Bedeutung
Giving a present.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Værtindegave' (hostess gift) is a crucial social pillar. Even for a casual coffee, bringing a small 'gave' is highly appreciated. Gift-giving is tied to the concept of 'Hygge'. A gift is often something that contributes to a cozy atmosphere, like a candle or specialty tea. In Danish business, expensive gifts can be seen as a conflict of interest. Stick to small, symbolic 'gaver' like a book or a box of chocolates. Danes dance around the Christmas tree before opening 'gaver'. The phrase 'Det er en gave' is heard repeatedly throughout the evening of December 24th.
The Humility Rule
Danes often downplay gifts. Saying 'Det er bare en lille ting' (It's just a little thing) is very native-like.
The Gift/Gift Trap
Never, ever use the word 'gift' when handing someone a present. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Bedeutung
Giving a present.
The Humility Rule
Danes often downplay gifts. Saying 'Det er bare en lille ting' (It's just a little thing) is very native-like.
The Gift/Gift Trap
Never, ever use the word 'gift' when handing someone a present. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Open it now!
If someone says 'Det er en gave' to you, open it immediately. Waiting until later is considered slightly rude in Denmark.
Plural Form
Remember the plural is 'gaver'. 'Mange tak for gaverne!' is what you say after a big party.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is a gift'.
Det er ___ gave.
'Gave' is a common gender noun, so it takes the article 'en'.
Which sentence is correct when giving a present?
Select the right phrase:
'Gave' is the word for gift; 'gift' means poison.
Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tillykke! B: Tak! Hvad er det? A: ___
The context of 'Tillykke' (Congratulations) implies a gift is being given.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Gave vs. Gift
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet er ___ gave.
'Gave' is a common gender noun, so it takes the article 'en'.
Select the right phrase:
'Gave' is the word for gift; 'gift' means poison.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are basic variations of the phrase.
A: Tillykke! B: Tak! Hvad er det? A: ___
The context of 'Tillykke' (Congratulations) implies a gift is being given.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'Det er en gave' is commonly used to describe natural abilities, just like in English.
Danish doesn't have masculine/feminine, but 'common' and 'neuter'. 'Gave' is common gender (en gave).
It's a 'hostess gift' brought when you are invited to someone's home for dinner.
You add '-n' to the end: 'Gaven'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Gave' is for a present; 'foræring' is for something given away for free, like a sample.
Yes, 'Her er' (Here is) is very common when physically handing it over.
It's optional but polite. 'Det er en gave til dig' makes it clear who it's for.
It's wrapping paper. Literally 'gift paper'.
No, it also means 'married'. But it never means 'present'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
En lille ting
similarA little thing
En foræring
synonymA handout/freebie
Gavekort
specialized formGift card
Værtindegave
specialized formHostess gift
At give en hånd
builds onTo give a hand
