Usages of det
Jeg vasker vinduet for at holde det rent.
I wash the window to keep it clean.
Det er smukt i natten.
It is beautiful in the night.
Fjernsynet står på gulvet i stuen, fordi jeg har flyttet det i dag.
The television is on the floor in the living room because I have moved it today.
I dag har jeg svømmet i havet, og det var en fantastisk oplevelse.
Today I have swum in the sea, and it was a fantastic experience.
Jeg har overvejet at lære klaver, men det kræver mange øvelser.
I have considered learning piano, but it requires a lot of exercises.
Måltidet bestod af frugt og brød, og det lugtede rigtig godt.
The meal consisted of fruit and bread, and it smelled really good.
Spejlet hænger i gangen, og det reflekterer lyset fra køkkenet.
The mirror hangs in the hallway, and it reflects the light from the kitchen.
Jeg forstår programmet bedre efter at have set det mange gange.
I understand the program better after having watched it many times.
Vinduet lukkes om aftenen, når det bliver koldt.
The window is closed in the evening when it becomes cold.
Jeg opholder mig gerne i huset, når det regner.
I like to stay in the house when it rains.
Vi klæder os varmt på, når det er koldt udenfor.
We dress ourselves warmly when it is cold outside.
Jeg tager altid en paraply med, når det regner.
I always bring an umbrella when it rains.
Det er nemt at bære paraplyen, hvis vinden ikke blæser.
It is easy to carry the umbrella if the wind is not blowing.
Paraplyen er praktisk, når det regner.
The umbrella is practical when it rains.
Tror du, at det vil regne i aften?
Do you think it will rain tonight?
Tænd lampen i stuen, for det er mørkt udenfor.
Turn on the lamp in the living room, because it is dark outside.
Rengør spejlet i badeværelset, så det ikke bliver plettet.
Clean the mirror in the bathroom, so it does not become spotted.
Umiddelbart synes jeg, at det er et svært valg, men jeg beundrer din beslutsomhed.
At first glance, I think it is a difficult choice, but I admire your determination.
Dit bedste valg er at invitere vennerne, slukke lyset i gangen og kun tænde det, når de ankommer.
Your best choice is to invite your friends, turn off the light in the hallway, and only turn it on when they arrive.
Det regner i haven.
It rains in the garden.
Husk at rense tastaturet, så det ikke bliver beskidt.
Remember to clean the keyboard, so it doesn’t become dirty.
Luk vinduet, hvis det trækker!
Close the window if there is a draft!
Det er blevet sent, men jeg vil stadig læse et kort afsnit i min bog.
It has gotten late, but I still want to read a short paragraph in my book.
I dag introducerer vi gradbøjning af adjektiver, og det er et grundlæggende emne i dansk grammatik.
Today we introduce the comparison of adjectives, and it is a fundamental topic in Danish grammar.
Selvom det er sent, føler jeg et behov for at øve disse sammenligninger.
Even though it is late, I feel a need to practice these comparisons.
Hvis vores aftale går galt, bliver det en udfordring at finde en ny tid.
If our appointment goes wrong, it becomes a challenge to find a new time.
Det er en udfordring at forstå en hel række danske dialekter.
It is a challenge to understand a whole range of Danish dialects.
Jeg vil udfylde flere papirer i dag, men det er lettere end at stå i en lang kø.
I will fill out more papers today, but it is easier than standing in a long line.
Mit sprog er allerede bedre end i går, og snart bliver det måske bedst.
My language is already better than yesterday, and soon it might become the best.
Jeg undgår at gå ud, når det regner.
I avoid going out when it rains.
Hvilket tog tager vi, og hvilken perron er det?
Which train are we taking, and which platform is it?
Det er en svær beslutning, men hun føler, at den er rigtig.
It is a difficult decision, but she feels that it is right.
Han er tilfreds med sin beslutning, og han forklarer det roligt, når nogen spørger ham om den.
He is satisfied with his decision, and he explains it calmly when someone asks him about it.
Det er rigtig koldt i haven.
It is really cold in the garden.
Når vi finder en god løsning sammen, er det lettere at tilgive fejl.
When we find a good solution together, it is easier to forgive mistakes.
Det er ikke sikkert, at man bliver lykkelig, bare fordi man er rig.
It is not certain that one becomes happy just because one is rich.
Det er typisk, at de ser fodbold i fjernsynet om søndagen.
It is typical that they watch football on the television on Sundays.
Det er ikke typisk for ham at komme for sent til sport.
It is not typical for him to arrive late to sport.
Det er svært at lave lektier, hvis filmen i fjernsynet er meget spændende.
It is hard to do homework if the film on the television is very exciting.
Jeg vil gøre det i morgen.
I will do it tomorrow.
De har lige lukket vinduet, fordi det begynder at regne.
They have just closed the window because it is starting to rain.
Forældrene er stolte af deres barn, når det selv løser svære opgaver.
The parents are proud of their child when it solves difficult tasks by itself.
Hvis jeg består eksamen, vil jeg fejre det med min familie.
If I pass the exam, I will celebrate it with my family.
Udtrykket er nemt at forstå, men det kan alligevel være svært at sige hurtigt.
The expression is easy to understand, but it can still be hard to say quickly.
I dag vil jeg fremhæve, at det er emnet, der ændrer sig i sætningen.
Today I want to emphasize that it is the topic that changes in the sentence.
Det er min veninde, der har fået et nyt job i byen.
It is my (female) friend who has gotten a new job in the city.
Det er hendes arbejdsplads, som ligger tæt på stationen.
It is her workplace that is located close to the station.
Det er lønnen, der viser, hvor meget hun tjener hver uge.
It is the salary that shows how much she earns each week.
Det er hans karriere, der betyder meget for hans fremtid.
It is his career that is very important for his future.
Det er pausen, der hjælper hende med at slappe af om dagen.
It is the break that helps her relax during the day.
Det er ikke nødvendigt, at han bekymrer sig så meget om små fejl.
It is not necessary that he worries so much about small mistakes.
Det er kunderne, der løber til butikken, når der er et stort tilbud.
It is the customers who run to the shop when there is a big special offer.
Det er ikke kun lønnen, der betyder noget for hende; det er også nødvendigt for hende at gøre noget fornuftigt for andre.
It is not only the salary that matters to her; it is also necessary for her to do something sensible for others.
Det er læreren, der fremhæver, hvor vigtigt det er at have både tid til job og til fritid.
It is the teacher who emphasizes how important it is to have time for both work and free time.
Det er i morgen, at vi endelig handler stort ind i supermarkedet til festen.
It is tomorrow that we finally do a big shop in the supermarket for the party.
Det er mig selv, der beslutter, om jeg vil arbejde alene eller sammen med et hold.
It is myself who decides whether I want to work alone or together with a team.
Det er ikke altid os, der vinder konkurrencen, men vi lærer noget hver gang.
It is not always us who win the competition, but we learn something each time.
Det er min indkøbsliste, der gør mig rolig, fordi jeg kan handle ind uden at glemme noget.
It is my shopping list that makes me calm, because I can do the shopping without forgetting anything.
Det er en stor udfordring at forstå hele teksten.
It is a big challenge to understand the whole text.
Det betyder, at maden er klar.
It means that the meal is ready.
Hun smører brødet med smør og sætter det i ovnen, så det bliver varmt og sprødt.
She spreads butter on the bread and puts it in the oven so it becomes warm and crispy.
Min veninde siger: “Sæt tallerkenerne i opvaskemaskinen,” og jeg gør det med det samme.
My (female) friend says, “Put the plates in the dishwasher,” and I do it right away.
Hvis jeg prøvede at lave suppe i ovnen, ville det nok gå galt, så jeg bruger altid gryden.
If I tried to make soup in the oven, it would probably go wrong, so I always use the pot.
Jeg vasker skærebrættet, så det bliver rent.
I wash the cutting board so it becomes clean.
Brødet er fladt, men det smager godt.
The bread is flat, but it tastes good.
Det begynder at ryge i køkkenet, så jeg åbner vinduet.
It starts to smoke in the kitchen, so I open the window.
Vi øver os på at tale dansk i stuen, når det er stille.
We practice speaking Danish in the living room when it is quiet.
Hun skriver tidspunktet i sin kalender, så hun ikke glemmer det.
She writes the time in her calendar so she doesn’t forget it.
Lad paraplyen blive i skabet, hvis det ikke regner.
Leave the umbrella in the closet if it isn’t raining.
Kom ind i stuen, for det er koldt udenfor.
Come into the living room, because it is cold outside.
Hvis det regner i aften, bliver vi hjemme og ser en film på internettet.
If it rains tonight, we will stay at home and watch a movie on the internet.
Jeg viser min veninde dokumentet på skærmen, men hun vil hellere læse det på papir.
I show my female friend the document on the screen, but she would rather read it on paper.
Jo mere tøj der ligger i kurven, jo sværere er det at finde mine sokker.
The more clothes there are in the basket, the harder it is to find my socks.
Jo længere jeg venter, jo sværere bliver det at finde den rigtige størrelse i butikken.
The longer I wait, the harder it becomes to find the right size in the shop.
Jo koldere det er, jo mere uld vil jeg have på.
The colder it is, the more wool I will wear.
Jo koldere det bliver, jo mere kaffe drikker jeg om morgenen.
The colder it gets, the more coffee I drink in the morning.
Jeg vil tage min paraply med til stationen, hvis det regner.
I will bring my umbrella to the station if it rains.
Hvis det regner, tager jeg min regnjakke på og cykler med hjelm på cykelstien.
If it rains, I put on my rain jacket and cycle with a helmet on the bike lane.
Jeg kan ikke vente længe ved busstoppestedet, hvis det regner.
I cannot wait long at the bus stop if it is raining.
Undskyld, kan De vise mig toilettet, eller er det bag døren ved køkkenet?
Excuse me, can you show me the toilet, or is it behind the door by the kitchen?
På torsdag skal min veninde til at gå, men så begynder det at regne.
On Thursday my female friend is about to leave, but then it starts to rain.
Jeg tager ofte rugbrød med på arbejde, fordi det holder mig mæt længere.
I often bring rye bread to work because it keeps me full longer.
I morgen vil jeg få klippet håret hos frisøren, fordi det er blevet for langt.
Tomorrow I will get my hair cut at the hairdresser because it has become too long.
Før festen får hun klippet sit pandehår, så det ikke falder ned i øjnene.
Before the party she gets her bangs cut so they do not fall into her eyes.
Min onkel har skæg om vinteren, men senere får han det ofte klippet.
My uncle has a beard in the winter, but later he often gets it trimmed.
Hvis jeg fik farvet håret rødt, ville min søster sikkert se det med det samme.
If I got my hair dyed red, my sister would probably notice it right away.
Jeg vil hellere skrælle en appelsin end købe juice, selvom det tager lidt længere tid.
I would rather peel an orange than buy juice, even though it takes a little longer.
Hvis mit pandehår bliver ved med at falde ned i øjnene, får jeg det klippet endnu kortere næste gang.
If my bangs keep falling into my eyes, I will get them cut even shorter next time.
Hvis det regner i morgen, bliver vi sikkert hjemme.
If it rains tomorrow, we will probably stay home.
Jeg skal til at gå ud af huset, men så ser jeg, at det regner.
I am about to leave the house, but then I see that it is raining.
Hvis det bliver ved med at regne, bliver vi hjemme og ser en film på internettet.
If it keeps raining, we will stay home and watch a movie on the internet.
Håret bliver kortere, når jeg får det klippet.
My hair gets shorter when I get it cut.
Det er rengøringen, der tager lang tid, fordi der hurtigt kommer støv i trappeopgangen.
It is the cleaning that takes a long time, because dust quickly gets into the stairwell.
Det er venligt af dig at hjælpe mig.
It is kind of you to help me.
Vi har hver sin skraldepose i køkkenet, så det er lettere at holde køkkenet rent.
We each have our own trash bag in the kitchen, so it is easier to keep the kitchen clean.
Vi må skynde os hjem, for det begynder at regne.
We have to hurry home, because it is starting to rain.
Det er vigtigere at hvile sig end at gå på arbejde, når man er syg.
It is more important to rest than to go to work when one is sick.
Jeg vil gå ud med min hund, selvom det regner.
I will go out with my dog, even if it rains.
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