Meaning
Leaving the current location.
Cultural Background
Danes value 'hygge', but they also respect personal time. Leaving early is not an insult. The directness of this phrase is common across the region.
The Silent H
Remember that in Danish, the 'h' in 'hjem' is silent. It sounds like 'yem'.
Meaning
Leaving the current location.
The Silent H
Remember that in Danish, the 'h' in 'hjem' is silent. It sounds like 'yem'.
Test Yourself
Which phrase is most appropriate for a neutral social setting?
How do you say 'I must go home now'?
'Skal' expresses the necessary action of leaving.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesHow do you say 'I must go home now'?
'Skal' expresses the necessary action of leaving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very common and polite in Denmark.
Related Phrases
Vi ses
similarSee you
Tak for i aften
builds onThanks for tonight