Significado
Performing or listening to music.
Contexto cultural
The 'Højskolesangbog' is a collection of songs that almost every Dane knows. 'At spille musik' from this book is a common activity at schools and family gatherings. Music is a mix of traditional Inuit drumming and modern rock. 'At spille musik' often happens at 'Kaffemik' (social gatherings). The Faroese have a strong tradition of 'kvæði' (ballads) where they dance and sing. While 'spille' is used for instruments, the voice is the primary tool here. Street music is common in Copenhagen (Strøget). You will often see people 'spille musik' for commuters.
Instrument Rule
When playing a specific instrument, don't use 'musik'. Just say 'Jeg spiller klaver' (I play piano).
The 'Lege' Trap
Never use 'lege' for music. It's the most common mistake for English speakers!
Significado
Performing or listening to music.
Instrument Rule
When playing a specific instrument, don't use 'musik'. Just say 'Jeg spiller klaver' (I play piano).
The 'Lege' Trap
Never use 'lege' for music. It's the most common mistake for English speakers!
Noget Musik
Adding 'noget' (some) before 'musik' makes you sound much more like a native speaker in requests.
Hygge Factor
Playing music at a low volume is a key part of creating 'hygge' during dinner.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'spille' in the present tense.
Jeg ______ musik hver aften.
The present tense of 'at spille' is 'spiller'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the right way to say 'I play guitar'.
We use 'spiller' for instruments, not 'leger' or 'gør'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi ______ noget musik? B: Ja, det er en god idé!
After 'skal vi', we use the infinitive form 'spille'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a party and want to hear a song.
This is a request to play a specific recording.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Spille vs. Lege
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJeg ______ musik hver aften.
The present tense of 'at spille' is 'spiller'.
Choose the right way to say 'I play guitar'.
We use 'spiller' for instruments, not 'leger' or 'gør'.
A: Skal vi ______ noget musik? B: Ja, det er en god idé!
After 'skal vi', we use the infinitive form 'spille'.
You are at a party and want to hear a song.
This is a request to play a specific recording.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, 'at spille musik' is the standard way to describe playing music on any digital device.
'Spille' is performing or playing a track. 'Lave' means you are composing or producing the music yourself.
Only if you mention an instrument, e.g., 'Jeg spiller på guitar'. For 'musik', you don't need it: 'Jeg spiller musik'.
It is neutral and can be used in any context, from a royal concert to a basement party.
Danish doesn't have a continuous 'ing' form. You just say 'Jeg spiller musik'.
Yes, that means 'I am playing a song'. It is very common.
It's a common idiom meaning 'Put some music on'. It's slightly more informal than 'spille musik'.
Yes, 'at spille skuespil' means to act in a movie or play.
You still 'spiller musik', but you might add 'dårligt' (badly) at the end!
Yes, it is a top-tier frequency word because of the country's rich festival and singing culture.
Frases relacionadas
at høre musik
similarto listen to music
at lave musik
builds onto make/compose music
at optræde
specialized formto perform
at øve sig
similarto practice
en musiker
similara musician
