§ How to use 'cykel' in a sentence
Let's look at how to use 'cykel' correctly in Danish sentences. 'Cykel' is a common word, so you'll hear it a lot.
- Grammar Note: Gender
- In Danish, 'cykel' is a common gender noun. This means it takes the indefinite article 'en' and the definite article '-en'.
Jeg har en cykel. (I have a bicycle.)
Cykelen er rød. (The bicycle is red.)
When 'cykel' is plural, it changes slightly. The plural form is 'cykler'. The definite plural is 'cyklerne'.
Vi har to cykler. (We have two bicycles.)
Cyklerne er nye. (The bicycles are new.)
- Common phrases with 'cykel'
- 'Cykel' often appears in phrases related to cycling or bicycles.
- At køre på cykel (To ride a bicycle)
- En cykeltur (A bicycle trip/ride)
- En cykelsti (A bike path)
Jeg kan godt lide at køre på cykel. (I like to ride a bicycle.)
Lad os tage en cykeltur i morgen. (Let's go for a bicycle ride tomorrow.)
Der er en ny cykelsti her. (There is a new bike path here.)
- Prepositions with 'cykel'
- You'll often see 'cykel' used with prepositions like 'på' (on), 'med' (with), and 'til' (to).
The most common preposition is 'på' when talking about riding a bicycle.
Hun sidder på cykelen. (She is sitting on the bicycle.)
When you're going somewhere by bicycle, you use 'på cykel'.
Jeg tager på cykel til arbejde. (I go to work by bicycle.)
You use 'med' (with) when you are referring to taking your bicycle with you or someone else's bicycle.
Han kommer med sin cykel. (He is coming with his bicycle.)
'Til' (to) is used when you are giving your bicycle to someone or going to a place that specifically involves bicycles.
Jeg skal til cykelhandleren. (I need to go to the bike shop.)
Practicing these sentences and phrases will help you get comfortable with using 'cykel' naturally in Danish conversation. Keep an eye out for it in real Danish! You'll find it everywhere.
趣味小知识
The Danish word 'cykel' is a direct borrowing from the French word 'cycle', which itself comes from the Greek word 'kyklos' meaning 'circle' or 'wheel'. However, the Old Norse root for 'wheel' shows an earlier connection to the concept.
按水平分级的例句
Kan jeg låne din cykel i morgen?
Can I borrow your bicycle tomorrow?
Låne: to borrow (verb)
Min nye cykel er blå og har otte gear.
My new bicycle is blue and has eight gears.
Ny: new (adjective); har: has (verb)
Børnene leger med deres cykler i parken.
The children are playing with their bicycles in the park.
Børnene: the children (definite plural noun); deres: their (possessive pronoun)
Det er hurtigere at tage cyklen end bussen i myldretiden.
It is faster to take the bicycle than the bus during rush hour.
Hurtigere: faster (comparative adjective); myldretiden: rush hour (definite noun)
Har du husket at låse din cykel?
Did you remember to lock your bicycle?
Huskede: remembered (past tense verb); låse: to lock (verb)
Jeg skal have min cykel repareret, da dækket er fladt.
I need to get my bicycle repaired, as the tire is flat.
Skal have: need to get (modal verb phrase); repareret: repaired (past participle); dækket: the tire (definite noun)
Vi tog en lang tur på cykel langs kysten i går.
We took a long trip by bicycle along the coast yesterday.
Tur: trip (noun); langs: along (preposition); i går: yesterday (adverbial phrase)
Mange danskere bruger cyklen som deres primære transportmiddel.
Many Danes use the bicycle as their primary means of transport.
Mange: many (determiner); danskere: Danes (plural noun); primære: primary (adjective)
词源
Old Norse
原始含义： wheel
Germanic文化背景
Danes love their bikes! It's very common for people of all ages to cycle everywhere, rain or shine. In many Danish cities, cycling infrastructure is excellent, with dedicated bike lanes making it a safe and efficient way to get around.
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Which of these is a 'cykel'?
The Danish word 'cykel' means bicycle.
Jeg kører på min nye ___. (I ride my new ___.)
'Cykel' fits the context of 'riding something new'.
Hvilket ord betyder det samme som 'bicycle'?
'Cykel' is the Danish word for 'bicycle'.
En 'cykel' er en bil. (A 'cykel' is a car.)
A 'cykel' is a bicycle, not a car.
Jeg kan køre på en 'cykel'. (I can ride a 'cykel'.)
You can ride a bicycle ('cykel').
Ordet 'cykel' betyder 'dog' på engelsk. (The word 'cykel' means 'dog' in English.)
'Cykel' means 'bicycle', not 'dog'.
Efter den lange fest var jeg for træt til at køre hjem, så jeg besluttede mig for at tage min ___ med bus og hente den i morgen.
Contextually, the speaker is too tired to drive home but mentions 'taking it with bus and picking it up tomorrow,' implying a mode of transport that can be easily transported or left behind. 'Cykel' (bicycle) fits this scenario, as one might take their bicycle on a bus after a long night, then retrieve it the next day.
Selvom det regnede voldsomt, valgte hun at trodse vejret og tage sin ___ til arbejde for at få lidt frisk luft.
The sentence describes someone 'braving the weather' to get 'some fresh air' on their way to work, despite heavy rain. 'Cykel' (bicycle) is the most fitting option, as it directly involves outdoor physical activity and exposure to the elements.
Som et led i kampagnen for grønnere transport opfordres alle medarbejdere til at benytte deres ___ mindst tre gange om ugen.
The context is a campaign for 'greener transport' and encourages employees to use their '___ at least three times a week.' 'Cykel' (bicycle) directly aligns with green transport initiatives and regular use for commuting.
Han fortalte med begejstring, at han havde restaureret sin bedstefars gamle ___ og nu brugte den dagligt.
The sentence indicates that he 'restored his grandfather's old ___ and now uses it daily.' 'Cykel' (bicycle) is a common item to restore and use for daily transport or recreation, fitting the context of enthusiasm and regular use.
For at undgå den tætte morgentrafik valgte hun altid den hurtige rute på sin ___ gennem parken.
The speaker is choosing a 'quick route through the park' to 'avoid heavy morning traffic.' A 'cykel' (bicycle) is ideal for navigating parks and often offers a faster alternative to cars in congested urban areas.
Det nye byplanlægningsprojekt inkluderer anlæggelse af flere kilometer dedikerede stier for fodgængere og ___.
The sentence talks about a new urban planning project that includes 'several kilometers of dedicated paths for pedestrians and ___.' 'Cykler' (bicycles) are commonly paired with pedestrians when discussing dedicated urban pathways for active transport.
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