C1 adjective

oppslukt

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

Han var helt oppslukt i boken sin og la ikke merke til at jeg kom inn.

He was completely engrossed in his book and didn't notice me coming in.

Here, 'oppslukt' describes a state of being fully absorbed.

2

Hun ble så oppslukt av filmen at hun glemte tiden.

She became so absorbed in the movie that she forgot the time.

'Ble oppslukt' indicates the process of becoming engrossed.

3

Barna var oppslukt i leken sin i hagen.

The children were absorbed in their play in the garden.

'Oppslukt i' is a common construction meaning 'absorbed in'.

4

Jeg var så oppslukt i arbeidet at jeg nesten glemte å spise lunsj.

I was so engrossed in my work that I almost forgot to eat lunch.

This shows 'oppslukt' in a professional context.

5

De satt begge oppslukt i en dyp samtale.

They both sat engrossed in a deep conversation.

Here, 'oppslukt' refers to being deeply involved in a conversation.

6

Med øynene oppslukt av skjermen, la han ikke merke til sin omverden.

With his eyes absorbed by the screen, he didn't notice his surroundings.

This emphasizes the visual aspect of being engrossed.

7

Hun er ofte oppslukt i forskningen sin, og det er vanskelig å få kontakt med henne.

She is often absorbed in her research, and it's hard to get in touch with her.

This example highlights the intensity of being absorbed.

8

Maleren var fullstendig oppslukt av detaljene i sitt nye verk.

The painter was completely engrossed in the details of his new work.

'Fullstendig oppslukt' emphasizes a total state of absorption.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

oppslukt vs absorbed (in a liquid)

While 'absorbed' is the English definition for 'oppslukt' in the context of being engrossed, Norwegian uses different words for physical absorption, like 'absorbert' or 'sugd opp'.

oppslukt vs engrossed (in a legal document)

In a legal context, 'engrossed' means to formally write out a document. This is not 'oppslukt' in Norwegian, which exclusively refers to mental absorption.

oppslukt vs swallowed up

The literal meaning of 'oppslukt' can be 'swallowed up' (e.g., 'bilen ble oppslukt av flommen' - the car was swallowed up by the flood). However, in this vocabulary context, we are focusing on the metaphorical meaning of being engrossed.

Leicht verwechselbar

oppslukt vs oppslukt

Many English speakers might try to translate 'engrossed' or 'absorbed' too literally, leading to less natural-sounding Norwegian. 'Oppslukt' is a common and versatile adjective.

Refers to being deeply focused or engrossed in an activity, often to the exclusion of everything else.

Hun var helt *oppslukt* i boka si. (She was completely *absorbed* in her book.)

oppslukt vs forvirret

Often confused with 'oppslukt' because both can relate to a state of mind, but they describe very different states.

'Forvirret' means confused or bewildered, not absorbed.

Jeg ble *forvirret* av instruksjonene. (I became *confused* by the instructions.)

oppslukt vs opptatt

Can sometimes seem similar to 'oppslukt' because being 'opptatt' can imply being busy, but the focus is different.

'Opptatt' means busy or occupied. While you can be busy *with* something, it doesn't carry the same intensity of absorption as 'oppslukt'.

Jeg er *opptatt* akkurat nå. (I am *busy* right now.)

oppslukt vs interessert

Being 'interessert' can lead to becoming 'oppslukt', but they are distinct concepts.

'Interessert' means interested in something. It's a precursor to being absorbed, but not the same state.

Jeg er *interessert* i norsk historie. (I am *interested* in Norwegian history.)

oppslukt vs fanget

The idea of being 'caught' or 'trapped' in an activity might lead to confusion.

'Fanget' means caught, trapped, or captured. While one might be 'caught up' in something, 'oppslukt' implies a voluntary deep focus rather than being unwillingly held.

Fisken var *fanget* i nettet. (The fish was *caught* in the net.)

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writing A2

Write a short sentence describing someone who is completely focused on reading a book. Use 'oppslukt'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Hun er helt oppslukt i boken sin.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Describe a child who is very concentrated on playing a game. Use 'oppslukt'.

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Sample answer

Barnet er oppslukt i et spill på nettbrettet.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A2

Imagine you are watching a movie. How would you say you are totally absorbed in it? Use 'oppslukt'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jeg er helt oppslukt av filmen.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading A2

Hva gjorde Kari?

Read this passage:

Kari satt ved bordet. Hun hadde en stor bok foran seg. Hun smilte av og til og glemte helt tiden. Hun var så oppslukt i historien at hun ikke hørte telefonen ringe.

Hva gjorde Kari?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hun leste en bok.

Kari satt med en bok foran seg og glemte tiden, noe som indikerer at hun leste.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hun leste en bok.

Kari satt med en bok foran seg og glemte tiden, noe som indikerer at hun leste.

reading A2

Hva var elevene opptatt av?

Read this passage:

Læreren snakket, men elevene så bare på skjermen. De spilte et dataspill. De var helt oppslukt av det. Læreren måtte rope for å få deres oppmerksomhet.

Hva var elevene opptatt av?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Å spille et dataspill.

Teksten sier at elevene spilte et dataspill og var helt oppslukt av det.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Å spille et dataspill.

Teksten sier at elevene spilte et dataspill og var helt oppslukt av det.

reading A2

Hva gjorde Per når han ble 'oppslukt'?

Read this passage:

Per elsket å male. Hver gang han begynte på et nytt bilde, ble han helt oppslukt. Han glemte å spise og glemte alt rundt seg. Kun kunsten var viktig da.

Hva gjorde Per når han ble 'oppslukt'?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Han malte et bilde.

Teksten forteller at Per elsket å male og ble oppslukt hver gang han begynte på et nytt bilde.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Han malte et bilde.

Teksten forteller at Per elsket å male og ble oppslukt hver gang han begynte på et nytt bilde.

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