Bedeutung
To be indifferent or rude.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is often used to express 'friluftsliv' resilience. If a Norwegian says they 'gir blaffen i regnet,' it's a point of pride. Among teenagers, 'gi blaffen' is often replaced by 'drite i,' which is more 'edgy' but still very common. In flat-hierarchy Norwegian offices, saying you 'gir blaffen' in a minor task can be a way to signal prioritization, though it's still informal. Tabloid newspapers like VG often use 'gir blaffen' in headlines to describe celebrities or politicians who ignore public opinion.
The 'I' is key
Always remember the 'i' if you are mentioning what you don't care about. Without it, the sentence feels unfinished.
Not for the Boss
Even though it's not a swear word, it can sound lazy or disrespectful in a professional setting.
Bedeutung
To be indifferent or rude.
The 'I' is key
Always remember the 'i' if you are mentioning what you don't care about. Without it, the sentence feels unfinished.
Not for the Boss
Even though it's not a swear word, it can sound lazy or disrespectful in a professional setting.
Sarcastic use
You can use it sarcastically. 'Å ja, jeg gir virkelig blaffen' (Oh yeah, I really don't care) when you actually care a lot.
The 'Blaff' scale
Use 'gi katten' for your grandma, 'gi blaffen' for your friends, and 'gi faen' only if you're ready for a fight or a very intense moment.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition and noun form.
Jeg har så mye lekser, men jeg gir ______ ______ dem.
The phrase requires the definite form 'blaffen' and the preposition 'i'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a casual chat with a friend?
A friend asks if you are worried about the exam.
'Gi blaffen' is the perfect balance of informal but not vulgar for a friend.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb.
Lise: 'Skal du ikke rydde?' Tom: 'Nei, jeg ______ blaffen i dag.'
The sentence is in the present tense, so 'gir' is correct.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to show you are a bit rebellious about a new office rule.
'Gi blaffen' expresses that mild rebellious indifference.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Gi blaffen vs. Gi faen
Common Objects for 'Gi blaffen i'
Nature
- • Regnet
- • Været
- • Kulda
Duties
- • Lekser
- • Jobben
- • Oppvasken
Social
- • Ryktet
- • Hva de sier
- • Meningen deres
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg har så mye lekser, men jeg gir ______ ______ dem.
The phrase requires the definite form 'blaffen' and the preposition 'i'.
A friend asks if you are worried about the exam.
'Gi blaffen' is the perfect balance of informal but not vulgar for a friend.
Lise: 'Skal du ikke rydde?' Tom: 'Nei, jeg ______ blaffen i dag.'
The sentence is in the present tense, so 'gir' is correct.
You want to show you are a bit rebellious about a new office rule.
'Gi blaffen' expresses that mild rebellious indifference.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt depends on the context. With friends, it's just casual. With a teacher or boss, it can be seen as rude or dismissive.
Yes, 'Jeg ga blaffen' is very common when talking about something you ignored in the past.
'Drite i' is more slangy and slightly more vulgar, whereas 'gi blaffen' is more 'clean' slang.
Only if there is an object. 'Jeg gir blaffen' (I don't care) vs 'Jeg gir blaffen i det' (I don't care about it).
Yes, it is a universal Norwegian expression used in all dialects.
Yes, but it's quite harsh. It means 'I don't care about you at all.'
Yes, it means a puff of wind or a flicker of light, but it's rarely used outside of this idiom today.
It's pronounced like a 'y' in English 'yes'.
No, it's better to use 'å ignorere' or 'å være likegyldig'.
Using the wrong preposition, like 'på' instead of 'i'.
Usually, yes. It's considered mild enough for family use.
No, 'blaffen' is always singular and definite.
Verwandte Redewendungen
å gi faen i
synonymTo not give a damn (vulgar)
å gi katten i
synonymTo not care (polite)
å drite i
synonymTo sh*t in / not care
å se stort på
similarTo overlook something
å la det skure
similarTo let things slide
