A1 Expression 中性

hvad skal vi lave?

what should we do?

意思

Asking for suggestions.

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文化背景

Danes often plan their social lives weeks in advance. Asking 'Hvad skal vi lave?' for a Saturday might happen on a Tuesday. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, but activities often revolve around nature and seasonal changes (fishing, hunting, hiking). Faroese people use the Danish phrase in bilingual contexts, often referring to community events or 'grind' (traditional whale drives). Younger Danes might shorten the phrase in texts to 'Hva' ska' vi lave?' or simply 'Hva' sker der?' (What's happening?).

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The 'Lave' Rule

If you can 'make' it or 'spend time' on it, use 'lave'. Cooking, playing, watching, and relaxing all use 'lave'.

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Avoid 'at'

Never say 'skal vi at lave'. It's a common mistake for English speakers who want to say 'to do'.

意思

Asking for suggestions.

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The 'Lave' Rule

If you can 'make' it or 'spend time' on it, use 'lave'. Cooking, playing, watching, and relaxing all use 'lave'.

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Avoid 'at'

Never say 'skal vi at lave'. It's a common mistake for English speakers who want to say 'to do'.

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Add a time

To sound more natural, always add a time like 'nu', 'i aften', or 'i weekenden' to the end of the phrase.

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Be ready with an idea

When you ask this, Danes expect you to have at least one suggestion ready if they don't have one.

自我测试

Fill in the missing modal verb.

Hvad ____ vi lave i weekenden?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: skal

'Skal' is the correct modal verb for asking about future plans.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend for a suggestion?

Choose the best option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvad skal vi lave?

'Lave' is used for activities, and the verb-subject order is correct.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Jeg keder mig. B: Jeg også. ___________?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvad skal vi lave

This is the standard response when both parties are bored and need a plan.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at a train station with a friend and the next train is in one hour.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvad skal vi lave i mellemtiden?

'I mellemtiden' means 'in the meantime', which fits the waiting situation.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Lave vs. Gøre

Lave (Activities/Making)
mad food
planer plans
Gøre (Actions/Problems)
det rigtige the right thing
en forskel a difference

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing modal verb. Fill Blank A1

Hvad ____ vi lave i weekenden?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: skal

'Skal' is the correct modal verb for asking about future plans.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend for a suggestion? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvad skal vi lave?

'Lave' is used for activities, and the verb-subject order is correct.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Jeg keder mig. B: Jeg også. ___________?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvad skal vi lave

This is the standard response when both parties are bored and need a plan.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are at a train station with a friend and the next train is in one hour.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvad skal vi lave i mellemtiden?

'I mellemtiden' means 'in the meantime', which fits the waiting situation.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

12 个问题

Only if there is a problem to solve. If you are deciding which movie to watch, use 'lave'.

It's neutral. You can use it with your boss during a casual lunch or with your best friend.

Start with 'Vi kan...' (We can...) or 'Lad os...' (Let's...). For example: 'Vi kan tage i parken'.

It's a historical remnant. In modern Danish, all 'hv-' words start with a 'v' sound.

Yes! In this context, it means 'What are we having/making for dinner?'.

'Skal' is about plans and intent. 'Vil' is about desire. 'Hvad vil vi lave?' sounds like you are searching for a deep desire.

No, it also means 'to make' (e.g., 'lave kaffe'). The context tells you which one it is.

Say 'Hvad laver du?'.

It's better to ask 'Hvad er dagsordenen?' (What is the agenda?) or 'Hvad skal vi gennemgå?' (What shall we go through?).

'Hvad skulle vi lave?' means 'What were we supposed to do?'.

Yes, 'Hvad sker der?' (What's happening?) is very common among young people.

No, 'lave' has a 'v'. But 'hvad' has a soft 'd'.

相关表达

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Hvad har du lyst til?

similar

What do you feel like doing?

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Hvad laver du?

similar

What are you doing?

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Hvad skal der ske?

similar

What's going to happen?

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Skal vi lave noget?

builds on

Should we do something?

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Hvad skal vi gøre?

contrast

What should we do? (in a crisis)

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