Significado
Describing temperature.
Contexto cultural
Danes love 'vinterbadning' (winter bathing). They jump into freezing water and then go into a sauna. It's considered very healthy. The phrase is a standard 'icebreaker' (pun intended). It's the most common way to start a conversation with a stranger. Danish parents leave babies to sleep outside in strollers, even when 'det er koldt', believing the fresh air is good for them. In the Danish-speaking parts of Greenland, 'koldt' has a much more extreme meaning than in Denmark.
The 'Fryser' Rule
Always use 'Jeg fryser' for yourself. Only use 'Det er koldt' for the world around you.
Small Talk
If a Dane says 'Det er koldt', just say 'Ja, det er det'. It's the easiest way to be polite.
Significado
Describing temperature.
The 'Fryser' Rule
Always use 'Jeg fryser' for yourself. Only use 'Det er koldt' for the world around you.
Small Talk
If a Dane says 'Det er koldt', just say 'Ja, det er det'. It's the easiest way to be polite.
Silent Letters
Don't try to pronounce the 'd' in 'koldt'. It will make you sound very foreign.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is cold'.
Det ___ koldt.
In Danish, we use the verb 'at være' (er) to describe the weather.
How do you say 'I feel cold'?
Which sentence is correct?
'Jeg fryser' is the correct way to express the personal feeling of being cold.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are outside in a snowstorm. What do you say?
Snow implies cold temperatures, making 'Det er koldt' the appropriate response.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi sidde i haven? B: Nej, ___.
B is giving a reason why they shouldn't sit in the garden.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Temperature Scale in Danish
Cold
- • Frostvejr
- • Koldt
- • Køligt
Warm
- • Lunt
- • Varmt
- • Hedt
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDet ___ koldt.
In Danish, we use the verb 'at være' (er) to describe the weather.
Which sentence is correct?
'Jeg fryser' is the correct way to express the personal feeling of being cold.
You are outside in a snowstorm. What do you say?
Snow implies cold temperatures, making 'Det er koldt' the appropriate response.
A: Skal vi sidde i haven? B: Nej, ___.
B is giving a reason why they shouldn't sit in the garden.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasYes, but you say 'Øllen er kold' (The beer is cold). You only use 'koldt' with 'det' or neuter nouns.
No, it's a very neutral and common observation.
'Køligt' is chilly or cool, while 'koldt' is definitely cold.
You can say 'Det fryser' or 'Det er frostvejr'.
It's informal and slightly vulgar, but very common among friends. Avoid it in job interviews!
Frases relacionadas
Det fryser
similarIt is freezing
Jeg fryser
builds onI am cold
Det er køligt
specialized formIt is chilly
Det er varmt
contrastIt is warm
Kold skulder
specialized formCold shoulder
