Bedeutung
Something is permitted
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians value 'frihet under ansvar' (freedom under responsibility). 'Det er lov' often implies that while something is allowed, you are expected to use common sense and not bother others. The workplace is very egalitarian. 'Det er lov å si ifra' (It's allowed to speak up) is a core value, meaning employees are encouraged to disagree with managers. In Norway, asking 'Er det lov?' before taking a seat or entering a private space is seen as a sign of respect for personal 'bubbles'. The phrase is frequently used to justify small indulgences, reflecting the importance of 'kos' (coziness) in surviving the long winters.
The 'Social Lubricant'
Use 'Er det lov?' as a polite way to enter a conversation or a room. It shows you respect the other person's space.
Don't forget the 'Å'
Always say 'lov å [verb]'. Skipping the 'å' is the most common beginner mistake.
Bedeutung
Something is permitted
The 'Social Lubricant'
Use 'Er det lov?' as a polite way to enter a conversation or a room. It shows you respect the other person's space.
Don't forget the 'Å'
Always say 'lov å [verb]'. Skipping the 'å' is the most common beginner mistake.
Validation
Use 'Det er lov å...' to validate someone's feelings. It's a very 'Norwegian' way to be kind.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to ask if parking is allowed.
Er det ___ å parkere her?
'Lov' is the correct noun for this expression. 'Love' means to promise, and 'lovlig' is an adjective.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'It is allowed to eat.'
You must include the infinitive marker 'å' before the verb 'spise'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell a friend it's okay to be tired.
This is a common way to show empathy and give social permission.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan jeg ta en kaffe til? B: Ja, ___!
'Det er lov' is the standard response to give permission.
Match the Norwegian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the pairs.
These are the three basic forms of the expression.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Where to use 'Det er lov'
Public
- • Parking
- • Smoking
- • Pets
Social
- • Sitting
- • Eating
- • Talking
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenEr det ___ å parkere her?
'Lov' is the correct noun for this expression. 'Love' means to promise, and 'lovlig' is an adjective.
Choose the correct way to say 'It is allowed to eat.'
You must include the infinitive marker 'å' before the verb 'spise'.
You want to tell a friend it's okay to be tired.
This is a common way to show empathy and give social permission.
A: Kan jeg ta en kaffe til? B: Ja, ___!
'Det er lov' is the standard response to give permission.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the three basic forms of the expression.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, but it's more common in speech. In formal writing, use 'tillatt'.
'Lov' is the noun used in this phrase; 'lovlig' is the adjective meaning 'legal'.
No, it is actually very polite and shows you are aware of rules and social boundaries.
Say 'Det er ikke lov'.
Yes, 'Det er lov' is often used where English speakers would say 'It's okay to...'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Lovlig
similarLegal
Tillatt
synonymPermitted
Forbudt
contrastForbidden
Innafor
slangAcceptable
Lov og rett
builds onLaw and order
