Significado
To remain active.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'aktiv aldring' (active aging) is a cornerstone of Danish social policy. It's common to see 80-year-olds biking or winter bathing. There is a shared Nordic value of 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life). Staying active often means being in nature, regardless of the temperature. In Danish offices, 'at holde sig i gang' can refer to taking 'walk-and-talk' meetings to stay fresh. The idea of 'folkeoplysning' (lifelong learning) encourages adults to take evening classes to keep their minds active.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always check your subject. If it's 'Vi', use 'os'. If it's 'Jeg', use 'mig'. This is the #1 mistake learners make.
The Senior Compliment
Telling an older Danish person 'Du holder dig godt i gang!' is a very high compliment.
Significado
To remain active.
The 'Sig' Rule
Always check your subject. If it's 'Vi', use 'os'. If it's 'Jeg', use 'mig'. This is the #1 mistake learners make.
The Senior Compliment
Telling an older Danish person 'Du holder dig godt i gang!' is a very high compliment.
Not for Machines
Don't say 'Bilen holder sig i gang'. Say 'Bilen kører' or 'Motoren er i gang'.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Min farfar løber hver dag for at holde ___ i gang.
The subject is 'min farfar' (he), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'sig'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'We keep ourselves active'?
'i gang' is the fixed idiom. 'i gangen' means 'in the hallway'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er du færdig med din bog? B: Nej, men jeg læser lidt hver dag for at ___.
The context implies maintaining the habit of reading, which is 'at holde sig i gang'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a retiree who started painting to stay busy?
Staying busy to avoid stagnation is the core meaning of 'at holde sig i gang'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMin farfar løber hver dag for at holde ___ i gang.
The subject is 'min farfar' (he), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'sig'.
How do you say 'We keep ourselves active'?
'i gang' is the fixed idiom. 'i gangen' means 'in the hallway'.
A: Er du færdig med din bog? B: Nej, men jeg læser lidt hver dag for at ___.
The context implies maintaining the habit of reading, which is 'at holde sig i gang'.
Which phrase fits a retiree who started painting to stay busy?
Staying busy to avoid stagnation is the core meaning of 'at holde sig i gang'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes! You can say 'at holde sig i gang mentalt' or 'fagligt' (professionally).
'I gang' means 'active/in motion'. 'I gangen' means 'in the hallway'.
It is neutral. You can use it in a doctor's office or at a party.
Present: holder. Past: holdt. Perfect: har holdt.
Yes, but 'holde mig i gang' sounds much more natural and idiomatic in Danish.
No, it usually implies a healthy, positive level of activity.
Yes, 'at holde et projekt i gang' (without 'sig') means to keep a project moving.
Yes, etymologically they share roots related to walking and movement.
The opposite is 'at gå i stå' (to come to a standstill/stagnate).
Yes, 'med at [verb]' is the standard way to specify the activity.
Frases relacionadas
at komme i gang
similarTo get started.
at være i gang
similarTo be in the middle of something.
at gå i stå
contrastTo come to a standstill.
at holde dampen oppe
synonymTo keep the steam up.
at holde ved
builds onTo persevere.
