Bedeutung
Something is not serious
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians use 'tull' to engage in 'tullering', a form of friendly teasing that builds social bonds. In Norwegian workplaces, directness is valued, but calling a colleague's idea 'tull' can be seen as too aggressive unless you are very close. Norwegian tabloids often use 'tull' in headlines to describe celebrity rumors or strange news stories. Parents often use 'tull og tøys' to describe a child's silly behavior in a loving way.
Use it to soften disagreement
If you disagree with someone, starting with 'Det er bare tull' in a friendly tone can make the disagreement feel less personal.
Watch your tone
If said with a flat, angry voice, this phrase can be very offensive. Keep it light!
Bedeutung
Something is not serious
Use it to soften disagreement
If you disagree with someone, starting with 'Det er bare tull' in a friendly tone can make the disagreement feel less personal.
Watch your tone
If said with a flat, angry voice, this phrase can be very offensive. Keep it light!
The 'Tull og tøys' combo
Use the full 'tull og tøys' if you want to sound extra Norwegian and expressive.
Tull vs. Kødd
Never use 'kødd' with your grandmother or your boss. Stick to 'tull'!
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Choose the most natural way to say 'That's just nonsense' to a friend.
Vennen din sier at han kan fly. Hva svarer du?
'Det er bare tull' is the standard idiomatic way to react to an unbelievable claim.
Fill in the missing word to complete the common phrase.
Ikke hør på ham, det er bare ___ og tøys.
'Tull og tøys' is a very common fixed expression in Norwegian.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Det er bare tull'?
It is an informal phrase best suited for casual social interactions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg hørte at skolen er stengt i dag. B: Nei, ___.
'Det er bare tull' fits perfectly as a dismissal of a false rumor.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVennen din sier at han kan fly. Hva svarer du?
'Det er bare tull' is the standard idiomatic way to react to an unbelievable claim.
Ikke hør på ham, det er bare ___ og tøys.
'Tull og tøys' is a very common fixed expression in Norwegian.
When would you say 'Det er bare tull'?
It is an informal phrase best suited for casual social interactions.
A: Jeg hørte at skolen er stengt i dag. B: Nei, ___.
'Det er bare tull' fits perfectly as a dismissal of a false rumor.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is not a swear word. It is perfectly safe for general use, though it is informal.
It's better to avoid it. Use 'Det stemmer ikke' instead.
'Tull' is slightly stronger. 'Tøys' is very soft and often used with children.
You say 'Jeg tuller bare'.
Yes, it is a universal Norwegian word, though regional synonyms exist.
No, but you can call someone a 'tullebukk' (a silly person).
It's another word for a silly person, similar to 'tullebukk'.
In this idiom, it is almost always 'bare tull' (indefinite).
Only if you have a very close, joking relationship. Otherwise, it's a bit rude.
The opposite would be 'alvor' (seriousness) or 'fakta' (facts).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tull og tøys
similarNonsense and rubbish
Å tulle
builds onTo joke or mess around
Tullebukk
specialized formA silly person
Kødd
synonymJoke/Nonsense (slang)
Vrøvl
synonymNonsense (formal)
