المعنى
Children resemble their parents.
خلفية ثقافية
In Norway, this proverb is often used during 'Konfirmasjon' (Confirmation) speeches to highlight how the young person has taken after their parents or grandparents. The phrase is shared across Sweden (Äpplet faller inte långt från trädet) and Denmark (Æblet falder ikke langt fra stammen), showing a unified cultural understanding of family. In farming communities, this phrase was historically a way to predict a child's capability as a worker based on their parents' reputation. Today, it's frequently used ironically on social media when children mimic their parents' 'uncool' habits.
Use it for compliments
It's a very safe and warm way to compliment a parent on their child's behavior.
Watch the 't'
Don't pronounce the 't' at the end of 'eplet'. It makes you sound like a textbook.
المعنى
Children resemble their parents.
Use it for compliments
It's a very safe and warm way to compliment a parent on their child's behavior.
Watch the 't'
Don't pronounce the 't' at the end of 'eplet'. It makes you sound like a textbook.
The 'si' ending
Adding ', si' or ', vet du' at the end makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Eplet faller ikke langt fra _______.
The traditional Norwegian proverb uses 'stammen' (the trunk).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct word order:
In a main clause, the verb 'faller' must come second, followed by the negation 'ikke'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the proverb.
A father is a famous painter, and his daughter just won an art prize.
This proverb is used to describe inherited talents.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Han er like sta som moren sin.' B: 'Ja, ____.'
The context of being 'stubborn like the mother' perfectly fits the proverb.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينEplet faller ikke langt fra _______.
The traditional Norwegian proverb uses 'stammen' (the trunk).
Choose the correct word order:
In a main clause, the verb 'faller' must come second, followed by the negation 'ikke'.
A father is a famous painter, and his daughter just won an art prize.
This proverb is used to describe inherited talents.
A: 'Han er like sta som moren sin.' B: 'Ja, ____.'
The context of being 'stubborn like the mother' perfectly fits the proverb.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, absolutely! It is gender-neutral and applies to any parent-child relationship.
It can be. Use it with a smile if you're teasing, but avoid it if the trait is a serious character flaw.
Historically, 'stammen' (the trunk) was the standard. 'Treet' is a modern influence from English.
Yes, it's one of the few proverbs that hasn't gone out of style.
Yes, it's often used to show traits skipping a generation or being consistent across the whole family.
You can say 'Her har eplet falt langt fra stammen' to express surprise at the difference.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Usually, but it can be used for adopted children to highlight shared family culture and habits.
Just remove the 'ikke': 'Eplet faller langt fra stammen.'
Not a direct one, but people might say 'Han er faren opp i dagen' (He is his father up in the day/exactly).
عبارات ذات صلة
Som snytt ut av nesa på faren sin
similarTo be the spitting image of one's father.
Å slekte på noen
builds onTo take after someone in the family.
Art arter sin herre lik
synonymNature makes the offspring like the parent.
Som far, så sønn
synonymLike father, like son.
