Requesting a temporary membership freeze | Learn Danish in English

Danish lesson set in a contemporary Copenhagen everyday setting: At a fitness facility, a member asks how to pause a membership during recovery while keeping personal details private..

EN → DA / Level: B2

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Dialogue

A

Jeg har brug for at sætte mit medlemskab på pause, mens jeg kommer mig.

yai hah BROO faw uh SET-uh mit MED-lemss-kahb oh POW-suh, mens yai KUM-uh my. I need to pause my membership while I recover.
B

Du kan anmode om en midlertidig pause ved hjælp af en kort formular.

doo kan an-MOH-thuh om en MED-luh-TEE-thee POW-suh veh YELB av en KORT faw-moo-LAH. You can request a temporary freeze with a short form.
A

Jeg kan fremlægge dokumentation, men jeg vil helst holde oplysningerne fortrolige.

yai kan FREM-leg-uh dok-oo-men-TAY-shun, men yai veel helst HOL-duh ohp-LOO-sen-uh faw-TROH-lee-uh. I can provide documentation, but I would rather keep the details private.
B

Formularen kræver kun en grundlæggende bekræftelse og ikke detaljer om diagnosen.

faw-moo-LAH-ren KRAY-vuh kun en GROON-lay-guh-nuh beh-KREF-tel-suh oh IK-uh deh-TAI-lyuh om dee-uhg-NOH-sen. The form only needs basic confirmation, not diagnosis details.
A

Det gør det nemmere for mig at udfylde den.

deh gaw deh NEM-uh-ruh faw my uh FOL-duh den. That makes it easier for me to fill out.
B

Når anmodningen er gennemgået, kan pausen i medlemskabet begynde.

naw an-MOHN-ing-en air GEN-um-GOH-et, kan POW-sen ee MED-lemss-kah-bet beh-GUN-uh. Once the request is reviewed, the membership freeze can begin.
A

Vil min adgang blive genoptaget automatisk bagefter?

veel my ATH-keng blee geh-NOB-tah-et ow-toh-MAH-tisk BEH-uhf-duh? Will my access restart automatically afterward?
B

Det vil den, medmindre du anmoder om en forlængelse inden da.

deh veel den, meh-MIN-duh doo an-MOH-thuh om en faw-LENG-el-suh IN-en deh. It will, unless you request an extension before then.

Word by Word

Jeg “Jeg” means “I” here and identifies the speaker as the person who needs the membership paused. It is the subject in “Jeg har brug for at sætte mit medlemskab på pause.” Use “Jeg” at the beginning of a statement about yourself.
har “Har” means “have” in the expression “har brug for,” which means “need.” It is the present form related to the citation form “have.” A useful pattern is “Jeg har brug for at” followed by an action.
brug In “har brug for,” “brug” contributes to the fixed expression meaning “need,” rather than meaning “use” by itself. The full pattern is “have brug for + noun” or “have brug for at + verb.” In this dialogue, it introduces the action the speaker needs to take.
for In “har brug for,” “for” is part of the fixed expression meaning “need.” Its meaning here comes from the whole phrase, not from “for” alone. Reuse the pattern “har brug for at” before an action.
at “At” marks the action that is needed in “at sætte mit medlemskab på pause.” It introduces the infinitive form “sætte.” A useful pattern is “brug for at” followed by an action.
sætte “Sætte” means “put” or “set” in the expression “sætte mit medlemskab på pause,” which means to pause the membership. It is the infinitive form used after “at.” Reuse “sætte + object + på pause” when putting a service or arrangement on hold.
mit “Mit” means “my” before “medlemskab” in “mit medlemskab.” It identifies the membership as belonging to the speaker and is the form used with this noun. Use “mit” directly before the thing being referred to in this expression.
medlemskab “Medlemskab” means “membership” in “mit medlemskab.” It is the object being put on pause. A useful pattern is “sætte mit medlemskab på pause” when speaking to a facility about temporarily stopping membership.
på In “sætte mit medlemskab på pause,” “på” helps express the state into which the membership is put. The whole phrase means “pause my membership.” Reuse “sætte + object + på pause” for a temporary suspension.
pause “Pause” means “pause” in “på pause,” referring to a temporary stop in the membership. It completes the expression “sætte mit medlemskab på pause.” This phrase is useful when requesting a temporary interruption of a service or activity.
mens “Mens” means “while” and introduces the time during which the speaker is recovering in “mens jeg kommer mig.” It connects two actions or situations happening over the same period. Reuse “mens + clause” to describe what happens during another situation.
kommer “Kommer” means “recover” in “kommer mig,” not “come” in this context. It is the present form related to the citation form “komme.” The reusable expression is “komme sig,” meaning to recover or get better.
mig “Mig” means “myself” in the expression “kommer mig.” It refers back to “jeg,” the person who is recovering. Use it in the reflexive pattern “komme sig” when describing recovery.
Du “Du” means “you” and addresses the member directly in “Du kan anmode om en midlertidig pause.” It is the subject of the advice being given. Use “Du” when speaking informally to one person.
kan “Kan” means “can” here and expresses that the member has the option or ability to make a request. It is the present form related to the citation form “kunne.” A useful pattern is “Du kan” followed by an infinitive, as in “Du kan anmode.”
anmode “Anmode” means “request” in the formal expression “anmode om en midlertidig pause.” It is used with “om” before the thing being requested. Reuse “anmode om + noun” for a formal request.
om In “anmode om en midlertidig pause,” “om” is the preposition required with “anmode” before the requested thing. The full expression means “request a temporary pause.” Use “anmode om + noun” when making a formal request.
en “En” is the indefinite article before “midlertidig pause,” meaning “a temporary pause.” It introduces one unspecified pause. Reuse “en” before a noun in the same type of indefinite expression.
midlertidig “Midlertidig” means “temporary” and describes the pause as limited rather than permanent in “en midlertidig pause.” It comes before the noun it describes. A useful pattern is “en midlertidig + noun” for a temporary arrangement.
ved In “ved hjælp af en kort formular,” “ved” helps express the means used to make the request. The whole phrase means “by means of” or “using.” Reuse “ved hjælp af + noun” when explaining how something is done.
hjælp “Hjælp” means “help” in the expression “ved hjælp af,” which means “by means of” or “with the help of.” Its meaning here comes from the full expression. Use “ved hjælp af” before the tool or method used.
af In “ved hjælp af en kort formular,” “af” completes the expression that identifies the means or method. The full phrase means “using a short form.” Reuse the pattern “ved hjælp af + noun.”
kort “Kort” means “short” in “en kort formular,” describing the form as brief. It appears before the noun it modifies. Reuse “en kort + noun” for something that does not take much time or space.
formular “Formular” means “form” in “en kort formular,” referring to the document used to make the request. It is the object after “ved hjælp af.” A useful pattern is “udfylde en formular” when completing a form.
fremlægge “Fremlægge” means “provide” or “present” in “fremlægge dokumentation.” It is the infinitive used after “kan.” Reuse “fremlægge + documentation or other requested material” in a formal administrative setting.
dokumentation “Dokumentation” means “documentation” in “fremlægge dokumentation,” referring to material supplied as evidence or confirmation. It is what the speaker can provide. A useful pattern is “fremlægge dokumentation” when submitting supporting material.
men “Men” means “but” and introduces a contrast between providing documentation and keeping the details private. It connects the two parts of “Jeg kan fremlægge dokumentation, men jeg vil helst holde oplysningerne fortrolige.” Use “men” to present an opposing preference or condition.
vil “Vil” expresses a preference in “vil helst holde oplysningerne fortrolige,” meaning “would rather keep the details confidential.” In “Vil min adgang blive genoptaget,” the same form is used in a question about what will happen. Reuse “vil helst + infinitive” to state a preferred action.
helst “Helst” means “rather” or “preferably” in “vil helst holde oplysningerne fortrolige.” It marks the speaker’s preferred option. A useful pattern is “vil helst + verb” when politely stating what one would prefer.
holde “Holde” means “keep” in “holde oplysningerne fortrolige,” meaning to keep the information confidential. It is the infinitive after “vil.” Reuse “holde + object + adjective” to describe maintaining something in a particular state.
oplysningerne “Oplysningerne” means “the details” or “the information” in “holde oplysningerne fortrolige.” It is the definite plural form related to the citation form “oplysning,” and it is the object of “holde.” A useful pattern is “holde oplysningerne + adjective” when describing how information should remain.
fortrolige “Fortrolige” means “private” or “confidential” and describes “oplysningerne” in “holde oplysningerne fortrolige.” The form agrees with the plural information being kept confidential; the citation form is “fortrolig.” Reuse “holde + information + fortrolig(e)” when discussing confidentiality.
Formularen “Formularen” means “the form” and is the definite singular form related to “formular.” It is the subject of “kræver” in “Formularen kræver kun en grundlæggende bekræftelse.” Use this form when referring to a specific form already identified.
kræver “Kræver” means “requires” in “Formularen kræver kun en grundlæggende bekræftelse.” It is the present form related to the citation form “kræve.” A useful pattern is “subject + kræver + required item.”
kun “Kun” means “only” and limits what the form requires to basic confirmation. It appears before “en grundlæggende bekræftelse” in “kræver kun en grundlæggende bekræftelse.” Reuse “kun” to restrict a requirement or amount.
grundlæggende “Grundlæggende” means “basic” in “en grundlæggende bekræftelse.” It describes the confirmation as limited to essential information. Reuse “grundlæggende + noun” when referring to a simple or essential requirement.
bekræftelse “Bekræftelse” means “confirmation” in “en grundlæggende bekræftelse.” It is the information the form requires. A useful pattern is “kræve en bekræftelse” when a process needs confirmation.
og “Og” means “and” and connects the required basic confirmation with the excluded diagnosis details in “kun en grundlæggende bekræftelse og ikke detaljer om diagnosen.” Together with “ikke,” it sets out what is and is not needed. Use “og” to link two related requirements or statements.
ikke “Ikke” means “not” and negates the need for diagnosis details in “og ikke detaljer om diagnosen.” It contrasts with the limited requirement introduced by “kun.” Reuse “ikke” before the part of a sentence that should be excluded or denied.
detaljer “Detaljer” means “details” in “detaljer om diagnosen,” referring to specific information about the diagnosis. It is the item that the form does not require. A useful pattern is “detaljer om + topic” when discussing details about something.
diagnosen “Diagnosen” means “the diagnosis” in “detaljer om diagnosen.” It is the definite singular form related to the citation form “diagnose.” Use “detaljer om diagnosen” when referring to specific information about an identified diagnosis.
Det “Det” means “that” or “it” here and refers to the preceding situation: only basic confirmation is needed. It is the subject of “Det gør det nemmere for mig at udfylde den.” Use “Det” to refer back to an action, fact, or situation just mentioned.
gør “Gør” means “makes” in “Det gør det nemmere for mig at udfylde den.” It is the present form related to the citation form “gøre.” A useful pattern is “gøre det + adjective + for someone at + verb” to explain why an action becomes easier or harder.
nemmere “Nemmere” means “easier” in “gør det nemmere,” describing a reduced level of difficulty. It is the comparative form related to “nem.” Reuse “gøre det nemmere for mig at + verb” when explaining that a condition helps someone do something.
udfylde “Udfylde” means “fill out” in “at udfylde den,” referring to completing the form. It is the infinitive after “at.” A useful pattern is “udfylde + form” or “udfylde den” when the form is already clear.
den “Den” is the object pronoun meaning “it” in “udfylde den,” referring back to “formularen.” It avoids repeating the noun because the specific form is already known. Use “den” after a verb when referring back to a relevant common-gender noun.
Når “Når” means “when” or “once” and introduces the condition in “Når anmodningen er gennemgået.” It places the next event after the request has been reviewed. Reuse “Når + clause” to describe what happens once a condition is met.
anmodningen “Anmodningen” means “the request” and is the definite singular form related to “anmodning.” It is the subject of “er gennemgået” in “Når anmodningen er gennemgået.” Use the definite form when referring to the specific request already made.
er “Er” links “anmodningen” with “gennemgået” in the clause meaning that the request has been reviewed. It is the present form related to the citation form “være.” A useful pattern is “er + reviewed or completed form” when describing the status of a process.
gennemgået “Gennemgået” means “reviewed” in “anmodningen er gennemgået.” It is the form related to the citation form “gennemgå” and is used with “er” here. Reuse it when describing a request or document that has been examined.
pausen “Pausen” means “the pause” and is the definite singular form related to “pause.” In “kan pausen i medlemskabet begynde,” it refers to the specific membership pause that was requested. Use the definite form when the pause has already been discussed.
i In “pausen i medlemskabet,” “i” links the pause to the membership affected by it. The phrase means “the pause in the membership.” Reuse “pause i + area or service” to identify what is being paused.
medlemskabet “Medlemskabet” means “the membership” and is the definite singular form related to “medlemskab.” In “pausen i medlemskabet,” it identifies the membership being paused. Use the definite form for the specific membership under discussion.
begynde “Begynde” means “begin” in “kan pausen i medlemskabet begynde.” It is the infinitive used after “kan.” A useful pattern is “kan + subject + begynde” when asking or stating whether an activity can start.
min “Min” means “my” before “adgang” in “min adgang.” It identifies the access as belonging to the speaker and is the form used with this noun. Reuse “min + noun” when referring to something that belongs to or concerns the speaker.
adgang “Adgang” means “access” in “min adgang blive genoptaget,” referring to the speaker’s permission to enter or use the facility. It is the thing that will be resumed. A useful pattern is “have adgang” when talking about access to a place or service.
blive “Blive” helps form the expression “blive genoptaget,” meaning “be resumed” or “get restarted.” It is used before “genoptaget” in the question about access. Reuse “blive + reviewed, resumed, or completed form” when describing something that undergoes a change or action.
genoptaget “Genoptaget” means “resumed” or “restarted” in “blive genoptaget.” It is the form related to the citation form “genoptage” and follows “blive” here. Use “blive genoptaget” for access, activities, or services that start again after a pause.
automatisk “Automatisk” means “automatically” in “blive genoptaget automatisk,” explaining that the restart happens without a further manual request. It describes how the access will be resumed. Reuse “ske eller blive gjort automatisk” when a process happens on its own.
bagefter “Bagefter” means “afterward” and refers to the time after the membership pause in “genoptaget automatisk bagefter.” It is a time adverb placed at the end of the question. Use “bagefter” to refer to what happens after an already mentioned event.
medmindre “Medmindre” means “unless” and introduces the exception to automatic restart in “medmindre du anmoder om en forlængelse inden da.” It says that the result changes if the condition following it occurs. Reuse “medmindre + clause” to state an exception.
forlængelse “Forlængelse” means “extension” in “anmoder om en forlængelse,” referring to a request to extend the pause. It is the object of the expression “anmode om.” A useful pattern is “anmode om en forlængelse” when asking for more time or a longer period.
inden In “inden da,” “inden” means “before” and sets a deadline relative to the previously mentioned time. The full phrase means “before then.” Reuse “inden + time reference” when stating that something must happen by an earlier point.
da “Da” means “then” in the expression “inden da,” referring back to the time when access would otherwise restart. Together, “inden da” means “before then.” Use it when the relevant time has already been established in the conversation.

Grammar Points

medmindre + sætning

Adgang kræver bekræftelse, medmindre formularen er gennemgået.

AD-keng KRAY-vuh beh-KREF-tel-suh, meh-MIN-duh faw-moo-LAH-ren air GEN-um-GOH-et.

Access requires confirmation unless the form has been reviewed.

medmindre betyder “unless” og introducerer en betingelse, der kan ændre hovedsætningen.

er + perfektum participium

Formularen er gennemgået.

faw-moo-LAH-ren air GEN-um-GOH-et.

The form has been reviewed.

Danish bruger er + participium til passiv eller en afsluttet tilstand; gennemgået betyder “reviewed”.

Danish Vocabulary

anmode om phrase
an-MOH-thuh om request
dokumentation noun
dok-oo-men-TAY-shun documentation
formular noun
faw-moo-LAH form
fortrolige adj
faw-TROH-lee-uh confidential; private
fremlægge verb
FREM-leg-uh provide; submit
have brug for phrase
hah BROO faw need
kommer mig phrase
KUM-uh my recover; get better
medlemskab noun
MED-lemss-kahb membership
medlemskabet noun
MED-lemss-kah-bet the membership
midlertidig adj
MED-luh-TEE-thee temporary
på pause phrase
poh POW-suh on hold; frozen
ved hjælp af phrase
veh YELB av with the help of; by means of

Quiz

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form

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temporary

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membership

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the membership

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