English idioms in Danish
“At bryde isen” / to make people feel relaxed in a social situation.
What is “break the ice”?
The name of the animal dictator on the farm
What is Napoleon?
The exact date and year in which the Danish Constitution was created.
What is June 5th, 1849?
He formulated the law of gravity.
Who was Isaac Newton? (1643-1727)
“Meget sjældent” / “en sjælden gang imellem.”
What is "once in a blue moon?
The original name of the farm before it became Animal Farm.
This historical event marks Denmark's rescue of many Danish Jews.
What is World War II (1943)
This astronomer argued that the Earth moves around the Sun.
Who was Nicolaus Kopernicus? (Poland, 1473-1543)
To reveal a secret (“at røbe hemmeligheden”).
What is "spill the beans?
The names of the two hard-working horses on Animal Farm, representing the Soviet working class.
Who are Boxer and Clover?
During this war in 1864, Denmark lost both of its southern provinces Schleswig and Holstein.
What is The Second Schleswig War?
This scientist is famous for experiments involving electricity and the lightning rod.
Who was Benjamin Franklin? (USA, Founding Father, 1706 - 1790)
"Det koster en bondegård"
What is "it costs an arm and a leg"
Who is Czar Nicholas II?
Denmark lost Norway this year.
What is 1814?
This Danish astronomer made important observations that helped modern astronomy before the Enlightenment.
Who was Tycho Brahe? (Denmark, 1546 - 1601)
To say exactly the right thing (“at ramme hovedet på sømmet”).
Hit the nail on the head
Famous political system criticized through the events of the novel.
What is Stalinist communism / Soviet dictatorship?
Year and name of the famous Viking king who introduced Christianity to Denmark.
The four most important pillars (concepts) which characterized The Age of Enlightenment.
What is individual liberty, religious tolerance, progress and natural rights?