Meaning
To be essential to a group.
Cultural Background
In Danish work culture, which is very flat and non-hierarchical, calling someone 'en vigtig brik' is a way to acknowledge their expertise without making them sound like a 'boss'. It fits the egalitarian spirit. Danish sports commentators use this phrase constantly. It reflects the Danish focus on 'holdindsats' (team effort) over individual stardom. Danish politicians often use this to describe small parties in a coalition. A small party can be the 'vigtig brik' that gives the government its majority. Teachers use this to encourage children to participate in group work, emphasizing that everyone has something unique to contribute.
Use it in LinkedIn
This is a perfect phrase for LinkedIn recommendations. 'X har været en vigtig brik i vores succes' sounds professional and sincere.
Gender matters
Always use 'en' brik. Using 'et' brik is a dead giveaway that you are a learner.
Meaning
To be essential to a group.
Use it in LinkedIn
This is a perfect phrase for LinkedIn recommendations. 'X har været en vigtig brik i vores succes' sounds professional and sincere.
Gender matters
Always use 'en' brik. Using 'et' brik is a dead giveaway that you are a learner.
Test Yourself
Udfyld den manglende del af sætningen.
Uden hendes hjælp ville projektet fejle; hun er en ____ brik i vores succes.
'Brik' er fælleskøn (en), så adjektivet skal være 'vigtig'.
Hvilken sætning bruger udtrykket korrekt?
Vælg den rigtige kontekst:
Udtrykket bruges om personer eller elementer i en strategisk eller social sammenhæng.
Match de danske udtryk med deres betydning.
Forbind udtryk og betydning:
Disse er tre forskellige idiomer, der alle bruger ordet 'brik'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesUden hendes hjælp ville projektet fejle; hun er en ____ brik i vores succes.
'Brik' er fælleskøn (en), så adjektivet skal være 'vigtig'.
Vælg den rigtige kontekst:
Udtrykket bruges om personer eller elementer i en strategisk eller social sammenhæng.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Disse er tre forskellige idiomer, der alle bruger ordet 'brik'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, if the object is a crucial part of a plan or system. For example: 'Denne nye lov er en vigtig brik i reformen.'
'Vigtig brik' is more idiomatic and visual. 'Vigtig del' is more literal and dry.
It is neutral to formal. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
The plural is 'vigtige brikker'. Example: 'De er alle vigtige brikker.'
In the phrase 'en vigtig brik', it is usually positive. However, 'en brik i et spil' can mean you are being used.
It's possible, but 'en vigtig brik' or 'en central brik' is much more common.
You say 'den manglende brik'.
Rarely. It sounds a bit too much like business talk for a romantic setting.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but you could say 'en ligegyldig person' (an indifferent person).
Yes, especially in a school or sports context to make them feel valued.
Related Phrases
en brik i spillet
similarA pawn in the game.
at få brikkerne til at falde på plads
builds onWhen the pieces fall into place.
en hjørnesten
synonymA cornerstone.
