Clarifying file requirements | Learn Danish in English

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Dialogue

Kan du forklare kravene for mig?

Kæn doo foh-KLAIR-uh KRAH-vuh-nuh foh mye? Could you clarify the requirements for me?

Hvilken del er uklar?

VEL-gen del air oo-KLAHR? Which part is unclear?

Jeg er ikke sikker på, hvilket filformat jeg skal bruge.

Yai air EG-uh SEG-uh poh, VEL-gud FEEL-fohr-MAD yai sgahl BROO-uh. I'm not sure which file format to use.

Brug standardformatet til den endelige version.

BROOG SDAN-dahr-fohr-MAD-eh tehl den EN-eh-lee vair-SHOHN. Use the standard document format for the final version.

Har du et eksempel, jeg kan følge?

HAH doo eh eg-SEM-bəl, yai kæn FUR-luh? Do you have an example I can follow?

Jeg kan sende et eksempel fra en lignende forespørgsel.

Yai kæn SEN-uh ed eg-SEM-bəl frah en LEE-nuh-nuh FOHR-spur-sel. I can send a sample from a similar request.

Det vil hjælpe mig med at forstå, hvad jeg skal levere.

Deh vel YEL-buh mye meh eh foh-STOH, veh yai sgahl leh-VAIR-uh. That would help me understand what to deliver.

Send mig en besked, hvis noget andet er uklart.

SEN mye en beh-SGAY, ves NOH-uhth AN-uhth air oo-KLAHR. Send me a note if anything else is unclear.

Word by Word

Kan “Kan” means “can” here and makes “Kan du forklare ...?” a polite request. It is used with “du” before the action word. A common reuse pattern is “Kan du + verb?” when asking someone to do something.

du “du” means “you” and identifies the person being asked to explain the requirements. It comes before the action word in “Kan du forklare”. A common reuse pattern is “Kan du ...?” for a request to one person.

forklare “forklare” means “explain” or “clarify” in “forklare kravene”. It names the action requested after “kan”. A common reuse pattern is “forklare + something”, such as explaining a requirement or a problem.

kravene “kravene” means “the requirements” in the workplace question. The form refers to the specific requirements that need clarification. It can be reused when asking about requirements for a task, file, or delivery.

for “for” marks the intended recipient in “for mig”, meaning that the clarification is being done for the speaker. It is followed here by the person who benefits. A common reuse pattern is “noget for + person” when something is done for someone.

mig “mig” means “me” in “for mig” and identifies the person who wants the clarification. It follows “for” in this expression. It is useful when saying that something is for the speaker or helps the speaker.

Hvilken “Hvilken” means “which” in the question “Hvilken del er uklar?”. It asks the listener to select one part from the relevant parts. A common reuse pattern is “Hvilken + noun?” when asking which item or part is meant.

del “del” means “part” in “Hvilken del”. It identifies one section or aspect of the requirements. It can be reused when asking which part of a document, task, or explanation is being discussed.

er “er” links “del” with the description “uklar”, so “er uklar” means “is unclear”. It is used here to describe the current state of the part. A common reuse pattern is “X er + description” when describing something.

uklar “uklar” means “unclear” in “er uklar” and describes the part that the speaker does not understand. It functions as the description after “er”. It is useful when saying that an instruction, point, or part is not clear.

Jeg “Jeg” means “I” and identifies the speaker in “Jeg er ikke sikker”. It comes at the start of the statement about the speaker’s uncertainty. A common reuse pattern is “Jeg er ...” when describing the speaker’s state or opinion.

ikke “ikke” means “not” and makes “Jeg er sikker” negative in “Jeg er ikke sikker”. It is placed before the description “sikker”. A common reuse pattern is “er ikke + description” to say that something is not the case.

sikker “sikker” means “sure” or “certain” in “ikke sikker på”. The speaker says they do not know with certainty which file format to use. The reliable pattern here is “være sikker på + thing” for being sure about something.

på “på” is part of “sikker på”, meaning “sure about” in this sentence. It introduces the matter about which the speaker is certain or uncertain. Reuse “sikker på + noun or clause” when expressing certainty about something.

hvilket “hvilket” means “which” in “hvilket filformat” and asks the speaker to choose one file format. It introduces the specific item being selected. A common reuse pattern is “hvilket + noun” when asking which item is intended.

filformat “filformat” means “file format” and names the type of file the speaker needs to use. It is the item selected in “hvilket filformat”. It can be reused when discussing how a document should be saved or delivered.

skal “skal” indicates what the speaker is supposed or required to do in “jeg skal bruge”. It is followed by the action word “bruge”. A common reuse pattern is “skal + verb” for an obligation, plan, or required action.

bruge “bruge” means “use” in “skal bruge” and refers to using a file format. It follows “skal” in this sentence. A common reuse pattern is “bruge + object”, such as using a format, tool, or document.

Brug “Brug” means “use” as a direct instruction in “Brug standardformatet”. It tells the listener which format to choose. A common reuse pattern is “Brug + object” when giving a practical instruction.

standardformatet “standardformatet” means “the standard format” and identifies the format required for the final version. The form refers to a specific format understood in this work context. It can be reused when instructing someone to use the agreed standard format.

til “til” means “for” in “til den endelige version” and marks the purpose or intended use of the standard format. It connects the format with the final version. A common reuse pattern is “til + purpose or intended item” when saying what something is for.

den “den” means “the” in “den endelige version” and points to the specific final version being discussed. It comes before the description and noun. A common reuse pattern is “den + description + noun” for a particular item.

endelige “endelige” means “final” in “den endelige version”. It describes the version as the one intended for completion or delivery. It can be reused with a noun when identifying the final stage or version of something.

version “version” means “version” and refers here to the completed form of the document. It is the noun described by “endelige”. It can be reused when distinguishing one form or edition of a document from another.

Har “Har” means “have” at the beginning of “Har du et eksempel?”. It asks whether the other person has an example available. A common reuse pattern is “Har du + noun?” when asking if someone has something.

et “et” means “a” or “an” before “eksempel” in “et eksempel”. It introduces one unspecified example. A common reuse pattern is “et + noun” before a noun used in this form.

eksempel “eksempel” means “example” or “sample” in the request for something to follow. It refers to a model that can guide the speaker’s work. It can be reused when asking for or giving a model of the required result.

følge “følge” means “follow” in “jeg kan følge” and refers to using the example as a guide. It follows “kan” in the sentence. It can be reused when saying that someone follows an example, instruction, or model.

sende “sende” means “send” in “Jeg kan sende et eksempel”. It names the action the speaker is able to carry out after “kan”. A common reuse pattern is “sende + object” when offering to send a document, example, or message.

fra “fra” means “from” in “fra en lignende forespørgsel” and marks the source of the example. It introduces where the sample comes from. A common reuse pattern is “fra + source” when identifying the origin of something.

en “en” means “a” before “lignende forespørgsel” and introduces one unspecified request. It is part of the phrase describing the source of the example. A common reuse pattern is “en + noun” before a noun used in this form.

lignende “lignende” means “similar” in “en lignende forespørgsel”. It describes the request from which the example comes. It can be reused before a noun when comparing a new item with another item of the same general kind.

forespørgsel “forespørgsel” means “request” in “en lignende forespørgsel”. It refers to an earlier work request similar to the current one. It can be reused when discussing a formal or practical request for information or work.

Det “Det” refers back to the offered action of sending an example in “Det vil hjælpe mig”. It means “that” or “it” as the subject of the expected result. A common reuse pattern is “Det vil + verb” when saying what a proposed action is expected to do.

vil “vil” expresses an expected result in “Det vil hjælpe mig”, meaning that the example would help the speaker. It is followed by the action word “hjælpe”. A common reuse pattern is “vil + verb” for a future or expected effect.

hjælpe “hjælpe” means “help” and describes the benefit the example will provide to the speaker. In “hjælpe mig med at forstå”, it is followed by the person helped and the activity. A useful pattern is “hjælpe nogen med at + verb” when describing help with an action.

med “med” is part of “med at forstå” and introduces the activity that the help supports. It connects “hjælpe mig” with understanding. A useful reuse pattern is “hjælpe nogen med at + verb” for saying what someone is helped to do.

at “at” marks the action form in “at forstå”, meaning “to understand”. It comes directly before the action word. A common reuse pattern is “at + verb” after expressions that introduce an action.

forstå “forstå” means “understand” in “at forstå, hvad jeg skal levere”. It refers to grasping what the work requires the speaker to deliver. It can be reused with “hvad” when saying that someone understands what needs to happen.

hvad “hvad” means “what” and introduces the information the speaker wants to understand in “hvad jeg skal levere”. It begins the clause describing the required delivery. A common reuse pattern is “forstå, hvad + clause” when identifying information someone needs to understand.

levere “levere” means “deliver” or “provide” in “jeg skal levere”. It refers to the work product the speaker is expected to provide. A useful reuse pattern is “skal levere + object” when discussing a required submission or result.

Send “Send” means “send” as a direct instruction in “Send mig en besked”. It tells the listener to contact the speaker with a message if needed. A common reuse pattern is “Send + recipient + object” for giving a sending instruction.

besked “besked” means “message” or “note” in “en besked”. It refers to a short communication the listener should send to the speaker. It is useful in workplace situations when asking someone to send a written update or question.

hvis “hvis” means “if” and introduces the condition “hvis noget andet er uklart”. It shows when the listener should send a message. A common reuse pattern is “hvis + clause” for stating a condition.

noget “noget” means “something” or “anything” in “noget andet”. It refers to an unspecified thing that may still be unclear. A common reuse pattern is “noget + description” when referring to an unspecified thing.

andet “andet” means “else” or “other” in “noget andet”, meaning anything else beyond the part already discussed. It specifies that the possible unclear thing is additional. A common reuse pattern is “noget andet” when referring to another thing or issue.

Grammar Points

noget + intetkønsadjektiv

noget andet

NOH-uhth AN-uhth

something else

Efter det neutrale pronomen "noget" får adjektivet formen "andet".

ubestemt substantiv + -et

standardformatet

SDAN-dahr-fohr-MAD-eh

the standard format

Bestemt ental af et intetkønsord dannes her med endelsen "-et".

Danish Vocabulary

bruge verb

BROO-uh use

del noun

DEL part

eksempel noun

eg-SEM-bəl example; sample

endelig adj

EN-eh-lee final endelige

filformat noun

FEEL-fohr-MAD file format

forklare verb

foh-KLAIR-uh clarify; explain

hvilken det

VEL-gen which Hvilken

krav noun

KRAH requirement kravene

sikker adj

SEG-uh sure; certain

standardformat noun

SDAN-dahr-fohr-MAD standard format standardformatet

uklar adj

oo-KLAHR unclear

version noun

vair-SHOHN version

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Could you clarify the requirements for me?

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Kan du forklare kravene for mig?

Which part is unclear?

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Hvilken del er uklar?

Use the standard document format for the final version.

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Brug standardformatet til den endelige version.

Spelling

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sure; certain

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sikker

file format

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filformat

which

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Hvilken

requirement

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kravene