Tak for sidst! Det var længe siden. Hvad så?

Thanks for last time! It's been a long time. What's up?

Breakdown of Tak for sidst! Det var længe siden. Hvad så?

• tak for sidst: thanks for last time
• det var længe siden: it's been a long time
• hvad så: what's up?

Questions & Answers about Tak for sidst! Det var længe siden. Hvad så?

When do Danes use Tak for sidst?

Danes use Tak for sidst when they meet or message someone after having seen them before. It is a very common social formula, especially after:

• a dinner
• a party
• a meeting
• a date
• a visit
• any previous shared occasion

It does not literally mean only thanks for last time in a narrow sense. In real use, it often functions like a warm acknowledgment of your last meeting, something like:

• Nice seeing you last time
• Thanks for the last time we met
• Good to see you again after last time

It is extremely natural in Danish and sounds polite and friendly.

Can I say Tak for sidst to someone I am meeting for the first time?

No. Tak for sidst only works if you have met the person before.

If this is your first meeting, it would sound strange, because sidst refers to a previous occasion. So you need some earlier shared event or meeting for the phrase to make sense.

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