Bedeutung
Feeling happy and positive.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is often linked to 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life). Being in a good mood is the expected state when hiking, even in rain. There is a social value placed on being 'blid' (cheerful/pleasant). Being in a good mood is seen as contributing to the collective 'hygge'. Norwegian workplaces are relatively flat. It is common for employees to comment on a manager's mood if they are 'i godt humør'. The hashtag #godthumør is frequently used on Instagram to accompany photos of nature, food, or friends.
The 'T' is Key
Always remember the 't' in 'godt'. Since 'humør' is neuter, 'god' must match it. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Weather Talk
If you want to sound like a local, mention that the sun makes you 'i godt humør'. It's the ultimate Norwegian icebreaker.
Bedeutung
Feeling happy and positive.
The 'T' is Key
Always remember the 't' in 'godt'. Since 'humør' is neuter, 'god' must match it. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Weather Talk
If you want to sound like a local, mention that the sun makes you 'i godt humør'. It's the ultimate Norwegian icebreaker.
Humør vs Humor
Don't tell someone they have 'godt humør' if you mean they are funny. You're telling them they have a good temperament!
Add 'Veldig'
To sound more natural, add 'veldig' (very) or 'skikkelig' (really) before 'godt' to show you're extra happy.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word with the correct form of 'god'.
Jeg er i ______ humør i dag.
Because 'humør' is a neuter noun (et humør), the adjective must end in 't'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
This follows the V2 rule (verb in second position) and uses the correct preposition 'i'.
Complete the dialogue.
Kari: 'Hvorfor smiler du så mye?' Per: 'Fordi jeg er i ______ ______.'
Per is smiling, so he must be in a good mood.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just got a compliment from your boss. How do you feel?
A compliment usually puts someone in a good mood.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Happy vs. Good Mood
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg er i ______ humør i dag.
Because 'humør' is a neuter noun (et humør), the adjective must end in 't'.
Select the correct option:
This follows the V2 rule (verb in second position) and uses the correct preposition 'i'.
Kari: 'Hvorfor smiler du så mye?' Per: 'Fordi jeg er i ______ ______.'
Per is smiling, so he must be in a good mood.
You just got a compliment from your boss. How do you feel?
A compliment usually puts someone in a good mood.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, 'humør' is neuter, so we don't use 'en'. Also, in this fixed phrase, we usually drop the article 'et' entirely.
'Glad' is a general adjective for happy. 'I godt humør' specifically describes your current mood or vibe.
It is neutral. You can use it in a job interview or with friends. It's never 'wrong' to use.
Simply replace 'godt' with 'dårlig'. 'Jeg er i dårlig humør.'
No. 'Humør' means mood. 'Humor' means sense of humor. They are distinct words in Norwegian.
Yes! You can say 'Det er godt humør på festen' to describe the atmosphere.
No, the 'd' is silent. It sounds like 'gott'.
It's more natural to just say 'Jeg er i godt humør', but 'føler meg' is also understood.
You can say 'Jeg er i dritgodt humør' (I'm in a 'shit-good' mood) for a very casual, emphatic version.
Prepositions are often arbitrary. In Norwegian, you are 'inside' a mood, so we use 'i'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Være blid
similarTo be cheerful/pleasant
Være i dårlig humør
contrastTo be in a bad mood
Være lykkelig
similarTo be happy/blissful
Være i strålende humør
specialized formTo be in a radiant mood
Humørspreder
builds onA person who spreads joy
