Bedeutung
You decide.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Reflects the 'flat hierarchy' and 'medbestemmelse' (co-determination) in workplaces and homes. In American culture, this can sometimes be interpreted as 'I don't care,' whereas in Norway, it's more about respect for your choice. Directly saying 'it's up to you' might be seen as avoiding responsibility in a group-oriented culture; Norwegians are more individualistic in this regard. In many Arabic-speaking cultures, deferring to the guest ('The matter is yours') is a high form of hospitality.
Add 'helt' for extra politeness
Saying 'Det er helt opp til deg' makes you sound very flexible and easy-going.
Watch your tone
If you say it too fast or without a smile, it can sound like you're annoyed.
Bedeutung
You decide.
Add 'helt' for extra politeness
Saying 'Det er helt opp til deg' makes you sound very flexible and easy-going.
Watch your tone
If you say it too fast or without a smile, it can sound like you're annoyed.
The 'Decision Vacuum'
In Norway, if everyone says 'Det er opp til deg,' no decision gets made! Sometimes you have to be the one to choose.
Use with 'om'
You can follow the phrase with 'om' (if/whether) to be more specific: 'Det er opp til deg om vi skal dra.'
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to say 'It is up to you.'
Hva vil du ha til middag? Det ___ ___ ___ deg.
The full phrase is 'er opp til'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Det er opp til du. B: Det er opp til deg.
You must use the object form 'deg' after the preposition 'til'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your friend asks if you want to go to the beach or the park.
The first option is the standard idiom for giving someone a choice.
Complete the dialogue.
Sjef: 'Vil du jobbe overtid i kveld?' Ansatt: 'Jeg er ikke sikker...' Sjef: 'Ingen tvang, ______.'
The boss is giving the employee the choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHva vil du ha til middag? Det ___ ___ ___ deg.
The full phrase is 'er opp til'.
A: Det er opp til du. B: Det er opp til deg.
You must use the object form 'deg' after the preposition 'til'.
Situation: Your friend asks if you want to go to the beach or the park.
The first option is the standard idiom for giving someone a choice.
Sjef: 'Vil du jobbe overtid i kveld?' Ansatt: 'Jeg er ikke sikker...' Sjef: 'Ingen tvang, ______.'
The boss is giving the employee the choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is perfectly polite and neutral. It shows you respect their authority to make the final call.
'Du bestemmer' is more direct ('You decide'), while 'Det er opp til deg' is slightly more idiomatic and common in social settings.
For this phrase, it is always two words: 'opp til'. 'Opptil' as one word means 'up to' a limit (like 50%).
Yes! It means 'It's up to me' or 'It's my decision.'
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and colleagues.
Just change the verb to past tense: 'Det var opp til deg.'
Only if your tone is rude. Usually, it sounds very helpful and flexible.
Yes, it's very common in work emails when discussing meeting times or project details.
Use 'Det er opp til dem.'
You might hear 'Din call' (Your call) among younger people influenced by English.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Du bestemmer
synonymYou decide
Det er ditt valg
similarIt is your choice
Ballen ligger hos deg
builds onThe ball is in your court
Det kommer an på
similarIt depends
Gjør som du vil
contrastDo as you wish
