Significado
Going to see someone.
Contexto cultural
Visiting a friend usually involves 'hygge'. It is common to bring a small gift like chocolate or flowers if it is a dinner invitation. In Greenlandic culture (part of the Danish Realm), 'kaffemik' is a specific type of visit where an entire community might visit a home for a celebration. In the US, 'visiting a friend' can often happen in public spaces like malls. In Denmark, 'besøge' almost always implies going to their home. In countries like Italy or Spain, social visits are often more spontaneous. In Denmark, you usually make an 'aftale' (appointment) first.
Gender Matters
Use 'veninde' if the friend identifies as female. It shows better command of the language.
No Prepositions
Never say 'besøge til'. It's a direct action.
Significado
Going to see someone.
Gender Matters
Use 'veninde' if the friend identifies as female. It shows better command of the language.
No Prepositions
Never say 'besøge til'. It's a direct action.
The 'Hygge' Factor
A visit in Denmark almost always involves food or drink. Don't go empty-handed if it's a special occasion!
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'besøge' in the past tense.
I går ______ jeg en ven.
'I går' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'besøgte'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Danish sentence:
'Besøge' does not take a preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvad skal du lave i aften? B: Jeg skal ______ en ven.
After 'skal' (will/shall), we use the infinitive form 'besøge'.
Match the sentence to the gender of the friend.
1. Jeg besøger en veninde. 2. Jeg besøger en ven.
'Veninde' is female, 'ven' is male/neutral.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Types of Visits
Social
- • Kaffebesøg
- • Middagsbesøg
- • Vennehygge
Official
- • Statsbesøg
- • Arbejdsbesøg
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosI går ______ jeg en ven.
'I går' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'besøgte'.
Choose the natural Danish sentence:
'Besøge' does not take a preposition.
A: Hvad skal du lave i aften? B: Jeg skal ______ en ven.
After 'skal' (will/shall), we use the infinitive form 'besøge'.
1. Jeg besøger en veninde. 2. Jeg besøger en ven.
'Veninde' is female, 'ven' is male/neutral.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, you can say 'Jeg besøger et museum' (I am visiting a museum).
It is grammatically masculine/common, but can be used for anyone. However, 'veninde' is very common for females.
'Besøge' is more general and planned; 'kigge forbi' is casual and implies dropping by.
Yes, almost always! It is a very important cultural norm in Denmark.
You say 'Jeg havde besøg' (I had visit).
No, it is neutral and used in all levels of society.
It's better to use 'besøge en hjemmeside', but 'gå ind på' is more common.
It is a 'return visit'.
Use 'gå til lægen' instead.
It is a weak verb (Group 1).
Frases relacionadas
at kigge forbi
similarto drop by
at se en ven
similarto see a friend
at mødes med
similarto meet with
at gæste
specialized formto guest/visit formally
at overnatte
builds onto stay overnight
