Mastering reported speech is a crucial aspect of becoming proficient in any language, and Danish is no exception. Reported speech involves conveying what someone else has said without quoting them directly, which requires a solid understanding of both the grammar and syntax of the language. Our exercises are designed to help you convert direct speech to indirect speech in Danish, ensuring that you can accurately and effectively relay information. By practicing these exercises, you will enhance your ability to communicate more naturally and fluidly in Danish, whether in written or spoken form. In Danish, reported speech often necessitates changes in verb tenses, pronouns, and time expressions, making it essential to pay attention to the context and details of the original statement. These exercises will guide you through the nuances of these transformations, providing clear explanations and practical examples. You'll encounter a variety of scenarios that reflect real-life conversations, enabling you to apply what you've learned in everyday interactions. Through consistent practice, you'll gain confidence and improve your linguistic skills, making your Danish communication more authentic and nuanced.
1. Han sagde, at han *var* træt (past tense of "er").
2. Hun fortalte, at hun *havde* en hund (past tense of "har").
3. De nævnte, at de *ville* komme senere (future tense of "kommer").
4. Læreren forklarede, at klassen *skulle* lave lektier (future tense of "skal").
5. Peter sagde, at han *elsker* chokolade (present tense of "elsker").
6. Hun sagde, at hun *vidste* svaret (past tense of "ved").
7. Moren fortalte, at de *havde* set filmen (past tense of "har").
8. Lægen nævnte, at patienten *var* rask (past tense of "er").
9. Han sagde, at han *skulle* til møde (future tense of "skal").
10. Hun forklarede, at hun *kunne* tale tre sprog (past tense of "kan").
1. Han sagde, at han *var* træt (past tense of "er").
2. Hun fortalte mig, at hun *havde* set filmen før (past tense of "har").
3. De nævnte, at de *ville* komme i morgen (future tense of "vil").
4. Læreren forklarede, at vi *skulle* lave lektierne (past tense of "skal").
5. Peter sagde, at han *kunne* hjælpe mig med opgaven (past tense of "kan").
6. Anna spurgte, om jeg *havde* tid til at mødes (past tense of "har").
7. Hun indrømmede, at hun *var* nervøs for eksamen (past tense of "er").
8. Morten sagde, at han *ville* købe en ny bil (future tense of "vil").
9. De fortalte os, at de *havde* været i Paris sidste år (past tense of "har").
10. Han nævnte, at han *skulle* til lægen i morgen (past tense of "skal").
1. "Jeg elsker dig," sagde Peter til Maria. Peter sagde, at han *elskede* hende. (verb for love)
2. "Jeg har købt en ny bil," sagde hun. Hun sagde, at hun *havde købt* en ny bil. (past perfect of buy)
3. "Vi skal til Paris i næste uge," sagde de. De sagde, at de *skulle* til Paris i næste uge. (future form of go)
4. "Jeg føler mig træt," sagde han. Han sagde, at han *følte* sig træt. (verb for feel)
5. "Jeg kan lide at spille fodbold," sagde hun. Hun sagde, at hun *kunne lide* at spille fodbold. (modal verb for like)
6. "Vi har ikke set filmen endnu," sagde de. De sagde, at de *ikke havde set* filmen endnu. (negative past perfect of see)
7. "Jeg tager på ferie i morgen," sagde hun. Hun sagde, at hun *tog* på ferie dagen efter. (past form of take)
8. "Jeg vil gerne have en kop kaffe," sagde han. Han sagde, at han *gerne ville have* en kop kaffe. (modal verb for want)
9. "Jeg har ondt i halsen," sagde hun. Hun sagde, at hun *havde* ondt i halsen. (past form of have)
10. "Vi bliver hjemme i aften," sagde de. De sagde, at de *blev* hjemme den aften. (past form of stay)
