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Asking about one's day.
Contexte culturel
Asking this question is a key part of 'hygge'. It shows you care about the other person's daily life, no matter how mundane. Danish offices have a flat hierarchy. It's common for a manager to ask an employee this question to build rapport. Danes are literal. If you ask this, be prepared for a real answer, not just 'fine'. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, but the activities described might involve nature or hunting.
Use 'Gået og lavet'
To sound more like a native, add 'gået og' (Hvad har du gået og lavet?). It sounds warmer and more natural.
Avoid 'Gjort'
Never use 'gjort' for this question. It sounds like you are accusing someone of a crime or a mistake.
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Asking about one's day.
Use 'Gået og lavet'
To sound more like a native, add 'gået og' (Hvad har du gået og lavet?). It sounds warmer and more natural.
Avoid 'Gjort'
Never use 'gjort' for this question. It sounds like you are accusing someone of a crime or a mistake.
The 'Inversion' Rule
When you answer starting with 'I dag', remember to flip the verb: 'I dag har jeg...' instead of 'I dag jeg har...'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing auxiliary verb.
Hvad ___ du lavet i dag?
In Danish, the present perfect of 'lave' is formed with 'har'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend about their day?
Choose the correct option:
'Lavet' is the correct verb for general activities, and the verb must come second.
Complete the dialogue with a natural response.
A: Hvad har du lavet i dag? B: Jeg har ______ på arbejde.
The response should also be in the present perfect ('har været').
Match the phrase variation to the correct context.
1. Hvad har De foretaget Dem i dag? 2. Hvad har du gået og lavet? 3. Hvad skal du lave i dag?
'De' is formal, 'gået og lavet' is informal, and 'skal' indicates future.
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Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvad ___ du lavet i dag?
In Danish, the present perfect of 'lave' is formed with 'har'.
Choose the correct option:
'Lavet' is the correct verb for general activities, and the verb must come second.
A: Hvad har du lavet i dag? B: Jeg har ______ på arbejde.
The response should also be in the present perfect ('har været').
1. Hvad har De foretaget Dem i dag? 2. Hvad har du gået og lavet? 3. Hvad skal du lave i dag?
'De' is formal, 'gået og lavet' is informal, and 'skal' indicates future.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if it's clear you're talking about today, you can drop 'i dag'.
It is neutral. You can use it with almost anyone.
'Gjorde' is simple past and usually refers to a specific moment, not the whole day.
You can say: 'Jeg har ikke lavet så meget' (I haven't done so much).
Yes, in modern Danish, the 'h' before 'v' is always silent.
It's a bit early. Better to ask 'Hvad skal du lave i dag?' (What are you going to do?).
Hvad har I lavet i dag?
Mostly, but in this context, it translates best as 'to do'.
Yes, as small talk before the meeting officially starts.
Say: 'Hvad lavede du i går?' (Past tense).
Expressions liées
Hvordan går det?
similarHow is it going?
Hvad laver du?
similarWhat are you doing?
Hvad så?
informalWhat's up?
Hvad har du på hjerte?
specialized formWhat's on your mind?
