Significado
Enjoying the evening time.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a verbal cue for 'hygge'. By acknowledging the evening is 'dejlig', you are socially confirming that the group is experiencing a state of cozy contentment. During the 'Bright Nights' (lyse nætter) in June and July, the evening lasts until 11 PM or later. This phrase is used constantly during these months. It is considered polite to say this to a host. It signals that you are enjoying the atmosphere they have created. Many classic Danish songs start with descriptions of a 'dejlig aften', cementing it as a romantic and nostalgic ideal in the national psyche.
The 'Ikke' Add-on
Add 'ikke?' to the end to make it a question and invite agreement. 'Det er en dejlig aften, ikke?'
Compliment the Host
Always say this at least once when invited to a Danish home in the evening.
Significado
Enjoying the evening time.
The 'Ikke' Add-on
Add 'ikke?' to the end to make it a question and invite agreement. 'Det er en dejlig aften, ikke?'
Compliment the Host
Always say this at least once when invited to a Danish home in the evening.
Watch the Gender
Remember it's 'en aften', never 'et aften'.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Det er ___ dejlig aften.
'Aften' is a common gender noun, so it takes the article 'en'.
Which adjective form is correct in this sentence?
Det er en _____ aften.
The adjective does not take an ending for a singular common gender noun in the indefinite.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
When would you say 'Det er en dejlig aften'?
The phrase is used for evening appreciation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sikke en flot solnedgang! B: Ja, ________.
This is the most natural response to a beautiful sunset.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say it
Social
- • Parties
- • Dates
- • Dinner
Nature
- • Sunsets
- • Walks
- • Garden
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDet er ___ dejlig aften.
'Aften' is a common gender noun, so it takes the article 'en'.
Det er en _____ aften.
The adjective does not take an ending for a singular common gender noun in the indefinite.
When would you say 'Det er en dejlig aften'?
The phrase is used for evening appreciation.
A: Sikke en flot solnedgang! B: Ja, ________.
This is the most natural response to a beautiful sunset.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasTechnically yes, but only if you are literally looking at the stars at 2 AM. Otherwise, stick to 'aften'.
'Skøn' is more intense, like 'wonderful' or 'gorgeous'. 'Dejlig' is more common and cozy.
It is neutral. You can say it to your boss or your best friend.
In Danish, 'g' after 'i' at the end of a word is almost always silent.
You can say 'Du er dejlig' (You are lovely), but not 'Du er en dejlig aften'.
The most common response is 'Ja, det er det i sandhed' or just 'Ja, det er det'.
No, but it can be used to describe food that tastes 'lovely'.
Usually around 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM.
Yes, it's a nice way to wish someone a good evening.
Yes, it's a very common lyric in Danish pop and folk music.
Frases relacionadas
God aften
similarGood evening
Sikke en aften
builds onWhat an evening
En skøn aften
synonymA wonderful evening
Godnat
contrastGoodnight
Dejlig dag
similarLovely day
