Significado
to know one's feelings
Contexto cultural
The phrase is central to the 'selvudvikling' (self-development) culture which is very popular among middle-class Danes. Similar to 'finding yourself,' but the Danish version is often less about 'adventure' and more about 'emotional regulation.' The concept of focusing on the 'self' can sometimes conflict with the value of 'Wa' (social harmony). Across the Nordics, there is a shared value of 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life) as a way to achieve this state.
The 'Mærke Efter' trick
If 'i kontakt med sig selv' feels too long, use the verb 'at mærke efter'. It's the most common way Danes actually say they are checking their feelings.
Pronoun Trap
Never say 'sig selv' if you are talking about yourself. It must be 'mig selv'. This is the #1 error for C1 learners.
Significado
to know one's feelings
The 'Mærke Efter' trick
If 'i kontakt med sig selv' feels too long, use the verb 'at mærke efter'. It's the most common way Danes actually say they are checking their feelings.
Pronoun Trap
Never say 'sig selv' if you are talking about yourself. It must be 'mig selv'. This is the #1 error for C1 learners.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Jeg føler endelig, at jeg er i kontakt med ___ selv.
The subject is 'Jeg', so the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'.
Which sentence is most natural in a therapy context?
A: Jeg har kontakt til mig selv. B: Jeg er i kontakt med mig selv.
'At være i kontakt med' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Han hviler i sig selv'?
'At hvile i sig selv' is a variation meaning to be at peace with oneself.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosJeg føler endelig, at jeg er i kontakt med ___ selv.
The subject is 'Jeg', so the reflexive pronoun must be 'mig'.
A: Jeg har kontakt til mig selv. B: Jeg er i kontakt med mig selv.
'At være i kontakt med' is the standard idiomatic expression.
When would you say 'Han hviler i sig selv'?
'At hvile i sig selv' is a variation meaning to be at peace with oneself.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasIt depends. In a creative or HR-focused meeting, it's fine. In a finance meeting, use 'at kende sine prioriteter' instead.
Yes, e.g., 'Han virker ikke til at være i kontakt med sig selv.'
Frases relacionadas
at hvile i sig selv
similarto be at peace/confident with oneself
at mærke efter
builds onto check in with one's feelings
at være tro mod sig selv
synonymto be true to oneself
