Bedeutung
Polite phrase after meal.
Kultureller Hintergrund
It is a social necessity. Not saying it is often noticed by hosts. Very similar to Norway; 'Tack för maten' is also mandatory. Uses 'Tak for mad'. It is a deeply ingrained cultural habit. Uses 'Takk fyrir matinn'. Similar Nordic etiquette applies.
Eye contact
Always make eye contact with the host when saying it to show sincerity.
The 'Takk' habit
Norwegians say 'Takk' for almost everything. Get used to it!
Bedeutung
Polite phrase after meal.
Eye contact
Always make eye contact with the host when saying it to show sincerity.
The 'Takk' habit
Norwegians say 'Takk' for almost everything. Get used to it!
Timing
Don't say it while you still have food in your mouth.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the phrase.
Takk ____ maten!
The preposition 'for' is required in this fixed expression.
When do you say 'Takk for maten'?
Choose the correct situation.
It is a closing phrase for the dining event.
What is the best response to 'Takk for maten'?
Host: 'Takk for maten!' Guest: '____'
'Vel bekomme' is the standard polite response to 'Takk for maten'.
Match the phrase to the correct cultural context.
Takk for maten
It is a ritualized expression of gratitude for a meal provided.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTakk ____ maten!
The preposition 'for' is required in this fixed expression.
Choose the correct situation.
It is a closing phrase for the dining event.
Host: 'Takk for maten!' Guest: '____'
'Vel bekomme' is the standard polite response to 'Takk for maten'.
Takk for maten
It is a ritualized expression of gratitude for a meal provided.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenUsually no, unless it's a small, personal place.
You still say it! It's about the effort, not the taste.
You can, but it's not expected.
It's considered a bit clumsy, but people will understand if you're a foreigner.
'Vel bekomme' or 'Bare hyggelig'.
Yes, it applies to any meal.
It's neutral. Used everywhere.
It's the definite form, referring to the specific meal you ate.
Usually just to the host.
Yes, at business lunches.
No, it remains the same.
Very few; it's standard across Norway.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Vel bekomme
similarYou're welcome (after a meal)
Takk for sist
similarThanks for the last time we met
Takk for i dag
similarThanks for today
Det smakte godt
builds onIt tasted good
