Bedeutung
Wishing someone a pleasant time.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Fredagskos' (Friday Cozy) is a national institution where families eat tacos and watch 'Nytt på Nytt' on NRK. It is the ultimate expression of the phrase. While the Sami language has its own terms, the Norwegian 'kos' is widely used in Northern Norway, often associated with 'bålkaffe' (coffee made over an open fire). In Norwegian offices, 'lønningspils' (salary beers) are a form of 'kos'. It's common to say 'Kos dere!' to colleagues heading to the pub. Saying 'Skal vi kose oss?' can sometimes have a romantic or sexual connotation, similar to 'Netflix and chill', but it is usually much more innocent.
The 'Videre' Trick
If you are leaving people who are staying, always add 'videre' (Kos dere videre!). It makes you sound like a native.
Don't forget the pronoun
Saying just 'Kos!' is okay in very informal slang, but usually, it needs the 'deg' to be grammatically correct.
Bedeutung
Wishing someone a pleasant time.
The 'Videre' Trick
If you are leaving people who are staying, always add 'videre' (Kos dere videre!). It makes you sound like a native.
Don't forget the pronoun
Saying just 'Kos!' is okay in very informal slang, but usually, it needs the 'deg' to be grammatically correct.
It's not just for people
You can say a cat or dog is 'koser seg' when they are purring or sleeping comfortably.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Jeg skal på hytta og kose ___.
Since the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the reflexive pronoun must be 'meg' (myself).
Which phrase is most appropriate when a friend is going to see a movie?
Vennen din skal på kino. Hva sier du?
'Kos deg' is used for enjoyable activities like watching a movie.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are leaving your parents' house after dinner.
You use 'dere' because there are two parents, and 'videre' because they are staying home to continue their evening.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal du reise til Bergen i helgen? B: Ja, jeg gleder meg! A: ___!
'Kos deg masse' is a perfect way to wish someone a great trip.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg skal på hytta og kose ___.
Since the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the reflexive pronoun must be 'meg' (myself).
Vennen din skal på kino. Hva sier du?
'Kos deg' is used for enjoyable activities like watching a movie.
Situation: You are leaving your parents' house after dinner.
You use 'dere' because there are two parents, and 'videre' because they are staying home to continue their evening.
A: Skal du reise til Bergen i helgen? B: Ja, jeg gleder meg! A: ___!
'Kos deg masse' is a perfect way to wish someone a great trip.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenVery similar! 'Hygge' is Danish, 'Kos' is Norwegian. 'Kos' is perhaps a bit more active and can be used for physical cuddling too.
Yes, absolutely. It's very common in Norway's informal work culture.
It is 'Kos dere'. Always use 'dere' for two or more people.
No, that would be very disrespectful. Use 'Kondolerer' instead.
Context is key. 95% of the time it's innocent. In a dating context, it can be suggestive, but usually, it just means 'cuddle'.
It's a way to acknowledge and value small moments of happiness, which is a core part of the culture.
You can say 'Takk, i like måte!' (Thanks, likewise!) or 'Takk, det skal jeg!' (Thanks, I will!).
'Kos deg' is the command (imperative). 'Kose deg' is the infinitive (to enjoy yourself).
Yes, 'Kos deg med maten' is very common and friendly.
It's a way to end a message, like 'lots of love' or 'hugs'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
å ha det hyggelig
synonymTo have a nice time
å nyte
similarTo enjoy/savor
å slappe av
similarTo relax
kosemoseoverdose
specialized formCuddle-mush-overdose
