Breakdown of Hvad mener du om hendes holdning?
du
you
hvad
what
hendes
her
om
about (concerning)
mene
to think (hold an opinion)
holdningen
the stance
Questions & Answers about Hvad mener du om hendes holdning?
Why do we use mener here instead of synes or tror?
We use mene when asking for a considered opinion, a stance, or a reasoned viewpoint. You wouldn't use tror because you aren't asking for a guess about a fact. While synes could technically work for a subjective reaction, mener pairs perfectly with asking about a serious stance or attitude (holdning).
Do we always use the preposition om when asking what someone thinks 'about' something?
Yes, when asking for an opinion on a noun, you use om. This applies to both mener om and synes om. If you were instead asking what someone is actively pondering in their head (the literal action of thinking), you would use tænker på.
What exactly does the word holdning mean in this context?
Holdning translates to stance, viewpoint, or attitude. It refers to a person's considered position on an issue. Because it represents a reasoned belief rather than just a fleeting feeling, it is very common to see it discussed using the verb mene.
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