Significado
to test the waters or assess a situation.
Contexto cultural
In Danish business culture, 'stikke fingeren i jorden' is a sign of emotional intelligence. Leaders who don't do this are often seen as 'u-danske' (un-Danish) or authoritarian. Similar concepts exist across the Nordics, reflecting a shared value of social cohesion and avoiding unnecessary conflict. In modern Danish startups, this idiom is used to describe 'Lean' methodology—testing a hypothesis before building a full product. In rural areas, the phrase is still sometimes used literally, and people take pride in the agricultural wisdom it represents.
Use 'lige'
Adding 'lige' (Jeg vil *lige* stikke fingeren i jorden) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It softens the statement.
Don't be too literal
If you actually put your finger in the dirt in a meeting, people will be very confused.
Significado
to test the waters or assess a situation.
Use 'lige'
Adding 'lige' (Jeg vil *lige* stikke fingeren i jorden) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It softens the statement.
Don't be too literal
If you actually put your finger in the dirt in a meeting, people will be very confused.
Consensus is key
In Denmark, this idiom isn't just a phrase; it's a social strategy. Use it to show you respect the group's opinion.
Ponte a prueba
Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Inden jeg spørger om lønforhøjelse, vil jeg lige stikke ______ i jorden.
Idiomet bruger altid 'fingeren'.
Hvilken betydning er korrekt?
Hvad betyder det at 'stikke fingeren i jorden'?
Det er den figurative betydning af udtrykket.
Vælg den bedste svarmulighed.
A: 'Skal vi fortælle dem nyheden nu?' B: 'Nej, lad os lige ______.'
B foreslår at vente og se, hvordan stemningen er.
Match situationen med den rigtige handling.
Du er til et møde, og du ved ikke, om de andre er enige med dig.
Man undersøger de andres holdning først.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosInden jeg spørger om lønforhøjelse, vil jeg lige stikke ______ i jorden.
Idiomet bruger altid 'fingeren'.
Hvad betyder det at 'stikke fingeren i jorden'?
Det er den figurative betydning af udtrykket.
A: 'Skal vi fortælle dem nyheden nu?' B: 'Nej, lad os lige ______.'
B foreslår at vente og se, hvordan stemningen er.
Du er til et møde, og du ved ikke, om de andre er enige med dig.
Man undersøger de andres holdning først.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, it is almost always used for social or abstract situations.
The past tense is 'stak'. Example: 'Jeg stak fingeren i jorden i går.'
Yes, it is the closest Danish equivalent to 'test the waters'.
No, the idiom is strictly singular: 'fingeren'.
Not at all. It is actually considered polite and cautious.
No, it implies being observant and respectful of the mood.
Yes, to see if someone is interested before making a move.
Danes will understand you, but it will sound like a typical learner mistake.
Not really, but you can just say 'Jeg sondere lige' in more formal settings.
Frases relacionadas
at sondere terrænet
synonymTo probe the terrain
at føle nogen på tænderne
similarTo feel someone on their teeth
at stikke en føler ud
similarTo put out a feeler
at brase ind
contrastTo burst in
