Bedeutung
Describing an easy job
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase reflects the value of 'enkelhet' (simplicity) in Norwegian life, often seen in the 'dugnad' tradition where tasks are kept simple so everyone can participate. Linked to the 'Law of Jante', using this phrase for one's own work shows humility—you aren't doing something amazing, just a simple task. Norwegian schools prioritize 'mestring' (mastery). Teachers use 'enkle oppgaver' to build confidence before moving to harder ones. Flat hierarchy in Norwegian offices means even managers might take on 'enkle oppgaver' like making coffee or printing documents.
Use it to be polite
When someone thanks you for a small favor, saying 'Det var en enkel oppgave' is a very polite way to say 'No problem'.
Watch the gender
Don't say 'et enkelt oppgave'. 'Oppgave' is never neuter.
Bedeutung
Describing an easy job
Use it to be polite
When someone thanks you for a small favor, saying 'Det var en enkel oppgave' is a very polite way to say 'No problem'.
Watch the gender
Don't say 'et enkelt oppgave'. 'Oppgave' is never neuter.
Plural form
If you have many easy things to do, use 'enkle oppgaver'. The 'e' at the end of 'enkle' is key for plurals.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing adjective in the correct form.
Å skrive navnet sitt er en ______ oppgave.
Since 'oppgave' is singular and masculine/feminine, we use 'enkel'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'They are simple tasks'?
In plural, 'de' is used for 'they', and 'enkel' becomes 'enkle'.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Focuses on tense and negation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du hjelpe meg med denne leksen? B: Ja, selvfølgelig! ______.
The context of 'selvfølgelig' (of course) suggests a positive, helpful response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenÅ skrive navnet sitt er en ______ oppgave.
Since 'oppgave' is singular and masculine/feminine, we use 'enkel'.
How do you say 'They are simple tasks'?
In plural, 'de' is used for 'they', and 'enkel' becomes 'enkle'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Focuses on tense and negation.
A: Kan du hjelpe meg med denne leksen? B: Ja, selvfølgelig! ______.
The context of 'selvfølgelig' (of course) suggests a positive, helpful response.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'en lett oppgave' is very common and means the same thing.
It can be both (en oppgave / ei oppgave), but 'en' is more common in urban dialects and formal writing.
Yes, in contexts like 'en enkeltbillett' (a single ticket), but with 'oppgave' it always means 'simple'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Use the past tense: 'Det var en enkel oppgave'.
No, you cannot call a person 'en enkel oppgave'. That would be very strange!
The opposite is 'en vanskelig oppgave' (a difficult task).
Yes, very often to describe project milestones or action items.
Because 'oppgave' is not a neuter (et) noun.
It's better to say 'en enkel oppgave' or 'en lett lekse'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
en lett oppgave
synonyman easy task
en smal sak
similara piece of cake
barneskirenn
slanglaughably easy
en utfordrende oppgave
contrasta challenging task
å gjøre kort prosess
builds onto make short work of something
