When something is frivillig, it means you do it because you want to, not because you have to. It's like volunteering your time – you choose to do it. You are not forced or told to do it. It comes from your own free will.
§ What 'frivillig' means
The Norwegian word 'frivillig' (pronounced 'FRIH-vil-lig') is an adjective. It's used to describe something that is done by choice, without being forced or obligated. Think of it as meaning 'voluntary' or 'of one's own free will' in English. It comes from 'fri' (free) and 'villig' (willing), which makes its meaning quite clear when you break it down.
- DEFINITION
- Done of one's own free will
You'll encounter 'frivillig' often in various contexts, especially when talking about work, actions, or decisions. It emphasizes the absence of external pressure and the presence of personal initiative.
Han gjorde det frivillig. (He did it voluntarily/of his own free will.)
Arbeidet var frivillig. (The work was voluntary.)
§ When do people use it?
Norwegians use 'frivillig' in many everyday situations. It's common when discussing community involvement, charity work, or any activity where people contribute their time or effort without expecting payment. You might hear it in sentences about volunteering, free choice, or decisions made without coercion.
- Volunteering: This is one of the most common uses. If someone is helping out at a festival, a sports club, or an elderly care home without getting paid, their work is 'frivillig'.
- Free choice: When you have the option to do something or not, and you choose to do it, your action is 'frivillig'.
- Unpaid work: Any task or job performed without financial compensation can be described as 'frivillig'.
Hun jobber frivillig for Røde Kors. (She works voluntarily for the Red Cross.)
Deltakelsen er helt frivillig. (Participation is completely voluntary.)
It's also worth noting that 'frivillig' can sometimes be used to describe an individual who is a volunteer. For example, 'en frivillig' (a volunteer) is a noun form derived from the adjective. While this section focuses on the adjective, it's good to know this common related usage.
Som frivillig hjelper du mange. (As a volunteer, you help many.)
Understanding 'frivillig' is key to grasping conversations about social engagement and personal autonomy in Norway. It's a fundamental word for describing actions that stem from good intentions and personal choice, not obligation.
§ Understanding 'frivillig' as an adjective
The Norwegian word frivillig (adjective, CEFR B1) means 'done of one's own free will' or 'voluntary'. It's a useful word to know because it often describes actions, contributions, or participation that isn't forced or required. You will hear it in various contexts, from describing a helpful person to news about community efforts.
- DEFINITION
- Done of one's own free will; voluntary.
§ 'Frivillig' in work and professional settings
In the workplace, you might hear frivillig when people are asked to help with something extra, beyond their standard duties. This could be anything from organizing a social event to contributing to a special project.
Vi trenger noen frivillige til å hjelpe med opprydningen etter festen. (We need some volunteers to help with the clean-up after the party.)
Hun gjorde en frivillig innsats for å lære bort programmering til ungdom. (She made a voluntary effort to teach programming to young people.)
§ 'Frivillig' in educational and school environments
In schools, frivillig often refers to activities or assignments that are not compulsory. It can also describe parents or students who choose to help with school events.
Det er en frivillig lekse, så du trenger ikke å gjøre den hvis du ikke vil. (It's an optional homework, so you don't have to do it if you don't want to.)
Foreldrene bidro frivillig under skoleavslutningen. (The parents contributed voluntarily during the school closing ceremony.)
§ 'Frivillig' in news and public discourse
When reading news or listening to reports, you'll often encounter frivillig in stories about community service, disaster relief, or non-profit organizations. It highlights actions taken without expectation of payment.
Mange frivillige hjalp til etter flommen. (Many volunteers helped after the flood.)
Organisasjonen er basert på frivillig arbeid. (The organization is based on voluntary work.)
§ Common phrases with 'frivillig'
Here are some common ways you'll hear frivillig used:
frivillig arbeid (voluntary work)
frivillig innsats (voluntary effort)
en frivillig (a volunteer)
frivillig organisasjon (voluntary organization / non-profit organization)
Understanding these common phrases will help you grasp the meaning quickly in different situations.
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Wichtige Grammatik
Adjectives in Norwegian agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. For common nouns (en-words) in the singular, the adjective takes no ending.
en frivillig innsats (a voluntary effort)
For neuter nouns (et-words) in the singular, the adjective adds '-t'.
et frivillig arbeid (voluntary work)
For plural nouns (both en-words and et-words), the adjective adds '-e'.
frivillige organisasjoner (voluntary organizations)
When an adjective is used predicatively (after a verb like 'å være' - to be), it agrees with the subject.
Arbeidet er frivillig. (The work is voluntary.)
When an adjective is used with a definite noun (e.g., 'den', 'det', 'de' + noun), it takes the definite form, which is usually the same as the plural form (ending in '-e').
den frivillige hjelpen (the voluntary help)
Beispiele nach Niveau
Hun valgte å delta som frivillig i prosjektet, drevet av et genuint ønske om å bidra til samfunnet.
She chose to participate as a volunteer in the project, driven by a genuine desire to contribute to society.
Here 'frivillig' is used as a noun meaning 'volunteer'.
Det var en frivillig handling fra hans side, uten forventning om belønning eller anerkjennelse.
It was a voluntary act on his part, without expectation of reward or recognition.
'Frivillig' modifies 'handling' (act).
Alle bidrag til organisasjonen er strengt tatt frivillige, og det legges ingen press på giverne.
All contributions to the organization are strictly voluntary, and no pressure is put on the donors.
Here 'frivillige' is plural, agreeing with 'bidrag' (contributions).
Selv om oppgaven var krevende, fullførte hun den med en imponerende frivillig innsats.
Although the task was demanding, she completed it with an impressive voluntary effort.
'Frivillig' modifies 'innsats' (effort).
De ansatte tok på seg ekstra arbeidsoppgaver på frivillig basis for å hjelpe bedriften gjennom en vanskelig periode.
The employees took on extra tasks on a voluntary basis to help the company through a difficult period.
'På frivillig basis' is a common phrase meaning 'on a voluntary basis'.
Regjeringen oppfordrer til frivillig deltakelse i lokale beredskapsgrupper for å styrke samfunnets motstandskraft.
The government encourages voluntary participation in local emergency response groups to strengthen society's resilience.
'Frivillig' modifies 'deltakelse' (participation).
Til tross for manglende formell autoritet, utførte han frivillig lederoppgaver med stor dyktighet.
Despite lacking formal authority, he voluntarily carried out leadership tasks with great skill.
Here 'frivillig' functions adverbially, describing how he performed the tasks.
Det er en frivillig ordning, men de fleste velger å benytte seg av tilbudet på grunn av fordelene.
It is a voluntary arrangement, but most choose to take advantage of the offer due to the benefits.
'Frivillig' modifies 'ordning' (arrangement).
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
Han jobber frivillig.
He works voluntarily. (He works of his own free will.)
Det var frivillig å delta.
Participation was voluntary. (It was of one's own free will to participate.)
Jeg meldte meg frivillig.
I volunteered. (I reported myself voluntarily.)
De gjorde det frivillig.
They did it voluntarily. (They did it of their own free will.)
Er det frivillig eller obligatorisk?
Is it voluntary or mandatory?
Hun ga et frivillig bidrag.
She gave a voluntary contribution.
Organisasjonen drives av frivillige.
The organization is run by volunteers.
Frivillig innsats er viktig.
Voluntary effort is important.
Vi trenger flere frivillige.
We need more volunteers.
Han trakk seg frivillig tilbake.
He voluntarily withdrew. (He withdrew of his own free will.)
Wird oft verwechselt mit
This is an English word that sounds similar but has a very different meaning. Do not confuse it with 'frivillig'.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"å ta saken i egne hender"
To take matters into one's own hands
Når ingen andre gjorde noe, måtte jeg bare ta saken i egne hender. (When no one else did anything, I just had to take matters into my own hands.)
neutral"å ha noe på hjertet"
To have something important to say (literally: to have something on one's heart)
Jeg har noe på hjertet som jeg gjerne vil dele med dere. (I have something important to say that I would like to share with you.)
neutral"å bite tennene sammen"
To grit one's teeth (to endure something difficult)
Det var en tøff periode, men vi måtte bare bite tennene sammen. (It was a tough period, but we just had to grit our teeth.)
neutral"å slå to fluer i ett smekk"
To kill two birds with one stone (to achieve two things at once)
Ved å sykle til jobben slår jeg to fluer i ett smekk: Jeg får mosjon og sparer penger. (By cycling to work, I kill two birds with one stone: I get exercise and save money.)
neutral"å snakke rett fra levra"
To speak directly/frankly (literally: to speak straight from the liver)
Han er kjent for å snakke rett fra levra, så du vet alltid hvor du har ham. (He is known for speaking frankly, so you always know where you stand with him.)
neutral"å kaste inn håndkleet"
To throw in the towel (to give up)
Etter mange forsøk måtte han til slutt kaste inn håndkleet. (After many attempts, he finally had to throw in the towel.)
neutral"å være på gyngende grunn"
To be on shaky ground (to be in an uncertain or unstable situation)
Økonomien vår er på gyngende grunn akkurat nå. (Our economy is on shaky ground right now.)
neutral"å ha en finger med i spillet"
To have a hand in something (to be involved in something, often in a manipulative way)
Jeg er sikker på at han har en finger med i spillet her. (I'm sure he has a hand in this.)
neutral"å stå med skjegget i postkassen"
To be caught with one's pants down (to be in an embarrassing or difficult situation without being prepared)
Han sto med skjegget i postkassen da han ble tatt for juks. (He was caught with his pants down when he was caught cheating.)
informal"å svelge en kamel"
To swallow a camel (to accept something unpleasant or difficult)
Jeg måtte svelge en kamel og godta avgjørelsen. (I had to swallow a camel and accept the decision.)
neutralLeicht verwechselbar
Many English speakers might associate 'frivillig' with 'frivolous' due to similar sounds. However, the meanings are completely different. 'Frivillig' relates to free will, while 'frivolous' means silly or trivial.
Think of 'frivillig' as 'free will-y'. It's about acting voluntarily.
Hun gjør det frivillig. (She does it voluntarily.)
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Substantive
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Basic use of frivillig
The most straightforward use of frivillig is to describe something that is done voluntarily. For instance, 'Det er et frivillig bidrag' means 'It is a voluntary contribution'.
Frivillig as 'volunteer'
When used as a noun, en frivillig (masculine/feminine) or en frivillig (common) means a volunteer. Example: 'Hun jobber som frivillig' means 'She works as a volunteer'.
Adverb form: frivillig
The adverb form is also frivillig. So, 'Han gjorde det frivillig' translates to 'He did it voluntarily' or 'He did it of his own free will'.
Common phrase: å melde seg frivillig
A very common phrase is 'å melde seg frivillig', which means to volunteer oneself or to sign up as a volunteer. Example: 'Jeg meldte meg frivillig til å hjelpe' means 'I volunteered to help'.
Opposite of frivillig
The opposite of frivillig is 'obligatorisk' (obligatory/mandatory) or 'tvungen' (forced). Knowing antonyms helps solidify your understanding.
Contextual meaning
While the core meaning is 'done of one's own free will', in some contexts, frivillig can imply something is optional. 'Dette er et frivillig kurs' means 'This is an optional course'.
Use with infinitives
You can also combine frivillig with an infinitive phrase. 'Å gjøre noe frivillig' means 'To do something voluntarily'.
Don't confuse with 'fri'
While related, don't confuse frivillig with 'fri' (free). 'Fri' usually means free (not imprisoned), or free (not busy). Frivillig specifically refers to an action.
Importance of volunteerism in Norway
In Norway, frivillig work (volunteer work) is highly valued and common, especially in sports clubs, cultural organizations, and humanitarian efforts. This context can help you remember the word's practical application.
Frivillig organisasjon
An 'en frivillig organisasjon' is a voluntary organization or non-profit organization. This is a common and useful term for B1 learners to know.
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Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Describing someone who volunteers:
- Han er frivillig. (He is a volunteer.)
- Hun jobber frivillig. (She works voluntarily.)
- De er frivillige hjelpere. (They are voluntary helpers.)
Talking about an unpaid position:
- Det er en frivillig stilling. (It is a voluntary position.)
- Arbeidet er frivillig. (The work is voluntary.)
- Jeg gjør det på frivillig basis. (I do it on a voluntary basis.)
Explaining participation in an event:
- Deltakelsen er frivillig. (Participation is voluntary.)
- Man kan melde seg frivillig. (One can volunteer.)
- Vi søker frivillige til arrangementet. (We are looking for volunteers for the event.)
Discussing choices or decisions:
- Det var et frivillig valg. (It was a voluntary choice.)
- Beslutningen var frivillig. (The decision was voluntary.)
- Han gjorde det frivillig. (He did it voluntarily.)
Referring to something not mandatory:
- Det er frivillig å delta. (It is voluntary to participate.)
- Kurset er frivillig. (The course is voluntary.)
- Innsatsen er frivillig. (The effort is voluntary.)
Gesprächseinstiege
"Har du noen gang jobbet som frivillig? (Have you ever worked as a volunteer?)"
"Hva synes du om frivillig arbeid? (What do you think about voluntary work?)"
"Kjenner du noen som er frivillig? (Do you know anyone who is a volunteer?)"
"Tror du det er viktig med frivillig innsats i samfunnet? (Do you think voluntary effort is important in society?)"
"Hvilke typer frivillig arbeid interesserer deg? (What types of voluntary work interest you?)"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Beskriv en situasjon der du gjorde noe frivillig. Hvorfor gjorde du det? (Describe a situation where you did something voluntarily. Why did you do it?)
Tenk på et frivillig arrangement du har deltatt på eller hørt om. Hva var formålet, og hva syntes du om det? (Think of a voluntary event you have participated in or heard about. What was its purpose, and what did you think of it?)
Hvis du skulle melde deg frivillig et sted, hvor ville det vært og hvorfor? (If you were to volunteer somewhere, where would it be and why?)
Hva er fordelene og ulempene med frivillig arbeid, både for den frivillige og for samfunnet? (What are the advantages and disadvantages of voluntary work, both for the volunteer and for society?)
Hvordan kan vi oppmuntre flere til å bli frivillige? (How can we encourage more people to become volunteers?)
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenWhile both can relate to choice, frivillig specifically means 'voluntary' or 'of one's own free will,' often implying uncoerced action or effort. Valgfritt means 'optional' or 'elective,' simply indicating that something is not mandatory, without necessarily implying the same personal drive. For example, 'Det er et frivillig bidrag' (It's a voluntary contribution) versus 'Deltagelse er valgfritt' (Participation is optional).
Yes, it can. You can have a frivillig organisasjon (voluntary organization) or a frivillig innsats (voluntary effort). It describes the nature of something as being undertaken or existing voluntarily.
Yes, it's quite common. You'll hear it in contexts related to volunteering, optional activities, or anything done without obligation. For example, 'Er det frivillig å være med på dugnaden?' (Is it voluntary to participate in the community work party?).
The adverbial form is also frivillig. Norwegian adjectives often don't change form when used as adverbs. For example, 'Han gjorde det frivillig' (He did it voluntarily).
A very common phrase is 'frivillig arbeid,' which means 'voluntary work' or 'volunteering.' You might also hear 'frivillig organisasjon' for a 'voluntary organization' or 'charity'.
Often, yes. When something is frivillig, it often implies a positive action, like helping others or contributing to a community project, without being forced. It carries a connotation of goodwill and personal initiative.
For 'voluntary,' you might sometimes see 'uoppfordret' (unsolicited) or 'selvvalgt' (self-chosen), but frivillig is by far the most direct and common. For 'optional,' 'valgfritt' is the most common.
You can say 'å jobbe frivillig' (to work voluntarily) or 'å være frivillig' (to be a volunteer). The noun for a volunteer is 'en frivillig' (masculine/feminine) or 'frivillige' (plural). For example, 'Jeg er en frivillig på festivalen.' (I am a volunteer at the festival.)
The core meaning of 'done of one's own free will' remains consistent. The context just highlights different aspects of this free will. For example, 'en frivillig avgift' (a voluntary fee) means you choose to pay it, while 'en frivillig handling' (a voluntary action) means you choose to do it.
As an adjective, frivillig describes something that is voluntary, e.g., 'et frivillig bidrag' (a voluntary contribution). As a noun, 'en frivillig' refers to a person who volunteers, e.g., 'Mange frivillige hjalp til.' (Many volunteers helped out.) The form is the same, but the role in the sentence is different.
Teste dich selbst 48 Fragen
Which word describes an activity someone does because they want to?
'Frivillig' means voluntary, done by free will. The other options describe different qualities of tasks.
If you help a friend move and they don't ask you to, your help is:
If your friend didn't ask, but you chose to help, your help is 'frivillig' (voluntary).
What is the opposite of something done 'frivillig' (voluntarily)?
Something 'obligatorisk' is mandatory, the opposite of 'frivillig' (voluntary).
If you do something 'frivillig', someone made you do it.
'Frivillig' means you do it by your own free will, not because someone made you.
A 'frivillig' task is usually unpaid.
Many voluntary tasks, especially in A1 context, are unpaid. While not always the case, it's a common characteristic of voluntary work.
You can say 'Jeg jobber frivillig' to mean 'I work voluntarily'.
This is a correct way to say 'I work voluntarily' in Norwegian. 'Jeg' (I), 'jobber' (work), 'frivillig' (voluntarily).
This sentence means 'I am a volunteer'. In Norwegian, the subject (Jeg) comes first, followed by the verb (er), and then the adjective (frivillig) acts as a predicate adjective.
This means 'You work voluntarily'. 'Du' is the subject, 'jobber' is the verb, and 'frivillig' describes how you work.
This translates to 'He does it voluntarily'. 'Han' is the subject, 'gjør' is the verb, 'det' is the object, and 'frivillig' is an adverb here, modifying the verb 'gjør'.
Write two sentences describing something you did voluntarily.
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Sample answer
Jeg hjalp min nabo frivillig med hagen. Det var en frivillig oppgave for meg.
Imagine you are describing a voluntary activity to a friend. Write a short text (2-3 sentences) explaining what it is.
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Jeg jobber frivillig på et dyresenter. Det er fint å hjelpe dyr.
Complete the sentence with 'frivillig' or a related form: Han tok _______ ansvar for prosjektet.
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Han tok frivillig ansvar for prosjektet.
Hvorfor hjalp Lise til på matstasjonen?
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Lise bestemte seg for å hjelpe til på den lokale matstasjonen. Hun sa at det var en frivillig handling, og hun følte seg glad etterpå. Hun jobber der hver tirsdag.
Hvorfor hjalp Lise til på matstasjonen?
Teksten sier 'Hun sa at det var en frivillig handling'.
Teksten sier 'Hun sa at det var en frivillig handling'.
Hvorfor jobber studenter frivillig i utlandet?
Read this passage:
Mange studenter velger å jobbe frivillig i utlandet. De ønsker å oppleve nye kulturer og bidra til samfunnet. Dette er en flott mulighet til å lære og vokse.
Hvorfor jobber studenter frivillig i utlandet?
Teksten sier 'De ønsker å oppleve nye kulturer og bidra til samfunnet'.
Teksten sier 'De ønsker å oppleve nye kulturer og bidra til samfunnet'.
Hva er kjennetegnet ved en 'frivillig organisasjon'?
Read this passage:
En 'frivillig organisasjon' er en gruppe mennesker som jobber sammen uten å få lønn. De gjør dette fordi de tror på en sak eller vil hjelpe andre. For eksempel, Røde Kors er en frivillig organisasjon.
Hva er kjennetegnet ved en 'frivillig organisasjon'?
Teksten sier 'en gruppe mennesker som jobber sammen uten å få lønn'.
Teksten sier 'en gruppe mennesker som jobber sammen uten å få lønn'.
She chose to work voluntarily at the animal shelter.
Is this a voluntary task or a requirement?
They made a great voluntary effort for the community.
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Jeg vil gjerne bidra frivillig.
Focus: frivillig
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Var avgjørelsen din frivillig?
Focus: avgjørelsen
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Mange jobber frivillig for å hjelpe andre.
Focus: hjelpe
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Listen for how 'frivillig' is used to describe her choice to work.
Pay attention to the nuance between 'frivillig' and 'krav' (requirement).
Notice how 'frivillige' modifies 'bidragene' (contributions).
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Jeg jobbet frivillig på festivalen i sommer.
Focus: frivillig
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Er deltakelse i denne aktiviteten frivillig?
Focus: deltakelse, frivillig
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Hun er en frivillig hjelper i lokalmiljøet.
Focus: frivillig, hjelper
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Imagine you are describing a community event where everyone helped out. How would you describe the contributions of people who participated without being asked, purely out of their own desire to help? Use 'frivillig' in your response.
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Det var et fantastisk arrangement. Mange kom frivillig for å hjelpe til med forberedelsene, og alle bidro med sitt eget ønske om å gjøre en forskjell. Deres frivillige innsats gjorde hele forskjellen.
You are writing an email to a friend about your new job. You want to explain that you took on an extra project, but it was a choice you made yourself, not something assigned to you. How would you phrase this using 'frivillig'?
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Jeg har tatt på meg et ekstra prosjekt på jobben. Det var helt frivillig fra min side, et valg jeg tok fordi jeg synes det virker spennende og lærerikt. Ingen ba meg om det.
Describe a situation where someone performed a task 'frivillig' that might normally be paid work. What was their motivation, and what was the outcome?
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Min nabo tilbød seg frivillig å reparere taket mitt etter stormen, selv om det er en oppgave som vanligvis koster mye. Hans motivasjon var å hjelpe en venn i nød, og resultatet var et trygt og tett tak uten kostnad for meg. Det var en utrolig vennlig handling.
Hva var den primære grunnen til at innbyggerne hjalp til?
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Etter den store flommen trengte landsbyen mye hjelp. Lokale innbyggere stilte opp frivillig for å rydde opp, bygge broer, og levere mat til de som var hardest rammet. Deres frivillige innsats var avgjørende for at samfunnet raskt kom seg på beina igjen.
Hva var den primære grunnen til at innbyggerne hjalp til?
Teksten sier 'stilte opp frivillig', som betyr av egen fri vilje, og 'deres frivillige innsats var avgjørende'.
Teksten sier 'stilte opp frivillig', som betyr av egen fri vilje, og 'deres frivillige innsats var avgjørende'.
Hvilken type bidrag forventet organisasjonen fra de som meldte seg 'frivillig'?
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Organisasjonen søkte etter frivillige for å hjelpe til med å organisere den årlige festivalen. De trengte folk til alt fra billettsalg til scenebygging. Responsen var overveldende; mange kom frem og tilbød sin tid og sine ferdigheter uten å forvente noe tilbake.
Hvilken type bidrag forventet organisasjonen fra de som meldte seg 'frivillig'?
Teksten sier 'tilbød sin tid og sine ferdigheter uten å forvente noe tilbake', som indikerer ubetalt innsats.
Teksten sier 'tilbød sin tid og sine ferdigheter uten å forvente noe tilbake', som indikerer ubetalt innsats.
Hva sier teksten om forfatterens pause fra studiene?
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Jeg tok en frivillig pause fra studiene for å reise et år. Mange mente det var risikabelt, men jeg følte at jeg trengte å utforske verden før jeg fokuserte på karrieren. Det var en beslutning jeg tok helt frivillig, og jeg angrer ikke et sekund.
Hva sier teksten om forfatterens pause fra studiene?
Forfatteren sier 'Jeg tok en frivillig pause' og 'Det var en beslutning jeg tok helt frivillig', noe som indikerer en selvstendig avgjørelse.
Forfatteren sier 'Jeg tok en frivillig pause' og 'Det var en beslutning jeg tok helt frivillig', noe som indikerer en selvstendig avgjørelse.
Which of these best describes a 'frivillig' action?
'Frivillig' means done of one's own free will, implying a choice without coercion.
If someone is a 'frivillig' worker, what does that mean?
A 'frivillig' worker is a volunteer, meaning they work for free.
Which Norwegian sentence correctly uses 'frivillig'?
This sentence shows a voluntary action, as 'frivillig' implies choice, not obligation or force.
A 'frivillig' agreement means both parties are legally bound, even if they initially had no choice.
'Frivillig' implies willingness and choice; therefore, a 'frivillig' agreement cannot be something imposed without initial choice.
If you are asked to do something 'frivillig', you have the option to decline without negative consequences.
The essence of 'frivillig' is free will, which includes the freedom to refuse.
An action described as 'frivillig' can also be compulsory.
'Frivillig' and 'compulsory' are antonyms. An action cannot be both freely chosen and mandatory.
The sentence translates to 'the work was done voluntarily.' 'Frivillig' describes how the work was done.
This means 'she volunteered to help.' 'Meldte seg frivillig' is a common phrase.
The sentence means 'her involvement is voluntary and unpaid.' 'Frivillig' here describes the nature of her involvement.
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Basic use of frivillig
The most straightforward use of frivillig is to describe something that is done voluntarily. For instance, 'Det er et frivillig bidrag' means 'It is a voluntary contribution'.
Frivillig as 'volunteer'
When used as a noun, en frivillig (masculine/feminine) or en frivillig (common) means a volunteer. Example: 'Hun jobber som frivillig' means 'She works as a volunteer'.
Adverb form: frivillig
The adverb form is also frivillig. So, 'Han gjorde det frivillig' translates to 'He did it voluntarily' or 'He did it of his own free will'.
Common phrase: å melde seg frivillig
A very common phrase is 'å melde seg frivillig', which means to volunteer oneself or to sign up as a volunteer. Example: 'Jeg meldte meg frivillig til å hjelpe' means 'I volunteered to help'.
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aksept
B2acceptance, approval, or consent
akseptere
B2to consent to receive or undertake something
alene
A2alone
anerkjennelse
B2Recognition, appreciation, or acceptance.
anstendig
C1respectable or decent in behavior
arrangement
B1An event or organized gathering
avvise
B1To reject or decline
beboer
B1A person who lives in a place
befolkning
B1All the inhabitants of a place
behjelpelig
B2Helpful or accommodating
