Significado
Asking for clarification.
Contexto cultural
In Denmark, asking 'Hvad mener du med det?' to your boss is not rude. It shows you are taking the work seriously and want to avoid mistakes. Danes value efficiency in communication. This phrase is a direct way to get to the point, which is preferred over long, polite preambles. During social gatherings, Danes often engage in 'diskussion'. Asking for clarification is a way to keep the intellectual 'hygge' going. If someone is bragging, a dry 'Hvad mener du med det?' can be a subtle way to ask them to justify their self-importance.
Softening the blow
Add 'helt præcist' (exactly) to make the question sound more professional and less confrontational.
The 'Betyder' Trap
Never say 'Hvad betyder du?'. It sounds like you are asking for the person's dictionary definition as an object.
Significado
Asking for clarification.
Softening the blow
Add 'helt præcist' (exactly) to make the question sound more professional and less confrontational.
The 'Betyder' Trap
Never say 'Hvad betyder du?'. It sounds like you are asking for the person's dictionary definition as an object.
Use 'Egentlig'
Adding 'egentlig' (actually/really) makes you sound more like a native speaker when you are genuinely curious.
Teste-se
Choose the correct verb for asking what a person means.
Hvad ____ du med det?
'Mener' is used for a person's intent or opinion. 'Betyder' is for definitions.
Complete the phrase with the correct prepositional part.
Hvad mener du ____ ____?
'Med det' is the standard way to anchor the question to a specific statement.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
A: 'Jeg tror ikke, vi kan nå det.' B: '________?' A: 'Jeg mener, at tidsplanen er for stram.'
B is asking for clarification of A's statement, which A then provides.
Match the tone to the situation.
When would you use a sharp, rising tone with 'Hvad mener du med det?'
A sharp tone indicates defensiveness or confrontation.
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Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHvad ____ du med det?
'Mener' is used for a person's intent or opinion. 'Betyder' is for definitions.
Hvad mener du ____ ____?
'Med det' is the standard way to anchor the question to a specific statement.
A: 'Jeg tror ikke, vi kan nå det.' B: '________?' A: 'Jeg mener, at tidsplanen er for stram.'
B is asking for clarification of A's statement, which A then provides.
When would you use a sharp, rising tone with 'Hvad mener du med det?'
A sharp tone indicates defensiveness or confrontation.
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Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasYes, it is very common and slightly more informal. 'Med det' just adds specificity.
No, it is encouraged! It shows you are trying to understand the material.
'Mener' is for opinions you have formed. 'Tror' is for things you believe or guess but aren't sure about.
Use 'Hvad mente du med det?'.
Yes, but it's better to use a slightly softer version like 'Jeg er i tvivl om, hvad du mener med det.'
Frases relacionadas
Hvad betyder det?
similarWhat does that mean? (Definition)
Hvad tænker du?
similarWhat are you thinking?
Hvad vil du sige med det?
builds onWhat are you trying to say with that?
Hvad sagde du?
contrastWhat did you say?
