Significado
We envy others' situations.
Contexto cultural
In Denmark, this proverb is often used to maintain social harmony by discouraging overt displays of envy or ambition that might disrupt the 'Janteloven' balance. Across the Nordic countries, there is a shared cultural value of 'lagom' (Swedish) or 'tilfredshed' (Danish), making this proverb a key tool for social regulation. Danes use this phrase frequently when discussing the 'Instagram-facade,' where everyone's life looks perfect. The phrase reflects Denmark's history as a farming nation where the quality of one's pasture was a direct measure of wealth and success.
Use it to soften criticism
If you want to tell someone they are being ungrateful, using this proverb makes it sound like a universal human trait rather than a personal attack.
Don't use it for real problems
Never use this if someone is in a truly bad situation (like poverty or illness). It will come across as very rude.
Significado
We envy others' situations.
Use it to soften criticism
If you want to tell someone they are being ungrateful, using this proverb makes it sound like a universal human trait rather than a personal attack.
Don't use it for real problems
Never use this if someone is in a truly bad situation (like poverty or illness). It will come across as very rude.
The 'af hegnet' addition
Adding 'af hegnet' at the end makes you sound more like a native speaker who knows the full version of the proverb.
Teste-se
Udfyld det manglende ord i ordsproget.
Græsset er altid _______ på den anden side.
Vi bruger komparativ form 'grønnere', fordi vi sammenligner to sider.
Hvilken situation passer bedst til ordsproget?
Peter ser på sin vens nye bil og føler sig ked af sin egen gamle bil.
Dette ordsprog handler om misundelse og sammenligning med andre.
Vælg det rigtige svar til dialogen.
A: 'Jeg tror, jeg vil flytte til USA. Alt er meget bedre der.' B: 'Pas på, _______.'
B advarer A om, at tingene måske ikke er så gode, som de ser ud til i udlandet.
Match de danske ord med deres betydning i ordsproget.
Match ordene:
Dette hjælper med at forstå de enkelte komponenter i idiomet.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosGræsset er altid _______ på den anden side.
Vi bruger komparativ form 'grønnere', fordi vi sammenligner to sider.
Peter ser på sin vens nye bil og føler sig ked af sin egen gamle bil.
Dette ordsprog handler om misundelse og sammenligning med andre.
A: 'Jeg tror, jeg vil flytte til USA. Alt er meget bedre der.' B: 'Pas på, _______.'
B advarer A om, at tingene måske ikke er så gode, som de ser ud til i udlandet.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Dette hjælper med at forstå de enkelte komponenter i idiomet.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, it is one of the most frequently used proverbs in the Danish language.
Yes, it's perfect for discussing career changes or market competition in a neutral way.
It is always 'grønnere' (comparative) because you are comparing your side to the other side.
Slightly. it implies that the person is being a bit unrealistic or envious, but it's generally seen as a friendly piece of advice.
Frases relacionadas
At kigge over hækken
similarTo look over the hedge (to see what neighbors are doing).
Naboens græs
specialized formThe neighbor's grass.
Ude godt, men hjemme bedst
contrastAway is good, but home is best.
At vande sit eget græs
builds onTo water one's own grass.
