When we talk about the word "hurtig" in Danish, it's quite straightforward. It means "fast" or "quick."
For example, if you say "Han er hurtig," you mean "He is fast." Or, if you want to say something is happening quickly, you might say "Det går hurtigt."
It's a very common adjective, and you'll hear it a lot in everyday conversations, whether people are talking about sports, how quickly time passes, or how fast a car is going.
So, when you see or hear "hurtig," just think of speed or quickness.
Curiosidade
The English word 'hurt' (as in, to cause pain) is not directly related to 'hurtig', despite sounding similar. 'Hurtig' comes from a root meaning speed, while 'hurt' comes from an Old French word meaning 'to strike' or 'to injure'.
Gramática essencial
Adjectives like 'hurtig' (fast) agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. For common gender singular nouns, the adjective takes no ending.
En hurtig bil (A fast car)
For neuter gender singular nouns, the adjective adds an '-t' ending.
Et hurtigt tog (A fast train)
For plural nouns (both common and neuter), the adjective adds an '-e' ending.
Hurtige cykler (Fast bicycles)
When an adjective is used predicatively (after a form of 'at være' - to be), it does not change its form and always uses the basic form.
Bilen er hurtig (The car is fast)
Adverbs are often formed by adding '-t' to the adjective. So, 'hurtig' (fast - adjective) becomes 'hurtigt' (fast - adverb).
Han løber hurtigt (He runs fast)
Exemplos por nível
Bilen er hurtig.
The car is fast.
Han er en hurtig løber.
He is a fast runner.
Hunden er hurtig.
The dog is quick.
Kan du være hurtig?
Can you be quick?
Toget er hurtigt.
The train is fast.
Notice the -t ending for 'et' nouns (neuter gender).
Hun er hurtig til at lære.
She is quick at learning.
Vi skal være hurtige.
We need to be fast.
Notice the -e ending for plural.
Det er en hurtig bil.
It is a fast car.
Hunden løber hurtigt.
The dog runs quickly.
Here 'hurtigt' is an adverb.
Jeg er hurtig til at lære nye ting.
I am quick at learning new things.
Det er en hurtig bil.
It is a fast car.
Kan du give mig et hurtigt svar?
Can you give me a quick answer?
Tiden går hurtigt, når man har det sjovt.
Time goes fast when you are having fun.
Here 'hurtigt' is an adverb.
Han er hurtig på fødderne.
He is quick on his feet.
Idiomatic expression.
Vi skal være hurtige, ellers kommer vi for sent.
We need to be quick, otherwise we will be late.
Den hurtigste vej er ikke altid den bedste.
The fastest way is not always the best.
Here 'hurtigste' is the superlative form of 'hurtig'.
Expressões idiomáticas
"hurtig som en mis"
quick as a flash (literally: quick as a cat)
Han var hurtig som en mis til at fange bolden. (He was quick as a flash to catch the ball.)
neutral"i en fart"
quickly, in a hurry
Hun løb i en fart for at nå bussen. (She ran quickly to catch the bus.)
neutral"det går hurtigt"
it's going fast
Tiden går hurtigt, når man har det sjovt. (Time goes fast when you're having fun.)
neutral"hurtigt overstået"
over quickly
Mødet var hurtigt overstået. (The meeting was over quickly.)
neutral"en hurtig snak"
a quick chat
Skal vi tage en hurtig snak om det? (Shall we have a quick chat about it?)
neutral"komme hurtigt ud af starthullerne"
to get off to a flying start (literally: to get quickly out of the starting holes)
Holdet kom hurtigt ud af starthullerne i kampen. (The team got off to a flying start in the match.)
neutral"have hurtige fingre"
to be quick-fingered, to be a pickpocket
Han havde hurtige fingre og stjal pungen. (He was quick-fingered and stole the wallet.)
neutral"hurtig i replikken"
quick-witted
Hun er meget hurtig i replikken. (She is very quick-witted.)
neutral"så hurtigt som muligt"
as quickly as possible
Jeg vil gerne have det færdigt så hurtigt som muligt. (I want to get it finished as quickly as possible.)
neutral"en hurtig beslutning"
a quick decision
Det var en hurtig beslutning, men den var rigtig. (It was a quick decision, but it was the right one.)
neutralFamília de palavras
Substantivos
Origem da palavra
Old Norse
Significado original: quick, swift
North GermanicContexto cultural
In Danish, 'hurtig' is a very common and versatile word. It's used just as broadly as 'fast' or 'quick' in English. You'll hear it in everyday conversations, from describing a fast car to someone who learns quickly. It doesn't carry any strong cultural nuances beyond its literal meaning of speed.
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYou pronounce 'hurtig' like 'HOOR-tee'. The 'h' is soft, like in 'house', and the 'u' sounds like the 'oo' in 'moon'. The 'g' at the end is often very soft, almost silent, or like a slight 'y' sound.
'Hurtig' (fast) refers to physical speed. 'Kvik' (quick/bright) can also mean fast, but often implies mental quickness or being clever/nimble. Think 'hurtig bil' (fast car) versus 'kvik elev' (quick/bright student).
Yes, 'hurtig' can describe a person's speed in an action, like 'Han er hurtig til at løbe' (He is fast at running). It usually means they are physically quick.
Yes, 'hurtig' is the most common. You might also hear 'rap' which can mean fast or quick, often in a more informal context or referring to speech. For example, 'rap i munden' (quick-witted).
'Hurtig' is an adjective. For common gender nouns (en-words) and plural nouns, it remains 'hurtig'. For neutral gender nouns (et-words), it becomes 'hurtigt'.
Examples:
En hurtig bil (a fast car - common gender)
Et hurtigt tog (a fast train - neutral gender)
Hurtige biler (fast cars - plural)
Yes, to use 'hurtig' as an adverb (meaning 'quickly'), you add a 't' to the end: 'hurtigt'.
Examples:
Han løber hurtigt (He runs quickly).
Det gik hurtigt (It went quickly).
Some common phrases include:
Hurtig som lynet (Fast as lightning)
En hurtig beslutning (A quick decision)
På en hurtig måde (In a quick way)
Hurtig mad (Fast food)
While they sound a bit similar and have related meanings, 'hurtig' comes from Old Norse 'hrjótr' (to rush), and 'hurry' comes from Middle English. They are not direct linguistic cousins, but their meanings certainly overlap.
To say 'faster' (comparative), you use 'hurtigere'. To say 'fastest' (superlative), you use 'hurtigst' (or 'den/det/de hurtigste').
Examples:
Min bil er hurtigere (My car is faster).
Han er den hurtigste løber (He is the fastest runner).
Of course!
Jeg har en hurtig bil. (I have a fast car.)
Teste-se 42 perguntas
En gepard er et meget ___ dyr.
The sentence means 'A cheetah is a very ___ animal.' 'Hurtigt' means 'fast' and fits the context of a cheetah.
Jeg løber ___ til bussen.
The sentence means 'I run ___ to the bus.' 'Hurtigt' means 'quickly' or 'fast', which makes sense when trying to catch a bus.
Bilen kører for ___ på vejen.
The sentence means 'The car drives too ___ on the road.' 'Hurtigt' means 'fast' and fits the idea of driving too quickly.
Du skal lære at tale mere ___.
The sentence means 'You need to learn to speak more ___.' 'Hurtigt' means 'quickly', implying a need to increase speech speed.
Kan du løbe lige så ___ som mig?
The sentence means 'Can you run as ___ as me?' 'Hurtigt' means 'fast' and completes the comparison of running speed.
Toget kører meget ___ fra stationen.
The sentence means 'The train leaves the station very ___.' 'Hurtigt' means 'quickly' or 'fast', describing the train's departure.
Vælg det ord, der bedst fuldender sætningen: Hunden løb ___ ned ad gaden.
The sentence describes the dog running, so 'hurtigt' (quickly) is the most suitable adverb.
Hvilken af disse sætninger bruger ordet 'hurtig' korrekt som et adjektiv?
'Hurtig' functions as an adjective here, describing the noun 'bil' (car). The other options use 'hurtig' incorrectly as an adverb or have incorrect agreement.
Vælg synonymet for 'hurtig':
'Kvik' is a common synonym for 'hurtig', both meaning quick or fast.
Sætningen 'Den hurtige skildpadde vandt løbet' giver logisk mening.
Skildpadder (turtles) are generally known for being slow, so a 'hurtig skildpadde' (fast turtle) is a contradiction.
Ordet 'hurtig' kan beskrive både bevægelse og en hurtig beslutning.
'Hurtig' can indeed describe both physical speed (e.g., 'hurtig bil') and the speed of a process or decision (e.g., 'en hurtig beslutning').
I sætningen 'Toget kører meget hurtigt' fungerer 'hurtigt' som et adjektiv.
In this sentence, 'hurtigt' modifies the verb 'kører' (drives/runs), thus functioning as an adverb.
Rewrite the following sentence, replacing the English word in parentheses with the correct Danish word: Bilen er (fast).
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Bilen er hurtig.
Translate this phrase into Danish: a fast car.
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En hurtig bil.
Complete the sentence with an appropriate adjective: Haren løber meget ___.
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Haren løber meget hurtig.
What is mentioned about the dog's speed?
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Jeg har en ny hund. Den er meget lille, men den løber hurtigt. Vi går tur i parken hver dag, og den elsker at jage bolden.
What is mentioned about the dog's speed?
The passage states 'den løber hurtigt,' which means 'it runs fast.'
The passage states 'den løber hurtigt,' which means 'it runs fast.'
What kind of train is it?
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Toget kører fra København klokken syv. Det er et hurtigt tog, så det ankommer til Aarhus allerede klokken ti. Rejsen er meget behagelig.
What kind of train is it?
The passage says 'Det er et hurtigt tog,' which translates to 'It is a fast train.'
The passage says 'Det er et hurtigt tog,' which translates to 'It is a fast train.'
Is the friend's bicycle fast?
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Min ven har en gammel cykel. Den er ikke særlig hurtig, så vi kommer altid sidst frem, når vi cykler sammen. Men han kan godt lide den alligevel.
Is the friend's bicycle fast?
The passage explicitly states 'Den er ikke særlig hurtig,' meaning 'It is not very fast.'
The passage explicitly states 'Den er ikke særlig hurtig,' meaning 'It is not very fast.'
Med en ___ reaktion undgik han ulykken.
The sentence describes avoiding an accident with a quick reaction. 'Hurtig' means fast or quick, which fits the context. 'Langsom' (slow), 'dårlig' (bad), and 'forsigtig' (careful) do not fit.
Internettet er blevet så ___ her, at jeg kan streame film uden afbrydelser.
Here, 'hurtigt' functions as an adverb modifying 'blevet' (has become). The neuter form 'hurtigt' is correct when describing how something has become. 'Hurtig' is the common form for adjectives.
Han er kendt for at træffe ___ beslutninger under pres.
'Hurtige' (fast/quick) is the plural adjective form that agrees with 'beslutninger' (decisions). The sentence implies he makes swift decisions under pressure. 'Langsomme' (slow), 'overvejet' (considered), and 'dårlige' (bad) do not fit the positive connotation.
For at nå toget skal vi være ret ___ nu.
To catch the train, they need to be 'hurtige' (quick). This is the plural form of the adjective agreeing with 'vi' (we). 'Langsomme' (slow), 'forsigtige' (careful), and 'rolige' (calm) do not make sense in the context of catching a train.
Den nye sportsbil kan køre utrolig ___ på motorvejen.
'Hurtigt' acts as an adverb describing how the car can drive. The neuter form is correct here. 'Langsomt' (slowly), 'sikkert' (safely), and 'roligt' (calmly) do not fit the context of a sports car's speed.
Med en ___ vækst forventes virksomheden at udvide snart.
'Hurtig' (fast) describes the 'vækst' (growth) of the company, indicating rapid expansion. 'Langsom' (slow), 'stabil' (stable), and 'vedvarende' (sustained) do not convey the same sense of rapid expansion.
Listen for 'hurtige beslutninger'.
Pay attention to 'hurtig reaktionsevne'.
Notice 'udvikler sig hurtigt'.
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Jeg har brug for en hurtig løsning på dette problem.
Focus: hurtig
Você disse:
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Kan du give mig en hurtig oversigt over mødet?
Focus: oversigt
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Den hurtige vækst i virksomheden har overrasket mange.
Focus: vækst
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This sentence describes a car passing quickly. 'Den hurtige bil' is the subject, and 'kørte forbi' is the verb phrase meaning 'drove past'.
This sentence identifies someone as a fast runner. 'Han' is the subject, 'er' is the verb 'is', and 'en hurtig løber' is the predicate nominative.
This sentence expresses the need to be fast to avoid being late. 'Vi skal være hurtige' means 'We must be fast', and 'for ikke at komme for sent' means 'in order not to be late'.
You are a sports commentator describing a thrilling, fast-paced football match. Describe a pivotal moment in the game where speed was a deciding factor. Use 'hurtig' and its related forms creatively.
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Det var en utrolig hurtig modoffensiv! Bolden blev spillet hurtigt op ad banen, og den unge angriber løb med en utrolig hastighed mod målet. Hans hurtige driblinger narrede forsvaret, og han afsluttede med et lynhurtigt skud, der sikrede sejren. Holdet spillede en meget hurtig og dynamisk stil hele kampen igennem.
Write a short narrative about a character who has to make a series of very quick decisions in a high-pressure situation, for example, escaping a dangerous situation or solving a complex problem against a deadline. Emphasize the speed of their thoughts and actions, incorporating 'hurtig' naturally.
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Alarmen gik. Maria vidste, hun måtte tænke hurtigt. Hendes øjne scannede rummet, og hun tog en hurtig beslutning om at gribe brandslukkeren. Hendes hænder arbejdede hurtigt, mens hun slukkede flammerne. Det var en hurtig, men effektiv indsats, der forhindrede en katastrofe. Hendes hurtige reaktion reddede dagen.
Compose a short essay (around 100 words) discussing the pros and cons of living in a fast-paced (hurtig) society. Consider aspects like efficiency, stress, and technological advancements.
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At leve i et hurtigt samfund har sine klare fordele. Effektivitet øges, og teknologiske fremskridt sker hurtigt, hvilket giver os adgang til information og tjenester med en utrolig hastighed. Dog kan dette hurtige tempo også medføre en øget stress, da vi konstant forventes at yde hurtigt. Man kan føle sig presset til at tage hurtige beslutninger, der ikke altid er velovervejede. Balancen mellem et hurtigt og et mere roligt liv er en konstant udfordring i vores moderne verden.
Hvad er et af de potentielle negative aspekter ved den nye togforbindelse, ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Den nye hypermoderne togforbindelse mellem København og Aarhus lover at halvere rejsetiden. Med en maksimal hastighed på 300 km/t vil passagererne opleve en hidtil uset hurtig rejseoplevelse. Kritikere peger dog på de store omkostninger og den potentielle støjforurening, som en så hurtig transportform kan medføre for de nærliggende byområder. Ikke desto mindre er forventningerne til den hurtigere forbindelse store.
Hvad er et af de potentielle negative aspekter ved den nye togforbindelse, ifølge teksten?
Teksten nævner: 'Kritikere peger dog på de store omkostninger og den potentielle støjforurening, som en så hurtig transportform kan medføre for de nærliggende byområder.'
Teksten nævner: 'Kritikere peger dog på de store omkostninger og den potentielle støjforurening, som en så hurtig transportform kan medføre for de nærliggende byområder.'
Hvilken udfordring fremhæver teksten i forbindelse med den hurtige informationsspredning?
Read this passage:
I en verden hvor information spredes hurtigere end nogensinde, er det afgørende at kunne skelne mellem sandt og falsk. Nye teknologier muliggør en hurtig og global udveksling af nyheder, men også af misinformation. Dette kræver en skærpet kritisk sans fra borgerne, der skal navigere i en konstant strøm af hurtige updates og ofte ubekræftede påstande. Det er en hurtig og kompleks virkelighed.
Hvilken udfordring fremhæver teksten i forbindelse med den hurtige informationsspredning?
Teksten siger: 'I en verden hvor information spredes hurtigere end nogensinde, er det afgørende at kunne skelne mellem sandt og falsk.'
Teksten siger: 'I en verden hvor information spredes hurtigere end nogensinde, er det afgørende at kunne skelne mellem sandt og falsk.'
Hvad er en konsekvens af fuglens hurtige stofskifte?
Read this passage:
Videnskabsfolk har opdaget en ny art af fugl, der er kendt for sin utroligt hurtige vingeslag. Denne fugl kan bevæge sig med en forbløffende hastighed, hvilket gør den til en af de hurtigste flyvende skabninger på planeten. Dens hurtige stofskifte kræver dog et konstant indtag af energi, hvilket betyder, at den tilbringer en stor del af sin dag med at søge føde. Den hurtige livsstil har både fordele og ulemper for arten.
Hvad er en konsekvens af fuglens hurtige stofskifte?
Teksten angiver: 'Dens hurtige stofskifte kræver dog et konstant indtag af energi, hvilket betyder, at den tilbringer en stor del af sin dag med at søge føde.'
Teksten angiver: 'Dens hurtige stofskifte kræver dog et konstant indtag af energi, hvilket betyder, at den tilbringer en stor del af sin dag med at søge føde.'
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