B1 Expression Neutro

at tale ud

to speak one's mind

Significado

Finishing a conversation or saying what you think.

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Contexto cultural

Danes value 'flad struktur' (flat structure) in the workplace. This means that even junior employees are encouraged to 'tale ud' if they have concerns, which can be surprising for those from more hierarchical cultures. There is a strong cultural emphasis on 'ærlighed' (honesty) over 'høflighed' (politeness). 'At tale ud' is seen as a sign of respect for the relationship, as it shows you care enough to fix the problem. While Americans also value 'speaking out', the Danish 'tale ud' is often more focused on interpersonal resolution than public activism, though it can be used for both. In contrast to Denmark, Japanese culture often values 'Kuuki wo yomu' (reading the air) and avoiding direct confrontation. 'At tale ud' in a Danish way might be perceived as aggressive in Japan.

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The Stress Test

If you stress 'UD-tale', you are talking about pronunciation. If you stress 'tale UD', you are talking about speaking your mind.

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Don't overdo it

Don't use 'tale ud' for every conversation. Save it for when you really mean 'finishing' or 'being honest'.

Significado

Finishing a conversation or saying what you think.

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The Stress Test

If you stress 'UD-tale', you are talking about pronunciation. If you stress 'tale UD', you are talking about speaking your mind.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

Don't use 'tale ud' for every conversation. Save it for when you really mean 'finishing' or 'being honest'.

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Danish Directness

Danes might seem rude when they say 'Lad mig tale ud', but it's just their way of being efficient and clear.

Teste-se

Fill in the missing part of the phrase.

Jeg er ikke færdig endnu. Lad mig venligst tale ___.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ud

'Tale ud' is the correct phrasal verb for finishing a sentence.

Which sentence means 'We cleared the air about the problem'?

Vælg den rigtige sætning:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Vi talte ud om problemet.

'Tale ud om' is used for resolving conflicts through honest talk.

Complete the dialogue between two friends.

A: Jeg er ked af det, vi sagde i går. B: Jeg også. Skal vi sætte os ned og ____?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: tale ud

'Tale ud' is the most natural choice for friends resolving a disagreement.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match 'Lad mig tale ud' med den rigtige situation:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Nogen afbryder dig midt i en vigtig forklaring.

This phrase is used to claim your turn to speak.

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Recursos visuais

Tale Ud vs. Udtale

tale ud
Meaning Speak your mind
Stress On 'ud'
udtale
Meaning Pronounce
Stress On 'ud'

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the missing part of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Jeg er ikke færdig endnu. Lad mig venligst tale ___.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ud

'Tale ud' is the correct phrasal verb for finishing a sentence.

Which sentence means 'We cleared the air about the problem'? Choose B1

Vælg den rigtige sætning:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Vi talte ud om problemet.

'Tale ud om' is used for resolving conflicts through honest talk.

Complete the dialogue between two friends. dialogue_completion B1

A: Jeg er ked af det, vi sagde i går. B: Jeg også. Skal vi sætte os ned og ____?

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: tale ud

'Tale ud' is the most natural choice for friends resolving a disagreement.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Match 'Lad mig tale ud' med den rigtige situation:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: Nogen afbryder dig midt i en vigtig forklaring.

This phrase is used to claim your turn to speak.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

It is neutral. You can use it with both your boss and your friends, though 'snakke ud' is more common with friends.

Yes, especially in emails where you want to clarify a misunderstanding: 'Jeg har brug for, at vi taler ud'.

'Tale færdig' just means finishing the physical act of speaking. 'Tale ud' often implies that the content is important or emotional.

No. If you just want to finish your sentence, you say 'Lad mig tale ud'. If you want to talk about a topic, you add 'om [topic]'.

It depends on your tone. If said calmly, it is assertive and professional. If shouted, it is rude.

Usually no. For a public speech, you would use 'at holde en tale'.

Yes, but 'snakke' is more informal. Use 'snakke ud' with family and friends.

Jeg talte ud (I spoke out). Jeg har talt ud (I have spoken out).

No, that would be 'at tale højt'.

Very often, especially in dramas during the 'climax' where characters finally reveal their feelings.

Frases relacionadas

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at snakke ud

similar

To talk things through (informal)

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at tale rent ud af posen

specialized form

To speak very bluntly

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at tale udenom

contrast

To beat around the bush

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at udtale sig

similar

To make a statement

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at tale over sig

contrast

To accidentally reveal a secret

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