意思
Something unpleasant or disappointing.
文化背景
The use of 'nederen' is a prime example of Danish 'anti-hygge'. While 'hygge' is about comfort and positivity, 'nederen' is the word for everything that disrupts that peace. In Danish schools, 'nederen' is often used as a social label. A 'nederen' teacher is one who gives too much homework or is too strict. While the word originated in Copenhagen, it is now universal. However, Copenhageners might use it with a more ironic, detached tone. In flat-hierarchy Danish workplaces, colleagues might use 'nederen' to bond over a difficult client, but they would rarely use it in front of the client.
Use 'for' to sound native
Instead of saying 'meget nederen', say 'for nederen'. It sounds much more natural in slang.
Watch your audience
Don't use this with elderly people you don't know well; they might find it a bit too 'street'.
意思
Something unpleasant or disappointing.
Use 'for' to sound native
Instead of saying 'meget nederen', say 'for nederen'. It sounds much more natural in slang.
Watch your audience
Don't use this with elderly people you don't know well; they might find it a bit too 'street'.
The 'Empathy' Nederen
When a friend tells you something bad, just saying 'Nederen...' with a sigh is a very common way to show you care.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'nederen'.
Det er virkelig ______, at vi ikke vandt kampen.
'Nederen' is indeclinable and does not change its form.
Which sentence is correct if you want to say you are feeling sad/down?
Hvordan har du det?
'Jeg har det nederen' refers to your state of mind, while 'Jeg er nederen' means you are a bad person.
Match the situation to the most likely response.
Situation: Din ven glemmer din fødselsdag.
Forgetting a birthday is a classic 'nederen' situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Min cykel er blevet stjålet. B: ______! Har du meldt det til politiet?
A stolen bike is a negative event, so 'nederen' is the appropriate response.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
When to use 'Nederen'
Situations
- • Rainy weather
- • Missed bus
- • Broken phone
People
- • Rude waiter
- • Stingy friend
- • Strict boss
Feelings
- • Guilt
- • Disappointment
- • Boredom
练习题库
4 练习Det er virkelig ______, at vi ikke vandt kampen.
'Nederen' is indeclinable and does not change its form.
Hvordan har du det?
'Jeg har det nederen' refers to your state of mind, while 'Jeg er nederen' means you are a bad person.
Situation: Din ven glemmer din fødselsdag.
Forgetting a birthday is a classic 'nederen' situation.
A: Min cykel er blevet stjålet. B: ______! Har du meldt det til politiet?
A stolen bike is a negative event, so 'nederen' is the appropriate response.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
4 个问题No, it is not a swear word, but it is very informal slang.
Generally no, unless the atmosphere is extremely casual and you are with close colleagues.
'Træls' is more common in Jutland and means 'annoying'. 'Nederen' is more 'bummer' and is common everywhere.
You would say 'det mest nederen'.
相关表达
nedtur
similarA bummer / a period of bad luck
træls
similarAnnoying / tedious
optur
contrastA great success / a high point
nederen over noget
builds onTo be bummed about something specific
