Signification
Describing pleasant temperature.
Contexte culturel
Danes are obsessed with the weather because it changes so often. Saying 'det er varmt i dag' is a way to share a rare positive moment. In Greenland, 'varmt' might mean 10 degrees Celsius, which is a heatwave there. Context is everything! Expats often find it funny that Danes call 20 degrees 'varmt', but joining in the conversation helps with social integration. Younger people might use 'varm' to mean 'cool' or 'attractive', but 'det er varmt i dag' almost always refers to the weather.
The 'T' Rule
Always remember the 't' in 'varmt'. Without it, you're making a grammar mistake that sounds very 'foreign' to Danish ears.
The Tag Question
Add ', ikke?' or ', hva'?' to the end to make it a question. This is the most natural way to start a conversation.
Signification
Describing pleasant temperature.
The 'T' Rule
Always remember the 't' in 'varmt'. Without it, you're making a grammar mistake that sounds very 'foreign' to Danish ears.
The Tag Question
Add ', ikke?' or ', hva'?' to the end to make it a question. This is the most natural way to start a conversation.
Don't say 'Jeg er varm'
Unless you want to tell someone you have a fever or you are 'hot' in a sexual way, avoid this!
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the adjective.
Det er ______ i dag.
Because 'det' is neuter, the adjective must end in -t.
Fill in the missing words to say 'It is very warm today'.
Det er ______ varmt ______ ______.
'Meget' means very, and 'i dag' means today.
Complete the small talk dialogue.
A: Hej! Det er varmt i dag, ikke? B: ______
'Jo' is used to agree with a negative-leaning question or tag question, and 'det er det virkelig' is a natural response.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are at the beach and want to comment on the temperature.
Beaches are for warm days!
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet er ______ i dag.
Because 'det' is neuter, the adjective must end in -t.
Det er ______ varmt ______ ______.
'Meget' means very, and 'i dag' means today.
A: Hej! Det er varmt i dag, ikke? B: ______
'Jo' is used to agree with a negative-leaning question or tag question, and 'det er det virkelig' is a natural response.
You are at the beach and want to comment on the temperature.
Beaches are for warm days!
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'varmt' covers both 'warm' and 'hot'. If it's extremely hot, you use 'hedt'.
It's a safe, neutral topic that everyone can agree on, which fits the Danish value of social harmony.
Yes, you can say 'Maden er varm' (The food is warm). Note that 'mad' is common gender, so no -t!
'Lunt' is a cozy, mild warmth. 'Varmt' is more general and can be much hotter.
Both are used, but 'i dag' (two words) is the official correct spelling.
Say 'Det er for varmt'.
Yes, that means 'It is warm weather'.
Yes, if you describe a common gender noun, it's 'varm' (e.g., en varm dag).
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
It's a glottal stop or a slight squeeze in the throat that is characteristic of Danish pronunciation.
Expressions liées
det er koldt i dag
contrastIt is cold today
det er lunt
similarIt is mild/pleasantly warm
solen skinner
builds onThe sun is shining
det er hedt
specialized formIt is sweltering/hot
