Bedeutung
Expressing preference
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians often use 'liker' to describe their relationship with nature. It's common to hear 'Jeg liker å være ute' (I like being outside) as a core part of national identity. The 'Like' button on Norwegian Facebook is simply labeled 'Liker'. This has solidified the verb's usage among all age groups. When invited to a Norwegian home, saying 'Jeg liker dette' about the food is polite, but 'Dette var kjempegodt' (This was very good) is the standard compliment. In the flat hierarchy of Norwegian offices, 'Jeg liker dette' is a common way for a boss to approve an employee's idea without sounding overly authoritative.
Topicalization
To sound more like a native, try saying 'Dette liker jeg!' when you are really impressed. It puts the focus on the object.
The 'Ikke' Trap
Always put 'ikke' AFTER 'liker'. Saying 'Jeg ikke liker' is the most common mistake for beginners.
Bedeutung
Expressing preference
Topicalization
To sound more like a native, try saying 'Dette liker jeg!' when you are really impressed. It puts the focus on the object.
The 'Ikke' Trap
Always put 'ikke' AFTER 'liker'. Saying 'Jeg ikke liker' is the most common mistake for beginners.
Modesty is Key
If you like something a lot, 'Jeg liker dette kjempegodt' is usually enough. You don't need to use 'fantastisk' every time.
Gender Matters
If you are pointing at a man or a masculine noun (like 'en stol'), say 'Jeg liker denne'. 'Dette' is for neuter nouns or general situations.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I like this'.
Jeg ______ dette.
'Liker' is the present tense form for all subjects in Norwegian.
How do you say 'I do not like this'?
Choose the correct word order:
In Norwegian main clauses, the adverb 'ikke' comes after the verb.
Match the Norwegian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching tenses and negation is key for A1 learners.
Complete the dialogue at a cafe.
Kari: Her er kaffen din. Deg: Takk! Jeg ______ dette stedet.
You are currently at the place, so use the present tense 'liker'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Liker vs. Elsker
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg ______ dette.
'Liker' is the present tense form for all subjects in Norwegian.
Choose the correct word order:
In Norwegian main clauses, the adverb 'ikke' comes after the verb.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Matching tenses and negation is key for A1 learners.
Kari: Her er kaffen din. Deg: Takk! Jeg ______ dette stedet.
You are currently at the place, so use the present tense 'liker'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but be careful. 'Jeg liker deg' usually means 'I like you' as a friend. For romantic love, use 'Jeg elsker deg'.
'Dette' means 'this' (close to you), while 'det' means 'it' or 'that' (further away or already mentioned).
Use 'Jeg liker å' followed by the verb. Example: 'Jeg liker å danse' (I like to dance).
It is neutral and can be used in any situation, from a casual chat to a business meeting.
This is a dialect/slang form where 'den' (it/him) is shortened and attached to the verb. It's very casual.
No, the word order is wrong. Say 'Jeg liker dette veldig godt' or 'Jeg liker dette kjempegodt'.
No! In Norwegian, the verb form is the same for all subjects: Jeg liker, du liker, han liker.
The direct opposite is 'misliker' (dislike) or 'hater' (hate).
Yes, but 'smaker godt' (tastes good) is more common when actually eating.
You can say 'Jeg liker dette litt'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Jeg elsker dette
builds onI love this
Jeg er glad i dette
similarI am fond of this
Jeg foretrekker dette
specialized formI prefer this
Dette er bra
similarThis is good
Jeg hater dette
contrastI hate this
