Significado
to have energy or resources.
Contexto cultural
The 'Overskudsmor' (Surplus Mom) is a common cultural trope. She is the mother who has the energy to bake, craft, and work, often used both as an ideal and a target of satire. In Danish offices, it is common to discuss 'overskud' in 1-on-1 meetings with managers. It is seen as a sign of professional maturity to admit when you lack it. Using 'overskud' to say no is considered more honest and less rude than making up a fake excuse like 'I'm busy'. The concept is linked to the idea that the state provides the 'base', and the individual's goal is to find the 'surplus' to live a good life.
The 'No' Hack
If you want to say no to a Danish person without offending them, use 'overskud'. It shifts the blame from the person asking to your own internal 'battery' level.
Don't over-use it in business
While common, using it too much in a professional setting can make you sound like you are struggling with your mental health. Use 'kapacitet' for a more professional tone.
Significado
to have energy or resources.
The 'No' Hack
If you want to say no to a Danish person without offending them, use 'overskud'. It shifts the blame from the person asking to your own internal 'battery' level.
Don't over-use it in business
While common, using it too much in a professional setting can make you sound like you are struggling with your mental health. Use 'kapacitet' for a more professional tone.
The Sarcastic Use
Be aware that calling someone 'overskudsagtig' can sometimes be a bit 'snarky' if they are being too perfect.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word in the sentence.
Jeg er så træt, at jeg ikke har ________ til at lave mad i aften.
While 'energi' and 'lyst' could work, 'overskud' is the most idiomatic way to describe the mental capacity for a task like cooking after a long day.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a business context?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
In financial terms, you 'have a surplus/profit of' (har et overskud af).
Match the response to the situation.
Din ven spørger: 'Vil du med i biografen?' Du er helt færdig efter arbejde.
This is the polite way to say you are too mentally drained for a movie.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosJeg er så træt, at jeg ikke har ________ til at lave mad i aften.
While 'energi' and 'lyst' could work, 'overskud' is the most idiomatic way to describe the mental capacity for a task like cooking after a long day.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
In financial terms, you 'have a surplus/profit of' (har et overskud af).
Din ven spørger: 'Vil du med i biografen?' Du er helt færdig efter arbejde.
This is the polite way to say you are too mentally drained for a movie.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, but it usually implies the energy *left over* after a task, not just raw strength.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Underskud (deficit). You can say 'Jeg er i underskud på søvnkontoen' (I have a sleep deficit).
It's a soft 'd'. Place your tongue behind your lower teeth and let the air flow over the sides.
Frases relacionadas
at have energi
similarTo have energy
at have lyst
similarTo want to
at være ovenpå
similarTo be on top of things
at køre på pumperne
contrastTo be running on empty
overskudsagtig
specialized formBeing 'surplus-like'
