मतलब
The outcome varies based on circumstances.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Danes use this phrase to avoid 'Janteloven' (The Law of Jante) behavior—appearing too certain or superior. It shows humility and a willingness to consider context. In Greenlandic Danish, this phrase is often used regarding nature and transport, as the 'situation' (ice, wind, fog) literally dictates everything. In Danish meetings, this phrase is a sign of 'due diligence'. A manager who says 'it depends' is seen as thoughtful, not indecisive. It is a polite way to decline an invitation without being rude. It leaves the door open for a future 'yes'.
The 'Om' Trick
If you're stuck, follow the phrase with ', om...' (whether). It's the easiest way to build a complex, natural-sounding sentence.
Don't skip 'an'!
Without 'an', the phrase loses its meaning. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
मतलब
The outcome varies based on circumstances.
The 'Om' Trick
If you're stuck, follow the phrase with ', om...' (whether). It's the easiest way to build a complex, natural-sounding sentence.
Don't skip 'an'!
Without 'an', the phrase loses its meaning. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
The Polite Hedge
Use this when you want to say 'no' to a friend's suggestion without being too direct. It's very Danish!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing particle and preposition.
Det kommer ___ ___ vejret, om vi skal på stranden.
The fixed phrase is 'at komme an på'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'It depends on who is asking.'
'Afhænger' requires 'af', and 'komme an på' requires both 'an' and 'på'.
Match the response to the question.
Spørgsmål: 'Kan du hjælpe mig med at flytte på lørdag?'
This is a logical condition for helping someone move.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi spise ude i aften? B: ______, hvor mange penge vi har tilbage.
This is the most natural way to express dependency in a casual conversation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासDet kommer ___ ___ vejret, om vi skal på stranden.
The fixed phrase is 'at komme an på'.
Choose the correct way to say 'It depends on who is asking.'
'Afhænger' requires 'af', and 'komme an på' requires both 'an' and 'på'.
Spørgsmål: 'Kan du hjælpe mig med at flytte på lørdag?'
This is a logical condition for helping someone move.
A: Skal vi spise ude i aften? B: ______, hvor mange penge vi har tilbage.
This is the most natural way to express dependency in a casual conversation.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, in casual conversation, you can leave out 'situationen' if the context is clear. 'Skal vi gå? Det kommer an på...'
It is always 'an på'. The order is fixed.
'Det kommer an på' is more common in speech. 'Det afhænger af' is more common in writing and formal reports.
Yes! 'Det kommer an på ham' (It depends on him).
It can be. If you use it for every question, you might seem indecisive or like you're hiding something.
No, 'an' is a particle that only has meaning as part of the phrasal verb 'at komme an på'.
You say 'Det kom an på situationen.'
Usually 'om' is better. 'Det kommer an på, om det regner' is more natural than using 'hvis'.
Not a direct one, but you might hear 'Det ser vi på' (We'll see about that) as a casual alternative.
Yes! Swedish has 'det kommer an på' and Norwegian has 'det kommer an på'. They are very similar.
संबंधित मुहावरे
det afhænger af
synonymit depends on
det er op til
similarit is up to
det beror på
specialized formit rests upon / is due to
alt efter
similardepending on
