المعنى
Asking for someone's identity.
خلفية ثقافية
Norwegians are generally private. Answering the door with 'Hvem er det?' before opening is standard safety and social etiquette, especially in apartment buildings. The phrase is iconic due to the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff. Every Norwegian child knows the Troll's line. In the age of Vipps (payment app) and social media, 'Hvem er det?' is often used when receiving a request from an unknown phone number. In Norwegian offices, which are very egalitarian, you might use this phrase to ask who is in a meeting room, but usually with a 'som' clause.
The Silent H
Always remember that 'hvem', 'hva', 'hvor' all have silent H's. Don't pronounce it!
Don't be too direct
Avoid 'Hvem er du?' unless you are actually introducing yourself to someone.
المعنى
Asking for someone's identity.
The Silent H
Always remember that 'hvem', 'hva', 'hvor' all have silent H's. Don't pronounce it!
Don't be too direct
Avoid 'Hvem er du?' unless you are actually introducing yourself to someone.
The 'Som' Rule
If you add a verb after the phrase, you MUST add 'som'. E.g., 'Hvem er det SOM snakker?'
Intercom Etiquette
When answering an intercom, say 'Hvem er det?' clearly and wait for the answer before pressing the button.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Who is it?'
___ er det?
'Hvem' is used for people, while 'Hva' is for things.
Which sentence is correct for a sub-clause?
Jeg vet ikke...
In sub-clauses, the subject 'det' comes before the verb 'er'.
Complete the dialogue at the door.
Knakk knakk! Deg: 'Hvem er det?' Besøkende: '___ ___ Per.'
The standard answer to 'Hvem er det?' is 'Det er [Name]'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a stranger in an old family photo.
Use 'Hvem er det?' to identify someone in a photo.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Hvem er det? vs Hvem er du?
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين___ er det?
'Hvem' is used for people, while 'Hva' is for things.
Jeg vet ikke...
In sub-clauses, the subject 'det' comes before the verb 'er'.
Knakk knakk! Deg: 'Hvem er det?' Besøkende: '___ ___ Per.'
The standard answer to 'Hvem er det?' is 'Det er [Name]'.
You see a stranger in an old family photo.
Use 'Hvem er det?' to identify someone in a photo.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is the standard neutral way to ask for identity. It is much more polite than 'Hvem er du?' in most contexts.
In Norwegian, 'det' acts as a dummy subject for unknown entities, regardless of gender or number. It's like saying 'Who is the person that is there?'.
Yes! Even if there are many people, you still say 'Hvem er det?'. The 'det' remains singular.
'Det' is for someone further away or unseen. 'Dette' is for someone right next to you or a photo you are holding.
The most common answer is 'Det er [Name]' or 'Det er meg' (It is me).
Yes, in this phrase and in almost all spoken Norwegian, the 't' in 'det' is not pronounced.
Yes, that is a very common informal contraction in Eastern Norway.
You can say 'Må jeg spørre hvem det er?' (May I ask who it is?).
It's a shorter, more old-fashioned or urgent version, like 'Who's there?'.
Yes, Norwegians often use 'hvem' for pets because they are seen as individuals.
عبارات ذات صلة
Hvem der?
similarWho's there?
Hvem er du?
similarWho are you?
Hva er det?
contrastWhat is it?
Hvem er det som...
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Hvem er dette?
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