o.k.
The English phrase "ok" is translated into Danish as o.k.
In Danish, o.k. can function both as an interjection to signal agreement and as an adjective meaning 'acceptable' or 'fine'.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While the source uses dots (o.k.), it is very common in informal Danish digital communication to write it simply as ok without periods. Additionally, the term Okay is used in informal Danish conversations. The word Fint is used to express agreement casually and means 'fine' or 'good'.
Did you know?
- In Danish, the word fint can mean 'ok' or 'fine', but it also literally means 'fancy' or 'elegant', such as when describing an expensive dress.
- When expressing that something is 'ok' in the sense of 'alright', Danes might use the phrase det går which literally translates to 'it goes'.
- Danes may use the word nå as a conversational filler that functions like a questioning 'ok' or 'well then' to nudge a speaker to continue.
Examples in context
- Det er o.k. med mig.That's OK with me.This sentence shows how to use o.k. to express personal acceptance.Tatoeba #5115909 by danepo, translation #4500051 by CK
- O.k., vi har en aftale.OK, we've got a deal.This sentence demonstrates using o.k. as an interjection to confirm a deal.Tatoeba #3245047 by danepo, translation #2490376 by CK
- Er det o.k. at ryge her?Is it OK to smoke here?This sentence uses o.k. as an adjective to ask about the acceptability of an action.Tatoeba #7549033 by danepo, translation #7549014 by CK
- Altså, det passer mig fint.Well, that suits me fine.
- Okay, det lyder godt!Ok, that sounds good!
- Ja, fint!Yes, that's fine!
- Tak for læsningen!Thanks for reading!
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Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are planning when to meet for coffee.
- LucasSkal vi mødes klokken fire?Shall we meet at four o'clock?
- EmmaDet er o.k. for mig.That is o.k. with me.
- LucasPerfekt, så ses vi der.Perfect, then I will see you there.
- EmmaVi ses!See you!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
