Bedeutung
Being uncertain about something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians often use 'litt' (a little) before 'i tvil' to soften their uncertainty and sound more polite. In Norwegian meetings, saying 'Jeg er i tvil' is a common way to invite further discussion rather than shutting down an idea. The principle of 'reasonable doubt' is translated as 'rimelig tvil' and is a cornerstone of the Norwegian judiciary. On Norwegian forums like Kvinneguiden, users often start posts with 'Jeg er i tvil...' when asking for relationship or life advice.
Use 'litt'
Always add 'litt' (a little) to sound more like a native speaker. 'Jeg er litt i tvil' sounds much more natural than 'Jeg er i tvil'.
Preposition Alert
Don't forget the 'om'! Without it, your sentence might feel unfinished.
Bedeutung
Being uncertain about something.
Use 'litt'
Always add 'litt' (a little) to sound more like a native speaker. 'Jeg er litt i tvil' sounds much more natural than 'Jeg er i tvil'.
Preposition Alert
Don't forget the 'om'! Without it, your sentence might feel unfinished.
Honesty is Key
Don't be afraid to use this phrase in Norway. It shows you are honest about your feelings.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing words to say 'I am in doubt.'
Jeg ___ ___ tvil.
The standard collocation is 'være i tvil'.
Which sentence is correct?
You want to say you are unsure about the weather.
We use 'i tvil' and the preposition 'om'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi kjøpe denne bilen? B: Jeg vet ikke. Jeg er ___.
'I tvil' fits the context of being unsure about a purchase.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and can't decide between two dishes.
'I rute' means on schedule, and 'i form' means in shape.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg ___ ___ tvil.
The standard collocation is 'være i tvil'.
You want to say you are unsure about the weather.
We use 'i tvil' and the preposition 'om'.
A: Skal vi kjøpe denne bilen? B: Jeg vet ikke. Jeg er ___.
'I tvil' fits the context of being unsure about a purchase.
You are at a restaurant and can't decide between two dishes.
'I rute' means on schedule, and 'i form' means in shape.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is better to use 'om'. 'På' is usually used with the verb 'tvile' (Jeg tviler på det).
No, it is neutral and can be used in any situation.
'Usikker' is more general (I am unsure), while 'i tvil' often implies a choice between specific options.
Yes, 'Jeg er i tvil om ham' means you are unsure about a person's character or intentions.
You say 'Ingen tvil' or 'Uten tvil'.
It is masculine (en tvil), but in this phrase, we don't use the article.
Yes, for example: 'Jeg er i tvil om å selge bilen.'
Not exactly. It means you are weighing options, not that you lack information entirely.
Yes, many Norwegian pop songs use 'tvil' to describe romantic uncertainty.
Yes: 'Jeg var i tvil i går.'
Verwandte Redewendungen
Å tvile på
similarTo doubt something/someone
Usikker
synonymUnsure
Å vingle
specialized formTo waver or be indecisive
Å være sikker
contrastTo be sure
Tvilende
builds onDoubting (adjective)
