Bedeutung
To be very exhausted.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase reflects the 'friluftsliv' culture where physical exhaustion from nature is celebrated. Similar 'sock' metaphors exist in Danish, showing a shared linguistic history of textile-based idioms. Norwegian offices are relatively flat and informal; using this with a colleague is a sign of good rapport. It is a very common 'parenting' phrase used to describe toddlers who are about to have a meltdown from tiredness.
Use 'helt'
Add 'helt' (completely) before 'trøtt' to sound more like a native speaker: 'Jeg er helt trøtt som en strømpe.'
Plural forms
Don't forget to say 'trøtte som strømper' if you are talking about a group!
Bedeutung
To be very exhausted.
Use 'helt'
Add 'helt' (completely) before 'trøtt' to sound more like a native speaker: 'Jeg er helt trøtt som en strømpe.'
Plural forms
Don't forget to say 'trøtte som strømper' if you are talking about a group!
The 'Sigh'
This idiom is often accompanied by a heavy sigh (pust ut), which is very Norwegian.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Etter den lange fjellturen var jeg trøtt som en _______.
The idiom is 'trøtt som en strømpe'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for two people?
Vi er...
Both the adjective 'trøtt' and the noun 'strømpe' must be in plural form.
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to use this phrase?
Select the best context:
This is an informal idiom best suited for casual social interactions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi gå ut og danse? B: Nei, beklager. Jeg har jobbet i 12 timer og er _______.
Working 12 hours makes you tired, not happy, angry, or healthy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Sock vs. Human
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEtter den lange fjellturen var jeg trøtt som en _______.
The idiom is 'trøtt som en strømpe'.
Vi er...
Both the adjective 'trøtt' and the noun 'strømpe' must be in plural form.
Select the best context:
This is an informal idiom best suited for casual social interactions.
A: Skal vi gå ut og danse? B: Nei, beklager. Jeg har jobbet i 12 timer og er _______.
Working 12 hours makes you tired, not happy, angry, or healthy.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! It works for both physical exhaustion and being mentally drained after a long day of studying or meetings.
In Norway, it's usually fine if you have a good relationship, but stick to 'sliten' if you want to be safe.
Because a used sock is limp and has no strength to stand up, just like an exhausted person.
Yes, you can say 'Jeg er meget utslitt' or 'Jeg er svært trett'.
No, it has nothing to do with the smell of socks, only their limpness.
People will understand you, but it sounds 'wrong' because the idiom is fixed with 'strømpe'.
Yes, it is common in both Bokmål and Nynorsk.
No, that would be 'filmen var kjedelig'. This idiom is only for how YOU feel.
It's a classic, but it's still very much in use by all ages today.
You could say 'opplagt' (refreshed) or 'full av energi'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Å være helt kake
synonymTo be completely exhausted/broken.
Å gå på tannkjøttet
similarTo be running on fumes.
Å være gåen
similarTo be 'gone' or worn out.
Å sove som en stein
builds onTo sleep like a rock.
