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Dialogue

Mine rygsmerter bliver værre efter lange møder.

MEE-nuh ROOG-smair-duh BLEE-uh VAIR-uh EF-tuh LANG-uh MUR-uh. My back pain gets worse after long meetings.

Din stol hjælper dig måske ikke med at holde en god kropsholdning.

DEEN STOHL YEL-buh DYE MAWS-kuh EH-guh MEH aht HULL-uh en GOH KROPS-hohl-ning. Your chair may not help you maintain good posture.

Skal jeg holde flere korte pauser?

SKAIL YAI HULL-uh FLAIR-uh KOR-duh POW-suh? Should I take more short breaks?

Korte pauser kan hjælpe.

KOR-duh POW-suh KAN YEL-puh. Short breaks can help.

Rejs dig op, og stræk dig forsigtigt.

RICE DYE OHB, aw STREK DYE faw-SKEH-d. Stand up and stretch gently.

Jeg skal også justere højden på min skærm.

YAI SKAIL AW-soh yoo-STAIR-uh HOY-thn PAW MEEN SKAIRM. I also need to adjust my screen height.

Det kan hjælpe dig med at sidde mere behageligt.

DEH KAN YEL-puh DYE MEH aht SEH-thuh MAIR-uh beh-HAH-guhlt. That can help you sit more comfortably.

Jeg vil prøve disse ændringer i denne uge.

YAI VELL PRUH-vuh DEH-suh EN-ring-uh EE DEH-nuh OO-uh. I will try these changes this week.

Tal med en sundhedsperson, hvis smerterne fortsætter.

TAIL MEH EN SOON-hayth-pair-SOHN, VESS SMAIR-duh-nuh faw-STEH-duh. See a healthcare professional if the pain continues.

Word by Word

Mine “Mine” means “my” in “Mine rygsmerter” and marks possession of the back pain. The related possessive form “min” appears before “skærm”; “Mine” is used here with “rygsmerter”. This is useful when saying that something belongs to you or concerns you.

rygsmerter “Rygsmerter” means “back pain” in this dialogue. It is the health problem that becomes worse after long meetings. Use it for pain located in the back, as in “Mine rygsmerter”.

bliver In “bliver værre”, “bliver” contributes the idea of becoming or getting into a different state. “Værre” supplies the meaning that the state is worse, so the whole expression means “gets worse”. This pattern is useful for describing a change over time.

værre “Værre” means “worse” in “bliver værre”, describing an increase in the back pain. It is used here to compare the pain with its earlier condition. A common reuse pattern is “bliver værre” for something that gets worse.

efter “Efter” means “after” and places the worsening after “lange møder”. It connects an event or time period with what happens later. Use it before a time expression or event when describing sequence.

lange “Lange” means “long” in “lange møder”, describing meetings that last a long time. It is the form used directly with “møder” in this dialogue. Use it with a time period or event when its duration is long.

møder “Møder” means “meetings” in “efter lange møder”. It refers to the meetings after which the back pain becomes worse. Use it for work or other organized meetings, especially with words describing their length.

Din “Din” means “your” in “Din stol”, identifying the chair as belonging to or being used by the other person. It comes directly before the noun it describes here. Use it to refer to one person’s chair, object, or responsibility.

stol “Stol” means “chair” in “Din stol”. The chair is discussed as something that may not support good posture. Use it for a seat with a back, such as a work chair.

hjælper “Hjælper” means “helps” in “stolen hjælper dig måske ikke” and describes whether the chair supports the person. It is the form used for an action or effect involving the chair here. A useful pattern is “hjælper dig med at” followed by an activity.

dig “Dig” means “you” as the person affected by the chair’s possible lack of help. It appears after “hjælper” in “hjælper dig”. Use it when “you” is the object or recipient of an action.

måske “Måske” means “maybe” and makes the statement about the chair uncertain rather than definite. In the dialogue it comes before the negation in “hjælper dig måske ikke”. Use it when suggesting a possibility.

ikke “Ikke” means “not” and negates the idea that the chair helps the person. It appears after “måske” in this sentence. Use it to make a statement negative.

med In “hjælper dig med at holde”, “med” introduces the activity that the chair may help the person perform. Together with “hjælper” it forms the useful construction “hjælper dig med at” plus an action. Use this pattern when describing help with a task.

at In “med at holde”, “at” introduces the following verb expression. It links “med” to the activity of maintaining good posture. Use “at” before an infinitive in this type of construction.

holde “Holde” means “keep” or “maintain” in “holde en god kropsholdning”. It describes continuing to have good posture rather than changing it. Use it with an object when talking about maintaining a condition or position.

en “En” means “a” in “en god kropsholdning”, introducing one unspecified posture. It comes before the noun phrase and is followed here by “god”. Use it when introducing a singular, non-specific noun.

god “God” means “good” and describes the posture in “en god kropsholdning”. It expresses that the posture is suitable or healthy in this context. Use it before a noun when evaluating that thing positively.

kropsholdning “Kropsholdning” means “posture” in “en god kropsholdning”. It refers to the way the body is held while sitting. Use it when discussing sitting position, body alignment, or maintaining a healthy position.

Skal “Skal” asks whether something should or is to happen in “Skal jeg holde flere korte pauser?”. It is placed before the subject in this question. Use “Skal” to ask about an advisable action or what is planned.

jeg “Jeg” means “I” and is the person asking about taking more breaks. It is the subject in “Skal jeg holde flere korte pauser?”. Use it when referring to yourself as the person doing the action.

flere “Flere” means “more” in “flere korte pauser”, asking about additional breaks. It refers to a greater number of breaks, not a greater amount of one thing. Use it before a plural noun when asking for or describing additional items.

korte “Korte” means “short” in “korte pauser”, describing breaks that do not last long. It is used directly before the plural noun “pauser”. Use it with a plural noun when describing brief events or periods.

pauser “Pauser” means “breaks” in “holde flere korte pauser”. It refers to short periods away from the meeting or sitting activity. Use it when talking about taking breaks during work, meetings, or another activity.

kan “Kan” means “can” in “Korte pauser kan hjælpe”, expressing that short breaks have the ability or potential to help. It comes before the verb “hjælpe”. Use it before an infinitive to describe ability or possibility.

hjælpe “Hjælpe” means “help” in “kan hjælpe”. It describes the possible benefit of taking short breaks. After “kan”, it stays in this verb form; use the pattern “kan hjælpe” to say that something may be beneficial.

Rejs “Rejs” means “stand up” in the instruction “Rejs dig op”. It tells the listener to move from sitting to standing. Use it as a direct instruction when telling someone to stand up.

op “Op” means “up” in “Rejs dig op”, adding upward direction to the instruction. The complete expression “Rejs dig op” means “stand up”; “op” itself supplies the direction. Use it with movement that goes upward.

og “Og” means “and” and joins the two instructions “Rejs dig op” and “stræk dig forsigtigt”. It shows that both actions should be done. Use it to connect actions, objects, or statements.

stræk “Stræk” means “stretch” in the instruction “stræk dig forsigtigt”. It tells the listener to extend or loosen the body gently. Use it in advice about stretching, especially together with the body part or person being stretched.

forsigtigt “Forsigtigt” means “gently” or “carefully” and describes how the listener should stretch. It makes the instruction less forceful and more cautious. Use it when an action should be done with care.

også “Også” means “also” in “Jeg skal også justere...”, adding another action to the speaker’s plan. It shows that adjusting the screen is an additional need. Use it when adding information that applies in addition to something already mentioned.

justere “Justere” means “adjust” in “skal også justere højden”. It describes changing the screen height to a more suitable position. Use it with an object or setting that can be changed slightly.

højden “Højden” means “the height” in “højden på min skærm”. It refers to the vertical level of the screen. Use it in the pattern “højden på” followed by the object whose height is being discussed.

på In “højden på min skærm”, “på” connects “højden” with the screen whose height is meant. The full phrase means “the height of my screen”; “på” marks this relationship here. Use it in this kind of noun connection when identifying what a measured feature belongs to.

min “Min” means “my” in “min skærm”, identifying the screen as the speaker’s. The related form “Mine” appears in “Mine rygsmerter”. Use “min” before the singular noun being identified as yours.

skærm “Skærm” means “screen” in “min skærm”. It refers here to the computer screen whose height needs adjustment. Use it for a screen used for work, viewing, or displaying information.

Det “Det” means “that” or “it” in “Det kan hjælpe dig...”, referring back to the screen adjustment just mentioned. It lets the speaker comment on the previous action without repeating it. Use it to refer to a previously mentioned thing, action, or situation.

sidde “Sidde” means “sit” in “hjælpe dig med at sidde”. It describes the position the person wants to maintain more comfortably. Use it after “med at” when talking about sitting as an activity or state.

mere “Mere” means “more” in “sidde mere behageligt”, indicating an increased level of comfort. It modifies “behageligt” rather than naming another object. Use it to compare how comfortably an action is performed.

behageligt “Behageligt” means “comfortably” in “sidde mere behageligt”, describing a more comfortable way of sitting. It explains the desired result of adjusting the screen. Use it when describing an action done with greater physical comfort.

vil “Vil” means “will” in “Jeg vil prøve...”, expressing the speaker’s intention to try the changes. It comes before the verb “prøve”. Use it to state an intention or planned action.

prøve “Prøve” means “try” in “vil prøve disse ændringer”. It describes testing the suggested changes in practice. After “vil”, it appears in this verb form; use “vil prøve” for an intention to try something.

disse “Disse” means “these” in “disse ændringer”, pointing to the changes discussed in the conversation. It comes directly before the plural noun “ændringer”. Use it when referring to several nearby or just-mentioned things.

ændringer “Ændringer” means “changes” in “disse ændringer”. It refers to taking breaks, stretching, and adjusting the screen height. Use it for modifications to a routine, setup, or plan.

i “I” means “in” in the time expression “i denne uge”. It places the planned action within the current week. Use it before a time period when saying when something happens.

denne “Denne” means “this” in “denne uge”, pointing to the particular week being discussed. It appears directly before “uge”. Use it to identify one specific nearby or current time period.

uge “Uge” means “week” in “denne uge”. It identifies the time period in which the speaker will try the changes. Use it for a seven-day period, especially with a time word such as “denne”.

Tal “Tal” means “talk” or “speak” in the instruction “Tal med en sundhedsperson”. It tells the listener to communicate with a healthcare professional. Use it as a direct instruction when recommending that someone speak with another person.

sundhedsperson “Sundhedsperson” means “healthcare professional” in “en sundhedsperson”. It refers to an appropriate professional to contact if the pain continues. Use it when discussing medical advice or care without naming a specific profession.

hvis “Hvis” means “if” and introduces the condition “smerterne fortsætter”. It connects a possible future condition with the advice to speak to a healthcare professional. Use it to introduce a condition for an action or recommendation.

smerterne “Smerterne” means “the pain” in “hvis smerterne fortsætter”, referring to the pain discussed throughout the dialogue. It is the symptom whose continuation would make professional advice appropriate. Use it when referring back to the specific pain already under discussion.

fortsætter “Fortsætter” means “continues” in “smerterne fortsætter”. It describes the pain remaining present rather than stopping. Use it after a subject to say that a symptom, activity, or situation carries on.

Grammar Points

blive + komparativt adjektiv

Rygsmerter bliver værre efter lange møder.

ROOG-smair-duh BLEE-uh VAIR-uh EF-tuh LANG-uh MUR-uh.

Back pain gets worse after long meetings.

Efter blive bruges et adjektiv til at beskrive en ændring af tilstanden. “Værre” er komparativ af “dårlig”.

flere + flertalsadjektiv + flertalsnavneord

Flere korte pauser hjælper måske.

FLAIR-uh KOR-duh POW-suh YEL-puh MAWS-kuh.

Several short breaks may help.

Efter “flere” står både adjektivet og navneordet i flertal: “korte pauser”.

Danish Vocabulary

bliver verb

BLEE-uh gets; becomes

Mine rygsmerter bliver værre efter lange møder.

din det

DEEN your

Din stol hjælper dig måske ikke med at holde en god kropsholdning.

efter prep

EF-tuh after

Mine rygsmerter bliver værre efter lange møder.

hjælper verb

YEL-buh helps

Din stol hjælper dig måske ikke med at holde en god kropsholdning.

holde verb

HULL-uh maintain; keep

Din stol hjælper dig måske ikke med at holde en god kropsholdning.

kropsholdning noun

KROPS-hohl-ning posture

Gender: common

Din stol hjælper dig måske ikke med at holde en god kropsholdning.

lange adj

LANG-uh long

Mine rygsmerter bliver værre efter lange møder.

møder noun

MUR-uh meetings

Mine rygsmerter bliver værre efter lange møder.

måske adv

MAWS-kuh perhaps; may

Din stol hjælper dig måske ikke med at holde en god kropsholdning.

rygsmerter noun

ROOG-smair-duh back pain

Mine rygsmerter bliver værre efter lange møder.

stol noun

STOHL chair

Gender: common

Din stol hjælper dig måske ikke med at holde en god kropsholdning.

værre adj

VAIR-uh worse

Mine rygsmerter bliver værre efter lange møder.

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Should I take more short breaks?

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Skal jeg holde flere korte pauser?

Short breaks can help.

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Korte pauser kan hjælpe.

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after

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efter

long

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lange

chair

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stol

helps

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hjælper