Danish Verbs on Emotions and Actions

Overview

This lecture covered key Danish verbs related to emotions, actions, and preferences, explaining their meanings, usage, and important distinctions for learners.

Expressing Emotions and Reactions

• "At takke" means to thank, commonly used to express gratitude.
• "At klage sig" is to complain, often reflexive.
• "At råbe" means to yell or shout, often straining the voice.
• "At skrige" means to scream or shriek, used for intense vocal outbursts.
• "At græde" means to cry, expressing sadness or emotion.
• "At savne" is to miss someone or something emotionally.
• "At mangle" means to lack something in a practical sense, different from "savne."

Actions with Objects or People

• "At miste" means to lose (an object, hope, courage, or trust).
• "At forlade" means to leave (a place or relationship, more dramatic).
• "At efterlade" means to leave behind (an object or person, e.g., in a location).

Searching and Discovering

• "At lede efter" means to look for (physical objects).
• "At søge" is to seek, often more abstract (like searching for love or answers).
• "At finde" is to find (something lost or sought).
• "At lægge mærke til" means to notice (something external).
• "At opdage" means to discover or uncover something new.

Decision-Making and Preferences

• "At reagere" means to react (to something).
• "At handle" means to act/take action (not to pretend).
• "At foretrække" is to prefer (one thing over another).
• "At vælge" means to choose or pick (a person or option).
• "At beslutte" is to decide (who is in charge or has authority).
• "At bestemme sig" means to make up one's mind or decide (focuses on the content of the decision).
• "At afgøre" means to determine (the deciding factor or outcome).
• "At stemme" means to vote (in elections).

Key Terms & Definitions

• Reflexive verb — A verb used with a pronoun reflecting the subject, like "sig" in "at klage sig."
• Present perfect — A tense indicating an action that has occurred up to the present (e.g., "has voted").
• Object — The thing that receives the action in a sentence.

Action Items / Next Steps

• Review the list of verbs and their meanings.
• Practice sentences using each verb in context.
• Check previous videos (1–8) for additional verb practice.