Bedeutung
Arriving at residence.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'hjem' is a sacred space for 'fredagskos' (Friday coziness), where families gather to eat tacos and watch TV. Coming home on a Friday marks the start of this ritual. Norwegians often say 'dra hjem' when leaving their cabin, even if they love the cabin. 'Hjem' is almost always the primary residence where your mail goes. For expats in Norway, 'hjem' can be ambiguous. They might use 'hjem til [land]' to refer to their country of origin. In cities like Oslo, 'hjem' can refer to a specific neighborhood. People might say they are 'kommet hjem' once they reach their borough (e.g., Grünerløkka).
The Silent H
Remember that the 'h' in 'hjem' is always silent. Pronounce it like 'yem'.
Hjem vs Hjemme
This is the #1 mistake. Always double-check if you are moving or staying still.
Bedeutung
Arriving at residence.
The Silent H
Remember that the 'h' in 'hjem' is always silent. Pronounce it like 'yem'.
Hjem vs Hjemme
This is the #1 mistake. Always double-check if you are moving or staying still.
Reflexive Power
Use 'komme seg hjem' to sound more like a native when you're tired or in a hurry.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form: 'hjem' or 'hjemme'.
Jeg er _______ nå. Kan du ringe meg?
Since you are already there (static), you use 'hjemme'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am coming home'?
'Hjem' is the correct directional adverb and doesn't need 'til'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Når kommer du hjem? B: Jeg _______ hjem klokken fem.
The question is in the present tense, so the answer should be too.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are tired and want to leave a party.
'Må komme meg hjem' implies the need or effort to leave and get home.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg er _______ nå. Kan du ringe meg?
Since you are already there (static), you use 'hjemme'.
How do you say 'I am coming home'?
'Hjem' is the correct directional adverb and doesn't need 'til'.
A: Når kommer du hjem? B: Jeg _______ hjem klokken fem.
The question is in the present tense, so the answer should be too.
You are tired and want to leave a party.
'Må komme meg hjem' implies the need or effort to leave and get home.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 'hjem' is an adverb here, so no preposition is needed.
'Hjem' is Bokmål, and 'heim' is Nynorsk or dialectal. Both are correct but used in different regions/scripts.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
You say 'Jeg er hjemme.'
Usually no, use 'dra tilbake til hotellet' instead.
It is the noun form, meaning 'homecoming'.
No, it is silent.
Yes, if you are going to a friend's house, but it literally means 'come home to you'.
It means homesickness.
komme - kommer - kom - har kommet.
Verwandte Redewendungen
å dra hjem
similarTo go home
å være hjemme
similarTo be at home
å lengte hjem
builds onTo long for home
hjemmekjær
specialized formHome-loving
å vende hjem
synonymTo return home
