Bedeutung
To agree on a solution.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Nordic Model' relies on 'enighet' between the state, employers, and unions. This is called 'trepartssamarbeidet'. In traditional Sami reindeer herding, decisions about grazing lands often require long discussions to reach a consensus among families. Norwegian workplaces are very flat. A boss will rarely make a decision without trying to 'komme til en enighet' with the team first. Norwegians value 'hygge' and avoiding conflict. Reaching 'enighet' is seen as a way to maintain social peace.
The 'Om' Rule
Always remember that you come to an agreement ABOUT something. Use 'om' + the topic.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'komme på en enighet'. It's a direct translation from some languages but sounds very wrong in Norwegian.
Bedeutung
To agree on a solution.
The 'Om' Rule
Always remember that you come to an agreement ABOUT something. Use 'om' + the topic.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'komme på en enighet'. It's a direct translation from some languages but sounds very wrong in Norwegian.
Sound Professional
Use this phrase in job interviews when describing how you handled a conflict with a coworker.
Consensus is King
In Norway, reaching 'enighet' is often more important than being 'right'. Keep this in mind during discussions.
Teste dich selbst
Fyll inn riktig preposisjon.
Vi kom til en enighet ___ den nye planen.
We use 'om' to describe the subject of the agreement.
Hvilken setning er mest naturlig i en avis?
Hvilken setning beskriver et politisk resultat best?
This phrase is the standard for formal reporting of negotiations.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Har dere bestemt dere for hvem som skal være sjef? B: Nei, vi har ikke ______ ennå.
Since it's a decision about a role, 'kommet til en enighet' fits the professional context.
Match situasjonen med riktig uttrykk.
Du og vennen din velger en is-smak.
For trivial daily choices, 'bli enige' is the most natural.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVi kom til en enighet ___ den nye planen.
We use 'om' to describe the subject of the agreement.
Hvilken setning beskriver et politisk resultat best?
This phrase is the standard for formal reporting of negotiations.
A: Har dere bestemt dere for hvem som skal være sjef? B: Nei, vi har ikke ______ ennå.
Since it's a decision about a role, 'kommet til en enighet' fits the professional context.
Du og vennen din velger en is-smak.
For trivial daily choices, 'bli enige' is the most natural.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenMostly yes, but 'komme til enighet' is more formal and implies a longer process of negotiation.
Yes, 'komme til enighet' (uncountable) is also very common and slightly more abstract.
Usually 'om' (about) or 'mellom' (between parties).
In Nynorsk, you would more commonly say 'kome til eisemd' or 'bli samde'.
You can, but it might sound sarcastic or overly formal. Stick to 'bli enige' for small things.
You can say 'vi klarte ikke å komme til en enighet' or 'forhandlingene gikk i stå'.
Yes, it is very common in news, politics, and work life.
Yes, 'nå en enighet' is possible, but 'komme til' is the more standard collocation.
Usually, yes. It implies that both sides moved to reach the middle.
De to kom til en enighet om hvem som skulle eie hunden.
In Bokmål, it is masculine: 'en enighet'.
The opposite is 'uenighet' (disagreement).
Verwandte Redewendungen
å bli enige
similarTo agree (change of state)
å oppnå enighet
specialized formTo achieve consensus
å være uenig
contrastTo disagree
å inngå et kompromiss
builds onTo make a compromise
å finne felles grunn
similarTo find common ground
