige betydninger.
🎉 Score: /5
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
5 exercisesSelvom det regnede, så han ______ på det og gik en tur uden paraply.
Vi bruger altid 'stort' som adverbium i dette faste udtryk.
Vælg den rigtige brug af udtrykket:
Udtrykket kræver præpositionen 'på'.
Situation: Der er en lang kø ved kassen, men en mand går direkte op til fronten.
Han ignorerer den sociale regel om at stå i kø.
A: 'Husk at du skal bruge hjelm!' B: 'Det ______ jeg ______ på, det er for varmt.'
Dette er den faste form af idiomet.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Alle tre bruger 'se' men med vidt forskellige betydninger.
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsIt depends on the tone. It can be rebellious, pragmatic, or arrogant. Use it carefully with authorities.
Yes, 'så stort på' is very common when telling stories about past mistakes or adventures.
'Ignorere' is a neutral verb. 'Se stort på' implies an attitude of superiority or a conscious choice that the thing is 'too small' for you.
Yes! You can 'se stort på' your fears or 'se stort på' what others think of your dreams.
Related Phrases
at blæse på noget
synonymTo not give a damn about something.
at lade hånt om
synonymTo disregard with contempt.
at overse
similarTo overlook or miss.
at tage let på noget
similarTo not take something seriously.
at overholde
contrastTo comply with/obey.
