Bedeutung
Being a kind and good-hearted person.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Norway, being 'snill' (kind) is often more valued than being 'smart' or 'rik' (rich). This idiom is a high form of praise in a society that values equality and social support. The concept of 'Hel ved' (solid wood) is closely related. It means someone is dependable and honest. Having your heart in the right place is the emotional equivalent of being 'hel ved'. Norwegian workplaces are relatively flat. A boss who has their 'heart in the right place' is one who cares about the 'human' side of the employees, not just the results. On Norwegian social media, you'll often see this phrase used in comments on 'feel-good' stories or when someone has done a selfless act.
The 'Defense' Move
Use this phrase when you want to say something nice about someone who just did something annoying. It's the ultimate social 'save'.
Grammar Trap
Don't forget the 'e' on 'rette'. It's not 'rett sted', it's 'rette stedet' in this idiom!
Bedeutung
Being a kind and good-hearted person.
The 'Defense' Move
Use this phrase when you want to say something nice about someone who just did something annoying. It's the ultimate social 'save'.
Grammar Trap
Don't forget the 'e' on 'rette'. It's not 'rett sted', it's 'rette stedet' in this idiom!
The Norwegian 'Snill'
Being 'snill' is a superpower in Norway. This phrase is the best way to describe that superpower.
Job Interviews
If asked about your weaknesses, you can say you are very focused on results, but you always make sure to 'ha hjertet på rette stedet' for your team.
Teste dich selbst
Fyll inn de manglende ordene i idiomet.
Han er kanskje litt sur i dag, men han har _______ på rette _______.
Idiomet er 'å ha hjertet på rette stedet'.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
Velg den grammatisk korrekte setningen:
Vi bruker 'har' og den bestemte formen 'rette stedet'.
Hvilken situasjon passer best til uttrykket?
Når ville du sagt at noen har 'hjertet på rette stedet'?
Uttrykket brukes om godhet og gode intensjoner, ofte bak en tøff fasade.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Jeg liker ikke den nye naboen. Han hilser aldri. B: Jeg vet, han er sjenert. Men han hjalp meg med bilen i går, så han ...
B forsvarer naboens karakter ved å bruke idiomet.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHan er kanskje litt sur i dag, men han har _______ på rette _______.
Idiomet er 'å ha hjertet på rette stedet'.
Velg den grammatisk korrekte setningen:
Vi bruker 'har' og den bestemte formen 'rette stedet'.
Når ville du sagt at noen har 'hjertet på rette stedet'?
Uttrykket brukes om godhet og gode intensjoner, ofte bak en tøff fasade.
A: Jeg liker ikke den nye naboen. Han hilser aldri. B: Jeg vet, han er sjenert. Men han hjalp meg med bilen i går, så han ...
B forsvarer naboens karakter ved å bruke idiomet.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! It's used to describe someone who has bad intentions or is acting selfishly, though it's much less common than the positive version.
It's neutral. You can use it in almost any situation, from a casual chat to a wedding speech.
Because it's in the definite form. In Norwegian, adjectives get an -e ending when they describe a specific, definite noun ('stedet').
Almost. 'Heart of gold' is a bit more extreme. 'Heart in the right place' often implies the person has some flaws, but their intentions are good.
It sounds a bit boastful to say 'Jeg har hjertet på rette stedet.' It's better to let others say it about you!
Absolutely. It's a lovely way to describe a child who is naturally helpful or empathetic.
People will still understand you, but it will sound like a typical learner mistake. Try to include it!
Yes: 'Å ha hjartet på rette staden'. It's very common in folk music and poetry.
Yes, if the company does a lot of charity work or treats employees well, you can say the company has its heart in the right place.
Not at all. It's used daily by people of all ages in Norway.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Å ha et hjerte av gull
similarTo be extremely kind and generous.
Å være god på bunnen
similarTo be good at the core/bottom.
Å mene det godt
relatedTo have good intentions.
Hjertensgod
similarThoroughly kind-hearted.
Å ha hjertet i halsen
contrastTo be very scared or nervous (heart in throat).
