Meaning
Expressing interest in learning.
Cultural Background
Danes value 'oplysning' (enlightenment). Asking to know more is seen as a sign of intelligence and respect for the speaker's expertise. In Danish meetings, being direct but polite is key. This phrase allows you to probe for details without appearing aggressive. Danes can be reserved. Using this phrase shows you are giving them permission to share more, which helps break the ice. The Danish 'Folkehøjskole' tradition encourages lifelong learning. This phrase is the unofficial motto of many adult learners.
The 'Om' Rule
Always follow 'vide mere' with 'om' if you are naming a specific topic.
Avoid 'At'
Never say 'Jeg vil gerne at vide'. It's a common beginner mistake.
Meaning
Expressing interest in learning.
The 'Om' Rule
Always follow 'vide mere' with 'om' if you are naming a specific topic.
Avoid 'At'
Never say 'Jeg vil gerne at vide'. It's a common beginner mistake.
Body Language
Lean in slightly when saying this to show genuine Danish 'hygge' and interest.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to make the sentence polite.
Jeg vil ______ vide mere.
'Gerne' is the essential word to make 'vil' polite in Danish.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to ask about a book.
It uses the correct preposition 'om' and avoids the incorrect 'at'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi har mange spændende kurser. B: Det lyder godt. ________.
This is the most natural and polite response to interest in a topic.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a job interview and the boss mentions the salary.
'Lønnen' means 'the salary', which is relevant to the situation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJeg vil ______ vide mere.
'Gerne' is the essential word to make 'vil' polite in Danish.
Select the correct way to ask about a book.
It uses the correct preposition 'om' and avoids the incorrect 'at'.
A: Vi har mange spændende kurser. B: Det lyder godt. ________.
This is the most natural and polite response to interest in a topic.
You are at a job interview and the boss mentions the salary.
'Lønnen' means 'the salary', which is relevant to the situation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite as long as there is a context for the conversation.
'Vide' is for information and facts. 'Kende' is for familiarity with people, places, or things.
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
You say 'Jeg vil ikke vide mere'.
Yes, 'Jeg vil gerne vide mere' is a complete and common sentence.
'Gerne' softens the verb 'vil' (want) to make it sound like 'would like'.
You can say 'Fortæl mere', but it is more casual.
Absolutely. It is very common in professional correspondence.
In this context, yes. It refers to an additional amount of information.
Say 'Jeg vil gerne vide alt'.
Related Phrases
Jeg vil gerne høre mere
similarI would like to hear more
Fortæl mig mere
informalTell me more
Kan du uddybe det?
specialized formCan you elaborate on that?
Jeg er nysgerrig
builds onI am curious
Hvad mener du?
contrastWhat do you mean?
