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Present tense conjugation Exercises in Danish language
Mastering the present tense conjugation in Danish is essential for anyone looking to communicate effectively in everyday situations. Danish verbs in the present tense are relatively straightforward compared to other languages, as they do not change according to the subject. This simplicity makes it easier for learners to form sentences quickly and accurately. However, there are still some nuances and irregular verbs that require attention. By focusing on these patterns and exceptions, you can build a strong foundation for speaking, reading, and writing in Danish.
In Danish, the present tense is used to describe actions happening now or routines and habits. To form the present tense, most verbs simply add an -r to the infinitive form. For example, "at spise" (to eat) becomes "spiser" (eats/eating) and "at læse" (to read) becomes "læser" (reads/reading). While this rule covers a majority of verbs, there are exceptions and irregularities that must be memorized, such as "at være" (to be), which becomes "er" (is/am/are). By engaging with a variety of exercises and examples, you can become proficient in recognizing and applying these conjugations in context, enabling smoother and more confident communication in Danish.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Han *spiser* morgenmad hver dag (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Vi *løber* i parken om aftenen (verb for running).</p>
<p>3. De *synger* en sang sammen (verb for singing).</p>
<p>4. Hun *læser* en bog på biblioteket (verb for reading).</p>
<p>5. Jeg *kører* til arbejde om morgenen (verb for driving).</p>
<p>6. Børnene *leger* i haven (verb for playing).</p>
<p>7. Han *skriver* et brev til sin ven (verb for writing).</p>
<p>8. Vi *ser* en film i biografen (verb for watching).</p>
<p>9. Hun *laver* mad i køkkenet (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>10. De *taler* sammen i telefonen (verb for talking).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Jeg *spiser* en sandwich (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Hun *læser* en bog (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. De *løber* i parken (verb for running).</p>
<p>4. Vi *synger* en sang (verb for singing).</p>
<p>5. Han *skriver* et brev (verb for writing).</p>
<p>6. Børnene *leger* på legepladsen (verb for playing).</p>
<p>7. Jeg *ser* fjernsyn (verb for watching).</p>
<p>8. Hun *kører* bil (verb for driving).</p>
<p>9. De *danser* til musikken (verb for dancing).</p>
<p>10. Vi *maler* et billede (verb for painting).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Han *spiser* morgenmad hver dag (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Jeg *løber* i parken om morgenen (verb for running).</p>
<p>3. Vi *lærer* dansk i skolen (verb for learning).</p>
<p>4. Hun *synger* i koret hver onsdag (verb for singing).</p>
<p>5. De *arbejder* på kontoret hele ugen (verb for working).</p>
<p>6. Børnene *leger* i haven (verb for playing).</p>
<p>7. Katten *sover* på sofaen (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>8. Vi *besøger* bedsteforældrene i weekenden (verb for visiting).</p>
<p>9. Han *læser* en bog om aftenen (verb for reading).</p>
<p>10. Hun *taler* med sin veninde i telefonen (verb for talking).</p>