"I will set the table."

Translation: Jeg dækker bord.

[MusicWithRocksIn]

Is this a set phrase or should it be 'bordet'?

[Xneb]

Yes, the phrase is "at dække bord", although the opposite is "tage (ud) af bordet"

[Sorenson_us]

this is a trick question. as the phrase changes here due to the cultural norm. it's colloquial if you will.

[Mexikoi]

Out of interest, if you used stiller and bordet would Danes know what you meant?

[Charlie551210]

No, If you say "Jeg stiller bordet" it means that you have picked up the table and are placing it somewhere. For instance "Jeg stiller bordet over i hjørnet" - I move the table to the corner

[Matt92HUN]

"I will" can't be translated as "jeg vil" now?

[thor.dk]

"Jeg dækker bord" in direct translation => I am setting table" (futurum, indefinite form) doesn't sound right to me.
"I will set the table" in direct translation => Jeg vil dække bordet (present, definite form).
I'm native Dane. Would some native English speaker tell me if I'm wrong?

[Donna991881]

the hover hints are wrong. they do not suggest "daeker" as a possible response.