Bedeutung
To lead an initiative or advocate for a cause.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is deeply linked to the history of the Norwegian Labor Movement (Arbeiderbevegelsen). Leaders who fought for the 8-hour workday are often described as having 'gått i bresjen.' In the Nordic model of leadership, 'going in the breach' is seen as a way to build trust. A leader who takes the first risk is more respected than one who stays behind. With the rise of social media, 'å gå i bresjen' is now used for digital campaigns and influencers who take a stand on mental health or body positivity.
Use in Cover Letters
This is a high-level phrase that makes you sound like a leader. Use it in job applications to describe your initiatives.
Don't overdo it
If you use it for every small thing, it loses its power. Save it for real impact.
Bedeutung
To lead an initiative or advocate for a cause.
Use in Cover Letters
This is a high-level phrase that makes you sound like a leader. Use it in job applications to describe your initiatives.
Don't overdo it
If you use it for every small thing, it loses its power. Save it for real impact.
Teste dich selbst
Fyll inn riktig preposisjon.
Hun valgte å gå i bresjen ___ kvinners rettigheter.
Vi går alltid i bresjen *for* en sak.
Hvilken setning bruker idiomet riktig?
Velg riktig alternativ:
Idiomet brukes for viktige saker, ikke småting som å kjøpe melk.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Vi trenger en frivillig til å starte kampanjen. B: Jeg kan ____.
Å 'gå i bresjen' betyr å ta initiativet til å starte noe.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenHun valgte å gå i bresjen ___ kvinners rettigheter.
Vi går alltid i bresjen *for* en sak.
Velg riktig alternativ:
Idiomet brukes for viktige saker, ikke småting som å kjøpe melk.
A: Vi trenger en frivillig til å starte kampanjen. B: Jeg kan ____.
Å 'gå i bresjen' betyr å ta initiativet til å starte noe.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenNo, 'bresje' is almost never used outside of this specific idiom in modern Norwegian.
It is grammatically possible but rare. Usually, you go in the breach *for* a positive change.
It is always in the definite form: 'bresjen'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
å stå i bresjen for
similarTo be the leader of a cause.
å være en pådriver
synonymTo be a driving force.
å brøyte vei
similarTo clear the path/pioneer.
