Significado
Asking for someone else's opinion.
Contexto cultural
Asking 'Hvad synes du?' is a key part of 'Janteloven' culture—it ensures you aren't acting like you know better than everyone else. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, but social cues and silence are often more important than the verbal answer. In meetings, silence after 'Hvad synes du?' is often a sign of reflection, not disagreement. Give people time to answer. Teachers frequently use this to encourage critical thinking rather than rote memorization.
The 'Experience' Rule
If you haven't tasted it, seen it, or felt it, don't use 'synes'. Use 'tro' instead.
Silent Letters
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'hvad'. It makes you sound much more native.
Significado
Asking for someone else's opinion.
The 'Experience' Rule
If you haven't tasted it, seen it, or felt it, don't use 'synes'. Use 'tro' instead.
Silent Letters
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'hvad'. It makes you sound much more native.
Don't be afraid to ask!
Danes love being asked for their opinion. It's a great way to start a conversation.
Plural form
Remember to use 'I' instead of 'du' if you are talking to more than one person.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Jeg har lige set filmen. Hvad ____ du om den?
Since you have seen the movie, you are asking for a personal opinion based on experience.
Fill in the missing preposition.
Hvad synes du ____ min nye cykel?
The preposition 'om' is always used with 'synes' when asking about a specific object.
Match the question to the situation.
Situation: You are asking a friend if they think it will be sunny tomorrow.
Predictions about the future require 'tro', not 'synes'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi tage i biografen? B: Det lyder som en god idé. Hvad ____ du?
B is asking for A's opinion on the suggestion.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Synes'
Taste
- • Food
- • Drinks
- • Candy
Aesthetics
- • Art
- • Clothes
- • Design
Experience
- • Movies
- • Trips
- • Weather
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg har lige set filmen. Hvad ____ du om den?
Since you have seen the movie, you are asking for a personal opinion based on experience.
Hvad synes du ____ min nye cykel?
The preposition 'om' is always used with 'synes' when asking about a specific object.
Situation: You are asking a friend if they think it will be sunny tomorrow.
Predictions about the future require 'tro', not 'synes'.
A: Skal vi tage i biografen? B: Det lyder som en god idé. Hvad ____ du?
B is asking for A's opinion on the suggestion.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, 'synes' is for current or past experiences. For the future, use 'tror'.
Yes, it is very polite and neutral. You can use it with anyone.
'Synes' is for personal taste (I like this), 'mener' is for a reasoned opinion (I believe this is right).
Start with 'Jeg synes...' followed by your opinion.
It is a deponent verb, a special category of verbs in Danish that always have the passive ending.
No, use 'om' for objects and 'til' for suggestions (e.g., 'Hvad siger du til...').
Absolutely. It's a standard way to ask for feedback in Danish offices.
Use the past tense: 'Hvad syntes du?'
Almost, but 'tænker' implies more analysis, while 'synes' is more about gut feeling/taste.
No. You wouldn't ask 'What do you think 2+2 is?' with 'synes'.
Frases relacionadas
Hvad tænker du?
similarWhat are you thinking?
Hvad mener du?
specialized formWhat is your stance?
Hvad siger du til det?
similarWhat do you say to that?
Efter min mening
builds onIn my opinion
Jeg synes at...
builds onI think that...
