Signification
Stating what I think.
Contexte culturel
Danes are raised to have opinions. In schools, 'elevdemokrati' (student democracy) is vital, and students are expected to use this phrase often. While Danish is spoken, the communication style can be more indirect. 'Det er min mening' might be used more sparingly in traditional settings. In Danish companies, even the intern can say 'Det er min mening' to the CEO. This reflects the flat hierarchy. The hashtag #minmening is often used to signal that a post is a personal editorial rather than news.
The 'At' Connector
Always use 'at' if you want to follow the phrase with a full sentence (e.g., Det er min mening, at...)
Avoid 'I min mening'
It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Det er min mening'.
Signification
Stating what I think.
The 'At' Connector
Always use 'at' if you want to follow the phrase with a full sentence (e.g., Det er min mening, at...)
Avoid 'I min mening'
It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Det er min mening'.
Mening vs Holdning
Use 'mening' for things like movies or food, and 'holdning' for big topics like politics or religion.
Be Direct
Danes appreciate it when you state your opinion clearly. Don't be afraid to use this phrase!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Det er ___ mening.
'Mening' is a common gender noun, so it takes 'min'.
Which of these is the correct way to say 'In my opinion' in Danish?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Efter min mening' is the standard prepositional phrase; 'I min mening' is an error.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Jeg synes, at kaffe smager dårligt. B: ____, men jeg elsker det!
B is acknowledging A's subjective view before stating their own.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'Det er min mening' with its best context:
Opinions are for subjective experiences like reading a book.
Complete the sentence using the 'at' clause.
Det er min mening, ___ vi skal rejse til Danmark.
'At' is used to introduce the content of the opinion.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Mening vs. Holdning
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesDet er ___ mening.
'Mening' is a common gender noun, so it takes 'min'.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
'Efter min mening' is the standard prepositional phrase; 'I min mening' is an error.
A: Jeg synes, at kaffe smager dårligt. B: ____, men jeg elsker det!
B is acknowledging A's subjective view before stating their own.
Match 'Det er min mening' with its best context:
Opinions are for subjective experiences like reading a book.
Det er min mening, ___ vi skal rejse til Danmark.
'At' is used to introduce the content of the opinion.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in formal emails to state your position.
It is common gender (en mening), so you must use 'min'.
'Mening' is more personal and common; 'synspunkt' is more like a 'viewpoint' in a debate.
Absolutely. Danish work culture encourages sharing opinions at all levels.
No, it can also mean 'sense' or 'purpose', as in 'Meningen med livet' (The meaning of life).
Use 'Efter min mening'.
It can be, if said dismissively. Usually, it's just a way to acknowledge a difference of opinion.
No, only for subjective thoughts.
The plural is 'meninger'.
Not a direct one, but 'Jeg tænker...' is often used similarly.
'Synes' is a verb and is often faster to use in casual speech.
Yes, to express your personal view of their character or actions.
Expressions liées
Efter min mening
similarIn my opinion
Jeg synes
similarI think/It seems to me
Min holdning er
specialized formMy stance is
Giver det mening?
builds onDoes it make sense?
Uden mening
contrastWithout meaning/pointless
