意思
To be successful and comfortable in life.
文化背景
Danes often use this idiom to avoid talking directly about money. In Danish culture, it can be seen as slightly taboo to brag about one's salary, but saying you are 'på den grønne gren' is a socially acceptable way to signal that you are doing well. The concept of 'Tryghed' (security/safety) is central to the Nordic model. This idiom reflects the ultimate goal of many Scandinavians: not necessarily to be 'rich' in a flashy way, but to be 'secure' on their branch. In the old agrarian society, a 'green branch' was a literal sign of a good harvest and a healthy farm. This agricultural history still influences Danish idioms today. In Danish startups, 'den grønne gren' is often used to describe the moment a company becomes profitable or receives significant funding.
Use 'komme' for the journey
If you want to sound more natural when talking about someone's career, use 'komme på den grønne gren' to emphasize the effort they put in.
Don't use for 'Green' politics
Even though Denmark is very 'green' politically, this idiom has nothing to do with windmills or recycling.
意思
To be successful and comfortable in life.
Use 'komme' for the journey
If you want to sound more natural when talking about someone's career, use 'komme på den grønne gren' to emphasize the effort they put in.
Don't use for 'Green' politics
Even though Denmark is very 'green' politically, this idiom has nothing to do with windmills or recycling.
The 'Jante' factor
This is a great phrase to use if you want to compliment someone's success without making them feel uncomfortable or 'too big'.
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Udfyld det manglende ord i sætningen.
Efter mange års hårdt arbejde er han endelig kommet på den ______ gren.
Idiomet er altid 'den grønne gren'.
Hvilken betydning er korrekt?
Hvad betyder det, når man siger: 'Hun sidder på den grønne gren'?
Idiomet refererer til succes og økonomisk sikkerhed.
Match situationen med det rigtige udtryk.
Mads har lige solgt sit firma for 10 millioner kroner. Hvordan vil du beskrive ham?
'På den grønne gren' beskriver succes, mens de andre muligheder beskriver fiasko eller fattigdom.
Vælg den bedste svarmulighed.
A: 'Hvordan går det med din brors nye restaurant?' B: 'Det går fantastisk! Han er virkelig...'
'Kommet på den grønne gren' passer perfekt til at beskrive en succesfuld forretning.
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4 练习Efter mange års hårdt arbejde er han endelig kommet på den ______ gren.
Idiomet er altid 'den grønne gren'.
Hvad betyder det, når man siger: 'Hun sidder på den grønne gren'?
Idiomet refererer til succes og økonomisk sikkerhed.
Mads har lige solgt sit firma for 10 millioner kroner. Hvordan vil du beskrive ham?
'På den grønne gren' beskriver succes, mens de andre muligheder beskriver fiasko eller fattigdom.
A: 'Hvordan går det med din brors nye restaurant?' B: 'Det går fantastisk! Han er virkelig...'
'Kommet på den grønne gren' passer perfekt til at beskrive en succesfuld forretning.
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常见问题
10 个问题Usually no. It's reserved for significant, long-term stability or a major windfall.
It is always 'på'. Think of a bird standing 'on' a branch.
Not at all. It is used daily in newspapers, TV, and casual conversation.
No, the color is fixed as green, symbolizing life and growth.
90% of the time, yes. But it can also mean being in a very good, secure position in life generally.
The most direct opposite is 'at være på bar bund' (to be at rock bottom/have nothing).
Yes, but use it to describe your goals, e.g., 'Jeg vil gerne bidrage til, at firmaet kommer på den grønne gren'.
No, it usually implies that the comfort was earned or is a result of good fortune.
Yes, it's very common to say a company is 'på den grønne gren' after a profitable year.
Always singular: 'den grønne gren'.
相关表达
at have sit på det tørre
similarTo be safe and secure (financially).
at score kassen
similarTo make a lot of money.
at være velbjærget
synonymTo be well-off.
at være på bar bund
contrastTo have nothing / to start from scratch.
at leve i sus og dus
similarTo live a life of luxury and partying.
