Use 'omfattende' to describe something that is extensive, broad, or thorough in its scope.
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§ What 'omfattende' means
The Norwegian word omfattende means 'extensive' in English. It's an adjective you'll hear and see quite a bit. Think of it as describing something that covers a lot of ground, is wide-ranging, or thorough. It's often used when talking about studies, reports, discussions, or even problems that have many different aspects.
- DEFINITION
- Extensive; covering a wide area or a great range; thorough.
§ When to use 'omfattende'
You use omfattende when you want to emphasize that something is large in scope, detailed, or far-reaching. It's a useful word when you need to convey a sense of completeness or thoroughness. Here are some common situations:
- Describing research or studies: If a study covers a lot of data or different aspects of a topic, it's omfattende.
- Talking about reports or documents: A report with many pages and detailed information would be omfattende.
- Discussing problems or issues: A complex problem with many contributing factors is an omfattende problem.
- Referring to damage or impact: If an event caused widespread damage or had a broad impact, you'd use omfattende.
- Explaining training or education: A comprehensive training program is omfattende.
§ Examples of 'omfattende' in sentences
Let's look at how omfattende fits into real Norwegian sentences. Pay attention to the context to get a better feel for its use.
Vi har gjennomført en omfattende studie av klimaendringene.
Translation hint: "We have conducted an extensive study of climate change." Here, it shows the study was thorough and covered many aspects.
Skaden på bygningen var omfattende etter brannen.
Translation hint: "The damage to the building was extensive after the fire." This implies the damage was widespread and significant.
Regjeringen presenterte en omfattende plan for økonomisk vekst.
Translation hint: "The government presented an extensive plan for economic growth." This means the plan covers many different areas and strategies.
Kurset gir en omfattende innføring i norsk grammatikk.
Translation hint: "The course provides an extensive introduction to Norwegian grammar." Here, it highlights the thoroughness of the course content.
De har gjort en omfattende analyse av markedet.
Translation hint: "They have done an extensive analysis of the market." This means the analysis was detailed and covered a broad range of market factors.
§ Common collocations with 'omfattende'
Knowing which words often go with omfattende will make your Norwegian sound more natural. Here are some common pairings:
- En omfattende studie / analyse / rapport: An extensive study / analysis / report
- Omfattende skader: Extensive damage
- En omfattende plan / strategi: An extensive plan / strategy
- Omfattende kunnskap: Extensive knowledge
- En omfattende diskusjon: An extensive discussion
Using these collocations will help you sound more like a native speaker and communicate your ideas clearly and effectively. Remember, omfattende is about breadth and depth.
Beispiele nach Niveau
Han har omfattende kunnskap om norsk historie.
He has extensive knowledge of Norwegian history.
Prosjektet krever omfattende forskning.
The project requires extensive research.
Hun utførte en omfattende analyse av dataene.
She carried out an extensive analysis of the data.
Rapporten gir en omfattende oversikt over situasjonen.
The report provides an extensive overview of the situation.
Vi trenger en omfattende plan for fremtiden.
We need an extensive plan for the future.
Dette er et omfattende problem som må løses.
This is an extensive problem that needs to be solved.
De har et omfattende nettverk av kontakter.
They have an extensive network of contacts.
Boken dekker et omfattende spekter av emner.
The book covers an extensive range of topics.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
Vi har en omfattende samling bøker.
We have an extensive collection of books. (collection)
Hun har omfattende erfaring innenfor feltet.
She has extensive experience within the field. (experience, field)
Rapporten ga en omfattende oversikt over situasjonen.
The report gave an extensive overview of the situation. (report, overview, situation)
Prosjektet krevde omfattende forskning.
The project required extensive research. (project, required, research)
Det ble gjort omfattende endringer i planene.
Extensive changes were made to the plans. (made, changes, plans)
De utførte en omfattende analyse av dataene.
They performed an extensive analysis of the data. (performed, analysis, data)
Bygningen fikk omfattende skader etter brannen.
The building sustained extensive damage after the fire. (sustained, damage, fire)
Kurset dekker et omfattende spekter av emner.
The course covers an extensive range of topics. (course, covers, range, topics)
Han har et omfattende nettverk av kontakter.
He has an extensive network of contacts. (network, contacts)
Vi utførte en omfattende undersøkelse blant kundene.
We conducted an extensive survey among the customers. (conducted, survey, customers)
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Focuses on physical size or quantity.
Refers to physical width or general breadth, less about detailed scope.
Emphasizes depth and meticulousness, not necessarily breadth.
Leicht verwechselbar
'Stor' is a common word meaning 'big' or 'large.' Learners might confuse it with 'omfattende' if they think of 'extensive' as simply 'big.' However, 'stor' refers more to physical size or quantity, while 'omfattende' refers to scope or thoroughness.
'Stor' (big, large) vs. 'omfattende' (extensive, comprehensive). 'Stor' describes physical dimensions or a large quantity. 'Omfattende' describes something that covers a wide range of aspects or is very thorough.
Et stort hus (A big house) vs. En omfattende rapport (An extensive/comprehensive report)
'Bred' means 'wide.' In some contexts, 'wide' can imply 'extensive' in English. However, in Norwegian, 'bred' usually refers to physical width or a broad range in a less detailed sense than 'omfattende.'
'Bred' (wide) vs. 'omfattende' (extensive, comprehensive). 'Bred' typically refers to physical width or a general broadness. 'Omfattende' implies a greater level of detail and coverage.
En bred vei (A wide road) vs. En omfattende studie (An extensive study)
'Grundig' means 'thorough.' This is very close in meaning to one aspect of 'omfattende' (comprehensive). The confusion arises because something extensive is often thorough. However, 'grundig' focuses purely on the depth and meticulousness, while 'omfattende' emphasizes the breadth and scope.
'Grundig' (thorough) vs. 'omfattende' (extensive, comprehensive). 'Grundig' focuses on depth and carefulness. 'Omfattende' focuses on covering a wide range of topics or details.
En grundig rengjøring (A thorough cleaning) vs. En omfattende plan (An extensive plan)
'Utstrakt' means 'widespread' or 'extended.' This can be easily confused with 'omfattende' because both convey a sense of reaching far or covering a large area. The difference lies in 'utstrakt' often referring to geographical spread or duration, whereas 'omfattende' is more about the scope and detail of content or effort.
'Utstrakt' (widespread, extended) vs. 'omfattende' (extensive, comprehensive). 'Utstrakt' often refers to physical or temporal spread. 'Omfattende' refers to the scope and completeness of information or action.
Utstrakt bruk (Widespread use) vs. En omfattende analyse (An extensive analysis)
'Fullstendig' means 'complete' or 'total.' Learners might think that if something is 'extensive,' it must also be 'complete.' While there's overlap, 'fullstendig' implies nothing is missing, whereas 'omfattende' implies a wide scope and thoroughness, but not necessarily 100% completeness in every single detail.
'Fullstendig' (complete, total) vs. 'omfattende' (extensive, comprehensive). 'Fullstendig' means nothing is left out. 'Omfattende' means covering many aspects or a wide area, often with detail, but not necessarily every single possible element.
En fullstendig liste (A complete list) vs. En omfattende oversikt (An extensive overview)
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'omfattende' sounding a bit like 'all-encompassing' or 'over-fathoming'. If something is 'over-fathoming', it's extensive.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine an 'om' (like a circle) that is so 'fattende' (catching/grasping) that it covers a huge, extensive area.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to describe something 'extensive' in your day using 'omfattende'. For example: 'Jeg har en omfattende liste over ting å gjøre.' (I have an extensive list of things to do.)
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
Describing the scope of something, like a project or a report.
- Vi har gjennomført en omfattende studie.
- Rapporten gir en omfattende oversikt over temaet.
- Prosjektet krever omfattende planlegging.
Talking about a wide range of knowledge or experience.
- Hun har omfattende kunnskap om nordisk historie.
- Hans erfaring innen IT er omfattende.
- For å løse dette, trengs det en omfattende forståelse.
Referring to something with many details or components.
- Dette er et omfattende system med mange deler.
- Listen over oppgaver er ganske omfattende.
- De har en omfattende samling av kunst.
Discussing the extent of damage or a problem.
- Skadene etter brannen var omfattende.
- Problemet har blitt mer omfattende enn vi trodde.
- Det var et omfattende angrep på systemet.
Explaining the depth of a change or renovation.
- Renoveringen av huset var omfattende.
- Det er behov for omfattende reformer.
- Endringene har vært omfattende for bedriften.
Gesprächseinstiege
"Har du noen gang jobbet med et prosjekt som var veldig omfattende? (Have you ever worked on a project that was very extensive?)"
"Når du skal lære et nytt språk, hva synes du er de mest omfattende delene? (When you are learning a new language, what do you find to be the most extensive parts?)"
"Kan du beskrive en bok eller en film du har sett som hadde en omfattende historie? (Can you describe a book or a movie you have seen that had an extensive story?)"
"Hvilke temaer krever en omfattende studie for å forstå helt? (Which topics require an extensive study to fully understand?)"
"Hva er den mest omfattende oppgaven du har hatt denne uken? (What is the most extensive task you have had this week?)"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Beskriv en situasjon der du trengte å gjøre omfattende forberedelser. Hva lærte du? (Describe a situation where you needed to make extensive preparations. What did you learn?)
Tenk på et emne du ønsker å få omfattende kunnskap om. Hvilke skritt vil du ta for å oppnå dette? (Think about a subject you want to gain extensive knowledge about. What steps will you take to achieve this?)
Reflekter over en utfordring du har møtt som krevde en omfattende løsning. Hvordan taklet du det? (Reflect on a challenge you have faced that required an extensive solution. How did you handle it?)
Skriv om et sted du har besøkt som hadde omfattende historie eller kultur. Hva imponerte deg mest? (Write about a place you have visited that had extensive history or culture. What impressed you the most?)
Forestille deg at du planlegger en stor begivenhet. Hvilke omfattende detaljer må du vurdere for å sikre suksess? (Imagine you are planning a big event. What extensive details do you need to consider to ensure success?)
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This is a simple sentence: 'I have a book.'
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Which word is similar in meaning to 'omfattende'?
'Omfattende' means extensive, which is similar to 'stor' (large).
The project was 'omfattende'. What does this mean?
'Omfattende' means extensive, so an 'omfattende' project covers many things.
Which sentence uses 'omfattende' correctly?
'Omfattende' describes something that covers a lot of ground or is detailed, like an extensive book.
If something is 'omfattende', it is usually small.
'Omfattende' means extensive, which implies it is large or covers a lot, not small.
A task that is 'omfattende' will likely take a lot of time.
If a task is extensive ('omfattende'), it means it covers many aspects and will likely require a lot of time.
An 'omfattende' report has very few details.
An 'omfattende' (extensive) report would contain many details, not few.
The sentence describes the project as extensive and demanding. The correct order places 'omfattende' after the verb 'var' to describe the project, followed by the conjunction 'og' and the rest of the clause.
This sentence means 'The report gave a comprehensive overview of the situation.' 'Omfattende' acts as an adjective modifying 'oversikt'.
The sentence means 'The preparations for the conference were very extensive.' 'Svært' is an intensifier for 'omfattende'.
Regjeringen har lovet en _______ reform av helsevesenet, som vil berøre alle aspekter av omsorgen.
The context implies a reform that touches all aspects, indicating 'extensive' or 'comprehensive'.
For å forstå problemet fullt ut, må vi gjennomføre en _______ analyse av alle tilgjengelige data.
To fully understand a problem, one needs a comprehensive or extensive analysis.
Sikkerhetstiltakene på flyplassen er så _______ at de dekker alt fra bagasjekontroll til passasjerscreening.
If security measures cover everything from baggage to passenger screening, they are extensive or comprehensive.
Han skrev en _______ biografi som detaljert beskrev hvert år av den kjente forfatterens liv.
A biography that details every year of a person's life is extensive or comprehensive.
Prosjektet krevde en _______ innsats fra hele teamet, da det involverte komplekse oppgaver på tvers av avdelinger.
Complex tasks across departments require an extensive effort from the team.
Museet tilbyr en _______ utstilling om Norges historie, fra vikingtiden til i dag.
An exhibition covering history from the Viking Age to today would be extensive or comprehensive.
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Use 'omfattende' to describe something that is extensive, broad, or thorough in its scope.
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