Meaning
Finding harmony in life or work.
Cultural Background
The '37-hour work week' is a structural way Danish society helps citizens 'skabe balance'. It is culturally frowned upon to work too much. In the US, 'skabe balance' is often seen as an individual struggle or a luxury, whereas in Denmark it is seen as a social right. The concept of 'Karoshi' (death from overwork) is the opposite of 'at skabe balance'. Recent Japanese laws are trying to introduce more balance. The 'Law of Jante' (Janteloven) suggests you shouldn't think you are better than others, which often leads to a 'balanced' life where no one stands out too much.
Use it in Interviews
Danish employers love this phrase. It shows you won't burn out.
No 'Lave'!
Never say 'lave balance'. It's the #1 giveaway that you are translating from English.
Meaning
Finding harmony in life or work.
Use it in Interviews
Danish employers love this phrase. It shows you won't burn out.
No 'Lave'!
Never say 'lave balance'. It's the #1 giveaway that you are translating from English.
Hygge vs Balance
Hygge is the feeling; balance is the system that allows hygge to happen.
Test Yourself
Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Det er vigtigt at ______ balance mellem arbejde og fritid.
Vi bruger altid verbet 'skabe' sammen med 'balance' i denne sammenhæng.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
Vælg den rigtige form:
Sætningen er i datid (past tense), så vi bruger 'skabte'.
Match de danske udtryk med deres engelske betydning.
Match parrene:
Disse er de mest almindelige udtryk med ordet balance.
Hvad siger person B?
A: Jeg har så travlt, at jeg ikke kan sove. B: Du bliver nødt til at...
Vi bruger præpositionen 'i' når vi taler om livet.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Skabe vs. Holde
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDet er vigtigt at ______ balance mellem arbejde og fritid.
Vi bruger altid verbet 'skabe' sammen med 'balance' i denne sammenhæng.
Vælg den rigtige form:
Sætningen er i datid (past tense), så vi bruger 'skabte'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Disse er de mest almindelige udtryk med ordet balance.
A: Jeg har så travlt, at jeg ikke kan sove. B: Du bliver nødt til at...
Vi bruger præpositionen 'i' når vi taler om livet.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, 'finde balance' is very common and slightly more casual. 'Skabe' sounds more intentional.
In the phrase 'at skabe balance', we usually drop the 'en'.
Usually not. In sports, we say 'at holde balancen' (to keep balance).
Yes, 'at skabe balance i regnskabet' is common in business.
You can say 'balance mellem arbejdsliv og fritid'.
It is a weak verb: skabe, skabte, skabt.
No, it's perfectly fine for a serious talk with a friend.
The opposite is 'at være i ubalance' (to be in imbalance).
Yes, to 'skabe balance i smagen' (create balance in the taste).
Very often, especially regarding the budget or social equality.
Related Phrases
at finde fodfæste
similarTo find your footing
at holde tungen lige i munden
similarTo keep your tongue straight in your mouth
at miste balancen
contrastTo lose balance
arbejdsliv
builds onWork life
ligevægt
synonymEquilibrium
