Bedeutung
Engaging in a conversation
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians value 'direkte tale' (direct speech). 'Å snakke sammen' often implies getting straight to the point without too much small talk. The 'Flat Hierarchy' in Nordic workplaces means that 'snakke sammen' is the standard mode of operation between all levels of staff. In contrast to the US, where 'We need to talk' is often a sign of a breakup, in Norway, it is seen as a constructive step toward 'samarbeid' (cooperation). In the age of social media, 'snakkes' (a derivative) is the most common way to end a chat or a text message in Norway.
The 'Together' Rule
If you are doing the action with someone else and you don't want to name them specifically in that moment, always add 'sammen'.
Avoid 'Med Sammen'
This is the most common error. It's either 'snakke med [navn]' or 'snakke sammen'. Never both!
Bedeutung
Engaging in a conversation
The 'Together' Rule
If you are doing the action with someone else and you don't want to name them specifically in that moment, always add 'sammen'.
Avoid 'Med Sammen'
This is the most common error. It's either 'snakke med [navn]' or 'snakke sammen'. Never both!
Use 'Snakkes' for Goodbyes
Impress locals by saying 'Vi snakkes!' instead of 'Ha det bra.' It sounds much more natural and friendly.
Silence is Okay
In Norway, 'å snakke sammen' doesn't mean you have to talk every second. Comfortable silence is part of the conversation.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase 'talk together'.
Vi må snakke _______ om dette.
'Sammen' is the correct particle to complete the collocation meaning 'together'.
Which sentence is correct for 'We talked together yesterday'?
Velg riktig setning:
'Snakket' is the past tense form of 'snakke'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan vi snakke sammen? B: Ja, _______.
'Det kan vi' (Yes, we can) is the most natural response to a 'Kan vi...?' question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Vi må snakke sammen'?
'Snakke sammen' is used for mutual discussion and problem-solving.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Snakke vs. Prate
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVi må snakke _______ om dette.
'Sammen' is the correct particle to complete the collocation meaning 'together'.
Velg riktig setning:
'Snakket' is the past tense form of 'snakke'.
A: Kan vi snakke sammen? B: Ja, _______.
'Det kan vi' (Yes, we can) is the most natural response to a 'Kan vi...?' question.
When would you say 'Vi må snakke sammen'?
'Snakke sammen' is used for mutual discussion and problem-solving.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but it's slightly redundant. Usually, you'd say 'snakke med Per' or 'Jeg og Per snakker sammen.'
No, it's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Snakke' is the general term. 'Prate' is more like 'chatting' or 'small talk.'
'Vi må snakke sammen' is the standard way, often followed by 'om noe viktig' (about something important).
No, you can just say 'Vi snakker.' But 'sammen' emphasizes the interaction and sounds more complete.
Metaphorically, yes! 'Fuglene snakker sammen' (The birds are talking together).
The past tense is 'snakket sammen.' Example: 'Vi snakket sammen i går.'
Yes, you can say 'Vi kan snakke sammen på Messenger.'
The noun is 'en samtale' (a conversation).
Absolutely. 'Vi snakker sammen på telefonen.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
prate sammen
synonymTo chat together
snakke til
contrastTo talk to someone
snakke om
builds onTo talk about something
vi snakkes
specialized formTalk to you later
ha en samtale
similarTo have a conversation
