Meaning
Having constructive communication.
Cultural Background
Dialogue is the cornerstone of the 'Danish Model' of labor relations. Strikes are often avoided because unions and employers are 'i en god dialog'. In the US, communication is often more direct. A Dane saying 'we are in a good dialogue' might be interpreted by an American as 'we haven't decided anything yet'. In Japan, 'dialogue' often happens indirectly (nemawashi). By the time people are 'in a dialogue' in a meeting, the decision has often already been made. In Greenlandic-Danish relations, 'dialog' is a sensitive word often used in political contexts regarding autonomy and history.
Use it to sound professional
If you want a Danish boss to think you are mature, use this phrase during a conflict.
Don't overdo it
If you say it too much, you sound like a politician avoiding a question.
Meaning
Having constructive communication.
Use it to sound professional
If you want a Danish boss to think you are mature, use this phrase during a conflict.
Don't overdo it
If you say it too much, you sound like a politician avoiding a question.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing preposition.
Vi er ____ en god dialog med kunden.
In Danish, you are always 'i' (in) a dialogue.
Which sentence is most natural for a workplace meeting?
How do you say things are going well with the team?
This is the professional way to describe healthy team communication.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. En svær dialog, 2. En tæt dialog, 3. En god dialog
'Svær' means difficult, 'tæt' means close/frequent, and 'god' is generally positive.
🎉 Score: /3
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Practice Bank
3 exercisesVi er ____ en god dialog med kunden.
In Danish, you are always 'i' (in) a dialogue.
How do you say things are going well with the team?
This is the professional way to describe healthy team communication.
1. En svær dialog, 2. En tæt dialog, 3. En god dialog
'Svær' means difficult, 'tæt' means close/frequent, and 'god' is generally positive.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but it sounds a bit serious. It implies you are working on the relationship.
'Samtale' is just the act of talking. 'Dialog' implies a deeper, more constructive process.
Related Phrases
at gå i dialog
builds onTo start a dialogue.
at have en god snak
similarTo have a good chat.
at afstemme forventninger
specialized formTo align expectations.
