B2 Collocation رسمي

å være i en gunstig posisjon

to be in a favorable position

المعنى

To have an advantage.

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خلفية ثقافية

Norwegians value 'forutsigbarhet' (predictability). Being in a 'gunstig posisjon' often means you have secured yourself against future risks. Similar to Norway, Swedes use 'gynnsamt läge'. It reflects the 'Lagom' mindset—not too much, not too little, just strategically right. In the US, people are more likely to say they are 'winning' or 'ahead of the game'. The Norwegian phrase is much more understated. In Japan, being in a 'gunstig posisjon' is often linked to 'wa' (harmony) and having the support of others.

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Use it in Cover Letters

Using this phrase in a 'søknad' (application) shows you have a high level of professional Norwegian.

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Don't say 'på'

Remember: 'i en posisjon', never 'på en posisjon'.

المعنى

To have an advantage.

🎯

Use it in Cover Letters

Using this phrase in a 'søknad' (application) shows you have a high level of professional Norwegian.

⚠️

Don't say 'på'

Remember: 'i en posisjon', never 'på en posisjon'.

اختبر نفسك

Fyll inn det manglende ordet i setningen.

Etter å ha spart i fem år, er hun nå i en ______ posisjon til å kjøpe leilighet.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: gunstig

'Gunstig' is the correct adjective to describe a favorable position.

Hvilken setning er mest formell og korrekt?

Hvordan beskriver du en bedrift som gjør det bedre enn konkurrentene?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Bedriften er i en gunstig posisjon.

This is the standard formal collocation.

Match uttrykket med riktig betydning.

Match pairs

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: all

These are all related but distinct nuances of advantage.

🎉 النتيجة: /3

وسائل تعلم بصرية

بنك التمارين

3 تمارين
Fyll inn det manglende ordet i setningen. Fill Blank B1

Etter å ha spart i fem år, er hun nå i en ______ posisjon til å kjøpe leilighet.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: gunstig

'Gunstig' is the correct adjective to describe a favorable position.

Hvilken setning er mest formell og korrekt? Choose B2

Hvordan beskriver du en bedrift som gjør det bedre enn konkurrentene?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Bedriften er i en gunstig posisjon.

This is the standard formal collocation.

Match uttrykket med riktig betydning. Match B2

طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: all

These are all related but distinct nuances of advantage.

🎉 النتيجة: /3

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

No, you don't say 'en gunstig person'. You say 'en gunstig posisjon' or 'en gunstig pris'.

Yes, but it's more formal. 'Fordel' is the noun for advantage, 'gunstig posisjon' is the state of having it.

You say 'en ugunstig posisjon'. Just add the prefix 'u-'.

Yes, very often! Especially in football or chess to describe tactical setups.

Only if you are being ironic or talking about something serious like work or a house purchase.

They are almost identical. 'Gunstig' is slightly more common in everyday professional speech.

In the context of prices, yes. In the context of a position, it means strategic advantage.

It is 'en posisjon' (masculine).

Yes, that is perfectly correct and very common.

Yes, because it requires understanding of formal register and nuanced adjectives.

عبارات ذات صلة

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å ha et overtak

synonym

To have the upper hand.

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å ligge godt an

similar

To be on track for success.

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å sitte med trumfesset

specialized form

To hold the trump card.

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