Danish Expressions Using 'Have' and 'Be'

Understanding 'Have' and 'Be' in Danish

In Danish, the verbs 'have' (at have) and 'be' (at være) are crucial in many expressions that do not directly translate from English. They are used in various phrases to express possession, identity, feeling, and state.

Common Expressions Using 'Have'

The Danish verb at have is used similarly to the English 'have' when referring to possession. However, there are expressions where 'have' is used differently:

• At have travlt
• At have lyst til
• At have lov til

Common Expressions Using 'Be'

The verb at være is utilized not only for linking subjects with primary attributes like nationality or profession but also in specific expressions:

• At være bange for
• At være sikker på
• At være klar