When you begrunne something, you are explaining why you did it or why something is the way it is. It's about giving a reason or a justification.
For example, if your friend asks why you're late, you would begrunne your lateness by explaining the traffic or a missed alarm. You're not just saying "I'm late"; you're providing the background.
It's an important word to know when you need to explain your decisions or the reasoning behind a statement.
When you're learning Norwegian at a B2 level, you're moving beyond basic communication and starting to express more complex ideas. The verb begrunne is a perfect example of this. It means 'to justify' or 'to provide a reason for,' and it's essential when you need to explain your decisions, opinions, or actions in more detail.
Think of situations where you might need to defend a choice or elaborate on why something is the way it is. Using begrunne allows you to clearly articulate the 'why' behind things, which is a key skill for more advanced conversations and discussions in Norwegian.
When you're trying to explain why something happened or why you did something, the verb «begrunne» is what you'll reach for. It's about providing a clear, logical reason or justification. Think of it as explaining the 'because' behind an action or statement. You use it when you need to make your reasoning transparent and understandable to others, especially in situations where you might need to defend your choices or opinions. It’s more formal than just giving a simple reason; it implies a more thorough and considered explanation.
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- Norwegian Word
- begrunne
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Definition
- To justify or provide a reason for something.
§ How to use it in a sentence
The verb begrunne means to justify or to give a reason for something. It's often used when you need to explain why a decision was made, why an action was taken, or why an opinion is held. Think of it as providing a solid foundation for your statements.
When using begrunne, you'll typically use it directly with an object, which is the thing you are justifying. For example, you might justify a decision, an absence, or a claim.
Kan du begrunne avgjørelsen din?
This translates to: Can you justify your decision? (avgjørelsen = the decision)
Hun måtte begrunne fraværet sitt.
This means: She had to justify her absence. (fraværet = the absence)
§ Common Prepositions and Phrases
While begrunne often takes a direct object, you might also see it used with prepositions to add more detail to the justification. The most common preposition you'll encounter is med (with), especially when you are stating what you are justifying with or by.
Han prøvde å begrunne handlingene sine med mangel på informasjon.
Here, it means: He tried to justify his actions with a lack of information. (handlingene = the actions, mangel på informasjon = lack of information)
Hvordan kan du begrunne en slik prisøkning?
This translates to: How can you justify such a price increase? (prisøkning = price increase)
You can also use begrunne in a more general sense, without explicitly stating what is being justified if it's clear from the context.
Det er vanskelig å begrunne det.
Meaning: It is difficult to justify it. (det = it)
§ Related Nouns and Adjectives
The noun form is begrunnelse, which means 'justification' or 'reason'.
- En god begrunnelse (a good justification)
- Uten begrunnelse (without justification)
Han ga ingen begrunnelse for hvorfor han var sen.
This means: He gave no justification for why he was late. (hvorfor han var sen = why he was late)
You can also encounter the adjective begrunnet, which means 'justified' or 'well-founded'.
- En begrunnet mistanke (a justified suspicion)
- En begrunnet frykt (a justified fear)
Dette er en begrunnet påstand.
Meaning: This is a justified claim. (påstand = claim)
§ What "begrunne" means
- Norwegian Word
- begrunne
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Definition
- to justify or provide a reason for
The verb "begrunne" is essential for explaining yourself clearly in Norwegian. It means to give a reason or justification for something you've said, done, or decided. Think of it as answering the question "Why?" in a more formal way than just saying "fordi" (because).
§ Where you actually hear this word — work, school, news
You'll encounter "begrunne" often in situations where decisions, opinions, or actions need explanation and backing. This is especially true in professional, academic, and journalistic contexts.
In the workplace, whether you're in an office, a meeting, or discussing a project, you'll need to "begrunne" your choices. This shows that you've thought things through and can defend your position.
Kan du begrunne hvorfor du valgte denne løsningen?
- Hint
- Can you justify why you chose this solution?
At school or university, academic arguments require you to "begrunne" your claims with evidence, theories, or logical reasoning. This is how you show critical thinking.
Studentene måtte begrunne sine argumenter i presentasjonen.
- Hint
- The students had to justify their arguments in the presentation.
In news articles, political discussions, and public debates, politicians, experts, and commentators frequently "begrunne" their stances on various issues. This is crucial for transparency and public understanding.
Regjeringen måtte begrunne de nye lovforslagene overfor befolkningen.
- Hint
- The government had to justify the new legislative proposals to the population.
You might also hear it in everyday conversations when someone is asked to explain a choice or an opinion that isn't immediately obvious. It's about providing clarity.
Jeg forstår ikke helt, kan du begrunne hvorfor du mener det?
- Hint
- I don't quite understand, can you justify why you think that?
"Begrunne" is a powerful verb for expressing yourself clearly and logically in Norwegian. Mastering its usage will significantly improve your ability to participate in more complex conversations and discussions.
- In summaries or reports, you often see phrases like "Utsalgsprisen ble begrunnet med økte råvarekostnader." (The sales price was justified by increased raw material costs.)
- When making formal requests, you might be asked to "Begrunn søknaden din nøye." (Justify your application carefully.)
§ Understanding 'begrunne' vs. 'forklare'
Many learners confuse 'begrunne' (to justify/provide a reason for) with 'forklare' (to explain). While related, they are not always interchangeable. 'Begrunne' specifically implies giving a reason that supports or validates an action, decision, or statement. 'Forklare' is broader; it means to make something clear or understandable.
- DEFINITION
- Begrunne: To justify or provide a reason for (an action, decision, or statement).
- DEFINITION
- Forklare: To explain; to make clear or understandable.
Consider these examples:
Han måtte begrunne hvorfor han var sen. (He had to justify why he was late.)
Here, 'begrunne' is correct because he needs to give a reason to validate or excuse his lateness.
Kan du forklare reglene for meg? (Can you explain the rules to me?)
In this case, 'forklare' is used because the aim is to make the rules clear, not to justify them.
§ Incorrect Use of Prepositions
'Begrunne' is a transitive verb, meaning it usually takes a direct object without a preposition. English learners sometimes incorrectly add prepositions based on English equivalents like 'justify for' or 'justify why'. In Norwegian, you simply state what is being justified.
Incorrect: Han klarte ikke å begrunne for sin avgjørelse. (He couldn't justify for his decision.)
Correct: Han klarte ikke å begrunne sin avgjørelse. (He couldn't justify his decision.)
Jeg må begrunne dette valget. (I must justify this choice.)
§ Overusing 'begrunne' when 'si hvorfor' is better
While 'begrunne' is useful, sometimes a simpler phrase like 'si hvorfor' (say why) is more natural in casual conversation. 'Begrunne' can sound a bit more formal or official.
A bit formal: Kan du begrunne hvorfor du vil dra tidlig?
More natural: Kan du si hvorfor du vil dra tidlig? (Can you say why you want to leave early?)
§ Forgetting the Reflexive Pronoun with 'begrunne seg'
While 'begrunne' typically takes a direct object, the reflexive form 'begrunne seg' means 'to justify oneself' or 'to account for oneself'. This is an important distinction.
- DEFINITION
- Begrunne seg: To justify oneself; to account for oneself.
Han måtte begrunne seg for sine handlinger. (He had to justify himself for his actions.)
Without 'seg', the sentence would mean 'He had to justify his actions' (han måtte begrunne sine handlinger), which is slightly different. Pay attention to whether you are justifying an action/decision or justifying *yourself*.
§ Understanding 'begrunne'
Alright, let's talk about 'begrunne'. This is a useful verb at the B2 level that means 'to justify' or 'to provide a reason for'. It's about explaining *why* something is the way it is, or *why* you did something. Think of it as giving a good, solid explanation. You'll use it when you need to make your actions or statements understandable and acceptable to others.
- Norwegian Word
- begrunne (verb)
- Definition
- to justify or provide a reason for
Du må begrunne avgjørelsen din.
This means: You must justify your decision. See? You need to give reasons for it.
Han kunne ikke begrunne hvorfor han var sen.
Meaning: He could not justify why he was late. He had no good reason.
§ Similar words and when to use 'begrunne' vs alternatives
Now, let's look at some words that are similar but not quite the same. Understanding the differences will help you sound more natural in Norwegian.
- Forklare (to explain): This is perhaps the closest in meaning, but 'forklare' is more general. You can explain *how* something works, *what* something means, or *why* something happened. 'Begrunne' specifically focuses on giving a *reason to justify* an action, a decision, or an opinion.
Kan du forklare reglene?
Can you explain the rules? (Here, you're looking for how the rules work, not a justification for their existence.)
Du må begrunne hvorfor disse reglene er nødvendige.
You must justify why these rules are necessary. (Here, you need to give *reasons* for their necessity.)
- Gi en grunn (to give a reason): This is a more direct, simpler way to say you're providing a reason. It's less formal than 'begrunne'. 'Begrunne' often implies a more structured or formal justification.
Jeg må gi en grunn for fraværet mitt.
I must give a reason for my absence. (Less formal, more like just stating the cause.)
Det er viktig å begrunne hvorfor en ansatt blir oppsagt.
It is important to justify why an employee is dismissed. (More formal, requiring solid, defensible reasons.)
- Forsvare (to defend): While 'begrunne' is about giving reasons, 'forsvare' is about defending something or someone from criticism or attack. You might 'begrunne' a decision, and then 'forsvare' it if it comes under fire.
Han prøvde å forsvare sin upopulære mening.
He tried to defend his unpopular opinion. (Here, 'forsvare' implies protecting it from criticism.)
Han kunne ikke begrunne hvorfor han hadde den meningen.
He could not justify why he had that opinion. (Here, 'begrunne' is about providing the underlying reasons for the opinion itself.)
So, to sum it up: use 'begrunne' when you need to provide solid, logical reasons to support or explain an action, decision, or statement, especially when there's an expectation of accountability or a need for persuasion. It's about making your position understandable and valid through explanation.
How Formal Is It?
"Kan De begrunne Deres standpunkt i denne saken? (Can you justify your position in this matter?)"
"Du må begrunne hvorfor du vil ha fri. (You must justify why you want time off.)"
"Greit, begrunn det da. (Okay, justify it then.)"
"Kan du forklare hvorfor du gjorde det? (Can you explain why you did that?)"
Wusstest du?
The 'grunn' in 'begrunne' is related to the English word 'ground', highlighting the idea of providing a foundation or basis for an argument.
Aussprachehilfe
- Double 'n' is pronounced longer than a single 'n'.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
The word itself is not overly complex, but understanding its nuance in different contexts can be challenging.
Using 'begrunne' correctly requires understanding the situations where 'justify' is the appropriate verb.
Pronunciation is straightforward, but correct usage in conversation requires practice.
Recognizing 'begrunne' in spoken Norwegian shouldn't be difficult once familiar with the word.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
When using 'begrunne' with a direct object, the object will be the reason or justification.
Han måtte begrunne sin avgjørelse. (He had to justify his decision.)
'Begrunne' can be used reflexively with 'seg' to mean 'to explain oneself'.
Hun trengte å begrunne seg for hvorfor hun var sen. (She needed to explain herself for why she was late.)
The past participle 'begrunnet' can function as an adjective, meaning 'well-founded' or 'justified'.
Dette er en begrunnet bekymring. (This is a justified concern.)
When providing a reason for something, 'begrunne' is often followed by a 'hvorfor' (why) clause or 'med' (with/by) indicating the reason.
Vi må begrunne forslaget med grundige argumenter. (We must justify the proposal with thorough arguments.)
'Begrunne' can also be used in passive constructions to indicate that a reason has been given or is required.
Avgjørelsen må begrunnes. (The decision must be justified.)
Beispiele nach Niveau
Jeg kan ikke begrunne det.
I cannot justify it.
Han må begrunne sitt valg.
He must justify his choice.
Kan du begrunne hvorfor?
Can you justify why?
Vi må begrunne avgjørelsen.
We must justify the decision.
Hun vil begrunne sin mening.
She wants to justify her opinion.
De kan ikke begrunne det nå.
They cannot justify it now.
Jeg må begrunne min handling.
I must justify my action.
Du bør begrunne det bedre.
You should justify it better.
Kan du begrunne hvorfor du tok den avgjørelsen?
Can you justify why you made that decision?
Jeg kan ikke begrunne handlingene hans.
I cannot justify his actions.
Hun måtte begrunne sitt fravær fra møtet.
She had to explain/justify her absence from the meeting.
Det er vanskelig å begrunne en slik utgift.
It's difficult to justify such an expense.
Begrunn valget ditt med gode argumenter.
Justify your choice with good arguments.
Han prøvde å begrunne forsinkelsen.
He tried to explain/justify the delay.
Hvordan vil du begrunne denne endringen?
How will you justify this change?
Vi trenger en klar begrunnelse for avgjørelsen.
We need a clear justification for the decision.
'begrunnelse' is the noun form of 'begrunne'
Kan du begrunne hvorfor du tok den avgjørelsen?
Can you justify why you made that decision?
Hun slet med å begrunne sin fravær.
She struggled to justify her absence.
Det er vanskelig å begrunne slike utgifter.
It is difficult to justify such expenses.
Dommeren ba ham begrunne sin påstand.
The judge asked him to justify his claim.
Regjeringen må begrunne de nye lovene.
The government must justify the new laws.
Jeg kan ikke se hvordan du kan begrunne det standpunktet.
I cannot see how you can justify that position.
De måtte begrunne behovet for mer ressurser.
They had to justify the need for more resources.
Det er viktig å kunne begrunne sine meninger.
It is important to be able to justify one's opinions.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
While 'begrunne' involves giving an 'årsak' (reason/cause), 'årsak' is the noun referring to the cause itself, not the act of providing a reason.
Similar to 'årsak', 'grunn' is the noun for 'reason' or 'basis'. 'Begrunne' is the verb action of giving that 'grunn'.
'Motivere' (to motivate) can sometimes involve giving reasons to inspire action, but 'begrunne' is more about explaining past or current actions/statements, rather than inspiring future ones.
Grammatikmuster
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"å begrunne et valg"
to justify a choice
Han måtte begrunne sitt valg overfor sjefen. (He had to justify his choice to the boss.)
neutral"uten begrunnelse"
without justification / without reason
Hun sa opp jobben uten begrunnelse. (She quit her job without justification.)
neutral"det er vanskelig å begrunne"
it's difficult to justify
Det er vanskelig å begrunne en slik utgift. (It's difficult to justify such an expense.)
neutral"å begrunne en handling"
to justify an action
Hvordan kan du begrunne en slik handling? (How can you justify such an action?)
neutral"en god begrunnelse"
a good reason / a good justification
Han ga en god begrunnelse for fraværet sitt. (He gave a good reason for his absence.)
neutral"å begrunne en påstand"
to justify a claim / to substantiate a claim
Du må begrunne påstanden din med fakta. (You must justify your claim with facts.)
neutral"kan du begrunne hvorfor?"
can you justify why? / can you explain why?
Kan du begrunne hvorfor du mener det? (Can you justify why you think that?)
neutral"begrunnet mistanke"
justified suspicion / reasonable suspicion
Politiet hadde begrunnet mistanke. (The police had reasonable suspicion.)
formal"å gi en begrunnelse"
to give a reason / to provide a justification
Hun ba ham om å gi en begrunnelse. (She asked him to give a reason.)
neutral"en saklig begrunnelse"
an objective justification / a factual reason
Vi trenger en saklig begrunnelse for avgjørelsen. (We need an objective justification for the decision.)
formalLeicht verwechselbar
'Begrunne' and 'forklare' both relate to giving information, but they have different focuses. 'Forklare' means to explain how something works or what something means, while 'begrunne' is about giving a reason for an action or statement.
'Forklare' (to explain) focuses on clarity and understanding. 'Begrunne' (to justify/provide a reason for) focuses on giving a defense or a rationale.
Kan du forklare hvordan dette fungerer? (Can you explain how this works?) vs. Du må begrunne avgjørelsen din. (You must justify your decision.)
Both 'begrunne' and 'argumentere' involve presenting reasons. However, 'argumentere' implies a more active debate or a structured presentation of a case, often with the goal of persuading. 'Begrunne' is simply stating the reasons behind something.
'Argumentere' (to argue) suggests a back-and-forth discussion or a structured line of reasoning. 'Begrunne' (to justify) is more about providing the foundation for something.
De argumenterte i timesvis om politikk. (They argued for hours about politics.) vs. Han begrunnet fraværet sitt med sykdom. (He justified his absence with illness.)
While providing a reason can sometimes contribute to proof, 'begrunne' is not as strong as 'bevise'. 'Bevise' implies providing definitive evidence or logical demonstration.
'Bevise' (to prove) means to show something is true with evidence. 'Begrunne' (to justify) means to give reasons for why something was done or said.
Vitnet kunne bevise at han var der. (The witness could prove that he was there.) vs. Hvordan kan du begrunne et slikt standpunkt? (How can you justify such a stance?)
This might seem less obvious, but 'uttale' (to state/pronounce) can be confused if someone misinterprets 'begrunne' as merely 'stating a reason' without the underlying implication of providing a rationale.
'Uttale' (to state/pronounce) is about vocalizing or expressing something. 'Begrunne' (to justify) is about providing the 'why' behind an action or statement.
Han uttalte at han var uenig. (He stated that he disagreed.) vs. Hun begrunnet hvorfor hun stemte slik. (She justified why she voted that way.)
Both words relate to causation, but 'forårsake' is about being the direct cause of something, often an event or outcome. 'Begrunne' is about providing a rationale for an action or decision.
'Forårsake' (to cause) refers to initiating an event or outcome. 'Begrunne' (to justify) explains the reasoning behind a deliberate action or decision.
Ulykken forårsaket store skader. (The accident caused extensive damage.) vs. Han begrunnet sin avgjørelse med manglende ressurser. (He justified his decision with a lack of resources.)
Satzmuster
Du må begrunne valget ditt.
You must justify your choice. (valget ditt = your choice)
Hvordan kan du begrunne dette?
How can you justify this? (dette = this)
Hun klarte ikke å begrunne fraværet sitt.
She couldn't justify her absence. (fraværet sitt = her absence)
Det er vanskelig å begrunne en slik beslutning.
It is difficult to justify such a decision. (en slik beslutning = such a decision)
Kan du begrunne hvorfor du mener det?
Can you justify why you think that? (hvorfor = why, du mener det = you think that)
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Adjektive
So verwendest du es
Use begrunne when you need to give a reason or explanation that defends an action, decision, or statement. It often implies a need to make something seem reasonable or acceptable. It's similar to 'justify' in English.
A common mistake is confusing begrunne with simply 'to explain' (forklare). While explaining might be part of justifying, begrunne specifically focuses on providing a sound reason or defense. For example, you would forklare (explain) how a machine works, but you would begrunne (justify) why you bought that specific machine.
Tipps
Basic Usage of 'begrunne'
Remember that 'begrunne' means to justify or provide a reason for something. It's often used when someone asks for an explanation.
Common Contexts for 'begrunne'
You'll often hear 'begrunne' in formal or semi-formal settings, like in a discussion, debate, or when someone is explaining a decision. It's about giving a valid reason.
Look for 'hvorfor' with 'begrunne'
If someone asks 'Hvorfor gjorde du det?' (Why did you do that?), you might respond with 'Jeg kan begrunne det med...' (I can justify it by...).
Related Noun: 'begrunnelse'
The noun form is 'begrunnelse', meaning justification or reason. For example, 'Gi meg en god begrunnelse.' (Give me a good reason.)
Synonyms for 'begrunne'
While 'begrunne' is quite specific, sometimes you might use 'forklare' (to explain) or 'argumentere for' (to argue for) in similar contexts, though they have slightly different nuances.
Use in Sentences: Example 1
Vi må begrunne hvorfor vi tok denne avgjørelsen. (We must justify why we made this decision.)
Use in Sentences: Example 2
Kan du begrunne påstandene dine? (Can you justify your claims?)
Use in Sentences: Example 3
Han kunne ikke begrunne fraværet sitt. (He couldn't justify his absence.)
Not for Simple Explanations
'Begrunne' implies a need for a sound, logical reason, not just any explanation. Don't use it for trivial things that just need a simple 'forklare' (to explain).
Formal vs. Informal Context
While B2, 'begrunne' is leaning towards more formal usage. In casual conversation, you might use simpler phrases like 'hvorfor' or 'fordi' (because) to ask for or give reasons.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine a 'BIG RUN' you have to make to find a 'reason' or 'justify' why you're late. **Begrunne** - Big Run - Reason.
Visuelle Assoziation
Picture a person standing in court, desperately trying to **begrunne** (justify) their actions to a judge, with a huge, detailed 'ground' plan (grunn means ground/reason) spread out before them.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to use 'begrunne' in three different sentences describing why you made a choice today, why someone else did something, or why an idea is good/bad. For example: 'Jeg må begrunne valget mitt av frokost.' (I have to justify my breakfast choice.)
Wortherkunft
Middle Low German 'begründen'
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: to establish, to found
GermanicKultureller Kontext
When Norwegians use 'begrunne', it often implies a desire for clear, logical reasoning. It's common in formal settings, like in a workplace or academic discussion, where decisions or statements are expected to be well-supported. It's less common in casual conversation, where simpler phrasing like 'hvorfor?' (why?) might be used instead. The expectation to 'begrunne' one's stance reflects a cultural value placed on transparency and accountability in communication.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Professional settings, such as meetings or reports, when explaining decisions or actions.
- Kan du begrunne avgjørelsen din?
- Jeg må begrunne dette for sjefen.
- Det er viktig å begrunne konklusjonene våre.
Academic writing or discussions, when supporting arguments or theories with evidence.
- Hvordan vil du begrunne denne hypotesen?
- Artikkelen begrunner sin påstand med ny forskning.
- Du må bedre begrunne synspunktet ditt.
Personal discussions, when explaining choices, behaviors, or opinions to others.
- Jeg kan ikke helt begrunne hvorfor jeg gjorde det.
- Det er vanskelig å begrunne en slik handling.
- Du trenger ikke å begrunne følelsene dine.
Legal contexts, when presenting reasons for a judgment or a defense.
- Dommeren måtte begrunne sin kjennelse.
- Advokaten prøvde å begrunne klientens fravær.
- De må begrunne lovforslaget.
Everyday situations, when someone asks 'why?' and you need to provide a reason.
- Jeg trenger å begrunne fraværet mitt.
- Kan du begrunne forsinkelsen?
- Jeg kan ikke begrunne en slik utgift.
Gesprächseinstiege
"Kan du gi et eksempel på en gang du måtte begrunne en vanskelig avgjørelse?"
"Hvordan ville du begrunne viktigheten av å lære et nytt språk?"
"Hvilke argumenter ville du bruke for å begrunne en lang ferie?"
"Når er det vanskeligst å begrunne dine handlinger for andre?"
"Tror du det alltid er nødvendig å begrunne sine meninger?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Beskriv en situasjon der du måtte begrunne noe du egentlig ikke ville gjøre.
Reflekter over en avgjørelse du tok nylig. Hvordan ville du begrunne den overfor en kritiker?
Skriv om en gang du lyktes i å begrunne et uvanlig valg for noen.
Tenk på et fremtidig mål. Hvordan vil du begrunne dette målet for deg selv og andre?
Diskuter forskjellene mellom å forklare og å begrunne en handling.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenWhile both can involve giving reasons, 'begrunne' specifically means to justify or give a valid reason for something. Think of it as providing a defense or a logical basis. 'Forklare' is more general; it means to explain how something works or what it means. You 'begrunne' a decision, but you 'forklare' a concept.
No, 'begrunne' is typically used when talking about human actions, decisions, or opinions. An inanimate object doesn't 'justify' anything. You might say 'The broken machine needs an explanation' (maskinen må forklares), but not 'the broken machine needs to be justified' (maskinen må begrunnes).
Not always formal, but it does carry a sense of needing to provide a sound reason. You can 'begrunne' a personal choice to a friend, but it suggests you're offering more than just a simple 'because.' It's about laying out your rationale, whether in a formal report or a casual conversation where someone is questioning your motives.
You'll often see 'begrunne' used directly with the object being justified, or with 'med' (with) or 'for' (for). For example:
- 'Jeg må begrunne avgjørelsen.' (I must justify the decision.)
- 'Han begrunnet sin handling med mangel på tid.' (He justified his action with lack of time.)
- 'Hun begrunnet valget sitt for meg.' (She justified her choice to me.)
As a regular verb, it follows the standard pattern for -e verbs. The past tense (preteritum) is 'begrunnet,' and the past participle is also 'begrunnet.'
- 'Han begrunnet sin avgjørelse i går.' (He justified his decision yesterday.)
- 'Avgjørelsen ble begrunnet.' (The decision was justified.)
Not really. 'Begrunne' is about giving reasons or justifications, not necessarily about providing irrefutable proof. For 'to prove,' you would use verbs like 'bevise' (to prove) or 'dokumentere' (to document/prove). You 'begrunne' why you think something, but you 'bevise' that it's true.
The noun form is 'begrunnelse' (a justification, a reason). For example: 'Han ga en god begrunnelse for fraværet sitt.' (He gave a good justification for his absence.)
'Begrunne' is a weak verb (regular verb). This means its past tense and past participle forms follow predictable patterns, typically adding '-et' or '-t' in the past tense and past participle.
You could say:
- 'Kan du begrunne hvorfor...?' (Can you justify why...?)
- 'Jeg trenger at du begrunner dette.' (I need you to justify this.)
- 'Hvordan begrunner du det?' (How do you justify that?)
While not a wide range of idioms, you often hear phrases like 'å begrunne en avgjørelse' (to justify a decision) or 'å begrunne et standpunkt' (to justify a viewpoint/stance). The core meaning of providing a reason or rationale remains consistent.
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Jeg kan ___ spise eplet.
The sentence means 'I cannot eat the apple.' 'Ikke' means 'not'.
Du er ___ student.
'Student' is a masculine noun, so it takes the indefinite article 'en'.
Hvor ___ du?
The question means 'Where do you live?' 'Bor' means 'live'.
Vi har ___ bil.
'Bil' is a masculine noun, so it takes the indefinite article 'en'.
Jeg ___ kaffe.
The sentence means 'I like coffee.' 'Liker' means 'like'.
Han ___ en bok.
The sentence means 'He reads a book.' 'Leser' means 'reads'.
Choose the best Norwegian word for 'to justify'.
'Begrunne' means to justify or give a reason for something.
Which sentence uses 'begrunne' correctly?
'Begrunne' is a verb used to explain or provide reasons for something, like a decision.
What is the meaning of 'begrunne'?
'Begrunne' means to give a reason or justification for something.
The word 'begrunne' means 'to buy'.
No, 'begrunne' means 'to justify' or 'to provide a reason for'. The word for 'to buy' is 'kjøpe'.
You can use 'begrunne' when you explain why you did something.
'Begrunne' is used exactly for this purpose: to explain the reasons behind an action or statement.
The sentence 'Jeg begrunner min bok.' means 'I justify my book.'
While 'begrunner' means 'justify', it's unusual to justify a book itself in this way. You might justify *writing* a book or *choosing* a book. The sentence is grammatically awkward in this context.
I like food.
She is happy.
They live here.
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Jeg snakker norsk.
Focus: norsk
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En kopp kaffe, takk.
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Write a short sentence about why you like Norwegian food. Use simple words.
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Jeg liker norsk mat. Den er god.
Explain in one sentence why you are learning Norwegian. Keep it very simple.
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Jeg lærer norsk fordi det er gøy.
Imagine you want to buy a coffee. Write a simple sentence asking for one.
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Jeg vil ha en kaffe, takk.
Hvor kommer Anne fra?
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Hei! Jeg heter Anne. Jeg kommer fra Norge. Jeg snakker norsk og engelsk.
Hvor kommer Anne fra?
Anne says 'Jeg kommer fra Norge', which means 'I come from Norway'.
Anne says 'Jeg kommer fra Norge', which means 'I come from Norway'.
Hvilken farge har hunden?
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Jeg har en hund. Hunden er stor og svart. Den liker å leke.
Hvilken farge har hunden?
The passage says 'Hunden er stor og svart', meaning 'The dog is big and black'.
The passage says 'Hunden er stor og svart', meaning 'The dog is big and black'.
Hva er rødt?
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Dette er et eple. Eplet er rødt. Jeg liker å spise epler.
Hva er rødt?
The passage states 'Eplet er rødt', which translates to 'The apple is red'.
The passage states 'Eplet er rødt', which translates to 'The apple is red'.
This means 'I cannot justify it.'
This means 'You must justify your answer.'
This means 'He cannot justify the choice.'
Jeg kan ikke ___ hvorfor jeg gjorde det. (I can't ___ why I did it.)
The sentence requires a verb that means 'to justify' or 'to give a reason for'. 'Begrunne' fits this context perfectly.
Kan du ___ valget ditt? (Can you ___ your choice?)
Here, 'begrunne' is used to ask someone to explain or justify their decision.
Hun prøvde å ___ fraværet sitt. (She tried to ___ her absence.)
The context implies she needed to provide a reason for not being there.
Han måtte ___ handlingene sine. (He had to ___ his actions.)
This sentence requires a verb meaning to give a reason for one's actions.
Det er vanskelig å ___ en slik avgjørelse. (It is difficult to ___ such a decision.)
The word 'avgjørelse' (decision) pairs well with 'begrunne' when discussing explaining or justifying it.
Læreren ba eleven ___ svaret sitt. (The teacher asked the student to ___ their answer.)
In an academic context, 'begrunne' is used when a teacher asks for an explanation or justification of an answer.
Hvilket ord betyr å gi en grunn for noe?
«Begrunne» betyr å gi en grunn eller forklaring for noe. De andre alternativene er ikke synonymt.
Han måtte ___ hvorfor han kom for sent.
I denne setningen passer 'begrunne' best fordi han må forklare hvorfor han var for sent. De andre alternativene gir ingen mening i konteksten.
Hvilken setning bruker ordet 'begrunne' riktig?
Man begrunner en mening, en handling eller en beslutning, ikke en gjenstand som en stol, blomst eller bil. 'Begrunne' brukes om å forklare hvorfor man har en viss mening eller tar en viss beslutning.
Ordet 'begrunne' handler om å gi en forklaring.
'Begrunne' betyr nettopp å gi en forklaring eller en grunn.
Det er vanskelig å begrunne en enkel setning.
Man begrunner en mening, en beslutning eller en handling, ikke en enkel setning. 'Begrunne' brukes når man må forklare 'hvorfor'.
Jeg trenger å begrunne hvorfor jeg er glad.
Man kan absolutt begrunne hvorfor man er glad, altså forklare årsaken til gleden.
He can justify his choice.
Why can't you justify it?
I must justify my opinion.
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Kan du begrunne hvorfor du er her?
Focus: begrunne
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Han må begrunne handlingene sine.
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Vi kan begrunne endringen.
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Write a short sentence explaining why you like learning Norwegian.
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Jeg liker å lære norsk fordi det er et interessant språk.
Write a sentence describing a reason why you chose your current hobby.
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Jeg valgte å lese bøker fordi det er avslappende.
Write a sentence stating why you think it's important to be on time.
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Det er viktig å være presis fordi det viser respekt.
Hvorfor vil Anna ta toget til Bergen?
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Anna skal reise til Bergen neste uke. Hun har bestemt seg for å ta toget. Hun sier at hun vil se landskapet. Hun synes også det er mer miljøvennlig.
Hvorfor vil Anna ta toget til Bergen?
Teksten sier at hun vil se landskapet og at det er mer miljøvennlig.
Teksten sier at hun vil se landskapet og at det er mer miljøvennlig.
Hvorfor liker Per jobben sin?
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Per jobber som kokk. Han liker jobben sin veldig godt. Han sier at han liker å lage mat til folk. Han synes det er gøy å eksperimentere med nye smaker.
Hvorfor liker Per jobben sin?
Teksten sier at han liker å lage mat til folk og eksperimentere med nye smaker.
Teksten sier at han liker å lage mat til folk og eksperimentere med nye smaker.
Hva er en grunn til at Maria vil lære å spille gitar?
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Maria skal lære seg å spille gitar. Hun har alltid drømt om det. Hun vil spille sanger for familien sin. Hun håper også å bli med i et band en dag.
Hva er en grunn til at Maria vil lære å spille gitar?
Teksten sier at hun vil spille sanger for familien sin.
Teksten sier at hun vil spille sanger for familien sin.
This sentence means 'You must justify your answer.' The word order is subject, modal verb, main verb, object.
This means 'Can you justify why that is?' In a question, the verb often comes first.
This sentence means 'He could not justify his choice.' The negative 'ikke' comes before the main verb.
Kan du ____ hvorfor du valgte denne løsningen?
To 'begrunne' means to justify or provide a reason for something, which fits the context of asking for the reason behind a chosen solution.
Læreren ba elevene ____ svarene sine.
Here, 'begrunne' is used when students are asked to explain the reasoning behind their answers.
Det er viktig å ____ valgene dine, spesielt i en debatt.
In a debate, it's crucial to justify your choices, making 'begrunne' the correct word.
Han klarte ikke å ____ sin avgjørelse overfor foreldrene sine.
The sentence implies he couldn't provide a satisfactory reason for his decision, hence 'begrunne' is appropriate.
Dommeren krevde at advokaten måtte ____ hvorfor bevisene skulle avvises.
In a legal context, 'begrunne' is used when someone needs to give a formal reason or justification for an action or request.
Du må ____ hvorfor du mener dette er den beste metoden.
The sentence asks for a justification for why a particular method is considered the best.
Hva betyr «begrunne»?
«Begrunne» betyr å gi en årsak eller en forklaring på hvorfor noe er slik.
Jeg må ___ hvorfor jeg kom for sent til møtet.
Du må gi en grunn for hvorfor du kom for sent. Derfor passer «begrunne» best.
Hvilket ord er et synonym for «begrunne»?
Å forklare noe er å gi en grunn eller årsak, som er likt å begrunne.
Man kan begrunne en avgjørelse.
Ja, man kan gi en grunn for en avgjørelse man har tatt.
Man kan begrunne et tre.
Nei, et tre kan ikke begrunnes. Man begrunner handlinger, meninger eller avgjørelser.
Det er viktig å begrunne sine meninger i en diskusjon.
Ja, når man diskuterer, er det viktig å ha gode grunner for det man mener.
The speaker is asking for a justification.
The speaker is talking about the importance of justifying opinions.
The speaker is talking about someone trying to justify an absence.
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Jeg kan begrunne valget mitt.
Focus: begrunne
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Hvordan vil du begrunne dette?
Focus: begrunne, dette
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Det er vanskelig å begrunne en slik handling.
Focus: vanskelig, begrunne, handling
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Imagine you want to buy a new, expensive item. Write a short paragraph to your friend, justifying why you need it. Use 'begrunne'.
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Jeg må begrunne hvorfor jeg trenger en ny datamaskin. Den gamle er veldig treg, og jeg bruker den hver dag til studier og jobb. Den nye vil hjelpe meg å være mer effektiv.
Write a sentence using 'begrunne' about a decision you made recently. Explain why you made it.
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Jeg kan begrunne at jeg bestemte meg for å flytte til en ny by. Jeg ville ha nye utfordringer og oppleve noe annerledes.
Your friend asks why you prefer to learn Norwegian online. Write a short answer using 'begrunne'.
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Jeg kan begrunne hvorfor jeg foretrekker å lære norsk online. Det er mer fleksibelt, og jeg kan studere når det passer meg best.
Hva ba læreren elevene om å gjøre?
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Læreren ba elevene om å skrive en kort tekst hvor de skulle begrunne valget av emne for prosjektet sitt. Mange elever hadde vanskelig for å formulere gode argumenter for valget sitt. Det var viktig å vise at de hadde tenkt grundig over hva de skulle studere.
Hva ba læreren elevene om å gjøre?
Læreren ba dem 'begrunne valget av emne', som betyr å gi en grunn for valget.
Læreren ba dem 'begrunne valget av emne', som betyr å gi en grunn for valget.
Hva måtte politikeren gjøre?
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En politiker måtte begrunne sine handlinger etter en kritisk rapport. Han sa at han alltid hadde handlet i folkets interesse, men mange var fortsatt skeptiske. Det er ofte vanskelig å overbevise folk når tilliten er brutt.
Hva måtte politikeren gjøre?
Teksten sier 'En politiker måtte begrunne sine handlinger'.
Teksten sier 'En politiker måtte begrunne sine handlinger'.
Hva forberedte personen seg på?
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Sjefen min ba meg begrunne hvorfor jeg ønsket en høyere lønn. Jeg forberedte meg godt og presenterte mine argumenter. Det er viktig å være tydelig og konkret når man skal begrunne sine krav.
Hva forberedte personen seg på?
Teksten sier 'Jeg forberedte meg godt og presenterte mine argumenter' etter at sjefen ba om å 'begrunne hvorfor jeg ønsket en høyere lønn'.
Teksten sier 'Jeg forberedte meg godt og presenterte mine argumenter' etter at sjefen ba om å 'begrunne hvorfor jeg ønsket en høyere lønn'.
This sentence means 'You must justify why you want to travel.' The Norwegian sentence structure follows the pattern Subject + Verb + Object/Complement.
This means 'I cannot justify my choice.' 'Ikke' (not) comes after the verb 'kan' (can).
This is a question: 'Can you justify your decision?' In questions, the verb 'kan' (can) comes first.
Which of the following best explains what it means to 'begrunne' something?
'Begrunne' means to justify or provide a reason. Option A directly reflects this meaning.
Hva er den beste oversettelsen av 'begrunne' i denne setningen: 'Du må begrunne hvorfor du tok den beslutningen.'?
In this context, 'begrunne' clearly means to explain or justify the reason behind a decision.
Which sentence correctly uses 'begrunne'?
'Begrunne' is used with an action, decision, or statement that requires justification. Option A is the only correct usage.
If someone asks you to 'begrunne' your opinion, they want you to keep it a secret. (Hvis noen ber deg om å 'begrunne' din mening, vil de at du skal holde den hemmelig.)
To 'begrunne' an opinion means to provide reasons or justifications for it, not to keep it a secret.
You can use 'begrunne' when you need to explain the logical basis for something. (Du kan bruke 'begrunne' når du trenger å forklare det logiske grunnlaget for noe.)
Yes, 'begrunne' is precisely about explaining the logical or rational basis for an action, statement, or decision.
'Begrunne' is often used in formal contexts, like explaining a budget or a policy change. ('Begrunne' brukes ofte i formelle sammenhenger, som å forklare et budsjett eller en politikkendring.)
'Begrunne' is very suitable for formal situations where detailed justifications are required, such as in professional or administrative settings.
The speaker asks for a justification of a decision.
Someone had difficulty justifying their actions to their boss.
The importance of justifying opinions in a debate.
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Jeg kan ikke begrunne fraværet mitt.
Focus: begrunne, fraværet
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Hvordan vil du begrunne denne endringen i planen?
Focus: Hvordan, begrunne, endringen
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Vi må begrunne våre valg med solide argumenter.
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Write a short paragraph explaining a recent decision you made and *begrunne* (justify) why you made it. Try to use 'begrunne' at least once in your answer.
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Jeg bestemte meg for å bytte jobb nylig. Jeg kan begrunne dette med at den nye stillingen tilbyr bedre utviklingsmuligheter og en mer utfordrende arbeidshverdag. Dette var viktig for min karrierevekst.
Imagine you are writing an email to a colleague to explain a delay in a project. Use 'begrunne' to explain the reason for the delay. Your explanation should be brief and professional.
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Hei [Kollegas navn], jeg beklager forsinkelsen med rapporten. Jeg må begrunne dette med uforutsette tekniske problemer som oppstod tidligere i dag. Jeg jobber med å løse det så raskt som mulig.
Formulate a sentence using 'begrunne' to express that someone needs to give a reason for their behavior.
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Du må begrunne hvorfor du oppførte deg slik under møtet.
Hva måtte styrelederen gjøre med hensyn til investeringen?
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På et styremøte ble det diskutert en ny investering. Flere medlemmer var skeptiske, og styrelederen måtte grundig begrunne hvorfor denne investeringen var nødvendig for selskapets fremtidige vekst. Etter en lang presentasjon og spørsmålsrunde, aksepterte styret forslaget.
Hva måtte styrelederen gjøre med hensyn til investeringen?
Styrelederen måtte forklare og rettferdiggjøre investeringen for de skeptiske medlemmene.
Styrelederen måtte forklare og rettferdiggjøre investeringen for de skeptiske medlemmene.
Hvorfor fikk studenten trekk i karakteren?
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En student leverte en oppgave for sent, og læreren ba om en forklaring. Studenten klarte ikke å begrunne fraværet av oppgaven på en overbevisende måte, noe som resulterte i trekk i karakteren. Det er viktig å ha gyldige grunner for forsinkelser.
Hvorfor fikk studenten trekk i karakteren?
Teksten sier at studenten ikke klarte å begrunne fraværet av oppgaven på en overbevisende måte, noe som førte til trekk i karakteren.
Teksten sier at studenten ikke klarte å begrunne fraværet av oppgaven på en overbevisende måte, noe som førte til trekk i karakteren.
Hvorfor er det viktig for politikere å kunne begrunne sine standpunkter i klimadebatten?
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Debatten om klimaendringer krever at politikere og eksperter tydelig kan begrunne sine standpunkter. Uten solide argumenter og bevis, er det vanskelig å overbevise publikum og drive gjennom nødvendige endringer. Offentlig tillit avhenger av gjennomsiktighet og velbegrunnede beslutninger.
Hvorfor er det viktig for politikere å kunne begrunne sine standpunkter i klimadebatten?
Teksten understreker at solide argumenter og bevis er nødvendig for å overbevise publikum og drive gjennom endringer.
Teksten understreker at solide argumenter og bevis er nødvendig for å overbevise publikum og drive gjennom endringer.
This asks someone to justify a decision. 'Kan du begrunne' means 'Can you justify'.
Here, 'begrunne fraværet sitt' means 'justify her absence'.
This sentence means 'It is difficult to justify such a large investment now'.
Hva betyr 'begrunne'?
The word 'begrunne' directly translates to justify or provide a reason for.
Velg setningen der 'begrunne' er brukt korrekt:
'Begrunne' is used to explain the reason for an action or statement. The other options use the word incorrectly.
Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'begrunne' i denne konteksten: 'Det er vanskelig å begrunne en slik beslutning.'
In this context, 'forklare' (to explain) is the closest synonym to 'begrunne' (to justify/provide a reason).
Setningen 'Jeg kan ikke begrunne at du tar med deg hunden din inn på restauranten' er en riktig bruk av 'begrunne'.
This sentence correctly uses 'begrunne' to express an inability to justify or give a reason for allowing the dog in the restaurant.
Hvis noen sier 'Du må begrunne din mening', betyr det at du skal holde den hemmelig.
'Du må begrunne din mening' means you need to provide reasons for your opinion, not keep it secret.
En god leder bør alltid kunne begrunne sine beslutninger for teamet sitt.
A good leader should indeed be able to justify their decisions to their team, which is a correct use of 'begrunne'.
The speaker is asking for a justification for a decision.
Someone is trying to explain their absence to their boss.
The difficulty of justifying an action without concrete evidence.
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Jeg må begrunne min mening nøye under presentasjonen.
Focus: begrunne, nøye
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Prøv å begrunne hvorfor dette prosjektet er så viktig.
Focus: hvorfor, viktig
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Kunne du begrunne valget ditt på en overbevisende måte?
Focus: begrunne, overbevisende
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You are a project manager. A key stakeholder is questioning a significant budget allocation. Write an email to them, using 'begrunne' to justify your decision. Explain why this allocation is crucial for the project's success.
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Kjære [Stakeholderens navn], Jeg skriver for å begrunne budsjettallokeringen for [spesifikt element]. Denne investeringen er avgjørende for prosjektets suksess fordi den sikrer at vi har de nødvendige ressursene til å [forklar hvorfor det er viktig]. Uten denne allokeringen vil vi risikere [konsekvens]. Vennligst gi meg beskjed hvis du har ytterligere spørsmål. Med vennlig hilsen, [Ditt navn]
You are a student defending your master's thesis. The examination committee asks you to 'begrunne' your chosen research methodology. Explain your methodology and provide a sound justification for why it was the most appropriate approach for your study.
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Takk for spørsmålet. Jeg valgte [spesifikk metodologi] for min masteroppgave for å best kunne undersøke [emne]. Denne metodologien tillater oss å [fordeler med metodologien] og unngår [ulemper med andre metoder]. Jeg mener at dette er den mest effektive måten å begrunne funnene mine på.
Imagine you are a lawyer. You need to write a short paragraph for a legal brief where you 'begrunne' why your client's actions were lawful and necessary under the circumstances.
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Min klients handlinger må begrunnes som lovlige og nødvendige gitt de presserende omstendighetene. Handlingene ble utført for å [forklar situasjonen] og var i tråd med [relevant lov eller prinsipp]. Det er tydelig at det ikke var andre rimelige alternativer tilgjengelige på tidspunktet for hendelsen.
Hva er hovedårsaken til at utgifter må begrunnes i en bedrift?
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I en bedriftssammensetning er det ofte nødvendig å begrunne utgifter over en viss sum. Dette sikrer finansiell ansvarlighet og transparens. Uten en klar begrunnelse kan det oppstå misforståelser og unødvendige kostnader, noe som potensielt kan skade bedriftens økonomi på lang sikt. Ledelsen forventer detaljerte rapporter for å kunne godkjenne store investeringer.
Hva er hovedårsaken til at utgifter må begrunnes i en bedrift?
Teksten sier at 'Dette sikrer finansiell ansvarlighet og transparens. Uten en klar begrunnelse kan det oppstå misforståelser og unødvendige kostnader'. Det understreker viktigheten av å unngå disse problemene.
Teksten sier at 'Dette sikrer finansiell ansvarlighet og transparens. Uten en klar begrunnelse kan det oppstå misforståelser og unødvendige kostnader'. Det understreker viktigheten av å unngå disse problemene.
Hva gjorde statsministeren for å begrunne regjeringens miljøpolitikk?
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Statsministeren ble utfordret til å begrunne regjeringens nye politikk for miljøvern. Kritikerne hevdet at de foreslåtte tiltakene ikke var tilstrekkelige for å møte klimamålene. Statsministeren svarte med å presentere omfattende data og ekspertuttalelser som støttet regjeringens strategi, og understreket at tiltakene var nøye vurdert.
Hva gjorde statsministeren for å begrunne regjeringens miljøpolitikk?
Teksten sier at 'Statsministeren svarte med å presentere omfattende data og ekspertuttalelser som støttet regjeringens strategi'.
Teksten sier at 'Statsministeren svarte med å presentere omfattende data og ekspertuttalelser som støttet regjeringens strategi'.
Hvorfor måtte advokaten begrunne vitneutsagnet?
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I rettssalen måtte advokaten begrunne hvorfor vitneutsagnet var relevant for saken. Dommeren krevde en klar forklaring for å sikre at all informasjon som ble presentert var pertinent og bidro til sakens oppklaring. Uten en god begrunnelse ville utsagnet blitt avvist som irrelevant.
Hvorfor måtte advokaten begrunne vitneutsagnet?
Teksten forklarer at 'Dommeren krevde en klar forklaring for å sikre at all informasjon som ble presentert var pertinent og bidro til sakens oppklaring'.
Teksten forklarer at 'Dommeren krevde en klar forklaring for å sikre at all informasjon som ble presentert var pertinent og bidro til sakens oppklaring'.
Hva betyr det å "begrunne" en handling?
"Begrunne" betyr å gi en årsak eller en forklaring på hvorfor noe er slik eller hvorfor en handling blir utført.
I hvilken situasjon er det mest relevant å "begrunne" din beslutning?
Viktige beslutninger krever ofte en begrunnelse for å forklare rasjonalet bak dem.
Hvilket ord er et synonym for å "begrunne"?
Å underbygge betyr å støtte eller forsterke en påstand med argumenter eller bevis, noe som er veldig likt å begrunne.
Du må begrunne alle dine tanker og følelser for å være en god kommunikator.
Det er ikke alltid nødvendig å begrunne alle tanker og følelser, spesielt i uformelle samtaler. Begrunnelse er mer relevant for beslutninger eller påstander.
En god begrunnelse skal være logisk og basert på fakta.
For at en begrunnelse skal være overbevisende og forståelig, bør den være logisk og gjerne støttet av fakta eller veloverveide argumenter.
Å begrunne en mening betyr å endre den.
Å begrunne en mening betyr å forklare hvorfor du har den, ikke nødvendigvis å endre den. Det handler om å gi støtte for ditt standpunkt.
The speaker is asking for a justification for a decision.
Someone is trying to explain their absence to their boss.
The sentence suggests that a change needs strong arguments to be justified.
Read this aloud:
Jeg kan ikke begrunne en slik oppførsel.
Focus: begrunne
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Hvordan vil du begrunne dine handlinger?
Focus: handlingene
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Read this aloud:
Det er essensielt å kunne begrunne sine meninger.
Focus: essensielt
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Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) justifying the need for stricter environmental regulations in Norway, using the verb "begrunne" at least once.
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Sample answer
Det er viktig å begrunne hvorfor strengere miljøvernregler er essensielle for Norges fremtid. Vi må sikre at våre naturressurser blir forvaltet bærekraftig. Dette er nødvendig for å bevare det unike landskapet og dyrelivet for kommende generasjoner.
You are a CEO. Write an email to your employees (3-4 sentences) to begrunne a difficult decision about restructuring the company, focusing on transparency and future benefits.
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Sample answer
Jeg ønsker å begrunne den nylige beslutningen om omstrukturering av selskapet. Dette er et vanskelig skritt, men det er nødvendig for å sikre vår konkurranseevne og fremtidige vekst. Vi er overbevist om at endringene vil føre til nye muligheter og fordeler for oss alle.
Imagine you are a historical figure. Write a diary entry (3-4 sentences) where you begrunne a controversial action you took, explaining your motivations and the historical context.
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Sample answer
Jeg må begrunne min beslutning om å lede opprøret, selv om mange anser det som farlig. I den historiske konteksten var undertrykkelsen uutholdelig, og jeg så ingen annen utvei. Min motivasjon var frihet for mitt folk, uansett kostnad.
Hva er hovedårsaken regjeringen gir for skatteøkningen?
Read this passage:
En rapport fra regjeringen forsøker å begrunne økningen i skatter med henvisning til nødvendigheten av investeringer i infrastruktur. Kritikerne hevder imidlertid at begrunnelsen er utilstrekkelig og at andre løsninger burde vært vurdert. Debatten om skatteøkningen fortsetter, med begge sider som presenterer grundige argumenter for sine standpunkter.
Hva er hovedårsaken regjeringen gir for skatteøkningen?
Passasjen sier at regjeringen 'forsøker å begrunne økningen i skatter med henvisning til nødvendigheten av investeringer i infrastruktur.'
Passasjen sier at regjeringen 'forsøker å begrunne økningen i skatter med henvisning til nødvendigheten av investeringer i infrastruktur.'
Hva begrunner forskerne i den publiserte studien?
Read this passage:
Forskere har publisert en studie som begrunner koblingen mellom klimaendringer og ekstreme værfenomener. De presenterer omfattende data og modeller for å støtte sine funn. Til tross for bevisene er det fortsatt de som velger å ikke anerkjenne denne sammenhengen.
Hva begrunner forskerne i den publiserte studien?
Passasjen sier at 'Forskere har publisert en studie som begrunner koblingen mellom klimaendringer og ekstreme værfenomener.'
Passasjen sier at 'Forskere har publisert en studie som begrunner koblingen mellom klimaendringer og ekstreme værfenomener.'
Hva måtte kunstneren begrunne?
Read this passage:
Et kunstnerisk verk ble nylig avduket, og kunstneren måtte begrunne sitt valg av materialer og tema overfor en skeptisk publikumsgruppe. Han forklarte at hensikten var å utfordre konvensjonelle normer og skape dialog. Til slutt vant hans overbevisende forklaring over de fleste kritikere.
Hva måtte kunstneren begrunne?
Passasjen sier at 'kunstneren måtte begrunne sitt valg av materialer og tema overfor en skeptisk publikumsgruppe.'
Passasjen sier at 'kunstneren måtte begrunne sitt valg av materialer og tema overfor en skeptisk publikumsgruppe.'
This sentence asks someone to justify a decision they made.
This sentence emphasizes the difficulty of justifying an action without further information.
This sentence indicates that someone had to provide reasons for their absences to management.
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Summary
Use 'begrunne' when you need to provide a reason or justification for something you've done or said.
- explain
- justify
- reason
Basic Usage of 'begrunne'
Remember that 'begrunne' means to justify or provide a reason for something. It's often used when someone asks for an explanation.
Common Contexts for 'begrunne'
You'll often hear 'begrunne' in formal or semi-formal settings, like in a discussion, debate, or when someone is explaining a decision. It's about giving a valid reason.
Look for 'hvorfor' with 'begrunne'
If someone asks 'Hvorfor gjorde du det?' (Why did you do that?), you might respond with 'Jeg kan begrunne det med...' (I can justify it by...).
Related Noun: 'begrunnelse'
The noun form is 'begrunnelse', meaning justification or reason. For example, 'Gi meg en god begrunnelse.' (Give me a good reason.)
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aksentuere
C1to accentuate or emphasize
altså
B1Therefore or thus
anerkjenne
B1To acknowledge or recognize
anliggende
C1a matter or concern of importance
anse
B1to consider or regard
anslag
C1estimate or approximation
anvende
B1To apply or use
argument
B1A reason or set of reasons for an idea
argumentere
B2To argue or provide reasons for a viewpoint
artikkel
B1An article in a newspaper or journal
