Meaning
Not allowed.
Cultural Background
Danes are generally very law-abiding. A 'Forbudt' sign is usually respected even if no one is watching. This is part of the high-trust society. In Greenland, 'forbudt' might apply to specific hunting or fishing zones to protect the environment and traditional ways of life. Rules regarding bird catching and whale hunting (Grindadráp) are strictly 'forbudt' for outsiders but regulated for locals. This 'freetown' has its own set of rules, often contradicting Danish law, where 'forbudt' takes on a different meaning.
Look for the Red Circle
In Denmark, signs with a red circle usually mean something is 'forbudt'.
Don't be too bossy
Using 'Det er forbudt' to friends can sound very aggressive unless you are joking.
Meaning
Not allowed.
Look for the Red Circle
In Denmark, signs with a red circle usually mean something is 'forbudt'.
Don't be too bossy
Using 'Det er forbudt' to friends can sound very aggressive unless you are joking.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is forbidden to smoke'.
Det er _______ at ryge.
'Forbudt' is the correct word for forbidden.
Which sign means 'No Entry'?
Hvilket skilt betyder 'No Entry'?
'Adgang' means entry, and 'forbudt' means forbidden.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Må jeg parkere her? B: Nej, se skiltet. Det er _______.
If you cannot park, it is forbidden.
Match the rule to the place.
Det er forbudt at tale højt.
You should be quiet in the cinema.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where you see 'Forbudt'
Traffic
- • Parkering
- • Indkørsel
- • Standsning
Public
- • Rygning
- • Hunde
- • Affald
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDet er _______ at ryge.
'Forbudt' is the correct word for forbidden.
Hvilket skilt betyder 'No Entry'?
'Adgang' means entry, and 'forbudt' means forbidden.
A: Må jeg parkere her? B: Nej, se skiltet. Det er _______.
If you cannot park, it is forbidden.
Det er forbudt at tale højt.
You should be quiet in the cinema.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, 'forbudt frugt' is the direct translation and used in the same way.
Usually, we use 'blokeret' (blocked) or 'udelukket' (excluded), but you can say 'Hans profil er forbudt'.
The opposite is 'tilladt' (permitted).
In the phrase 'Det er forbudt', it is always 'forbudt'. Use 'forbudte' for plural nouns: 'de forbudte bøger'.
Related Phrases
Ikke tilladt
synonymNot permitted
Ulovligt
similarIllegal
Man må ikke
similarOne must not
Strengt forbudt
specialized formStrictly forbidden
