B1 Expression 中性

det koster ikke alverden

it doesn't cost a fortune

意思

Something is reasonably priced.

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文化背景

Danes often use understatements (litotes) to avoid sounding boastful. Saying something 'doesn't cost much' is more socially acceptable than saying 'I am rich enough to buy this'. There is a high value placed on 'value for money'. Using this phrase shows you are a 'smart shopper' who doesn't overpay. The phrase helps bridge social gaps. By focusing on the affordability of an item, you make the conversation accessible to everyone regardless of their income. Hygge is often about simple pleasures. This phrase reinforces that you don't need a lot of money to have a good time.

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Use it for recommendations

It's the most natural way to tell a friend that a place is affordable without sounding like you're talking about a 'cheap' (low quality) place.

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Don't forget the 'ikke'

Without 'ikke', the phrase sounds broken. Native speakers only use 'alverden' in negative contexts.

意思

Something is reasonably priced.

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Use it for recommendations

It's the most natural way to tell a friend that a place is affordable without sounding like you're talking about a 'cheap' (low quality) place.

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Don't forget the 'ikke'

Without 'ikke', the phrase sounds broken. Native speakers only use 'alverden' in negative contexts.

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Past tense usage

Use 'kostede ikke alverden' when talking about your vacation or a shopping trip you already finished.

自我测试

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

Det koster ikke ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: alverden

The correct idiomatic form is 'alverden'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say something is affordable?

Du vil købe en brugt cykel. Hvad siger du?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Den koster ikke alverden.

This is the standard natural idiom for affordability.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Er det dyrt at parkere her? B: Nej, ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: det koster ikke alverden

'Det koster ikke alverden' fits the context of a low but existing price.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Match 'Det koster ikke alverden' with:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Buying a cup of coffee

The phrase is used for small, manageable expenses.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Things that 'ikke koster alverden'

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Food

  • Gadehjørne-kaffe
  • En pølse
  • Æbler
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Services

  • Cykel-lapning
  • Skopudsning
  • Busbillet

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A2

Det koster ikke ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: alverden

The correct idiomatic form is 'alverden'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say something is affordable? Choose B1

Du vil købe en brugt cykel. Hvad siger du?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Den koster ikke alverden.

This is the standard natural idiom for affordability.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Er det dyrt at parkere her? B: Nej, ________.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: det koster ikke alverden

'Det koster ikke alverden' fits the context of a low but existing price.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

Match 'Det koster ikke alverden' with:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Buying a cup of coffee

The phrase is used for small, manageable expenses.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

Technically people will understand you, but it's not natural. Use 'Det koster en formue' or 'Det koster spidsen af en jetjager' instead.

Yes, if you are discussing small expenses or tools you need. It sounds professional yet pragmatic.

'Billig' is a direct adjective meaning cheap. 'Ikke alverden' is an idiom that sounds more modest and conversational.

Yes! 'Det tager ikke alverden af din tid' means 'It doesn't take much of your time'.

相关表达

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Koste en bondegård

synonym

To cost a farm.

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Koste spidsen af en jetjager

contrast

To cost the tip of a fighter jet.

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Koste det hvide ud af øjnene

contrast

To cost the white out of the eyes.

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Hvad i alverden

similar

What on earth.

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