A1 Expression Formal

Det var en fornøjelse.

It was a pleasure.

Significado

Polite closing.

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Contexto cultural

Danes value 'ordentlighed' (decency). This phrase is a small but important way to show you are a decent person. Similar to Sweden and Norway, Danes prefer understated politeness over excessive flattery. In Danish business, being direct is good, but being polite is essential. This phrase bridges that gap. Danes don't use titles like 'Mr.' or 'Mrs.' often, so polite phrases like this are even more important.

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Keep it simple

You don't need to add anything else. The phrase stands well on its own.

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Body language

A slight nod or a firm handshake makes the phrase much more effective.

Significado

Polite closing.

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Keep it simple

You don't need to add anything else. The phrase stands well on its own.

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Body language

A slight nod or a firm handshake makes the phrase much more effective.

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The Danish 'Hyggelig' trap

Don't use 'hyggeligt' in a job interview; it sounds like you are trying to be too friendly.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.

Det var en ________ at møde dig.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: fornøjelse

The phrase is 'Det var en fornøjelse'.

Which sentence is correct for a formal meeting?

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det var en fornøjelse.

It is the most formal and appropriate for a meeting.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Tak for hjælpen. B: ________

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det var en fornøjelse.

It is the polite response to being thanked for help.

Match the situation to the correct phrase.

Ending a job interview.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det var en fornøjelse.

It is the standard professional closing.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Det var en ________ at møde dig.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: fornøjelse

The phrase is 'Det var en fornøjelse'.

Which sentence is correct for a formal meeting? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det var en fornøjelse.

It is the most formal and appropriate for a meeting.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Tak for hjælpen. B: ________

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det var en fornøjelse.

It is the polite response to being thanked for help.

Match the situation to the correct phrase. situation_matching A2

Ending a job interview.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Det var en fornøjelse.

It is the standard professional closing.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

12 preguntas

Yes, it is perfect for a boss or manager.

It is formal, but not stiff. It is the standard for professional settings.

Danes will appreciate the effort. It is a very polite phrase.

Yes, it is a very polite way to thank them for good service.

Yes, it is a great closing for a professional email.

Because the interaction is in the past.

Yes, it can be used after a first date if you want to be polite.

Only if the situation was clearly bad.

No, it is the same for everyone.

Yes, but it might be a bit formal for a quick text.

It is used in all Scandinavian countries with slight variations.

Yes, a smile makes it sound genuine.

Frases relacionadas

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Det var hyggeligt

similar

It was cozy/nice.

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Tak for i dag

builds on

Thanks for today.

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Fornøjelsen var min

specialized form

The pleasure was mine.

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Det har været en fornøjelse

similar

It has been a pleasure.

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