Bedeutung
Someone who is clever or sneaky.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'luring' is a central figure in Norwegian folklore, specifically through the character Askeladden. Being a luring is seen as a survival trait in a harsh climate. In Norwegian business, being a 'luring' can be a compliment for someone who is good at 'geriljamarkedsføring' (guerrilla marketing) or finding niches. In rural areas, a 'luring' is often someone who knows how to fix things with whatever is at hand, reflecting 'bondevett'. On Norwegian TikTok/Instagram, 'luring' is often used in captions for pets or kids doing funny things.
Use it as a compliment
If someone finds a clever way to save money or time, call them a 'luring'. It shows you appreciate their wit.
Watch the tone
If said with a flat tone and no smile, it can sound suspicious. Always use a light, playful tone.
Bedeutung
Someone who is clever or sneaky.
Use it as a compliment
If someone finds a clever way to save money or time, call them a 'luring'. It shows you appreciate their wit.
Watch the tone
If said with a flat tone and no smile, it can sound suspicious. Always use a light, playful tone.
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Fyll inn det manglende ordet.
Han fant en snarvei og kom først frem. Han er en skikkelig _______.
Since he found a shortcut (snarvei), he is clever, which makes him a 'luring'.
Hvilken situasjon passer best for uttrykket?
Når kan du si 'For en luring du er!'?
'Luring' is used for playful or clever tricks, not serious crimes or bad news.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Jeg gjemte godteriet i vaskemaskinen så ingen fant det. B: Haha, ________________!
Hiding candy in a clever place is a classic 'luring' move.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenHan fant en snarvei og kom først frem. Han er en skikkelig _______.
Since he found a shortcut (snarvei), he is clever, which makes him a 'luring'.
Når kan du si 'For en luring du er!'?
'Luring' is used for playful or clever tricks, not serious crimes or bad news.
A: Jeg gjemte godteriet i vaskemaskinen så ingen fant det. B: Haha, ________________!
Hiding candy in a clever place is a classic 'luring' move.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
3 FragenNo, it is generally positive or neutral. It's like calling someone a 'sly dog' in English.
Yes! Even though 'luring' is a masculine noun, it is used for all genders. 'Hun er en skikkelig luring.'
'Smart' is about intelligence. 'Luring' is about using that intelligence to trick or find shortcuts.
Verwandte Redewendungen
en gammel rev
similarAn old fox; someone experienced and clever.
å lure noen trill rundt
builds onTo trick someone completely.
en smarting
synonymA smarty-pants / clever person.
en lurendreier
specialized formA rogue or swindler.
