Significado
Willingness to assist.
Contexto cultural
Danes value 'lighed' (equality). Saying you are 'glad for at hjælpe' removes the hierarchy between the helper and the helped. In Greenlandic Danish, helping is often communal. The phrase is used frequently in community centers and during 'kaffemik'. Danish offices are very informal. This phrase is a staple of 'team spirit' and is used regardless of rank. Danes can be reserved, but they are very helpful. This phrase is the 'key' that unlocks a warmer interaction after the initial ice is broken.
The 'Soft D' Secret
To sound like a native, don't pronounce the 'd' in 'glad' like a hard 'd'. Let your tongue touch your teeth lightly.
Avoid 'Til'
Never say 'glad til'. It's the #1 giveaway that you're translating from English.
Significado
Willingness to assist.
The 'Soft D' Secret
To sound like a native, don't pronounce the 'd' in 'glad' like a hard 'd'. Let your tongue touch your teeth lightly.
Avoid 'Til'
Never say 'glad til'. It's the #1 giveaway that you're translating from English.
Add 'bare'
Saying 'Jeg er *bare* glad for at hjælpe' makes you sound even more modest and friendly.
Eye Contact
Danes value direct eye contact. Say the phrase while looking the person in the eye for maximum impact.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing preposition and infinitive marker.
Jeg er glad ___ ___ hjælpe dig.
In Danish, 'glad' is followed by 'for at' when connecting to a verb.
Which sentence is the most natural response to 'Tak for mad'?
Response to 'Tak for mad':
It is the standard, natural way to express willingness after a favor.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tusind tak for din hjælp med computeren! B: _________
This is the most polite and common response to a specific favor.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You helped a tourist find the Little Mermaid statue.
You are expressing your happiness in assisting someone.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJeg er glad ___ ___ hjælpe dig.
In Danish, 'glad' is followed by 'for at' when connecting to a verb.
Response to 'Tak for mad':
It is the standard, natural way to express willingness after a favor.
A: Tusind tak for din hjælp med computeren! B: _________
This is the most polite and common response to a specific favor.
Situation: You helped a tourist find the Little Mermaid statue.
You are expressing your happiness in assisting someone.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNot at all! It's very common among friends to show you really didn't mind helping.
Yes, in casual speech, you can drop the 'Jeg er'.
'Selv tak' is a standard 'you're welcome'. This phrase is more descriptive and warmer.
Danish grammar uses 'for' to show the cause of an emotion. You are happy *because* of the helping.
Yes, it's a perfect way to end a helpful email to a colleague or client.
It's a verb in the infinitive form.
In speech, no. In writing, use 'glade' for plural (Vi er glade for...).
Jeg var glad for at hjælpe.
Yes, it's a universal Danish phrase.
That means 'I am happy for the help' (you received help). To say you gave help, use the verb 'at hjælpe'.
Then just say 'Det var så lidt' or nothing at all!
Not really, but 'Det' bare i orden' is a very casual equivalent.
Frases relacionadas
Selv tak
synonymYou're welcome
Det var så lidt
similarIt was so little / No problem
Ingen årsag
similarNo cause (for thanks)
Jeg hjælper gerne
similarI help gladly
Det glæder mig
specialized formIt gladdens me
