Signification
To agree to participate in an idea.
Contexte culturel
The phrase reflects the Danish 'Consensus Culture'. Decisions are often made through informal agreement rather than top-down orders. Similar phrases exist in Swedish (med på det) and Norwegian (med på den), showing a shared Nordic value of group participation. Younger Danes often shorten this to just 'Jeg er på' or 'Jeg er frisk', reflecting a faster, more energetic social pace. Being 'med på den' is seen as a sign of being a 'team player', a highly valued trait in Danish professional life.
The 'Den' Rule
Always use 'den' even if the plan is a 'det' word. It's a fixed idiom!
Don't over-formalize
In a legal contract, use 'acceptere' or 'tiltræde' instead of this phrase.
Signification
To agree to participate in an idea.
The 'Den' Rule
Always use 'den' even if the plan is a 'det' word. It's a fixed idiom!
Don't over-formalize
In a legal contract, use 'acceptere' or 'tiltræde' instead of this phrase.
Add 'Helt'
Adding 'helt' (totally) makes you sound much more enthusiastic and native.
Consensus is Key
Using this phrase in meetings shows you value the group's direction.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing prepositions.
Hvis vi skal i biografen, er jeg helt ___ ___ den.
The standard phrase is 'med på den'.
Which response is most natural?
A: 'Skal vi tage til stranden?' B: '...'
'Jeg er med på den' is the most idiomatic and common response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and your boss suggests a new lunch policy. You like it.
This shows agreement with a proposal in a professional but friendly way.
Complete the dialogue.
Peter: 'Vi kunne tage en taxa hjem.' Anna: 'Det er jeg ___ ___ ___.'
Anna agrees to Peter's suggestion using the target phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvis vi skal i biografen, er jeg helt ___ ___ den.
The standard phrase is 'med på den'.
A: 'Skal vi tage til stranden?' B: '...'
'Jeg er med på den' is the most idiomatic and common response.
You are in a meeting and your boss suggests a new lunch policy. You like it.
This shows agreement with a proposal in a professional but friendly way.
Peter: 'Vi kunne tage en taxa hjem.' Anna: 'Det er jeg ___ ___ ___.'
Anna agrees to Peter's suggestion using the target phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is understood and sometimes used, but 'den' is the more traditional and common idiomatic form.
No, but it's a direct way to say no. You might want to add 'ikke helt' to soften it.
No, it's for ideas, plans, or suggestions. For physical objects, you'd just say 'Jeg har den med'.
'Frisk på den' implies more energy and is more common for fun or physical activities.
Yes, very much so, especially in collaborative or creative industries.
You say 'Jeg er ikke med på den' or 'Det er jeg ikke med på'.
It's a dummy pronoun that refers to the abstract concept of the 'idea' or 'plan'.
Yes: 'Jeg var med på den'.
No, it's informal/neutral, but not slang. It's safe for most daily situations.
Yes, if you have a friendly or neutral relationship, which is common in Denmark.
Use 'Jeg er med i klubben' instead.
Yes, 'Jeg er på' is very common in texting.
Expressions liées
at være frisk på den
similarTo be up for it (with more energy)
at hoppe med på vognen
builds onTo jump on the bandwagon
at være med
synonymTo be included / To follow
at bakke op om
similarTo support something
at sige ja tak
synonymTo say yes please
