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Asking about someone's identity.
문화적 배경
Danes are generally private. Asking 'Hvem er det?' through a closed door is standard and not considered rude. In smaller communities, people might just walk in, but 'Hvem er det?' is still used if a stranger appears. In offices, introductions are important. If you don't know someone, it's better to ask a colleague 'Hvem er det?' than to ignore the person. Younger people often shorten the phrase to 'Hvem'det?' in fast speech, reflecting the casual nature of modern Danish.
The Silent H
Always remember that 'h' is silent before 'v' in Danish. Hvem, Hvad, Hvor all start with a 'v' sound.
Don't Point!
While asking 'Hvem er det?', try not to point directly at the person if they can see you. It's considered impolite in Denmark.
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Asking about someone's identity.
The Silent H
Always remember that 'h' is silent before 'v' in Danish. Hvem, Hvad, Hvor all start with a 'v' sound.
Don't Point!
While asking 'Hvem er det?', try not to point directly at the person if they can see you. It's considered impolite in Denmark.
The 'Det' Rule
Even if you know you're asking about a woman, 'Hvem er det?' is more natural than 'Hvem er hun?' for the initial question.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Who is it?'
___ er det?
'Hvem' is the Danish word for 'who'.
Which sentence is the correct response to 'Hvem er det?'
Hvem er det?
The question asks about a person, so the answer must identify a person.
Complete the dialogue at the door.
Bank, bank! Svar: ___ ___ ___?
When someone knocks, you ask 'Hvem er det?' to find out who they are.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a stranger in your garden.
You are identifying a person, so use 'Hvem'.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제___ er det?
'Hvem' is the Danish word for 'who'.
Hvem er det?
The question asks about a person, so the answer must identify a person.
Bank, bank! Svar: ___ ___ ___?
When someone knocks, you ask 'Hvem er det?' to find out who they are.
You see a stranger in your garden.
You are identifying a person, so use 'Hvem'.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, 'den' is used for common gender objects. For people, we always use 'det' in this specific question structure.
No, it's a neutral and necessary question. However, your tone of voice matters!
You usually say 'Det er [Name]' or 'Det er mig' (It's me).
'Hvem er det?' is 'Who is it?' (neutral), while 'Hvem er du?' is 'Who are you?' (more direct and sometimes confrontational).
Yes, 'Hvem er det?' works for one person or a hundred people.
It's a historical remnant from Old Norse. Over time, the pronunciation shifted, but the spelling stayed.
Yes, 'Må jeg spørge, hvem det er?' is a more polite way to ask.
You change the verb to past tense: 'Hvem var det?'.
You can, but 'Hvem taler jeg med?' is more common and polite.
You would still use 'Hvem er det?' if you treat the dog like a person, or 'Hvad er det for en hund?' (What kind of dog is that?).
관련 표현
Hvad er det?
similarWhat is it?
Hvem taler jeg med?
specialized formWho am I speaking with?
Hvem dér?
informalWho's there?
Det er mig.
contrastIt is me.
