Signification
Turning off the power to lights.
Contexte culturel
Danes are very conscious of 'strømpriser' (electricity prices). Turning off the light is seen as a sign of a responsible and well-raised person. Danish homes often have many small lamps rather than one big ceiling light. 'At slukke lyset' often involves a round of turning off 5-6 different lamps to create the right mood. The tradition of candles in windows on May 4th is a direct response to the 'mørklægning' (blackout) of WWII. Turning off the electric light is part of the ritual. Denmark participates heavily in Earth Hour. Major landmarks like the Little Mermaid and the Parliament 'slukker lyset' for one hour.
The 'Fire' Rule
If it can burn or uses electricity, use 'slukke'. If it has a hinge, use 'lukke'.
Avoid 'Luk'
Saying 'luk lyset' is the most common sign of a beginner. Avoid it to sound more native.
Signification
Turning off the power to lights.
The 'Fire' Rule
If it can burn or uses electricity, use 'slukke'. If it has a hinge, use 'lukke'.
Avoid 'Luk'
Saying 'luk lyset' is the most common sign of a beginner. Avoid it to sound more native.
Preposition Power
Use 'sluk for...' when talking about appliances like the radio, oven, or TV.
Hygge First
In Denmark, 'slukke lyset' is often a positive thing because it means you're about to light candles!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'slukke'.
Jeg ____ altid lyset, før jeg går i seng.
The sentence is in the present tense ('altid' indicates a habit).
Which sentence is correct?
How do you tell someone to turn off the light?
'Sluk' is the imperative form. 'Luk' means close.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er du klar til at sove? B: Ja, jeg skal bare lige ____.
In the context of going to sleep, you turn off the light.
Match the action to the reason.
Hvorfor slukker vi lyset?
We turn off the light to save electricity (strøm).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Slukke vs. Lukke
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg ____ altid lyset, før jeg går i seng.
The sentence is in the present tense ('altid' indicates a habit).
How do you tell someone to turn off the light?
'Sluk' is the imperative form. 'Luk' means close.
A: Er du klar til at sove? B: Ja, jeg skal bare lige ____.
In the context of going to sleep, you turn off the light.
Hvorfor slukker vi lyset?
We turn off the light to save electricity (strøm).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can say 'slukke computeren' or 'slukke for computeren'.
It depends on the tone. To be polite, say 'Vil du være sød at slukke lyset?'.
'Lys' is the light itself or a candle. 'Lampe' is the physical object.
The 'for' emphasizes the power source or the connection being cut.
You say 'lyset gik ud'.
Yes, 'at slukke en cigaret' is the standard phrase.
Not really, 'slukke' is used by everyone, but 'sluk lortet' is a very rude way to say 'turn that crap off'.
In very dark slang or poetry, 'at slukke ens lys' can mean to kill someone, but it's not common.
You also use 'slukke'! 'Sluk for vandet'.
'Lyset' is the light (singular/general), 'lysene' is the lights (specific plural).
Expressions liées
at tænde lyset
contrastTo turn on the light
at slukke for kontakten
similarTo turn off the switch
at dæmpe lyset
specialized formTo dim the light
at slukke og lukke
builds onTo close down completely
