Meaning
Supporting someone's view.
Cultural Background
Danes value consensus and 'flad struktur' (flat structure). Agreeing openly is a way to maintain social harmony and move projects forward. Agreement is often expected to be sincere. If you say 'Jeg er enig' just to be polite, but then don't follow through, it is seen as untrustworthy. During 'hygge', conflict is usually avoided. 'Jeg er enig' is a frequent lubricant for social ease. Students are encouraged to debate, but also to acknowledge their peers' points using this phrase before adding their own.
The 'Med' vs 'I' Rule
Always use 'med' for a person and 'i' for a thing. 'Jeg er enig med dig i din beslutning.'
Don't forget the 'er'
English speakers often say 'Jeg enig' because 'agree' is a verb in English. In Danish, you MUST say 'Jeg ER enig'.
Meaning
Supporting someone's view.
The 'Med' vs 'I' Rule
Always use 'med' for a person and 'i' for a thing. 'Jeg er enig med dig i din beslutning.'
Don't forget the 'er'
English speakers often say 'Jeg enig' because 'agree' is a verb in English. In Danish, you MUST say 'Jeg ER enig'.
Use 'Helt' for Native Flavor
Adding 'helt' (completely) makes you sound much more like a native speaker when you agree.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing verb and preposition.
Jeg ___ enig ___ dig.
The phrase requires 'er' (am) and 'med' (with) when referring to a person.
Which sentence is correct for a group of people speaking?
Choose the correct plural form:
In plural, 'enig' becomes 'enige'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Jeg synes, det er for dyrt. B: ________. Det koster alt for meget.
This is the standard way to agree with someone's opinion.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Jeg er helt enig med dig'?
'Helt enig' means 'completely agree', used for shared opinions.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJeg ___ enig ___ dig.
The phrase requires 'er' (am) and 'med' (with) when referring to a person.
Choose the correct plural form:
In plural, 'enig' becomes 'enige'.
A: Jeg synes, det er for dyrt. B: ________. Det koster alt for meget.
This is the standard way to agree with someone's opinion.
When would you say 'Jeg er helt enig med dig'?
'Helt enig' means 'completely agree', used for shared opinions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect. You must include the verb 'er'. However, you can just say 'Enig!' as a one-word exclamation.
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
'Enig' is singular (I, you, he, she), and 'enige' is plural (we, you all, they).
No, use 'Ja tak' for offers. 'Enig' is only for opinions.
You say 'Jeg er ikke enig med dig'.
Yes, it is very common in emails, essays, and text messages.
They use 'i' when agreeing with a specific statement or idea, e.g., 'Jeg er enig i, at det er koldt'.
Younger people might say 'Helt sikkert' or 'Det' rigtigt'.
No, it is 'enig' for both common and neuter gender in the singular.
Grammatically yes, but it sounds like a joke! You use 'med' for any living being you are agreeing with.
Related Phrases
Det har du ret i
similarYou are right about that.
Jeg er uenig
contrastI disagree.
Det er jeg med på
similarI'm up for that / I'm on board.
Vi har en aftale
builds onWe have a deal.
