A1 Expression 中性

hvor mange penge har du?

how much money do you have?

意思

Asking about funds.

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文化背景

Danes use MobilePay for almost everything. Asking this phrase often leads to someone checking their phone app rather than a physical wallet. The 'Jante Law' makes it rude to ask about salary or total wealth. This phrase should only be used for immediate, practical needs. In contrast to Denmark, Americans are often more open about how much things cost or how much they have saved, though it still varies by region. Germans still use a lot of cash. Asking this in a German shop is more likely to involve physical coins and bills than in Denmark.

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The Plural Rule

Always remember that 'penge' is plural. If you say 'meget penge', Danes will understand you, but it's a clear sign of a beginner.

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Privacy

Don't ask this to someone you just met. It's considered nosy in Danish culture.

意思

Asking about funds.

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The Plural Rule

Always remember that 'penge' is plural. If you say 'meget penge', Danes will understand you, but it's a clear sign of a beginner.

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Privacy

Don't ask this to someone you just met. It's considered nosy in Danish culture.

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MobilePay

If someone asks you this, they are likely asking if you can pay via MobilePay, not cash.

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Jante Law

Be humble. Even if you have 'mange penge', don't brag about it in Denmark.

自我测试

Fill in the missing word to ask 'How much money do you have?'

Hvor ______ penge har du?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: mange

Because 'penge' is plural, we must use 'mange'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct question:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvor mange penge har du?

This follows the V2 rule (verb before subject) and uses the correct plural modifier.

Complete the dialogue at the cafe.

A: Jeg vil gerne købe en kage. B: Okay. ___________?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvor mange penge har du?

B is checking if A has enough money for the cake.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

Phrase: 'Hvor mange penge har du til rådighed?'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A bank advisor talking to a client.

'Til rådighed' (at disposal) is more formal and used in financial planning.

🎉 得分: /4

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4 练习
Fill in the missing word to ask 'How much money do you have?' Fill Blank A1

Hvor ______ penge har du?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: mange

Because 'penge' is plural, we must use 'mange'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Select the correct question:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvor mange penge har du?

This follows the V2 rule (verb before subject) and uses the correct plural modifier.

Complete the dialogue at the cafe. dialogue_completion A2

A: Jeg vil gerne købe en kage. B: Okay. ___________?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Hvor mange penge har du?

B is checking if A has enough money for the cake.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching B1

Phrase: 'Hvor mange penge har du til rådighed?'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: A bank advisor talking to a client.

'Til rådighed' (at disposal) is more formal and used in financial planning.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

In Danish, 'penge' is a plural noun (like 'coins'). In English, 'money' is uncountable. Therefore, Danish uses 'many' (mange).

No, if you are planning something together. Yes, if you are just being nosy about their wealth.

You can say 'Jeg er flad' (I am flat/broke) or 'Jeg har ingen penge'.

Yes, for example, if asking about a gift card balance: 'Hvor mange penge har jeg på kortet?'.

Common slang terms include 'gryn' (grains), 'monetos', and 'par' (short for penge).

Yes, in modern Danish, 'penge' is only used in the plural form.

That is 'Hvad tjener du?'. It is a different verb ('at tjene' - to earn).

It's an idiom meaning to have a lot of money or be well-off.

Very rarely. Most transactions are digital via card or MobilePay.

Yes, 'De' is the formal 'you', but it is rarely used today except with the Queen or very elderly people.

相关表达

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Hvad koster det?

similar

How much does it cost?

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Jeg er flad

contrast

I am broke/flat.

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At have råd til

builds on

To afford.

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Lommepenge

specialized form

Pocket money/allowance.

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