Language/Danish/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Danish learners! đ
In this lesson, you will learn how to express your opinion in Danish. Giving your opinion is essential in any language, and Danish is no exception. You will also learn some cultural information and interesting facts about Denmark, so keep reading!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Comparatives and Superlatives & Verbs (Present Tense).
Opinion Words[edit | edit source]
To start expressing your opinion, you need some vocabulary. Here are some opinion words to get you started:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Jeg synes | ya sy-ness | I think |
| Jeg mener | ya may-ner | I mean |
| Jeg tror | ya tror | I believe |
| Jeg fĂžler | ya foh-ler | I feel |
| Jeg er sikker pÄ | ya air see-kair poe | I am sure |
Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]
Now that you know some opinion words, here are some useful phrases to help you express your opinion more fluently:
- Efter min mening (after my opinion)
- Som jeg ser det (as I see it)
- I min erfaring (in my experience)
- Jeg vil pÄstÄ (I would argue)
- Jeg er ikke helt sikker (I am not entirely sure)
Let's see a dialogue:
- Person 1: Hvad synes du om det nye bibliotek? (What do you think about the new library?)
- Person 2: Jeg synes, det er virkelig flot indeni. (I think it's really beautiful inside.)
- Person 1: Ja, men hvad med udsigten fra taget? (Yes, but what about the view from the roof?)
- Person 2: Jeg har ikke vĂŠret deroppe endnu, men jeg tror, det er fantastisk i godt vejr. (I haven't been up there yet, but I believe it's fantastic in good weather.)
And here is another:
- Person 1: Mener du, at vi burde gÄ ind pÄ restauranten eller vente pÄ de andre? (Do you think we should go into the restaurant or wait for the others?)
- Person 2: Efter min mening bĂžr vi vente lidt. (In my opinion, we should wait a little bit.)
- Person 1: Hvorfor det? (Why is that?)
- Person 2: Som jeg ser det, vil det vÊre mere hÞfligt at vente pÄ de andre. (As I see it, it would be more polite to wait for the others.)
Adjectives[edit | edit source]
Adjectives are also essential when expressing your opinion. Here are some adjectives and their translations to help you describe what you think:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| God | goh | Good |
| DĂ„rlig | der-lik | Bad |
| Smuk | smuuk | Beautiful |
| Grim | grimm | Ugly |
| Interessant | in-ter-es-stant | Interesting |
| Kedelig | keh-le-lik | Boring |
Let's use some adjectives in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Hvor var du i gÄr aftes? (Where were you yesterday evening?)
- Person 2: Jeg var til koncert, men det var faktisk lidt kedeligt. (I was at a concert, but it was actually a little boring.)
- Person 1: Virkelig? Jeg troede, det ville vĂŠre fantastisk. (Really? I thought it would be fantastic.)
- Person 2: Det var smukt og velorganiseret, men musikken var ikke min stil. (It was beautiful and well-organized, but the music was not my style.)
Culture and Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Denmark is the happiest country in the world according to the World Happiness Report? The report measures factors such as income, social support, and life expectancy, and Denmark consistently ranks at the top. One possible explanation is the Danish concept of "hygge," which means cozy and comfortable. Danes value spending time with loved ones, being present in the moment, and enjoying simple pleasures.
Another interesting fact is that Denmark is home to the oldest flag in the world, the Dannebrog. Legend has it that the flag appeared in the sky during a battle in 1219 and provided inspiration for the Danish army to win. Today, the Dannebrog is a beloved national symbol and can be seen everywhere in Denmark.
Now that you know more about Denmark, you can use your new Danish skills to share your opinion on this fascinating country!
To improve your Danish Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to use âbeâ with adjectives in Danish
- Adjectives
- How to Use Have
- Nouns
- Future Tense
- The Accusative Case in Danish
- The Genitive Case in Danish
- Questions
- Present Continuous in Danish
- Verbs in Danish
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Danish Grammar - Give your Opinion
- Why learning Danish might be easier than you think | British Council