Learn how to use three common Danish prepositions.
Welcome!
Prepositions are small words, but they are very important.
In Danish, some of the most common ones are:
- i
- på
- over
They can describe time, place, or language, depending on the sentence.
Let’s look at the most common uses.
1️⃣ “I” — In
The word i usually means in.
Examples with time:
Jeg kommer i morgen.
I come tomorrow.
Vi ses i næste uge.
We see each other next week.
Examples with place:
Hun bor i Danmark.
She lives in Denmark.
2️⃣ “På” — On / At
The word på can mean on or at depending on the context.
Examples:
Jeg arbejder på kontoret.
I work at the office.
Bogen ligger på bordet.
The book is on the table.
With languages, Danish often uses på.
Example:
Han taler på dansk.
He speaks in Danish.
3️⃣ “Over” — Over / Across / During
The word over has several meanings, but it often means:
- over
- across
- during
Examples:
Flyet flyver over byen.
The plane flies over the city.
Vi arbejder over weekenden.
We work over the weekend.
4️⃣ Quick Overview
| Danish | Meaning |
|---|---|
| i | in |
| på | on / at |
| over | over / across / during |
🎯 Practice Time
Choose the correct preposition.
1️⃣ Jeg bor ___ Danmark.
2️⃣ Bogen ligger ___ bordet.
3️⃣ Vi ses ___ morgen.
4️⃣ Flyet flyver ___ byen.
Answers
1️⃣ i
2️⃣ på
3️⃣ i
4️⃣ over
👍 Tip from Freja
Prepositions can feel difficult because languages use them differently.
The best way to learn them is by seeing them in many examples.
Over time, the correct preposition will start to feel natural.