Usages of sige
Vi øver ejefald ved at sige sætninger som "min vens bog" og "lærerens kontor".
We practice genitive by saying sentences like “my friend’s book” and “the teacher’s office.”
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.
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.
Hun siger, at hun har travlt, fordi hun skal nå et møde.
She says she’s busy because she has to make it to a meeting.
Hun siger: “Lad være med at bekymre dig,” og jeg prøver at lytte til hende.
She says, “Don’t worry,” and I try to listen to her.
Hun siger, at trøjen er varm, men at skjorten er bedre om sommeren.
She says that the sweater is warm, but that the shirt is better in the summer.
Min veninde siger, at hendes rygsæk er for stor til at have med i taxaen.
My female friend says that her backpack is too big to bring in the taxi.
Min pung ligger i min rygsæk, og chaufføren siger, at vi snart er i vores kvarter.
My wallet is in my backpack, and the driver says that we are soon in our neighborhood.
Jeg siger tak, når tjeneren kommer med vores bestilling.
I say thank you when the waitress comes with our order.
Velbekomme, siger tjeneren, da hun sætter hovedretten på bordet.
“Enjoy your meal,” says the waitress as she puts the main course on the table.
Min mor siger også velbekomme, når jeg takker hende for aftensmaden.
My mother also says “you’re welcome,” when I thank her for the dinner.
Min chef siger, at en kort arbejdsdag på onsdag gør hele ugen lettere.
My boss says that a short workday on Wednesday makes the whole week easier.
Jeg siger tak for maden, og min mor siger velbekomme.
I say thank you for the meal, and my mother says you’re welcome.
Hun siger velbekomme, når jeg takker hende for kaffen.
She says “you’re welcome” when I thank her for the coffee.
Hun siger, at hendes ryg gør ondt, og at smerten kommer igen, når hun sidder længe.
She says that her back hurts, and that the pain comes again when she sits for a long time.
Lægen siger, at symptomerne ikke er alvorlige, men at jeg skal hvile mig.
The doctor says that the symptoms are not serious, but that I need to rest.
Hun siger, at en skive rugbrød med æg er nok til at holde hende mæt hele dagen.
She says that a slice of rye bread with eggs is enough to keep her full all day.
Hun siger, at huslejen er for høj, så hun bliver i sin gamle lejlighed.
She says that the rent is too high, so she stays in her old apartment.
Viceværten siger, at lågen til baggården bliver repareret i næste uge.
The caretaker says that the gate to the courtyard will be repaired next week.
Min mor siger, at sikkerhed er vigtigere end at komme hurtigt frem.
My mother says that safety is more important than arriving quickly.
Min søster siger, at hendes mand nok skal hente børnene i dag.
My sister says that her husband will take care of picking up the children today.
Hun sidder på gyngen, indtil hendes bror siger, at hun skal komme til sandkassen.
She sits on the swing until her brother says that she should come to the sandbox.
Min mand siger, at der er for meget olie i panden.
My husband says that there is too much oil in the pan.
Lidt citron gør salaten friskere, og min kone siger, at den også smager godt i vand.
A little lemon makes the salad fresher, and my wife says that it also tastes good in water.
Min søster siger, at hendes mand nok skal rydde bordet, hvis jeg laver te.
My sister says that her husband will clear the table if I make tea.
Hun siger, at det der hul er for stort til en lille krog.
She says that that hole is too big for a small hook.
Kundeservice siger, at varen er udsolgt lige nu, men at den snart kommer på lager igen.
Customer service says that the item is sold out right now, but that it will soon be back in stock.
I dag lærer vi at sige datoer på dansk.
Today we learn to say dates in Danish.
Min læge siger, at en måned går hurtigt, når man har meget at se til.
My doctor says that a month goes quickly when one has a lot to do.
Fristen for kurset er på fredag, og læreren siger, at karakteren også afhænger af, om vi afleverer til tiden.
The deadline for the course is on Friday, and the teacher says that the grade also depends on whether we hand it in on time.
Begge lærere siger, at der ofte kommer færre fejl, når man læser teksten langsomt.
Both teachers say that there are often fewer mistakes when one reads the text slowly.
Det var ikke bare en misforståelse, men også en løgn, da han sagde, at hun aldrig havde ringet.
It was not only a misunderstanding, but also a lie when he said that she had never called.
Hun blev lettet, da lægen sagde, at der ikke var noget alvorligt galt.
She felt relieved when the doctor said that there was nothing seriously wrong.
Det er uhøfligt at afbryde andre, og min søster siger, at det virker stædigt ikke at lytte.
It is impolite to interrupt others, and my sister says that it seems stubborn not to listen.
Min veninde kunne ikke indrømme sin fejl i går, men i dag siger hun, at det var hendes skyld.
My friend could not admit her mistake yesterday, but today she says that it was her fault.
Han så flov ud, da hans søster sagde, at alle kunne høre, hvad de diskuterede i køkkenet.
He looked embarrassed when his sister said that everyone could hear what they were discussing in the kitchen.
Lægen siger, at jeg skal strække min arm langsomt hver morgen.
The doctor says that I should stretch my arm slowly every morning.
Min søster siger, at sådan en mørk sky ofte betyder, at der snart kommer en byge.
My sister says that such a dark cloud often means that a shower is coming soon.
Det ser ud til, at skyerne bliver mørkere, og min nabo siger, at hun kan høre torden langt væk.
It looks like the clouds are getting darker, and my neighbor says that she can hear thunder far away.
Min søster siger, at hun ikke bliver rigtig vågen, før hun har drukket kaffe og åbnet vinduet.
My sister says that she does not really become awake until she has drunk coffee and opened the window.
Instruktøren beder hende sige den samme replik langsommere, så publikum kan høre hvert ord.
The director asks her to say the same line more slowly so the audience can hear every word.
Om en time mødes vi foran teatret, men for ti minutter siden ringede min veninde og sagde, at bussen er forsinket.
In an hour we are meeting in front of the theater, but ten minutes ago my female friend called and said that the bus is delayed.
Jeg har tænkt mig at blive hjemme i aften, medmindre min søster ringer og siger, at forestillingen stadig har ledige pladser.
I intend to stay at home tonight, unless my sister calls and says that the performance still has available seats.
Selv min mor siger, at filmen er spændende.
Even my mother says that the movie is exciting.
Hun siger, at hun heller ikke orker at gå ud, fordi hun har haft en lang arbejdsdag.
She says that she also does not have the energy to go out because she has had a long workday.
I dag lærer vi at sige, at man har lyst til noget, er vant til noget eller er i tvivl om noget.
Today we learn how to say that you feel like something, are used to something, or are unsure about something.
Dyrlægen siger, at hendes hamster ser sund ud, men at pelsen ved poten skal holdes ren.
The vet says that her hamster looks healthy, but that the fur by the paw must be kept clean.
Hun siger, at vi kan sætte den nye potte hvor som helst på altanen, så længe der er lys nok til planten.
She says that we can put the new pot anywhere on the balcony, as long as there is enough light for the plant.
Min bror siger, at hans natbord ikke er lige så pænt som mit.
My brother says that his bedside table is not as nice as mine.
Det, hun siger, lyder vigtigt.
What she says sounds important.
Min chef siger, at ansvar uden respekt hurtigt skaber problemer på kontoret.
My boss says that responsibility without respect quickly creates problems at the office.
Træneren siger, at banen er våd, men at bolden stadig er god nok.
The coach says that the field is wet, but that the ball is still good enough.
Træneren og dommeren siger begge, at man godt kan tabe en kamp og alligevel spille godt, og tilskuerne klapper stadig.
The coach and the referee both say that you can lose a match and still play well, and the spectators still clap.
Hendes onkel arbejder i havnen, og han siger, at der er roligere om morgenen.
Her uncle works in the harbor, and he says that it is calmer in the morning.
Hun siger, at kysten er lige så smuk om aftenen som om morgenen, når der ikke er så mange mennesker.
She says that the coast is just as beautiful in the evening as in the morning when there are not so many people.
Konduktøren siger, at vi skal vise vores billetter, før vi sætter os.
The conductor says that we have to show our tickets before we sit down.
Konduktøren kom tilbage med et smil og sagde, at toget snart kørte videre.
The conductor came back with a smile and said that the train would continue soon.
Mekanikeren siger, at nummerpladen sidder løst, men at bilen ellers ser fin ud.
The mechanic says that the license plate is loose, but that the car otherwise looks fine.
Hun bliver altid i tvivl, når navigationen siger venstre, men skiltet ved rundkørslen viser en anden afkørsel.
She always becomes unsure when the navigation says left, but the sign at the roundabout shows a different exit.
Min nabo siger, at hendes nummerplade blev væk sidste år, så nu tager hun et billede af den hver måned.
My neighbor says that her license plate got lost last year, so now she takes a picture of it every month.
Vi kan tage færgen i morgen, men kun hvis mekanikeren siger, at bilen er klar før afgang.
We can take the ferry tomorrow, but only if the mechanic says that the car is ready before departure.
Min søster siger, at bremsen føles svag, så vi må ikke køre videre.
My sister says that the brake feels weak, so we must not drive any farther.
Jeg pakker et kompas i tasken, selv om min søster siger, at stien er nem at følge.
I pack a compass in the bag, even though my sister says that the path is easy to follow.
Min veninde siger, at en vandretur er lige så hyggelig ved solopgang som om aftenen.
My female friend says that a hike is just as cozy at sunrise as in the evening.
Værtinden siger, at bordplanen kun er nødvendig, når der er mange gæster.
The hostess says that the seating plan is only necessary when there are many guests.
Jeg tager mit festtøj på senere, men min søster siger, at hendes festtøj stadig hænger i skabet.
I will put on my party clothes later, but my sister says that her party clothes are still hanging in the closet.
Receptionisten siger, at medlemskabet stadig er gyldigt.
The receptionist says that the membership is still valid.
Læreren siger, at opførslen i klassen er vigtig.
The teacher says that the behavior in class is important.
Min søster siger, at brødet skulle gerne hæve i en time, efter at hun har æltet dejen godt.
My sister says that the bread should ideally rise for an hour after she has kneaded the dough well.
Opskriften siger, at jeg kun skal bruge en skefuld sukker.
The recipe says that I only need to use one spoonful of sugar.
Sikke en god tærte du har lavet, selv om du sagde, at du var for træt til at bage!
What a good tart you have made, even though you said that you were too tired to bake!
Hvis glasuren havde været koldere, ville den have dækket kagen bedre, men alligevel sagde alle: “Sikke nogle gode muffins og sikke en flot tærte!”
If the icing had been colder, it would have covered the cake better, but everyone still said: “What good muffins and what a beautiful tart!”
I morges sagde hun, at hoften gør mindre ondt, men at hun stadig ikke kan sidde længe.
This morning, she said that the hip hurts less, but that she still cannot sit for long.
Hendes chef siger, at hun gerne må arbejde hjemmefra, så længe håndleddet ikke gør mere ondt.
Her boss says that she may work from home as long as the wrist does not hurt more.
Hvis smerten bliver akut i nat, skal du ringe med det samme, sagde lægen.
If the pain becomes acute tonight, you must call right away, the doctor said.
Min niece kiggede på hendes kind, men hun sagde ikke noget, da hun så plasteret ved læben.
My niece looked at her cheek, but she did not say anything when she saw the bandage by her lip.
Lægen lagde en ren forbinding og sagde, at salven kun skal bruges to gange om dagen.
The doctor put on a clean bandage and said that the ointment should only be used twice a day.
Hun siger, at det er længe siden, hun sidst havde et uheld, og at hun nu går langsommere på trappen.
She says that it has been a long time since she last had an accident, and that she now walks more slowly on the stairs.
Lægen siger, at akut smerte kræver behandling.
The doctor says that acute pain requires treatment.
Hun har det ikke med at klage, men i dag siger hun, at mødet var alt for langt.
She does not tend to complain, but today she says that the meeting was far too long.
Du overdriver bestemt ikke, hvis du siger, at køen ved stationen var lang i morges.
You are definitely not exaggerating if you say that the queue at the station was long this morning.
Min lærer siger, at et spørgsmålstegn passer bedre end et udråbstegn, når man faktisk stiller et spørgsmål.
My teacher says that a question mark fits better than an exclamation mark when you are actually asking a question.
Nogle ord har en tydelig modsætning, og læreren siger, at en modsætning ofte er lettere at huske end et synonym.
Some words have a clear opposite, and the teacher says that an opposite is often easier to remember than a synonym.
Kan du sige det én gang til?
Can you say that one more time?
Læreren siger, at tillægsordet står før navneordet.
The teacher says that the adjective comes before the noun.
Hun siger, at systemet åbenbart er nede igen, og derfor må vi vente lidt.
She says that the system is apparently down again, and therefore we have to wait a little.
Læreren siger, at ordet står i bestemt form.
The teacher says that the word is in the definite form.
Hun klager ikke ofte, men i dag siger hun egentlig, at mødet var alt for langt.
She does not complain often, but today she actually says that the meeting was far too long.
Min søster siger, at jeg overdriver, når jeg klager over vejret, men jeg er egentlig bare træt.
My sister says that I exaggerate when I complain about the weather, but I am actually just tired.
Du overdriver ikke, hvis du siger, at køen ved stationen var lang i morges.
You are not exaggerating if you say that the queue at the station was long this morning.
Min chef siger, at ansvar og respekt er vigtigere end hurtige svar.
My boss says that responsibility and respect are more important than quick answers.
Selv om min søster er punktlig og nøjagtig, siger hun, at en god påmindelse giver hende mere ro.
Even though my sister is punctual and accurate, she says that a good reminder gives her more peace of mind.
Min veninde siger, at indbakken er fuld igen, fordi hun har fået for mange beskeder.
My female friend says that the inbox is full again because she has received too many messages.
Advarslen på skærmen siger, at filen er for stor til at sende.
The warning on the screen says that the file is too large to send.
Mekanikeren siger, at forhjulet ikke fejler noget.
The mechanic says that there is nothing wrong with the front wheel.
Vores træner siger, at styrketræning og udstrækning begge er vigtige, hvis man vil undgå ømhed.
Our trainer says that strength training and stretching are both important if you want to avoid soreness.
Min søster siger, at hendes muskler bliver mindre stive, efterhånden som hun træner mere regelmæssigt.
My sister says that her muscles get less stiff as she trains more regularly.
Min nabo siger, at hun ville ønske, at hun havde bedre kondition, men hun træner stadig hver uge.
My neighbor says that she wishes she had better fitness, but she still trains every week.
Hun siger godnat.
She says good night.
Han siger goddag.
He says hello.
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