Negation in Danish is an essential aspect of mastering the language, as it allows speakers to construct sentences that convey what is not happening, what is not true, or what is not desired. Understanding the structures and rules of negation can significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Danish. In Danish, negation typically involves the use of the word "ikke," which translates to "not" in English. However, its placement within a sentence and interaction with other words can vary, requiring careful attention to detail. This page is designed to help you grasp these nuances through a series of structured explanations and practical exercises. Our exercises aim to reinforce your understanding of Danish negation by providing a variety of contexts and sentence structures. You will practice placing "ikke" correctly in different types of sentences, including declarative, imperative, and questions. Additionally, you'll learn about other negative expressions and their usage to ensure a comprehensive grasp of the topic. By engaging with these exercises, you will develop the confidence to use negation accurately in your Danish conversations, enhancing both your spoken and written proficiency. Dive in and start practicing to master this crucial element of the Danish language.
1. Jeg har *ingen* penge til at købe is (no money).
2. Hun kan *ikke* lide at spise fisk (dislikes eating).
3. Vi har *ikke* set filmen endnu (not seen).
4. De har *ikke* tid til at komme på besøg (no time).
5. Han er *ikke* interesseret i sport (disinterested).
6. Jeg kan *ikke* finde mine nøgler (cannot find).
7. Børnene vil *ikke* gå i seng (refuse to go).
8. Hun har *ingen* planer for weekenden (no plans).
9. Vi er *ikke* færdige med arbejdet (unfinished).
10. De har *ikke* købt gaverne endnu (not bought).
1. Han kan *ikke* lide at spise fisk (negation for "does not").
2. Jeg har *ikke* set filmen endnu (negation for "not yet").
3. De vil *ikke* gå i skole i dag (negation for "will not").
4. Hun har *ikke* nogen penge med sig (negation for "no money").
5. Vi kan *ikke* høre dig (negation for "cannot").
6. Bogen er *ikke* på bordet (negation for "not").
7. Katten sover *ikke* på sofaen (negation for "does not").
8. Jeg forstår *ikke* spørgsmålet (negation for "do not").
9. Han er *ikke* gammel nok til at køre bil (negation for "not old enough").
10. Vi har *ikke* tid til at gå i biografen (negation for "do not have time").
1. Han *kan ikke* lide at spise fisk (negation of 'can like').
2. De *har ikke* set filmen endnu (negation of 'have seen').
3. Vi *må ikke* tage billeder her (negation of 'may take').
4. Hun *er ikke* klar til eksamen (negation of 'is ready').
5. Jeg *vil ikke* gå i skole i dag (negation of 'want to go').
6. Børnene *må ikke* lege udenfor i regnen (negation of 'may play').
7. Han *har ikke* nogen penge (negation of 'have money').
8. Vi *kan ikke* høre dig (negation of 'can hear').
9. De *kommer ikke* til festen (negation of 'come to the party').
10. Hun *skal ikke* arbejde i weekenden (negation of 'must work').
