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Questions & Answers about Hvad går du til?
Why does 'går til' translate to 'activities do you go to'?
The phrase at gå til (literally 'to go to') is a special Danish expression used for attending regular, organized leisure activities. If you play soccer every Tuesday or take weekly piano lessons, you går til it. It always implies organized hobbies, clubs, or classes.
Can I use this question to ask someone where they are walking right now?
No. If you want to ask where someone is physically going, you would usually ask Hvor går du hen? (Where are you walking/going to?). The question Hvad går du til? specifically asks what hobby or organized activity you attend, not your physical destination.
Why is the word til at the very end of the sentence?
Just like in English, when a question word like Hvad (what) is connected to a preposition like til (to), the preposition often drops to the end of the sentence. It mirrors the English structure of 'What are you listening to?'
How would I answer this question about my hobbies?
You would reply using the exact same phrase followed by your activity. For example, Jeg går til fodbold (I play soccer) or Jeg går til svømning (I do swimming).