Bedeutung
Stating belief.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians often use 'Jeg tror det' to avoid appearing 'bedrevitende' (know-it-all). It's a key part of social lubrication. In Norwegian meetings, 'Jeg tror det' can be a way to build consensus rather than dictating facts. Younger Norwegians often shorten it to just 'Tror det' or 'Trur det' in texts, often followed by a 'ja' for emphasis. In some dialects, 'tro' becomes 'tru'. You might hear 'Jeg trur det' in Oslo or Eastern Norway.
The Silent T
Never pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It should sound like 'de'.
Tro vs Synes
This is the #1 mistake. If you can taste it, feel it, or see it right now, use 'synes'.
Bedeutung
Stating belief.
The Silent T
Never pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It should sound like 'de'.
Tro vs Synes
This is the #1 mistake. If you can taste it, feel it, or see it right now, use 'synes'.
Add a 'ja'
Adding 'ja' at the end (Jeg tror det, ja) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Be Humble
Use this phrase even if you are 95% sure to avoid sounding arrogant.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct response to: 'Er bussen forsinket?' (Is the bus delayed?)
Er bussen forsinket?
Since the delay of a bus is a fact you are guessing about, 'tro' is correct. 'Synes' is for personal opinions.
Fill in the missing word to say 'I think so too.'
Det tror jeg ____.
'Også' means 'too' or 'also'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits best when you are eating a cake and like it?
Personal experience (tasting cake) requires 'synes'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kommer det mange folk på festen? B: ______, jeg har hørt at 20 har sagt ja.
The speaker is confirming a likelihood based on information.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEr bussen forsinket?
Since the delay of a bus is a fact you are guessing about, 'tro' is correct. 'Synes' is for personal opinions.
Det tror jeg ____.
'Også' means 'too' or 'also'.
Which phrase fits best when you are eating a cake and like it?
Personal experience (tasting cake) requires 'synes'.
A: Kommer det mange folk på festen? B: ______, jeg har hørt at 20 har sagt ja.
The speaker is confirming a likelihood based on information.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenTechnically yes, but it sounds incomplete. 'Jeg tror det' is the standard full response.
'Det tror jeg' puts more emphasis on the 'it'—the thing you are talking about. It's often used when agreeing with someone.
Yes, it is very polite and neutral. It's safe for all situations.
Say 'Det tror jeg også.'
It's a historical remnant in Norwegian spelling. Almost all words ending in -et have a silent 't'.
Yes, but use it sparingly. You want to sound confident, but 'Jeg tror det' is fine for minor details.
No, it's a common dialectal variation (especially in Oslo). In formal writing, use 'tror'.
The past tense is 'Jeg trodde det' (I thought so).
No, that is not a standard construction. Use 'Jeg tror det, ja.'
In a religious context, yes. In daily life, it usually just means 'think/assume'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Jeg synes det
similarI think so (opinion)
Jeg mener det
similarI mean it / I believe so (stronger)
Jeg tror ikke det
contrastI don't think so
Det tror jeg også
builds onI think so too
Jeg vil tro det
specialized formI would think so
