It really gives me great pleasure to present Danish Review 2014, and not only because it contains some excellent articles and reviews. This year’s issue is special in two ways: 1) It is a cooperation between lecturers and students of Danish at four international universities: UCL (University College London) The University of Mons-Hainaut (Belgium) The… Continue reading Danish Review 2014
Tag: language
Play: “Lege” or “spille”?
I have been asked a question about the English word “play”, which normally translates into either “lege” or “spille” in Danish. Normally, we distinguish between activities with 1: Rules and regulations. Here we use “spille”: Jeg spiller fodbold (I play football); skal vi spille kort (do you want to play cards)? 2: No rules (or… Continue reading Play: “Lege” or “spille”?
Language in context: Guest and Host
As promised, my first blog on Danish language and culture: “Guest and host” The first question I have received is quite general. It asks for advice when it comes to “language in social situations”. Even if language is always social, I think the question seeks advice on language structures in situations where friends and families… Continue reading Language in context: Guest and Host