kom så Danmark
The English phrase "go Denmark" is expressed in Danish as kom så Danmark.
The phrase kom så Danmark is used as a cheer to encourage the Danish national team during sporting events.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "come so Denmark", where the part kom så functions as an idiomatic way to say "come on" or "go".
When do people say it?
When cheering for the Danish national team, you can use this phrase to show your support. If you want to wish someone luck instead, you can say Held og lykke, which means "Good luck".
Did you know?
- The name Danmark likely comes from the Old Norse words for 'Danes' and 'borderland'. It may have originally been a name given by outsiders to describe the northern frontier of the Frankish Empire.
- Danish sports fans often combine kom så Danmark with the rhythmic clapping of the 'Viking Clap', a tradition borrowed from Iceland.
- In Denmark, the cheer kom så can be used to motivate someone who is hesitant or slow, effectively acting as a nudge to 'get a move on' in daily life.
Examples in context
- Danmark, Danmark, kom så, kom så!Denmark, Denmark, come on, come on!
- Kom så Danmark!Go Denmark!
- Vi råber: kom så Danmark!We are shouting: go Denmark!
- Alle sang: kom så Danmark!Everyone sang: go Denmark!
Example conversation
Sofie and Mads are watching a football match together.
- SofieSe på bolden! Kom så Danmark!Look at the ball! Go Denmark!
- MadsJa, de spiller virkelig godt i dag.Yes, they are playing really well today.
- SofieHurtigere! Kom så Danmark!Faster! Go Denmark!
- MadsMålet kommer snart, Sofie!The goal is coming soon, Sofie!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Danmark, så, CC BY-SA 4.0.
