Significado
Asking why someone is present.
Contexto cultural
In Denmark, this phrase is a key part of 'uformel omgangstone' (informal tone of social interaction). It shows that even in a professional setting, Danes value a personal connection. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, but the 'here' might refer to a vast distance between settlements. Faroese people are very hospitable; this phrase is often followed immediately by an invitation for coffee. Expats often find this phrase helpful because it sounds more 'native' than the standard 'Hvorfor er du her?', which can sound too aggressive.
Use it to be polite
If you don't know why someone is at your desk, use this phrase. It sounds much better than 'Ja?' or 'Hvad vil du?'.
Watch your tone
If you say it too quickly or without a smile, it can sound like you are questioning their right to be there.
Significado
Asking why someone is present.
Use it to be polite
If you don't know why someone is at your desk, use this phrase. It sounds much better than 'Ja?' or 'Hvad vil du?'.
Watch your tone
If you say it too quickly or without a smile, it can sound like you are questioning their right to be there.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Hvad ______ dig her?
The standard idiom uses the verb 'at bringe' (to bring).
Which pronoun should you use if you are talking to a group of three people?
Hvad bringer ____ her?
'Jer' is the plural object pronoun for 'you'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Phrase: 'Hvad bringer dig her?'
This phrase is best for friendly, unexpected social encounters.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Person A: 'Nej, hej Peter! Hvad bringer dig her?' Person B: '_________________'
The question asks for a reason, and 'I'm just buying milk' is a natural explanation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHvad ______ dig her?
The standard idiom uses the verb 'at bringe' (to bring).
Hvad bringer ____ her?
'Jer' is the plural object pronoun for 'you'.
Phrase: 'Hvad bringer dig her?'
This phrase is best for friendly, unexpected social encounters.
Person A: 'Nej, hej Peter! Hvad bringer dig her?' Person B: '_________________'
The question asks for a reason, and 'I'm just buying milk' is a natural explanation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is perfectly acceptable and polite in the flat hierarchy of Danish workplaces.
Yes, 'herhen' adds a sense of 'to this place' and is slightly more emphatic.
Usually a short explanation like 'Jeg skal lige...' (I just need to...) or 'Jeg er her for at...' (I am here to...).
Not at all. It is a very modern and common phrase used by all age groups.
No, that would be confusing or sound like you forgot you invited them!
Not a direct one, but 'Hva' så der?' is a very casual way to acknowledge someone's presence.
Change 'dig' to 'jer': 'Hvad bringer jer her?'
No, it is used universally across the country.
It's better for spoken conversation. In an email, use 'Jeg skriver til dig fordi...' (I am writing to you because...).
No, 'What's up?' is more general. This phrase specifically asks about the reason for being in a location.
Frases relacionadas
hvad laver du her?
similarWhat are you doing here?
hvad skyldes dit besøg?
specialized formWhat is the reason for your visit?
velkommen herhen
builds onWelcome here.
hvad så?
synonymWhat's up?
