B2 noun 6 min de leitura

innovation

When we talk about something new and exciting, like a new invention or a clever way to do things, in Danish we use the word innovation.

It's about bringing fresh ideas or changes that improve things. Think of a new phone app that makes life easier – that's innovation!

It’s a word you’ll hear often, especially when people are discussing progress or creative solutions.

When you're at the B2 level in Danish, you're expected to understand and use a good range of vocabulary, including more abstract terms. 'Innovation' (innovation) is a perfect example of such a word. You'll encounter it in discussions about technology, business, and societal development.

It's a straightforward noun, and its meaning is very similar to its English counterpart. Being comfortable with words like 'innovation' shows you can engage in more complex conversations and understand nuanced articles.

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  • New ideas
  • Creative change
  • Modern development

§ What Does 'Innovation' Mean in Danish?

The Danish word "innovation" means pretty much what you expect if you're an English speaker. It refers to the act of creating something new, or introducing new methods and ideas. Think of it as bringing fresh approaches or novel solutions to existing problems or situations. This could be a new product, a new way of doing business, or even a new artistic concept. It's a very common word in many contexts.

DEFINITION
The action or process of innovating or new ideas.

§ When Do Danes Use 'Innovation'?

Danes use "innovation" in a lot of the same ways English speakers do. You'll hear it in business discussions, especially when talking about developing new products, services, or strategies to stay competitive. It's also frequently used in technology and science, where the focus is on breakthroughs and new discoveries. Beyond that, it can appear in discussions about public policy, art, and even education, whenever there's a need to emphasize fresh thinking or creative solutions.

It's a straightforward word, and its meaning is quite consistent across different fields. If you hear it, think "new ideas" or "new methods."

§ Examples of 'Innovation' in Sentences

Virksomheden er kendt for sin innovation inden for grøn energi.

Translation hint: The company is known for its innovation within green energy.

Regeringen prioriterer innovation i den offentlige sektor.

Translation hint: The government prioritizes innovation in the public sector.

Der er brug for mere innovation for at løse klimaudfordringerne.

Translation hint: There is a need for more innovation to solve the climate challenges.

Produktets succes skyldes en høj grad af innovation og nytænkning.

Translation hint: The product's success is due to a high degree of innovation and new thinking.

De arbejder konstant på at fremme innovation i deres forskningsafdeling.

Translation hint: They constantly work to promote innovation in their research department.

§ Related Words

While "innovation" is a good word, sometimes you might hear or want to use other words that convey a similar meaning, depending on the nuance you're going for.

  • Nytænkning: This literally means "new thinking." It's often used interchangeably with innovation, especially when emphasizing the creative thought process.
  • Udvikling: This means "development." While innovation implies newness, development can refer to improving existing things or creating new ones. Innovation is a type of development.
  • Forskning: This is "research." Research often leads to innovation, as new knowledge can spark new ideas and products.
  • Opfindelse: This means "invention." An invention is a new device, method, or process that can be patented. Innovation is broader; an invention is a specific type of innovation.

§ Understanding "innovation"

Let's talk about the Danish word "innovation." It's a common word, and you'll hear it in many contexts, just like in English. It means the same thing: introducing new ideas or methods.

DEFINITION
The action or process of innovating or new ideas.

"Innovation" is a noun. In Danish, it's a common gender noun (en-word), so you'd say "en innovation." It's often used when talking about business, technology, and societal development.

Virksomheden er kendt for sin konstante innovation.

Hint: The company is known for its constant innovation.

Der er brug for mere innovation i den offentlige sektor.

Hint: There is a need for more innovation in the public sector.

§ Similar words

While "innovation" is widely used, Danish has other words that carry similar meanings, but with subtle differences. Knowing these will help you choose the right word at the right time.

  • Nyskabelse (noun): This word literally means "new creation." It emphasizes the act of creating something completely new. It's a good alternative when you want to highlight the novelty of an idea or product.

Den nye smartphone er en teknologisk nyskabelse.

Hint: The new smartphone is a technological new creation.

  • Fornyelse (noun): This translates to "renewal" or "renovation." It often implies improving or updating something that already exists, rather than creating something entirely from scratch. You might use this when talking about improvements to a process or an existing product.

Vi arbejder på en fornyelse af vores services.

Hint: We are working on a renewal of our services.

  • Udvikling (noun): This means "development." It's a broader term and can encompass innovation, but it refers more generally to progress or growth over time. You'd use this when talking about the evolution of something.

Den hurtige teknologiske udvikling er imponerende.

Hint: The rapid technological development is impressive.

§ When to use "innovation"

You should use "innovation" when you want to specifically talk about the introduction of new ideas, methods, or products, especially when these are designed to solve problems or improve efficiency. It carries a sense of forward-thinking and creativity.

It's particularly strong when discussing breakthroughs or new approaches that have a significant impact.

Selskabet modtog en pris for deres banebrydende innovation.

Hint: The company received an award for their groundbreaking innovation.

§ When to use the alternatives

Choosing between "innovation" and its alternatives depends on the nuance you want to convey.

  • Use nyskabelse when the emphasis is on the creation of something truly original and never before seen. It highlights the novelty more strongly than "innovation."

Kunstnerens seneste værk er en sand nyskabelse.

Hint: The artist's latest work is a true new creation.

  • Opt for fornyelse when you're talking about improvements, updates, or revitalizations of something existing. It's about making something current or better, not necessarily creating something entirely new.

Byen har gennemgået en stor fornyelse de seneste år.

Hint: The city has undergone a major renewal in recent years.

  • Choose udvikling when you want to describe a process of growth, advancement, or evolution. It's a more general term for progress and can refer to a longer-term trend.

Forskningen har ført til en vigtig udvikling inden for medicin.

Hint: The research has led to an important development in medicine.

Curiosidade

The word 'innovation' is a direct borrowing from Latin through English, reflecting a shared concept across many European languages.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /ˌɪnnoˈvaʃoːn/
US /ˌɪnnoˈveɪʃn/
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Erros comuns
  • short a in the second syllable
  • stress on the wrong syllable

Nível de dificuldade

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Escrita 1/5

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Expressão oral 1/5

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Audição 1/5

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O que aprender depois

Avançado

nyskabelse opfindelse udvikling

Gramática essencial

In Danish, nouns have grammatical gender (common or neuter). 'Innovation' is a common gender noun, so it takes the indefinite article 'en' and the definite article '-en'.

En innovation (an innovation), Innovationen (the innovation)

Plural forms of nouns in Danish are often formed by adding suffixes like '-er', '-e', or no suffix. For 'innovation', the plural form is 'innovationer'.

Mange innovationer (many innovations)

When a noun is followed by an adjective, the adjective often agrees in number and gender with the noun. However, in the definite form, adjectives usually take '-e'.

Den nye innovation (the new innovation)

Danish often uses prepositions to show relationships between words. 'Om' (about) or 'inden for' (within) might be used with 'innovation'.

Vi taler om innovation (we are talking about innovation)

In Danish, compound nouns are common, where two or more words are joined to create a new word. 'Innovationskraft' (innovative power) is an example.

Innovationskraft er vigtig (innovative power is important)

Exemplos por nível

1

Hvad er din bedste innovation?

What is your best innovation?

2

Denne innovation er meget god.

This innovation is very good.

3

Vi har brug for mere innovation her.

We need more innovation here.

4

Det er en spændende innovation.

That is an exciting innovation.

5

De arbejder på en ny innovation.

They are working on a new innovation.

6

Har du set den nye innovation?

Have you seen the new innovation?

7

Innovation er vigtig for fremtiden.

Innovation is important for the future.

8

Det er en stor innovation for os.

It is a big innovation for us.

1

Danskerne er kendte for deres innovation.

Danes are known for their innovation.

2

Virksomheden satser stort på innovation.

The company is betting big on innovation.

3

Ny teknologi driver ofte innovation.

New technology often drives innovation.

4

Vi skal fremme innovation i samfundet.

We must promote innovation in society.

5

Han er en mester i innovation.

He is a master of innovation.

6

Deres succes skyldes konstant innovation.

Their success is due to constant innovation.

7

Mangel på innovation kan skade økonomien.

Lack of innovation can harm the economy.

8

Regeringen støtter grøn innovation.

The government supports green innovation.

1

Vi satser stort på innovation for at forbedre vores produkter.

We are investing heavily in innovation to improve our products.

Here 'innovation' is the object of the preposition 'på'.

2

Danmark er kendt for sin stærke tradition for innovation inden for grøn teknologi.

Denmark is known for its strong tradition of innovation in green technology.

'Innovation' is part of a compound noun phrase 'tradition for innovation'.

3

Mangel på innovation kan hæmme en virksomheds vækst.

Lack of innovation can hinder a company's growth.

'Innovation' is the object of the preposition 'på'.

4

Regeringen har lanceret en ny strategi for at fremme innovation i små og mellemstore virksomheder.

The government has launched a new strategy to promote innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises.

'Innovation' is the object of the preposition 'for at fremme'.

5

Han er en drivkraft bag den seneste innovation i vores afdeling.

He is a driving force behind the latest innovation in our department.

'Innovation' is the object of the preposition 'bag'.

6

Der er et behov for mere innovation i sundhedssektoren.

There is a need for more innovation in the healthcare sector.

'Innovation' is the object of the preposition 'for'.

7

Succesfuld innovation kræver ofte samarbejde på tværs af discipliner.

Successful innovation often requires collaboration across disciplines.

'Innovation' is the subject of the sentence, modified by the adjective 'succesfuld'.

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Virksomheden modtog en pris for deres banebrydende innovation.

The company received an award for their groundbreaking innovation.

'Innovation' is the object of the preposition 'for', modified by the adjective 'banebrydende'.

1

Det kræver mod at drive innovation i et etableret marked.

It takes courage to drive innovation in an established market.

Driving innovation is the focus here.

2

Regeringen har lanceret en ny strategi for at fremme innovation blandt små og mellemstore virksomheder.

The government has launched a new strategy to promote innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises.

Promoting innovation is the goal.

3

Teknologisk innovation er afgørende for at bevare Danmarks konkurrenceevne på verdensmarkedet.

Technological innovation is crucial for maintaining Denmark's competitiveness in the global market.

Technological innovation as a key factor.

4

Virksomheden investerer massivt i forskning og udvikling for at sikre fremtidig innovation.

The company invests heavily in research and development to ensure future innovation.

Investing for future innovation.

5

Manglen på innovation kan føre til stagnation og tab af markedsandele.

The lack of innovation can lead to stagnation and loss of market share.

Consequence of lacking innovation.

6

Vi ser en tendens til, at disruption og innovation ofte går hånd i hånd.

We see a tendency for disruption and innovation often going hand in hand.

Disruption and innovation as a pair.

7

Succesfuld innovation handler ikke kun om nye produkter, men også om nye processer og forretningsmodeller.

Successful innovation is not just about new products, but also about new processes and business models.

Defining successful innovation more broadly.

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Skabelsen af et økosystem, der understøtter innovation, er en kompleks opgave for enhver nation.

Creating an ecosystem that supports innovation is a complex task for any nation.

Supporting innovation within an ecosystem.

Frequentemente confundido com

innovation vs Opfindelse (invention)

Innovation is broader, not limited to tangible inventions.

innovation vs Nyhed (novelty/news)

Nyhed is simply something new; innovation implies a new and often improved approach.

innovation vs Forbedring (improvement)

An innovation can lead to an improvement, but innovation is about newness, not just betterment.

Expressões idiomáticas

"at tænke ud af boksen"

To think outside the box

Vi skal tænke ud af boksen for at finde en ny løsning. (We need to think outside the box to find a new solution.)

neutral

"at bryde ny jord"

To break new ground

Deres forskning bryder ny jord inden for medicin. (Their research breaks new ground in medicine.)

neutral

"at være på forkant"

To be at the forefront

Virksomheden er altid på forkant med teknologien. (The company is always at the forefront of technology.)

neutral

"at have en finger på pulsen"

To have a finger on the pulse (to be aware of the latest developments)

Hun har altid en finger på pulsen i branchen. (She always has a finger on the pulse in the industry.)

neutral

"at tænke stort"

To think big

Vi skal tænke stort, hvis vi vil lykkes. (We need to think big if we want to succeed.)

neutral

"at kaste nyt lys over noget"

To shed new light on something

De nye fund kaster nyt lys over fortiden. (The new findings shed new light on the past.)

neutral

"at gå nye veje"

To go new ways (to try new approaches)

Det er tid til at gå nye veje med projektet. (It's time to go new ways with the project.)

neutral

"at sætte gang i noget"

To get something started / to kick something off

Vi skal sætte gang i innovationen i afdelingen. (We need to kick off innovation in the department.)

neutral

"at være kreativ"

To be creative

For at løse problemet skal vi være kreative. (To solve the problem, we need to be creative.)

neutral

"at få en idé"

To get an idea

Jeg fik en god idé til projektet. (I got a good idea for the project.)

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Fácil de confundir

innovation vs opfindelse

Often confused with 'innovation' because both relate to new creations. However, 'opfindelse' specifically refers to an invention, a novel device, process, or composition. 'Innovation' is broader, encompassing new methods, ideas, or products, not just tangible inventions.

Opfindelse = invention (a new creation). Innovation = the process of introducing new things or the new things themselves (can be an invention, but also a new method, idea, etc.).

Telefonen var en stor opfindelse. (The telephone was a great invention.) Den nye software er en innovation inden for sit felt. (The new software is an innovation in its field.)

innovation vs nyhed

'Nyhed' can mean 'novelty' or 'news', which might seem related to 'innovation'. However, 'nyhed' simply means something new or recent, without the implication of improvement or significant change that 'innovation' carries.

Nyhed = something new or news. Innovation = a new idea, method, or product, often implying improvement or a new approach.

Har du hørt de seneste nyheder? (Have you heard the latest news?) Introduktionen af elbilen var en stor innovation. (The introduction of the electric car was a major innovation.)

innovation vs forbedring

Improvements are often a result of innovation, leading to confusion. 'Forbedring' specifically means an enhancement or making something better, while 'innovation' is about introducing something new or a new way of doing things, which may or may not be an immediate 'forbedring' in all aspects.

Forbedring = an improvement (making something better). Innovation = a new idea, method, or product (can lead to improvement, but is about the newness itself).

Der er sket en markant forbedring i systemets ydeevne. (There has been a significant improvement in the system's performance.) Virksomheden fokuserer på innovation for at skabe nye løsninger. (The company focuses on innovation to create new solutions.)

innovation vs udvikling

'Udvikling' means development or evolution, which can involve new things, similar to 'innovation'. However, 'udvikling' is a broader term for a process of growth or change over time, whereas 'innovation' points to a specific new idea or method being introduced.

Udvikling = development, evolution (a process of change/growth). Innovation = the introduction of something new (a specific new idea, method, or product).

Teknologisk udvikling går stærkt. (Technological development is progressing rapidly.) Den nye app repræsenterer en sand innovation. (The new app represents a true innovation.)

innovation vs kreativitet

Creativity is often a prerequisite for innovation, leading to a blurry line between the two. 'Kreativitet' is the ability to produce new and original ideas, while 'innovation' is the *implementation* or *application* of these creative ideas to create value.

Kreativitet = the ability to create new ideas. Innovation = the act of implementing or applying new ideas, methods, or products.

Hans kreativitet er imponerende. (His creativity is impressive.) Virksomheden er kendt for sin konstante innovation. (The company is known for its constant innovation.)

Dicas

Danish innovation is a noun

In Danish, 'innovation' is a common noun. This means it refers to a thing or a concept. You'll often see it with the indefinite article 'en' (a) or the definite article 'en' (the) added to the end when it's defined.

Plural of innovation

The plural form of 'innovation' is 'innovationer'. For example, 'Der er mange nye innovationer på markedet' (There are many new innovations on the market).

Innovation as a concept

Think of 'innovation' in Danish much like you do in English. It refers to the introduction of something new or a new idea, method, or device.

Innovation in sentences

You can use 'innovation' in Danish just like you would in English. For example, 'Virksomheden fokuserer på innovation' (The company focuses on innovation).

Related words: 'innovativ'

The adjective form is 'innovativ' (innovative). So, 'en innovativ løsning' means 'an innovative solution'.

Common phrases with innovation

You might hear 'teknologisk innovation' (technological innovation) or 'produkt innovation' (product innovation).

Innovation and change

Often, 'innovation' is associated with positive change or progress. It implies bringing something new and better.

Pronunciation of innovation

The pronunciation is very similar to English, but with a typical Danish 'o' sound. The stress is on the last syllable: in-no-va-TION.

Context is key

Like many words, the exact nuance of 'innovation' can depend on the context. Pay attention to how it's used in sentences.

Keep practicing innovation

Try to create your own sentences using 'innovation' to solidify your understanding and make it part of your active vocabulary.

Origem da palavra

Innovations

Significado original: renewal, alteration

Latin

Contexto cultural

Danes highly value practical solutions and clever design. This often translates to a culture where 'innovation' isn't just about groundbreaking technology, but also about smart, efficient ways of doing things that improve daily life, aligning with the concept of 'hygge' through improved functionality and comfort.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

When talking about new ideas in business or technology.

  • Dansk virksomheder er kendte for deres innovation.
  • Der er stort fokus på innovation i teknologisektoren.
  • Hvordan kan vi fremme mere innovation i vores team?

Discussing changes or improvements in products or services.

  • Denne nye funktion er et eksempel på innovation.
  • Vi stræber efter løbende innovation af vores produkter.
  • Innovation er nøglen til at forblive konkurrencedygtig.

In discussions about societal progress or cultural shifts.

  • Social innovation kan forbedre mange menneskers liv.
  • Kunstnerisk innovation udfordrer vores opfattelser.
  • Innovation driver samfundsudviklingen fremad.

When evaluating the success or impact of a new initiative.

  • Måling af innovationens effekt er vigtig.
  • Projektet viste stor innovation i sin tilgang.
  • Er denne innovation bæredygtig på lang sigt?

Referencing the act of creating something new or unique.

  • At skabe noget nyt kræver ofte innovation.
  • Hvad er den seneste innovation inden for dit felt?
  • Der er brug for mere innovation i undervisningen.

Iniciadores de conversa

"Har du set nogle interessante eksempler på innovation for nylig?"

"Hvad synes du er den vigtigste innovation i det sidste årti?"

"Hvordan kan vi som enkeltpersoner bidrage til innovation?"

"Hvilken rolle spiller innovation i dansk erhvervsliv?"

"Tror du, at innovation altid er positiv?"

Temas para diário

Beskriv en situation, hvor du har oplevet innovation på nært hold.

Hvordan kan du anvende principperne for innovation i dit eget liv?

Reflektér over en innovation, der har haft stor indflydelse på dig personligt.

Hvilke barrierer kan der være for innovation, og hvordan kan de overvindes?

Skriv om fremtiden for innovation inden for et område, du interesserer dig for.

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

You pronounce 'innovation' like this: in-noh-vah-SHON. Pay attention to the stress on the last syllable.

Yes, 'innovation' is quite common, especially in business, technology, and policy discussions. You'll hear it frequently.

A good synonym is 'nyudvikling' (new development). However, 'innovation' is often used directly as a loanword.

You can use 'innovation' for both. It applies to significant breakthroughs and also to smaller, creative improvements or changes.

'Opfindelse' typically refers to creating something entirely new. 'Innovation' can be a new invention, but it can also be a new way of doing things, or improving existing things. It's broader.

The plural of 'innovation' is 'innovationer'. For example, 'mange innovationer' (many innovations).

Certainly: 'Virksomheden fokuserer på innovation for at forbedre deres produkter.' (The company focuses on innovation to improve their products.)

Yes, the verb is 'innovere', meaning 'to innovate'. For example, 'De skal innovere for at forblive konkurrencedygtige.' (They must innovate to remain competitive.)

You'll often hear it in contexts related to business, technology, research and development, startups, and government policy discussions about economic growth.

'Innovation' is a common gender noun in Danish, so it takes the indefinite article 'en'. For example, 'en innovation'.

Teste-se 96 perguntas

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Vi har brug for ____ nye ideer.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: mange

To say 'many new ideas' in Danish, you use 'mange nye ideer'.

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Det er en god ____.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: idé

The word 'idé' means 'idea'.

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Jeg har ____ en ny ting.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: køber

To say 'I am buying a new thing', you use 'Jeg køber en ny ting'.

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Vi vil gerne ____ noget nyt.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: lave

To say 'we want to make something new', you use 'Vi vil gerne lave noget nyt'.

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Er det en ____ idé?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: ny

To ask 'Is it a new idea?', you use 'Er det en ny idé?'.

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De har ____ mange ting.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: lavet

To say 'they have made many things', you use 'De har lavet mange ting'.

multiple choice A1

Hvilket ord betyder 'nye ideer' på dansk?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Innovation

'Innovation' er det danske ord for nye ideer eller en ny proces.

multiple choice A1

Hvad er en 'innovation'?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Noget nyt og anderledes

Innovation handler om at introducere noget nyt eller forbedret.

multiple choice A1

Vælg den sætning, hvor 'innovation' giver mening:

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Firmaet er kendt for sin innovation.

Innovation bruges i forbindelse med nye ting fra et firma.

true false A1

En ny opfindelse er en form for innovation.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

Ja, en ny opfindelse er et godt eksempel på innovation.

true false A1

At gentage det samme hver dag er innovation.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

Nej, innovation er det modsatte af at gentage det samme; det handler om at skabe noget nyt.

true false A1

Innovation kan føre til forbedringer.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

Ja, innovation har ofte til formål at forbedre ting.

listening A1

I like innovation.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Jeg kan godt lide innovation.
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening A1

Do they have innovation?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Har de innovation?
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening A1

Innovation is important.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Innovation er vigtig.
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Jeg ser innovation her.

Focus: innovation

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Er det innovation?

Focus: innovation

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

God innovation.

Focus: innovation

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A1

Write a simple sentence introducing a new idea you have, using 'innovation'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jeg har en ny idé. Det er en innovation.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A1

Describe one small 'innovation' you see in your home. Keep it very simple.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Min nye kop er en lille innovation. Den holder kaffen varm.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A1

Complete the sentence: 'Jeg kan godt lide innovation fordi...' (I like innovation because...).

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jeg kan godt lide innovation, fordi det gør ting bedre.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
reading A1

Hvad har mange nye funktioner?

Read this passage:

Jeg har en ny telefon. Den har mange nye funktioner. Det er en god innovation for mig.

Hvad har mange nye funktioner?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: En telefon

The passage says 'Jeg har en ny telefon. Den har mange nye funktioner.' (I have a new phone. It has many new functions.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: En telefon

The passage says 'Jeg har en ny telefon. Den har mange nye funktioner.' (I have a new phone. It has many new functions.)

reading A1

Hvad er innovation ofte?

Read this passage:

En ny idé er ofte en innovation. Vi ser innovationer overalt. Innovation hjælper os.

Hvad er innovation ofte?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: En ny idé

The first sentence states: 'En ny idé er ofte en innovation.' (A new idea is often an innovation.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: En ny idé

The first sentence states: 'En ny idé er ofte en innovation.' (A new idea is often an innovation.)

reading A1

Hvad er vigtigt for hans firma?

Read this passage:

Min far laver nye ting på sit arbejde. Han kalder det innovation. Innovation er vigtigt for hans firma.

Hvad er vigtigt for hans firma?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Innovation

The last sentence says: 'Innovation er vigtigt for hans firma.' (Innovation is important for his company.)

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Innovation

The last sentence says: 'Innovation er vigtigt for hans firma.' (Innovation is important for his company.)

sentence order A1

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Det er en god idé

This sentence translates to 'It is a good idea.' The standard word order in Danish for a simple declarative sentence is Subject-Verb-Object or Subject-Verb-Adjective/Noun.

sentence order A1

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Jeg har en ny plan

This sentence means 'I have a new plan.' In Danish, the subject usually comes first, followed by the verb.

sentence order A1

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Vi skal lave noget nyt

This translates to 'We need to make something new.' 'Skal' is a modal verb, and the main verb ('lave') comes after it.

multiple choice A2

Hvilket ord betyder 'nye ideer' på dansk?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Innovation

'Innovation' er det danske ord for nye ideer eller en ny proces.

multiple choice A2

Hvad er et synonym for 'innovation'?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Fornyelse

'Fornyelse' er et tæt synonym til 'innovation', da det også handler om at gøre noget nyt eller forbedre.

multiple choice A2

Hvilken sætning bruger 'innovation' korrekt?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Virksomheden søger efter mere innovation i deres produkter.

Innovation bruges her i betydningen af nye ideer og forbedringer i produkter, hvilket er den korrekte kontekst.

true false A2

Innovation handler om at gøre ting på samme måde som altid.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

Innovation handler om at indføre nye ideer og metoder, ikke at gøre ting på den samme gamle måde.

true false A2

En ny opfindelse kan være et eksempel på innovation.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

En ny opfindelse er et godt eksempel på innovation, da det er en ny idé eller et nyt produkt.

true false A2

Man kan kun finde innovation i store virksomheder.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

Innovation kan findes overalt, i små virksomheder, i hjemmet og i hverdagen, ikke kun i store virksomheder.

writing A2

Write a short sentence about a new idea for a product or service. Use 'innovation'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jeg har en god innovation til et nyt produkt.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A2

Imagine you are talking about a new way to do something at home. Write a simple sentence using 'innovation'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Denne nye innovation hjælper mig i hjemmet.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing A2

Describe a simple 'innovation' you have seen in a shop.

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Sample answer

Jeg så en smart innovation i butikken.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
reading A2

Hvad er den nye telefon?

Read this passage:

En virksomhed har mange nye ideer. Deres nye telefon er en stor innovation. Folk kan godt lide den nye telefon. Den er populær.

Hvad er den nye telefon?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: En stor innovation

Passagen siger 'Deres nye telefon er en stor innovation.'

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: En stor innovation

Passagen siger 'Deres nye telefon er en stor innovation.'

reading A2

Hvorfor er innovation vigtigt ifølge teksten?

Read this passage:

Jeg læser om ny teknologi. Mange firmaer laver innovation. Det er vigtigt for fremtiden. Vi har brug for nye ting.

Hvorfor er innovation vigtigt ifølge teksten?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: For fremtiden

Teksten siger 'Det er vigtigt for fremtiden.'

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: For fremtiden

Teksten siger 'Det er vigtigt for fremtiden.'

reading A2

Hvad handler innovationen om?

Read this passage:

Min ven taler om en ny innovation til at lave mad. Den gør det lettere. Jeg vil gerne prøve den. Det lyder spændende.

Hvad handler innovationen om?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: At lave mad lettere

Passagen siger 'Den gør det lettere.'

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: At lave mad lettere

Passagen siger 'Den gør det lettere.'

sentence order A2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Det er en god innovation.

This sentence means 'It is a good innovation.' in Danish. The word order in Danish is similar to English for simple statements.

sentence order A2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Vi har brug for mere innovation.

This sentence translates to 'We need more innovation.' The phrase 'har brug for' means 'have need for' or 'need'.

sentence order A2

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Den nye metode er en innovation.

This sentence means 'The new method is an innovation.' 'Den nye metode' is 'the new method'.

multiple choice B1

Hvilket ord betyder 'nye ideer' på dansk?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Innovation

'Innovation' refers to new ideas or the process of innovating.

multiple choice B1

Hvilken sætning bruger 'innovation' korrekt?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Virksomheden søger altid ny innovation for at forbedre deres produkter.

Innovation is something a company seeks or develops, not eats, sleeps, or builds in this context.

multiple choice B1

Hvad er et synonym for 'innovation' i kontekst af at skabe noget nyt?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Nyskabelse

'Nyskabelse' directly translates to 'new creation' and is a good synonym for innovation.

true false B1

Ordet 'innovation' bruges, når man taler om at gentage gamle metoder.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

'Innovation' handler om nye ideer og processer, ikke gentagelse af gamle metoder.

true false B1

En virksomhed, der fokuserer på 'innovation', forsøger at udvikle nye produkter.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

At fokusere på innovation betyder at arbejde med at udvikle nye ting, som f.eks. produkter.

true false B1

Begrebet 'innovation' er ofte forbundet med at forbedre og modernisere.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

Innovation er tæt forbundet med at forbedre og modernisere ting, processer eller ideer.

listening B1

The company is known for its constant innovation.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Virksomheden er kendt for sin konstante innovation.
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening B1

We need more innovation in our society.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Vi har brug for mere innovation i vores samfund.
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
listening B1

New technology often drives innovation forward.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Ny teknologi driver ofte innovation fremad.
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Innovation er vigtig for økonomisk vækst.

Focus: in-no-va-TION

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

De diskuterer innovation på mødet.

Focus: dis-ku-TER-er

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Han er en mester i innovation.

Focus: MES-ter

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing B1

Write a short paragraph about a new idea or improvement you've seen recently. Use the word 'innovation' at least once in Danish.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jeg har for nylig set en spændende innovation inden for transport. Der er nu selvkørende busser i nogle byer. Denne nye teknologi er en stor innovation og vil gøre det lettere at komme rundt.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing B1

Imagine you are explaining to a friend what 'innovation' means. Write a sentence or two in Danish.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Innovation er, når man finder på noget nyt eller forbedrer noget eksisterende. Det handler om at tænke kreativt.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing B1

Name one area where you think Denmark is known for its innovation.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jeg tror, at Danmark er kendt for sin innovation inden for grøn energi, især vindenergi.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
reading B1

Hvad fokuserer danske virksomheder på?

Read this passage:

Mange danske virksomheder er førende inden for innovation. De arbejder konstant på at udvikle nye produkter og løsninger. Dette hjælper med at skabe vækst og arbejdspladser i landet.

Hvad fokuserer danske virksomheder på?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: At udvikle nye produkter og løsninger

Teksten siger, at danske virksomheder arbejder konstant på at udvikle nye produkter og løsninger.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: At udvikle nye produkter og løsninger

Teksten siger, at danske virksomheder arbejder konstant på at udvikle nye produkter og løsninger.

reading B1

Hvad er ofte starten på en stor innovation?

Read this passage:

En god idé er ofte starten på en stor innovation. Det kræver dog også hårdt arbejde og forskning at gøre ideen til virkelighed. Mange iværksættere bruger tid på at teste deres innovationer.

Hvad er ofte starten på en stor innovation?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: En god idé

Teksten siger: 'En god idé er ofte starten på en stor innovation.'

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: En god idé

Teksten siger: 'En god idé er ofte starten på en stor innovation.'

reading B1

Hvilken type innovation nævnes som noget, der ændrer vores liv?

Read this passage:

Teknologisk innovation ændrer den måde, vi lever og arbejder på. Fra smartphones til elbiler ser vi mange eksempler på, hvordan innovation forbedrer vores hverdag. Det er vigtigt at følge med i de seneste trends.

Hvilken type innovation nævnes som noget, der ændrer vores liv?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Teknologisk innovation

Teksten starter med 'Teknologisk innovation ændrer den måde, vi lever og arbejder på.'

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Teknologisk innovation

Teksten starter med 'Teknologisk innovation ændrer den måde, vi lever og arbejder på.'

fill blank C1

Virksomheden investerer massivt i forskning og udvikling for at fremme ___ og konkurrenceevne.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

Innovation handler om at skabe nye ideer og processer, hvilket er essentielt for virksomheders vækst og konkurrenceevne.

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Regeringen har lanceret en ny strategi for at stimulere teknologisk ___ i små og mellemstore virksomheder.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

Teknologisk innovation refererer til udviklingen af nye teknologier, som er et fokusområde for regeringsstrategier.

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Manglen på ny ___ hæmmer ofte fremskridt inden for traditionelle industrier.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

Nye ideer og processer (innovation) er nødvendige for at overvinde stagnationen i traditionelle industrier.

fill blank C1

Det kræver mod og vision at drive ___ fremad i en konservativ sektor.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

At drive innovation fremad indebærer at introducere nye ting, hvilket ofte kræver mod i et konservativt miljø.

fill blank C1

Succesen af startup-virksomheden skyldes deres fokus på disruptiv ___.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

Disruptiv innovation refererer til nye ideer, der forstyrrer eksisterende markeder, hvilket er typisk for succesfulde startups.

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Kulturel ___ kan ofte føre til nye kunstneriske udtryk og samfundsmæssige forandringer.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

Kulturel innovation handler om at skabe nye former for kunst og kultur, der kan ændre samfundet.

multiple choice C1

Hvilket ord beskriver bedst processen med at introducere noget nyt?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Innovation

Innovation handler om at introducere nye ideer, metoder eller produkter.

multiple choice C1

Virksomheden investerer meget i _____ for at forblive konkurrencedygtig.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

For at forblive konkurrencedygtig skal virksomheder ofte udvikle nye ting, hvilket er innovation.

multiple choice C1

En ny teknologi, der ændrer måden, vi lever på, er et eksempel på:

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: En banebrydende innovation

En teknologi, der fundamentalt ændrer vores livsstil, er en stærk form for innovation.

true false C1

Innovation refererer kun til teknologiske fremskridt.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

Innovation kan også omfatte nye ideer, processer eller metoder, der ikke er teknologiske.

true false C1

Mangel på innovation kan føre til stagnation i en virksomhed.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Verdadeiro

Uden nye ideer eller forbedringer kan en virksomhed miste sin konkurrenceevne og stoppe med at vokse.

true false C1

En innovation er altid vellykket med det samme.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Falso

Mange innovationer kræver tid og tilpasning for at blive fuldt ud accepteret og succesfulde på markedet.

writing C1

Beskriv en nylig teknologisk innovation, og hvordan den har påvirket samfundet. Brug mindst tre sætninger.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Den seneste mobile teknologi har ført til store ændringer i, hvordan vi kommunikerer. Denne innovation har gjort det muligt for os at være forbundet på nye måder. Dog har den også skabt udfordringer i forhold til privatlivets fred og digital afhængighed.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing C1

Forestil dig, at du er en virksomhedsleder. Hvordan vil du fremme innovation inden for din organisation? Nævn mindst to konkrete initiativer.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

For at fremme innovation i vores organisation vil jeg først implementere en idékasse, hvor medarbejdere kan indsende forslag anonymt. Dernæst vil vi afholde regelmæssige innovationsworkshops for at udvikle nye koncepter og løsninger.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
writing C1

Diskuter forskellen mellem 'opfindelse' og 'innovation'. Giv et eksempel på hver.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

En opfindelse er skabelsen af noget helt nyt, som f.eks. opfindelsen af elektricitet. Innovation derimod er processen med at forbedre eller finde nye anvendelser for eksisterende ting, som f.eks. udviklingen af smart-grid-systemer baseret på eksisterende elektricitetsteknologi.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa:
reading C1

Hvilken sektor er primært påvirket af den nævnte digitale innovation?

Read this passage:

En ny bølge af digital innovation er ved at skylle ind over den finansielle sektor. Fintech-virksomheder presser på med nye løsninger, der udfordrer traditionelle bankmodeller. Dette skaber både muligheder og trusler for de etablerede aktører.

Hvilken sektor er primært påvirket af den nævnte digitale innovation?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Finanssektoren

Passagen nævner specifikt 'den finansielle sektor' og 'Fintech-virksomheder', som indikerer, at finanssektoren er den primære sektor, der påvirkes.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Finanssektoren

Passagen nævner specifikt 'den finansielle sektor' og 'Fintech-virksomheder', som indikerer, at finanssektoren er den primære sektor, der påvirkes.

reading C1

Hvad er en konsekvens af manglende innovation for en virksomhed?

Read this passage:

Mange virksomheder anerkender nu vigtigheden af at være innovative for at forblive konkurrencedygtige. Dette indebærer ofte investering i forskning og udvikling samt en kultur, der opmuntrer til eksperimentering og risikovillighed. Manglende innovation kan føre til stagnation og tab af markedsandele.

Hvad er en konsekvens af manglende innovation for en virksomhed?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Tab af markedsandele

Teksten siger klart: 'Manglende innovation kan føre til stagnation og tab af markedsandele.'

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Tab af markedsandele

Teksten siger klart: 'Manglende innovation kan føre til stagnation og tab af markedsandele.'

reading C1

Hvad er formålet med regeringens nye strategi?

Read this passage:

Regeringen har lanceret en ny strategi for at fremme grøn innovation. Formålet er at støtte virksomheder i at udvikle miljøvenlige løsninger, der kan bidrage til en bæredygtig fremtid. Initiativet inkluderer både finansiel støtte og rådgivning.

Hvad er formålet med regeringens nye strategi?

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: At fremme grøn innovation

Passagen angiver direkte: 'Formålet er at støtte virksomheder i at udvikle miljøvenlige løsninger, der kan bidrage til en bæredygtig fremtid', hvilket er lig med at fremme grøn innovation.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: At fremme grøn innovation

Passagen angiver direkte: 'Formålet er at støtte virksomheder i at udvikle miljøvenlige løsninger, der kan bidrage til en bæredygtig fremtid', hvilket er lig med at fremme grøn innovation.

sentence order C1

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Innovation er nødvendig for fremskridt

This sentence means 'Innovation is necessary for progress'. The word order in Danish generally follows subject-verb-object, and 'nødvendig for' is a common phrase meaning 'necessary for'.

sentence order C1

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Ny teknologi har fremmet innovation

This translates to 'New technology has promoted innovation'. 'Har fremmet' is the present perfect tense of 'to promote', and 'ny teknologi' is 'new technology'.

sentence order C1

Toque nas palavras abaixo para montar a frase
Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: Innovation er ofte drevne af virksomheder

This means 'Innovation is often driven by companies'. 'Er drevne af' is a passive construction meaning 'is driven by', and 'ofte' means 'often'.

fill blank C2

Virksomheden er kendt for sin konstante ___ inden for teknologi.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

Innovation refers to the introduction of new ideas, methods, or devices. 'Udvikling' means development, 'forbedring' means improvement, and 'ændring' means change, but 'innovation' specifically captures the novelty aspect in this context.

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Regeringen satser på at fremme grøn ___ for at løse klimaudfordringerne.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

Green innovation focuses on new ideas and technologies that are environmentally friendly. 'Energi' (energy), 'politik' (policy), and 'strategi' (strategy) are related but don't specifically mean new ideas or processes.

fill blank C2

Mangel på ___ kan føre til stagnation i enhver branche.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

Lack of innovation means a lack of new ideas or approaches, which often leads to stagnation. While growth, competition, and capital are important, innovation is the direct driver against stagnation in this context.

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Museets udstilling viste eksempler på dansk design og teknologisk ___ gennem tiderne.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

The context implies new and creative advancements in design and technology, which is best described by 'innovation'. 'Kunst' (art) is too general, 'opfindelse' (invention) is a specific type of innovation, and 'historie' (history) refers to the timeline.

fill blank C2

For at forblive konkurrencedygtig er det afgørende at stimulere ___ i virksomheden.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

To stay competitive, a company needs new ideas and processes, which is 'innovation'. While 'produktivitet' (productivity), 'salg' (sales), and 'medarbejdertrivsel' (employee well-being) are important, innovation directly addresses staying ahead of competitors with new offerings.

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Finanssektoren oplever en digital ___ som ændrer måden, vi banker på.

Correto! Quase. Resposta certa: innovation

A digital innovation refers to the introduction of new digital processes and ideas in the banking sector. 'Revolution' implies a sudden and drastic change, 'fornyelse' means renewal, and 'udvikling' means development; 'innovation' precisely captures the novel aspect of these changes.

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