Bedeutung
Stating that one feels sleepy or exhausted.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Mørketid' (Polar Night) in Northern Norway makes people feel 'trøtt' for months. It's a common topic of conversation and social bonding. Norwegians value 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life). Being 'trøtt' after a long day in the mountains is considered a 'healthy' and positive state. Coffee consumption in Norway is among the highest in the world, largely as a cultural response to feeling 'trøtt' during long winters. In Norwegian schools, 'trøtte elever' (tired students) in the first period is a recognized issue due to the late sunrise in winter.
The 'ø' trick
To pronounce 'ø' in 'trøtt', make an 'e' sound and then round your lips as if you're going to whistle.
Don't say 'Jeg har trøtt'
This is the most common error for beginners. Always use 'er'.
Bedeutung
Stating that one feels sleepy or exhausted.
The 'ø' trick
To pronounce 'ø' in 'trøtt', make an 'e' sound and then round your lips as if you're going to whistle.
Don't say 'Jeg har trøtt'
This is the most common error for beginners. Always use 'er'.
Use 'trøtt i trynet'
An informal way to say you look tired: 'Jeg er litt trøtt i trynet' (I'm a bit tired in the face).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'trøtt'.
Vi er veldig ______ etter turen.
Since 'Vi' (We) is plural, the adjective must end in '-e'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am sleepy'?
In Norwegian, we use 'er' (am) with 'trøtt'. 'Sliten' means exhausted from effort.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi se en film? B: Nei, beklager. Jeg ______.
Being tired is a logical reason to decline watching a movie late at night.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just woke up and haven't had coffee.
Tiredness is the most common feeling upon waking up.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Trøtt vs. Sliten
When to say 'Jeg er trøtt'
Morning
- • Before coffee
- • Just woke up
Night
- • Before bed
- • Late party
Winter
- • No sun
- • Cold weather
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVi er veldig ______ etter turen.
Since 'Vi' (We) is plural, the adjective must end in '-e'.
How do you say 'I am sleepy'?
In Norwegian, we use 'er' (am) with 'trøtt'. 'Sliten' means exhausted from effort.
A: Skal vi se en film? B: Nei, beklager. Jeg ______.
Being tired is a logical reason to decline watching a movie late at night.
You just woke up and haven't had coffee.
Tiredness is the most common feeling upon waking up.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenThey mean the same thing. 'Trett' is an older, more formal spelling often found in literature, while 'trøtt' is the standard modern form.
Yes, you can say 'Jeg er trøtt i hodet' (I am tired in the head).
No, it is a very common and polite way to signal that you are going home.
Use the verb 'å bli': 'Jeg begynner å bli trøtt'.
Usually, yes. If you just have no energy but aren't sleepy, 'sliten' is better.
Yes, it is an adjective and must agree with the noun it describes.
You can say 'Jeg er dødstrett'.
It's often related to the extreme changes in daylight throughout the year.
No, it is only used for living beings that can feel tired.
The opposite is 'våken' (awake) or 'opplagt' (refreshed/energetic).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Jeg er sliten
similarI am exhausted/worn out
Jeg er lei
contrastI am bored/fed up
Jeg må sove
builds onI must sleep
Jeg er søvnig
synonymI am sleepy
Jeg er utslitt
specialized formI am worn out
