B1 Expression フォーマル

hvad bringer fremtiden?

what does the future bring?

意味

Asking about what will happen next.

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文化的背景

In Danish culture, the phrase is often used with a sense of 'modest curiosity'. Because of the social value of equality, people often use this phrase to avoid sounding too certain or arrogant about their own success. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase might be used when discussing the future of independence or the impact of melting ice, carrying a more urgent and environmental weight. Across Scandinavia, there is a shared linguistic heritage for this phrase. It reflects a stoic acceptance of the unknown, common in Northern European cultures. In Danish companies, 'hvad bringer fremtiden' is a common lead-in for 'vision statements'. It signals a flat hierarchy where everyone is invited to speculate on the company's direction.

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Use 'mon' for extra flavor

Adding 'mon' (Hvad mon fremtiden bringer?) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds a sense of 'I wonder'.

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Don't forget the 'n'

Always say 'fremtiden' (the future), never just 'fremtid'. Without the 'n', the sentence feels incomplete to a Dane.

意味

Asking about what will happen next.

💡

Use 'mon' for extra flavor

Adding 'mon' (Hvad mon fremtiden bringer?) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. It adds a sense of 'I wonder'.

⚠️

Don't forget the 'n'

Always say 'fremtiden' (the future), never just 'fremtid'. Without the 'n', the sentence feels incomplete to a Dane.

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The 'for' preposition

When asking about the future of something specific, always use 'for' (e.g., for mig, for os, for firmaet).

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The New Year's Speech

Listen for this phrase in the Queen's (now King's) New Year's speech. It's a staple of Danish national reflection.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

Hvad ______ fremtiden for os?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: bringer

The standard verb for this expression is 'bringer' (brings).

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask about the future of a company?

Vælg den rigtige sætning:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hvad bringer fremtiden for firmaet?

This uses the correct verb, the definite article, and the correct preposition 'for'.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.

A: 'Jeg er lige blevet færdig med min uddannelse.' B: 'Tillykke! ______?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hvad bringer fremtiden nu?

This is a natural follow-up question to someone finishing their education.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation.

Hvor ville du høre: 'Hvad bringer fremtiden for den grønne omstilling?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I en politisk debat om klimaet

The phrase is used for serious, long-term societal topics like the green transition.

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Future Phrases

Phrase
Hvad bringer fremtiden? What does the future hold?
Context
Big picture / Life

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Hvad ______ fremtiden for os?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: bringer

The standard verb for this expression is 'bringer' (brings).

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask about the future of a company? Choose B1

Vælg den rigtige sætning:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hvad bringer fremtiden for firmaet?

This uses the correct verb, the definite article, and the correct preposition 'for'.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Jeg er lige blevet færdig med min uddannelse.' B: 'Tillykke! ______?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hvad bringer fremtiden nu?

This is a natural follow-up question to someone finishing their education.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation. situation_matching B2

Hvor ville du høre: 'Hvad bringer fremtiden for den grønne omstilling?'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I en politisk debat om klimaet

The phrase is used for serious, long-term societal topics like the green transition.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

Not if you're talking about something serious. It's perfect for deep conversations.

Yes, it's a perfectly valid and slightly more formal variation.

Danish often uses the present tense to describe future events that are seen as a general state or inevitable.

'Fremtiden' is the noun (the future), while 'fremad' is an adverb (forward).

Yes, especially in a concluding or visionary paragraph.

Not really a direct slang version, but 'Hvad sker der?' is the casual equivalent.

No, you can say 'Jeg tænker på, hvad bringer fremtiden' (I am thinking about what the future brings).

It adds a layer of curiosity and speculation, like 'I wonder'.

Yes, many Danish pop and folk songs use it to express longing or uncertainty.

No, for weather use 'Hvordan bliver vejret?'.

It's 'bringer' (active). 'Bringes' is passive and would mean 'is being brought'.

Common answers are 'Det må tiden vise' or 'Jeg håber på...'.

関連フレーズ

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hvad mon der sker?

similar

I wonder what will happen?

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tiden vil vise det

contrast

Time will tell.

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fremtidsudsigter

specialized form

Future prospects

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hvad gemmer fremtiden på?

synonym

What is the future hiding?

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