意思
Sleeping avoids trouble.
文化背景
The phrase is often used to express 'pyt' (a Danish word for 'never mind' or 'don't worry about it'). It reflects a relaxed attitude toward minor mistakes. The word 'synd' (sin) is very common in Danish idioms despite the low church attendance, showing how religious language survives in secular culture. In the high-pressure modern world, this proverb is sometimes used ironically to criticize 'hustle culture' or to defend the right to rest. Danish parents often use this phrase with a sigh of relief when their 'wild' children finally fall asleep.
Use it for Irony
Danes love irony. Use this phrase when you clearly *should* have been doing something else, and it will show you understand the culture.
Don't be too serious
If you say this with a very serious face, people might think you are actually talking about theology. Keep it light!
意思
Sleeping avoids trouble.
Use it for Irony
Danes love irony. Use this phrase when you clearly *should* have been doing something else, and it will show you understand the culture.
Don't be too serious
If you say this with a very serious face, people might think you are actually talking about theology. Keep it light!
自我测试
Udfyld det manglende ord i ordsproget.
Den, der ______, synder ikke.
Ordsproget handler om at sove.
Hvad betyder ordsproget?
Hvad mener man, når man siger 'den, der sover, synder ikke'?
Det er en humoristisk måde at sige, at man er uskyldig, mens man sover.
Hvilken situation passer bedst til ordsproget?
Vælg den rigtige situation:
Vi bruger ofte ordsproget om dyr eller mennesker, der sover fredeligt.
Færdiggør dialogen.
A: 'Hvorfor har du ikke ryddet op?' B: 'Tja, ______.'
Dette er et klassisk humoristisk svar på et spørgsmål om manglende produktivitet.
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视觉学习工具
When to use 'Den, der sover, synder ikke'
Humor
- • Lazy Sunday
- • Late for a date
- • Procrastination
Peace
- • Sleeping baby
- • Sleeping pet
- • Quiet morning
练习题库
4 练习Den, der ______, synder ikke.
Ordsproget handler om at sove.
Hvad mener man, når man siger 'den, der sover, synder ikke'?
Det er en humoristisk måde at sige, at man er uskyldig, mens man sover.
Vælg den rigtige situation:
Vi bruger ofte ordsproget om dyr eller mennesker, der sover fredeligt.
A: 'Hvorfor har du ikke ryddet op?' B: 'Tja, ______.'
Dette er et klassisk humoristisk svar på et spørgsmål om manglende produktivitet.
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常见问题
3 个问题It has religious origins, but today it is used by everyone, regardless of faith, as a common idiom.
Only with colleagues you know well and in a joking context. Don't use it with your boss to explain a missed deadline!
It is the verb form of 'synd' (sin). It means 'to commit a sin' or 'to do something wrong'.
相关表达
sove som en sten
similarTo sleep like a stone (very deeply)
at have rent mel i posen
builds onTo have clean flour in the bag (to be honest)
sove på det
similarTo sleep on it (take time to decide)
vække sovende hunde
contrastTo wake sleeping dogs (to cause trouble)
