Bedeutung
That works.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians use 'Det går an' to avoid sounding too assertive or boastful. It's a key part of the 'social glue' that keeps interactions low-key and egalitarian. In a Norwegian workplace, 'Det går an' is often the first step in a negotiation. It signals that a proposal is worth considering without fully committing yet. The phrase 'Det går ikke an' is the primary tool for social policing in Norway. It is used to maintain the 'peace' in public spaces like forests or trains. Younger generations might swap 'Det går an' for 'Det funker' or 'Det er innafor' (it's within [the limits]), but 'Det går an' remains the classic, universally understood version.
The Disbelief Hack
If you are shocked, just say 'Går det an?!' with a rising intonation. It's the perfect reaction to crazy news.
Subject Rule
Never use 'Jeg' or 'Du' as the subject. It is always 'Det'.
Bedeutung
That works.
The Disbelief Hack
If you are shocked, just say 'Går det an?!' with a rising intonation. It's the perfect reaction to crazy news.
Subject Rule
Never use 'Jeg' or 'Du' as the subject. It is always 'Det'.
The 'Okay' Scale
If someone asks how a meal was and you say 'Den går an,' you are actually saying it was mediocre. Be careful!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to say 'Is it possible to park here?'
Går ____ ____ å parkere her?
The phrase is 'Går det an å...'
Which sentence is the most natural way to agree to a meeting at 5 PM?
Kan vi møtes klokka fem?
'Det går an' is the standard way to say 'That works.'
Complete the dialogue where someone is being rude.
A: *Shouts in the library* B: Unnskyld, men det ____ ____ ____ å skrike her!
We use the negative 'ikke' to show that something is unacceptable.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are looking at a broken toy and wondering if it can be fixed.
You can use all of these depending on if you are asking, confirming, or denying the possibility.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenGår ____ ____ å parkere her?
The phrase is 'Går det an å...'
Kan vi møtes klokka fem?
'Det går an' is the standard way to say 'That works.'
A: *Shouts in the library* B: Unnskyld, men det ____ ____ ____ å skrike her!
We use the negative 'ikke' to show that something is unacceptable.
Situation: You are looking at a broken toy and wondering if it can be fixed.
You can use all of these depending on if you are asking, confirming, or denying the possibility.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenNo, use 'Jeg kommer.' 'Det går an' only refers to possibility.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
'Det går an' is more idiomatic and common in speech. 'Det er mulig' is more formal and literal.
Use 'Går det an å...' followed by the verb in infinitive.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det lar seg gjøre
synonymIt can be done
Det går bra
similarIt's going well / It's okay
Det funker
informalIt works
Det er mulig
synonymIt is possible
