Bedeutung
Being released or published.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Bokhøsten' (Book Autumn) is a major cultural phenomenon where most big Norwegian titles are released. It's common to discuss which books are 'coming out' as a way to bond during the darker months. Norway was one of the first countries to enact anti-discrimination laws. 'Å komme ut' is generally met with broad acceptance, and there are many public figures who have 'come out' openly in the media. NRK (the state broadcaster) often uses 'kommer ut' in their headlines for everything from documentaries to investigative reports, making it a staple of the Norwegian news cycle. Norwegians value privacy, but also honesty. 'Å komme ut' with a secret or a truth is often seen as a brave and necessary step to maintain 'tillit' (trust) in a relationship.
Direction Matters
Always use 'ut' (direction) with 'komme'. If you use 'ute', you are talking about being outside already.
The 'Closet' Metaphor
While 'å komme ut' is understood, adding 'av skapet' makes it 100% clear you are talking about identity.
Bedeutung
Being released or published.
Direction Matters
Always use 'ut' (direction) with 'komme'. If you use 'ute', you are talking about being outside already.
The 'Closet' Metaphor
While 'å komme ut' is understood, adding 'av skapet' makes it 100% clear you are talking about identity.
Media Jargon
If you want to sound like a pro, use 'slippe' for music and 'komme ut' for books.
Bokhøsten
Mentioning 'bokhøsten' when talking about books coming out will make you sound very culturally aware.
Teste dich selbst
Fyll inn riktig form av 'å komme ut'.
Den nye filmen _________ på kino i går.
Since the sentence mentions 'i går' (yesterday), we must use the preteritum form 'kom ut'.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
Velg setningen som snakker om identitet.
'Å komme ut av skapet' is the specific idiom for revealing one's identity.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Vet du når det nye albumet til Sigrid _________? B: Jeg tror det _________ neste måned.
'Kommer ut' is the most natural neutral choice for a music release.
Match situasjonen med riktig bruk av 'å komme ut'.
Situasjon: Du ser på et bilde du nettopp har tatt.
In this context, 'kom ut' refers to the result or quality of the photo.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Komme Ut vs. Gå Ut
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDen nye filmen _________ på kino i går.
Since the sentence mentions 'i går' (yesterday), we must use the preteritum form 'kom ut'.
Velg setningen som snakker om identitet.
'Å komme ut av skapet' is the specific idiom for revealing one's identity.
A: Vet du når det nye albumet til Sigrid _________? B: Jeg tror det _________ neste måned.
'Kommer ut' is the most natural neutral choice for a music release.
Situasjon: Du ser på et bilde du nettopp har tatt.
In this context, 'kom ut' refers to the result or quality of the photo.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, that is the literal meaning. 'Han kom ut av rommet' is perfectly correct.
Rarely. Use 'å bli født' (to be born) instead. 'Komme ut' sounds a bit too mechanical for birth.
'Utgi' is the formal verb 'to publish'. 'Komme ut' is the more common, neutral way to say something is being released.
You say 'Hemmeligheten kom ut'. It works exactly like in English.
Yes, if you mean how it turned out. 'Kaka kom ut av ovnen' (literal) or 'Kaka kom ut kjempegod' (result).
It is always 'ut' because 'komme' implies movement.
No, for that use 'avslutte' or 'gå ut av'.
Yes, this is a fixed idiom meaning 'I was involved in an accident'.
No, it is the standard, respectful term used by the community and the media.
The past tense is 'kom ut'. Example: 'Boka kom ut i går'.
Yes, 'Den nye loven kommer ut' is common, though 'trer i kraft' (enters into force) is more formal.
Younger people often use 'å slippe' or 'å droppe'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
å utgi
synonymTo publish
å slippe
similarTo release/drop
å komme frem
similarTo emerge/be revealed
å gå ut
contrastTo go out
å dukke opp
similarTo show up
å komme ut for
specialized formTo encounter/experience
