syntes

Syntes is a form of the Danish verb synes, used as the simple past tense. The verb synes generally means to seem or to think, and syntes expresses that a thought, impression, or opinion was held in the past. It is used across informal speech and formal writing to describe past perceptions.

In everyday usage, syntes often appears in sentences that report what someone believed or felt at a previous time. A common example is Jeg syntes, det var en god idé, which translates to I thought it was a good idea. The past tense form contrasts with the present tense synes, which means to seem or think in the present moment.

Syntes can also appear in narratives or reported speech to convey past impressions or evaluations, helping to place statements in a temporal context. While syntes is specific to Danish, readers may encounter it in bilingual texts or language-learning materials discussing Danish verb forms and tense.

See also: synes (present tense), Danish verbs, Danish grammar.