Translation: What are you going to wear? / What must you wear?
The Breakdown: Using skal looks toward the future. You are asking about a plan or a decision that hasn’t happened yet.
Context: You might ask this before a party or a meeting that is happening later.
2. Hvad tager du på?
Translation: What are you putting on? / What are you taking on?
The Breakdown: Using tager (from at tage) focuses on the action of dressing.
Context: This can mean “What are you choosing to wear right now?” or “What are you in the middle of putting on?” It’s more about the physical act of “taking” the clothes and putting them on your body.
3. Hvad har Emma på?
Translation: What is Emma wearing?
The Breakdown: Using har (from at have) describes a current state.
Context: Emma is already dressed. You are asking for a description of her current outfit right this second.