Significado
Household duty turn.
Contexto cultural
In Danish 'bofællesskaber' (co-housing), chores are often strictly regulated by a 'turnusordning'. Missing your 'tur' can be a serious social faux pas. In smaller communities, sharing tasks is vital. The phrase might be used more broadly to include cleaning after communal 'kaffemik' celebrations. Similar to Denmark, but with a strong emphasis on family cooperation after large seafood meals. Danes living abroad often maintain the 'cook doesn't clean' rule as a way to keep their cultural identity alive in the kitchen.
The 'Til At' Connection
Always remember the 'til at'. Without it, the sentence feels broken to a native ear.
Be Proactive
Danes value people who volunteer for chores. Saying this phrase before being asked earns you 'social points'.
Significado
Household duty turn.
The 'Til At' Connection
Always remember the 'til at'. Without it, the sentence feels broken to a native ear.
Be Proactive
Danes value people who volunteer for chores. Saying this phrase before being asked earns you 'social points'.
Don't say 'vaske af'
'Vaske af' means to wash something off (like dirt from a car). For dishes, always use 'vaske op'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Det er min ______ ______ at vaske op.
The standard construction is 'tur til at'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'It is your turn'?
'Tur' is the correct word for a turn in a sequence.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tak for mad! B: Selv tak. ______
This is the most polite and natural response after a meal.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are living with roommates and you see a pile of dishes that you are supposed to clean.
This acknowledges your responsibility.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosDet er min ______ ______ at vaske op.
The standard construction is 'tur til at'.
How do you say 'It is your turn'?
'Tur' is the correct word for a turn in a sequence.
A: Tak for mad! B: Selv tak. ______
This is the most polite and natural response after a meal.
You are living with roommates and you see a pile of dishes that you are supposed to clean.
This acknowledges your responsibility.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! Even if you have a machine, 'vaske op' covers the whole process of cleaning the dishes.
'Vaske op' is the verb (to wash up), and 'opvask' is the noun (the dishes/the act of washing).
You say: 'Er det min tur?'
It depends on the tone. If said neutrally, it's just a reminder. If said sharply, it can be a command.
Yes, but 'Det er min tur' specifically emphasizes the rotation or agreement.
You say: 'Det er vores tur til at vaske op.'
Yes, 'en tur' can be a trip, but in this context, it always means 'a turn'.
Jeg har allerede vasket op.
'Jeg snupper den' (I'll grab it) is very common slang.
Yes, 'til at' + infinitive is the standard rule here.
Frases relacionadas
at tage opvasken
synonymTo take the dishes
at tørre af
similarTo dry off
at rydde af bordet
builds onTo clear the table
at fylde opvaskemaskinen
specialized formTo fill the dishwasher
at gøre rent
similarTo clean (general)
