When you're speaking Danish at a B1 level, you're getting pretty good at expressing yourself. You can talk about most everyday situations and even some more abstract ideas. Think about telling a story, giving your opinion, or explaining a problem. You might still need to pause and think sometimes, but you can definitely keep a conversation going. You're building up your vocabulary and understanding more complex sentence structures. It's a great stage to be at!

When we talk about the word "simulere" in Danish, it's quite similar to the English "simulate" or "imitate." It's about making something look or act like something else, often to test a situation or to create a false impression. Think of it as creating a model or a representation that behaves like the real thing.

You might use it when a computer program tries to "simulere" a real-world event, like weather patterns or how a car crash might unfold. Or, in a more playful sense, children might "simulere" a tea party with their toys. It implies a deliberate act of copying or mimicking, either for serious analysis or for fun.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"Det er vigtigt at simulere den virkelige verden i træningen for at opnå de bedste resultater. (It is important to simulate the real world in training to achieve the best results.)"

Neutral

"Børn elsker at efterligne deres forældre. (Children love to imitate their parents.)"

Informal

"Han ligner sin far på en prik. (He's the spitting image of his father.)"

Child friendly

"Lad os lege, at vi er dyr i junglen! (Let's pretend we're animals in the jungle!)"

Slang

"Du faker bare, at du er syg! (You're just faking that you're sick!)"

Examples by Level

1

Han forsøger at simulere interesse for at få forfremmelsen.

He tries to simulate interest to get the promotion.

2

Skuespilleren kunne simulere mange forskellige dialekter.

The actor could simulate many different dialects.

3

Computermodellen kan simulere effekten af klimaforandringer.

The computer model can simulate the effect of climate change.

4

De bruger en robot til at simulere menneskelig adfærd.

They use a robot to simulate human behavior.

5

Lægen lærte at simulere operationer på en mannequin.

The doctor learned to simulate operations on a mannequin.

6

Det er svært at simulere ægte følelser over tid.

It is difficult to simulate genuine emotions over time.

7

Ingeniørerne arbejder på at simulere bilens ydeevne.

The engineers are working on simulating the car's performance.

8

Hun forsøgte at simulere et smil, men hendes øjne afslørede hende.

She tried to simulate a smile, but her eyes gave her away.

1

Han forsøger at simulere forkølelse for at slippe for arbejde.

He tries to simulate a cold to get out of work.

Here, 'simulere' is used transitively with 'forkølelse' (a cold) as the direct object.

2

For at teste systemet, måtte ingeniørerne simulere ekstreme vejrforhold.

To test the system, the engineers had to simulate extreme weather conditions.

This example shows 'simulere' used in a technical context with 'vejrforhold' (weather conditions).

3

Skuespilleren kunne simulere mange forskellige dialekter.

The actor could simulate many different dialects.

This highlights the ability to mimic, using 'dialekter' (dialects) as the object.

4

Det er vigtigt at kunne simulere nødsituationer under træning.

It is important to be able to simulate emergency situations during training.

'Nødsituationer' (emergency situations) is the object, demonstrating a practical application.

5

Computermodellen kan simulere effekterne af klimaforandringer.

The computer model can simulate the effects of climate change.

Used in a scientific context with 'effekterne af klimaforandringer' (the effects of climate change).

6

Hun var god til at simulere overraskelse, selvom hun vidste det i forvejen.

She was good at simulating surprise, even though she knew it beforehand.

Here, 'overraskelse' (surprise) is the object, showcasing emotional simulation.

7

Lægerne bruger en dukke til at simulere en patient under operationstræning.

Doctors use a dummy to simulate a patient during surgical training.

'En patient' (a patient) is the object, in a medical training context.

8

Han forsøgte at simulere en dyb stemme, men det lød falsk.

He tried to simulate a deep voice, but it sounded fake.

The object is 'en dyb stemme' (a deep voice), demonstrating an attempt to mimic a physical characteristic.

Often Confused With

simulere vs simulering (noun)

While 'simulere' is the verb 'to simulate', 'simulering' is the noun, meaning 'simulation'. Keep an eye on the word endings to differentiate between verbs and their related nouns.

simulere vs efterligne (verb)

This is a good synonym for 'simulere' and also means 'to imitate' or 'to copy'. 'Simulere' often implies a more deliberate or technical imitation, while 'efterligne' can be more general.

simulere vs foregive (verb)

This verb means 'to pretend' or 'to feign'. While similar to 'simulere' in the sense of creating an appearance, 'foregive' often implies deception or a lack of sincerity.

Idioms & Expressions

"at simulere sygdom"

to feign illness / to pretend to be sick

Han simulerede sygdom for at slippe for arbejdet. (He feigned illness to avoid work.)

neutral

"at simulere en situation"

to simulate a situation / to set up a mock scenario

Vi skal simulere en krisesituation for at teste vores beredskab. (We need to simulate a crisis situation to test our preparedness.)

neutral

"simulere virkeligheden"

to simulate reality / to create a lifelike imitation

Computerspillet forsøger at simulere virkeligheden med imponerende grafik. (The computer game tries to simulate reality with impressive graphics.)

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"simulere en flugt"

to fake an escape / to pretend to flee

Fangen prøvede at simulere en flugt for at aflede opmærksomheden. (The prisoner tried to fake an escape to divert attention.)

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"at simulere et angreb"

to simulate an attack / to conduct a mock attack

Militæret simulerede et angreb for at øve deres forsvarsstrategier. (The military simulated an attack to practice their defense strategies.)

neutral

"simulere et eksperiment"

to simulate an experiment / to run a virtual experiment

Forskere kan nu simulere komplekse eksperimenter på computere. (Researchers can now simulate complex experiments on computers.)

neutral

"simulere følelser"

to feign emotions / to pretend to feel something

Det er svært at sige, om hun simulerer sine følelser, eller om de er ægte. (It's hard to say if she's feigning her emotions or if they are genuine.)

neutral

"at simulere en samtale"

to simulate a conversation / to role-play a discussion

Vi simulerede samtalen for at forberede os til mødet. (We simulated the conversation to prepare for the meeting.)

neutral

"simulere et system"

to simulate a system / to model a system's behavior

Ingeniører bruger software til at simulere komplekse systemer. (Engineers use software to simulate complex systems.)

neutral

"at simulere en brand"

to simulate a fire / to conduct a fire drill

Skolen vil simulere en brand for at øve evakuering. (The school will simulate a fire to practice evacuation.)

neutral

Easily Confused

simulere vs en/et

Danish has two indefinite articles, 'en' and 'et', which correspond to 'a' or 'an' in English. Deciding which one to use for a particular noun can be tricky as there isn't a direct English equivalent to guide you.

'En' is used for common gender nouns (fælleskøn), and 'et' is used for neuter gender nouns (intetkøn). There's no clear rule; it's often about memorization or exposure.

Jeg har *en* bog (I have *a* book). Det er *et* hus (It is *a* house).

simulere vs ligge / lægge

These two verbs both relate to 'to lie' or 'to place' in English, but their usage depends on whether the action involves movement or not.

'Ligge' (to lie) is for something that is already in a stationary position. 'Lægge' (to lay/place) implies an action of placing something somewhere, involving movement.

Bogen *ligger* på bordet (The book *is lying* on the table). Jeg *lægger* bogen på bordet (I *lay* the book on the table).

simulere vs kende / vide

Both 'kende' and 'vide' can translate to 'to know' in English, which can be confusing for learners trying to distinguish between knowing a person/place and knowing a fact.

'Kende' is used for knowing people, places, or things (familiarity). 'Vide' is used for knowing facts, information, or how to do something.

Jeg *kender* ham (I *know* him). Jeg *ved*, at han kommer (I *know* that he is coming).

simulere vs synes / tænke

Both verbs can be related to thinking or having an opinion, but they are used in different contexts.

'Synes' expresses an opinion, feeling, or belief (to think/find something to be). 'Tænke' is about the mental process of thinking or having a thought.

Jeg *synes*, det er en god idé (I *think* it is a good idea). Jeg *tænker* på dig (I *am thinking* about you).

simulere vs få / bliver

These two words can both be used in the context of 'getting' or 'becoming', leading to confusion about their distinct roles.

'Få' means to get or receive something. 'Bliver' means to become or to be (in the sense of change of state). 'Bliver' is also used to form the passive voice.

Jeg *får* en gave (I *get* a gift). Han *bliver* træt (He *is becoming* tired).

Tips

Basic Understanding of 'Simulere'

Think of 'simulere' as meaning to imitate or simulate. It's often used when something is made to look like something else, but isn't the real thing.

Recognizing Cognates

Notice the similarity to the English word simulate. This can help you remember its core meaning. Many Danish words have Latin roots similar to English.

Verbs Often End in -ere

Many Danish verbs borrowed from other languages (especially Latin) end in -ere, like 'simulere'. This is a common pattern to recognize for verb identification.

Everyday Use Examples

Practice using it in simple sentences. For example, 'Han simulerede sygdom' (He simulated illness) or 'De simulerede en krise' (They simulated a crisis).

Pronunciation Practice

Focus on pronouncing it correctly: 'see-moo-LEH-ruh'. The stress is typically on the third syllable from the end.

Formal vs. Informal

'Simulere' is a relatively formal verb. You might hear 'foregive' (to pretend) in more casual contexts for faking something.

Common Collocations

Look for common phrases it's used with, such as 'simulere en situation' (to simulate a situation) or 'simulere et angreb' (to simulate an attack).

Not Always Negative

While 'simulere' can imply deception, it's not always negative. It can also refer to creating a realistic model or test, like a flight simulator.

Related Noun: Simulation

The related noun is 'en simulation' (a simulation). Knowing this helps build your vocabulary around the core concept of imitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

While both mean to imitate, 'simulere' often implies a more deliberate or technical recreation, like simulating a flight. 'Efterligne' can be more general, like copying someone's style. 'Simulere' is about creating a model or a representation, often for testing or training, whereas 'efterligne' is more about copying an existing thing.

Yes, it can. If someone is pretending to be sick to avoid something, you could say they are 'simulerer en sygdom'. It implies a deliberate act of feigning or pretending.

It's used, but perhaps not as frequently as some other verbs. You'll hear it more in technical or scientific contexts, or when discussing scenarios and simulations. For simpler acts of imitation, 'efterligne' or 'eftergøre' might be more common.

You'll often hear it in phrases like 'simulere en flyvning' (simulate a flight), 'simulere et system' (simulate a system), or 'simulere en situation' (simulate a situation). It's frequently used in fields like engineering, medicine, and gaming.

Not necessarily. While it can be used for faking or pretending (which can be negative), it's also used for positive and productive purposes, like simulating a new design to test its effectiveness. The context determines whether it's positive or negative.

It's a regular '-ere' verb. Here's a quick overview:
Present tense: simulerer
Past tense: simulerede
Past participle: simuleret
Infinitive: at simulere

Besides 'efterligne' (to imitate, copy), you could also consider 'foregive' (to feign, pretend) or 'eftergøre' (to counterfeit, reproduce) depending on the specific nuance you want to convey. Each has slightly different implications.

Yes, it can. For example, a computer program can 'simulere' weather patterns. The object doing the simulating can be a person or a non-human entity.

'Simulere' comes from the Latin word 'simulare', which means to imitate or feign. It has a direct Latin root, which is common for many European languages.

They are direct cognates and have essentially the same meaning and usage. If you understand 'simulate' in English, you'll understand 'simulere' in Danish.

Test Yourself 66 questions

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Han prøver at ___ en superhelt.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

To simulate means to imitate or pretend to be something. In this sentence, he is trying to imitate a superhero.

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Kan du ___ en kat?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

Here, 'simulere' is used to ask if someone can imitate a cat.

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De måtte ___ en landing.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

In this context, 'simulere' refers to practicing or imitating a landing, often in a controlled environment.

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Hun kan godt lide at ___ forskellige stemmer.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

She enjoys imitating different voices.

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Vi skal ___ et møde i morgen.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

To simulate a meeting means to practice or act out a meeting scenario.

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Barnet forsøgte at ___ sine forældre.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

The child tried to imitate their parents.

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Skuespilleren kunne ___ en række forskellige accenter.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

Verbet 'simulere' passer her, da det handler om at efterligne accenter.

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Man kan ikke ___ sygdom for altid.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

At 'simulere' sygdom betyder at efterligne symptomerne uden at være syg.

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Computeren blev brugt til at ___ virkelige forhold.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

Her bruges 'simulere' i betydningen at genskabe eller efterligne forhold virtuelt.

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Han prøvede at ___ sin brors stemme.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

At 'simulere' en stemme betyder at efterligne den.

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Piloter træner i en simulator for at ___ flyvning.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

I en simulator er formålet at 'simulere' virkelige scenarier.

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Barnet forsøgte at ___ en bil med sine legetøj.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

Børn 'simulerer' ofte virkelige situationer i deres leg.

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Skuespilleren kunne ___ en række forskellige accenter, hvilket gjorde hans præstation meget overbevisende.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

I denne sammenhæng betyder 'simulere' at efterligne eller gengive noget, som en skuespiller gør med accenter.

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For at teste systemet var de nødt til at ___ et nødstilfælde.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

At 'simulere' et nødstilfælde betyder at efterligne det for at teste et system, som om det var ægte.

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Computeren kan ___ komplekse vejrforhold for at forudsige fremtidige mønstre.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

En computer kan 'simulere' vejrforhold ved at skabe en model, der efterligner dem for at forudsige fremtiden.

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Han forsøgte at ___ en sygdom for at undgå at gå i skole, men hans mor gennemskuede ham.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

At 'simulere' en sygdom betyder at lade som om man er syg for at opnå noget, i dette tilfælde at undgå skole.

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Træningsprogrammet tillader piloter at ___ forskellige flyvescenarier sikkert på landjorden.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

Piloter 'simulerer' flyvescenarier for at øve sig under kontrollerede forhold, der efterligner virkeligheden.

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Forskere bruger ofte computermodeller til at ___ universets udvidelse.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

Forskere kan 'simulere' komplekse fænomener som universets udvidelse for at forstå dem bedre.

listening B2

Listen for how he tried to avoid work.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Han forsøgte at simulere sygdom for at undgå at gå på arbejde.
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
listening B2

What can the program do with complex systems?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Programmet kan simulere komplekse systemer med stor nøjagtighed.
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
listening B2

What texture did the artist try to create?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Kunstneren brugte maling til at simulere teksturen af gammelt træ.
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Kan du simulere stemmen af en berømt skuespiller?

Focus: simulere, stemmen

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Det er vigtigt at kunne simulere forskellige scenarier i en krisesituation.

Focus: vigtigt, scenarier

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Hun forsøgte at simulere en begejstret reaktion, men det var tydeligt, at hun ikke var.

Focus: begejstret, tydeligt

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
writing B2

You are writing a short story. Describe a character who tries to 'simulere' an emotion they don't truly feel. What emotion is it, and why are they simulating it? How does it look to others?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Hun forsøgte at simulere glæde, selvom hendes hjerte var tungt. Det var vigtigt for hende at give indtryk af, at alt var i orden, især over for sin familie. Hendes smil nåede ikke rigtigt øjnene, og hendes stemme var lidt for lys, hvilket fik det til at virke unaturligt for dem, der kendte hende godt.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
writing B2

Imagine you are a detective investigating a crime. You suspect a witness is trying to 'simulere' innocence. Describe what actions or behaviors make you suspect this. Focus on specific details.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Vidnet forsøgte at simulere uskyld ved at undgå øjenkontakt og tale meget hurtigt, hvilket gav mig mistanke. Hendes hænder var urolige, og hun gentog ofte, at hun intet vidste, hvilket virkede overdrevet. Jeg bemærkede, at hun strammede kæberne, hver gang jeg stillede et direkte spørgsmål.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
writing B2

You are writing a review of a new virtual reality game. The game claims to 'simulere' a real-world experience perfectly. Discuss whether it succeeds or fails, and why. Use specific examples from the game's features.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Det nye VR-spil hævder at simulere en realistisk bjergbeklatringsoplevelse, men det lykkes kun delvist. Grafikken er imponerende, og udsigten føles ægte, men manglen på den fysiske anstrengelse gør, at oplevelsen ikke fuldt ud simulerer virkeligheden. Man mangler den kolde vind og trætheden i musklerne, som er essentielle for en ægte klatretur.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
reading B2

What is the main challenge for an actor when trying to 'simulere' emotions?

Read this passage:

I teateret forsøger skuespilleren at simulere følelser, der ikke er ægte, for at fange publikum. Dette kræver stor dygtighed og evne til indlevelse. Hvis simulationen er overbevisende, glemmer publikum, at det er et skuespil, og lever sig ind i historien. En dårlig simulation kan derimod ødelægge hele forestillingen.

What is the main challenge for an actor when trying to 'simulere' emotions?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: To make the simulation convincing.

The passage states that 'Hvis simulationen er overbevisende, glemmer publikum, at det er et skuespil,' implying that the main challenge is to make the simulation believable.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: To make the simulation convincing.

The passage states that 'Hvis simulationen er overbevisende, glemmer publikum, at det er et skuespil,' implying that the main challenge is to make the simulation believable.

reading B2

What is the primary purpose of computer programs that 'simulere' complex systems?

Read this passage:

Mange computerprogrammer er designet til at simulere komplekse systemer, såsom vejret eller økonomien. Disse simulationer hjælper forskere med at forstå, hvordan disse systemer fungerer, og forudsige fremtidige begivenheder. Jo mere præcist programmet kan simulere virkeligheden, jo mere værdifulde er resultaterne.

What is the primary purpose of computer programs that 'simulere' complex systems?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: To help researchers understand and predict.

The text clearly states 'Disse simulationer hjælper forskere med at forstå, hvordan disse systemer fungerer, og forudsige fremtidige begivenheder.'

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: To help researchers understand and predict.

The text clearly states 'Disse simulationer hjælper forskere med at forstå, hvordan disse systemer fungerer, og forudsige fremtidige begivenheder.'

reading B2

According to the passage, why do dogs sometimes appear 'skyldige' (guilty)?

Read this passage:

Det er en udbredt misforståelse, at hunde kan simulere skyld. Selvom de kan se skyldige ud efter at have gjort noget galt, er det ofte en reaktion på ejerens kropssprog og stemmeleje, snarere end en ægte forståelse af deres handlinger. De forsøger at afbøde den forventede straf.

According to the passage, why do dogs sometimes appear 'skyldige' (guilty)?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: To avoid anticipated punishment.

The text explains, 'De forsøger at afbøde den forventede straf,' meaning they are reacting to avoid punishment, not truly simulating guilt.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: To avoid anticipated punishment.

The text explains, 'De forsøger at afbøde den forventede straf,' meaning they are reacting to avoid punishment, not truly simulating guilt.

sentence order B2

Tap words below to build the sentence
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Han kunne ikke simulere interessen længere.

This sentence means 'He could not simulate the interest any longer.' The word order in Danish generally follows subject-verb-object, with adverbs placed after the verb.

sentence order B2

Tap words below to build the sentence
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Det er svært at simulere ægte følelser.

This sentence means 'It is difficult to simulate genuine emotions.' The structure 'Det er svært at...' (It is difficult to...) is common.

sentence order B2

Tap words below to build the sentence
Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: De forsøgte at simulere en ulykke.

This sentence means 'They tried to simulate an accident.' The infinitive 'at simulere' follows 'forsøgte'.

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Arkitekten forsøgte at ___ en klassisk græsk tempelstil i sit moderne design.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

Here, 'simulere' (simulate) means the architect tried to imitate or replicate the style.

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For at teste systemet var de nødt til at ___ en række fejlscenarier.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

'Simulere' (simulate) is used when creating a controlled imitation of a situation or process.

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Skuespilleren var fremragende til at ___ dybe følelser på scenen.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

To 'simulere' (simulate) emotions means to imitate or feign them convincingly.

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Programmet kan ___ virkningerne af klimaforandringer over tid.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

In this context, 'simulere' (simulate) refers to modeling or replicating a process to study its effects.

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Kunstneren brugte specielle effekter til at ___ regn og torden under forestillingen.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

'Simulere' (simulate) is used when artificially creating the appearance or sound of something.

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Pilotuddannelsen omfatter mange timer, hvor eleverne skal ___ flyvninger i en simulator.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

To 'simulere' (simulate) a flight means to practice it in a simulated environment.

multiple choice C1

Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'simulere'?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: efterligne

'Efterligne' betyder at gøre noget, der ligner eller kopierer noget andet, ligesom 'simulere'.

multiple choice C1

I hvilken sætning bruges 'simulere' korrekt?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Han simulerede en sygdom for at undgå at arbejde.

At 'simulere en sygdom' betyder at foregive at være syg, hvilket passer til definitionen af at efterligne en tilstand.

multiple choice C1

Hvilken af disse handlinger involverer mest sandsynligt at 'simulere'?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: En skuespiller, der udgiver sig for en anden karakter.

En skuespiller 'simulerer' en karakter ved at efterligne dens adfærd og udseende.

true false C1

Når man 'simulerer' en situation, forsøger man at skabe en identisk kopi af virkeligheden.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

At 'simulere' handler om at efterligne udseendet eller karakteren, ikke nødvendigvis at skabe en perfekt, identisk kopi. Der kan være simplifikationer eller fokus på specifikke aspekter.

true false C1

Man kan 'simulere' både fysiske objekter og abstrakte koncepter.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: True

Man kan simulere både en maskines funktion (fysisk) og en økonomisk model (abstrakt).

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En computersimulation kan 'simulere' virkelige begivenheder.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: True

Computersimulationer bruges ofte til at efterligne og forudsige virkelige begivenheder, for eksempel vejret eller trafikmønstre.

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Han prøvede at ___ syge for at undgå arbejdet.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

To 'simulere' (simulate) is the correct verb when pretending to be sick.

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Skuespilleren kunne ___ alle følelser perfekt.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

Here, 'simulere' means to imitate or feign emotions convincingly.

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Computersystemet kunne ___ virkelige markedsforhold.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

'Simulere' is used when a system imitates real-world conditions.

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Det er svært at ___ ægte entusiasme, når man er træt.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

To 'simulere' enthusiasm means to pretend to have it.

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Piloter træner i simulatorer for at ___ flyveforhold under forskellige scenarier.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

Simulators are used to 'simulere' (imitate) real flying conditions.

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Han forsøgte at ___ en accent, men det lød ikke overbevisende.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: simulere

To 'simulere' an accent means to attempt to imitate it.

multiple choice C2

Hvilket ord betyder bedst det samme som 'simulere' i denne kontekst: 'Han forsøgte at simulere en ulykke for at få forsikringspenge.'?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: foregive

'Foregive' betyder at lade som om, hvilket passer bedst med at efterligne en ulykke for at snyde.

multiple choice C2

I sætningen 'Computeren kan simulere komplekse vejrmønstre', hvad refererer 'simulere' til?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: efterligne

Her betyder 'simulere' at computeren efterligner eller skaber en model af vejrmønstrene.

multiple choice C2

Hvilken af disse handlinger ville IKKE være at simulere?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: At skrive en dagbog om ægte oplevelser

At skrive om ægte oplevelser er ikke at efterligne eller foregive, men at dokumentere virkeligheden.

true false C2

Man kan simulere en følelse uden faktisk at føle den.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: True

At simulere en følelse betyder netop at efterligne dens udtryk uden nødvendigvis at have den følelse.

true false C2

En videnskabelig simulation er altid en nøjagtig kopi af virkeligheden.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

En simulation er en model eller efterligning, ikke altid en fuldstændig nøjagtig kopi af virkeligheden. Den forenkler ofte for at forstå specifikke aspekter.

true false C2

Hvis en person simulerer interesse, viser de ægte begejstring.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: False

At simulere interesse betyder at foregive interesse, altså at vise den uden at føle den ægte begejstring.

writing C2

Skriv en kort passage (3-4 sætninger) om en situation, hvor det er nødvendigt at 'simulere' en følelse eller reaktion. Forklar, hvorfor denne simulering er nødvendig, og hvad de potentielle konsekvenser kunne være, hvis man ikke gjorde det.

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Sample answer

I forretningsforhandlinger kan det være afgørende at simulere selvtillid, selvom man føler sig usikker indeni. Denne simulerede styrke kan påvirke den anden parts opfattelse og dermed udfaldet af aftalen positivt. Hvis man derimod fremstår usikker, risikerer man at give fordele væk unødigt, da modparten vil opfatte det som et svaghedstegn.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
writing C2

Beskriv en teknologisk anvendelse, hvor 'simulere' er et centralt begreb. Hvordan bruges simulering i denne sammenhæng, og hvilken værdi tilfører det? Nævn specifikke eksempler.

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Sample answer

Inden for ingeniørvidenskab bruges software til at simulere komplekse systemer, før de bygges fysisk. For eksempel kan flyproducenter simulere aerodynamikken af en ny flyvinge for at forudsige dens ydeevne under forskellige forhold. Dette giver mulighed for at identificere og rette potentielle designfejl tidligt i processen, hvilket sparer både tid og ressourcer. Et andet eksempel er simulering af krasjtests i bilindustrien, som forbedrer sikkerheden uden at skulle ødelægge rigtige biler.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
writing C2

Forestil dig en situation, hvor en person forsøger at 'simulere' en sygdom for at opnå en fordel. Skriv en kort historie (3-4 sætninger) om dette scenarie. Inkluder personens motiver, hvordan de forsøger at simulere sygdommen, og hvad det resulterer i.

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Sample answer

Mads, træt af sit krævende job, besluttede at simulere en voldsom maveinfluenza for at få en uges fri fra arbejde. Han brugte timer på at øve hosteanfald og falme sin hudtone, og han undgik al mad for at virke overbevisende svag. Selvom hans chef i første omgang købte den, opdagede en kollega Mads ude at løbe en solskinsdag, hvilket førte til hans øjeblikkelige fyring og en markant dårligere reference.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer:
reading C2

Hvilken situation beskrives som almindelig i retssager, hvor 'simulere' er relevant?

Read this passage:

I retssager er det ikke ualmindeligt, at vidner beskyldes for at simulere uvidenhed for at undgå at inkriminere sig selv eller andre. Dette kan være en kompleks situation, da det kræver en grundig analyse af kropssprog og verbale svar for at afgøre, om uvidenheden er ægte eller ej. En dygtig anklager vil forsøge at afsløre en sådan simulering gennem krydsforhør.

Hvilken situation beskrives som almindelig i retssager, hvor 'simulere' er relevant?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Vidner simulerer uvidenhed.

Passagen angiver direkte, at 'vidner beskyldes for at simulere uvidenhed'.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: Vidner simulerer uvidenhed.

Passagen angiver direkte, at 'vidner beskyldes for at simulere uvidenhed'.

reading C2

Hvad er hovedformålet med klimamodeller ifølge teksten?

Read this passage:

Klimamodeller er avancerede computersystemer, der forsøger at simulere Jordens klima under forskellige scenarier. Disse modeller er afgørende for at forudsige fremtidige klimaforandringer og for at forstå virkningerne af menneskelig aktivitet. De involverer komplekse beregninger af atmosfæriske, oceaniske og landbaserede processer for at opnå en så nøjagtig simulering som muligt.

Hvad er hovedformålet med klimamodeller ifølge teksten?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: At forudsige fremtidige klimaforandringer.

Teksten siger, at modellerne er 'afgørende for at forudsige fremtidige klimaforandringer'.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: At forudsige fremtidige klimaforandringer.

Teksten siger, at modellerne er 'afgørende for at forudsige fremtidige klimaforandringer'.

reading C2

Hvad er afgørende for en skuespiller ifølge passagen?

Read this passage:

I teaterverdenen er evnen til at simulere en bred vifte af følelser og personligheder essentiel for en skuespiller. Det handler ikke kun om at kopiere adfærd, men om at fordybe sig i karakteren så dybt, at simulationen virker fuldstændig autentisk for publikum. Dette kræver mange års træning og en dyb forståelse af menneskelig psykologi.

Hvad er afgørende for en skuespiller ifølge passagen?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: At kunne simulere følelser og personligheder.

Passagen starter med at sige, at 'evnen til at simulere en bred vifte af følelser og personligheder er essentiel for en skuespiller'.

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: At kunne simulere følelser og personligheder.

Passagen starter med at sige, at 'evnen til at simulere en bred vifte af følelser og personligheder er essentiel for en skuespiller'.

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