Bedeutung
Asking about job or study.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians often identify more with their hobbies (skiing, hiking) than their jobs. While this question is common, don't be offended if the answer is brief before they ask about your outdoor interests. Egalitarianism is key. Avoid using high-status titles in your answer unless specifically asked. Focus on the field or the task. The 'matpakke' (packed lunch) culture is part of what people 'driver med til daglig'. Lunch breaks are short and functional. Students are highly respected in Norway, and 'studying' is considered a full-time 'driving' activity.
The 'Med' Rule
Never forget the 'med'. It's the glue that turns 'driving' into 'doing'.
Be Ready to Answer
If you ask this, be prepared to answer it yourself! Have a 1-sentence summary of your job/studies ready.
Bedeutung
Asking about job or study.
The 'Med' Rule
Never forget the 'med'. It's the glue that turns 'driving' into 'doing'.
Be Ready to Answer
If you ask this, be prepared to answer it yourself! Have a 1-sentence summary of your job/studies ready.
Not for 'Right Now'
If someone is in the middle of an action, use 'Hva gjør du?' instead.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to complete the standard question.
Hva ______ du ______ til daglig?
The standard phrase is 'Hva driver du med til daglig?'.
Which response is most appropriate for the question 'Hva driver du med til daglig?'
Hva driver du med til daglig?
The question asks about your occupation or studies, not what you are doing right now or what you did yesterday.
Complete the dialogue between two strangers at a conference.
A: Hei, jeg heter Anders. B: Hyggelig å møte deg, Anders. Jeg er Silje. A: Hyggelig! ________________?
In a networking context, asking about someone's daily occupation is the most natural next step.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'Hva driver du med til daglig?' with its best context.
This phrase is specifically used for inquiring about someone's occupation or daily activities.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenHva ______ du ______ til daglig?
The standard phrase is 'Hva driver du med til daglig?'.
Hva driver du med til daglig?
The question asks about your occupation or studies, not what you are doing right now or what you did yesterday.
A: Hei, jeg heter Anders. B: Hyggelig å møte deg, Anders. Jeg er Silje. A: Hyggelig! ________________?
In a networking context, asking about someone's daily occupation is the most natural next step.
Match 'Hva driver du med til daglig?' with its best context.
This phrase is specifically used for inquiring about someone's occupation or daily activities.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but usually you would add 'på fritiden' (in your spare time) to be clear. Without it, people assume you mean work or school.
Not at all! It is the most common icebreaker. However, don't ask about salary—that is considered rude.
'Gjør' is a general 'do'. 'Driver med' implies an ongoing activity or occupation.
Yes, but it's very direct. 'Hva driver du med til daglig?' is softer and more natural.
You can say 'Jeg er mellom jobber' (I'm between jobs) or 'Jeg leter etter jobb' (I'm looking for a job).
No, you can just say 'Hva driver du med?'. Adding 'til daglig' just makes it more specific to your routine.
Only if you don't use 'med'. 'Jeg driver en bil' is wrong; you should say 'Jeg kjører en bil'.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone from a friend to a potential employer.
Change 'du' to 'dere': 'Hva driver dere med til daglig?'
Usually, you'd ask children 'Hvilken klasse går du i?' (What grade are you in?) instead.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hva jobber du med?
synonymWhat do you work with?
Hva holder du på med?
similarWhat are you doing [right now]?
Hva driver du med på fritiden?
specialized formWhat do you do in your spare time?
Hva er yrket ditt?
formalWhat is your profession?
