المعنى
If you don't object, you agree.
خلفية ثقافية
In Norwegian work culture, consensus is key. This proverb is often used to 'flush out' any hidden disagreements before a project starts. The 'Law of Jante' influences this; people might be hesitant to speak up, so the proverb serves as a necessary push to encourage vocal dissent. While the proverb is famous, Norwegian law generally requires 'active consent' for contracts, making the proverb more of a social rule than a legal one today. In the highly digitized Norwegian society, this proverb is frequently applied to 'thumbs up' culture in apps like Slack and Teams.
Use it to close a deal
It's a great way to finalize a plan in a group of Norwegians who might be too polite to say 'yes' out loud.
Don't be too aggressive
Using this in a serious argument can sound like you are bullying the other person into agreement.
المعنى
If you don't object, you agree.
Use it to close a deal
It's a great way to finalize a plan in a group of Norwegians who might be too polite to say 'yes' out loud.
Don't be too aggressive
Using this in a serious argument can sound like you are bullying the other person into agreement.
The 'Dugnad' connection
In community work (dugnad), if you don't show up and don't complain about the date, people will assume you agreed to it.
اختبر نفسك
Fyll inn det manglende ordet i ordtaket.
Den som ____, samtykker.
Ordtaket er 'Den som tier, samtykker'. 'Å tie' betyr å være stille.
Hva betyr ordtaket?
Når noen sier 'den som tier, samtykker', hva mener de?
Ordtaket forklarer at taushet tolkes som enighet.
Hvilken situasjon passer best til ordtaket?
Velg situasjonen der det er naturlig å bruke ordtaket.
Ordtaket brukes når mangel på protest fører til en beslutning.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Skal vi ta bussen i stedet for å gå? B: (Ingen svarer) A: Ok, ____.
A tolker stillheten som enighet om å ta bussen.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينDen som ____, samtykker.
Ordtaket er 'Den som tier, samtykker'. 'Å tie' betyr å være stille.
Når noen sier 'den som tier, samtykker', hva mener de?
Ordtaket forklarer at taushet tolkes som enighet.
Velg situasjonen der det er naturlig å bruke ordtaket.
Ordtaket brukes når mangel på protest fører til en beslutning.
A: Skal vi ta bussen i stedet for å gå? B: (Ingen svarer) A: Ok, ____.
A tolker stillheten som enighet om å ta bussen.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it is primarily a social proverb. In modern law, silence is rarely considered binding consent.
Yes, but be careful. It's better to use it when the boss is the one being silent, or as a lighthearted joke.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but one might say 'Taushet betyr ikke nødvendigvis samtykke' (Silence doesn't necessarily mean consent).
It is slightly formal. In everyday speech, people often say 'å være stille' or 'å ikke si noe'.
Very much so! It's often used when someone doesn't reply to a group invite.
You can, and people will understand you, but 'tier' is the traditional and most common form.
Because it separates a relative clause ('Den som tier') from the main verb ('samtykker').
It can be if used to silence someone, but usually, it's just a way to confirm a consensus.
Focus on the 'y' sound—it's the hardest part for English speakers. Think of it as a tight 'ee' with rounded lips.
Yes, though the form might be 'Den som tegjer, samtykkjer'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Taushet er gull
similarSilence is gold.
Å tale er sølv
contrastSpeaking is silver.
Samtykke ved passivitet
specialized formConsent by passivity.
Å si ja med hele seg
contrastTo say yes with your whole self.
