When you're discussing politics or a general idea in Norwegian, you'll often hear the word «oppslutning». This word refers to the level of support or backing for a particular idea, a political party, or even a specific proposal. Think of it as how much agreement or popularity something has.
For example, if a political party has strong «oppslutning», it means many people support it. You might also use it when talking about the support a new plan receives. It’s a very practical word for understanding public opinion or group consensus in Norwegian.
When you're learning Norwegian at a B1 level, you're moving beyond basic survival phrases and starting to engage with more nuanced concepts. Oppslutning is a good example of this, as it refers to the idea of 'support' in a more abstract or collective sense, rather than just helping someone personally.
You'll often hear it in discussions about politics, social movements, or public opinion. Understanding this word helps you grasp how Norwegians talk about collective agreement or backing for ideas.
§ Don't Confuse 'Oppslutning' with General Support
Many learners, when they first encounter 'oppslutning', mistakenly think it can be used for any kind of 'support'. While it does mean support, it's specific. It’s not for supporting a heavy shelf, or emotional support for a friend. Think of it as 'backing' or 'endorsement' for an idea, a cause, a political party, or even a public event like a demonstration or concert. It's about participation and agreement, not physical or emotional assistance.
For example, you wouldn't say, 'Jeg ga min oppslutning til min venn' (I gave my support to my friend) if you meant emotional support. You would use 'Jeg støttet min venn' or 'Jeg ga min støtte til min venn'.
§ Incorrect Usage with Personal Preferences
Another common error is using 'oppslutning' when talking about personal preferences or choices, especially if they don't involve a larger group or a public stance. You wouldn't say 'Jeg har stor oppslutning for sjokolade' (I have great support for chocolate) if you mean you really like chocolate. That's just 'Jeg liker sjokolade veldig godt'.
Partiets oppslutning økte etter valgkampen.
The party's support (backing/endorsement) increased after the election campaign.
§ Overlooking the 'Collective' Aspect
'Oppslutning' often carries a sense of collective or widespread support. While it can refer to an individual's support, it's most frequently used in contexts where multiple people are involved. For instance, when discussing voter turnout, the term is highly appropriate.
Rask 'oppslutning' = High turnout/participation
Lav 'oppslutning' = Low turnout/participation
If only one person supports something, you would more likely use 'støtte' or 'enighet' (agreement) depending on the context.
Forslaget fikk bred oppslutning i befolkningen.
The proposal received broad support (backing/endorsement) among the population.
§ The Verbs to Use with 'Oppslutning'
When talking about 'oppslutning', you often use verbs like 'få' (to get/receive) or 'vise' (to show).
Å få oppslutning: To gain support
Å vise oppslutning: To show support
Avoid direct translations from English phrases that use 'support' with other verbs, as they might not fit the specific nuance of 'oppslutning'.
Demonstrasjonen viste stor oppslutning om klimasaken.
The demonstration showed great support (participation/backing) for the climate cause.
Beispiele nach Niveau
Partiet fikk stor oppslutning i valget.
The party received great support in the election.
Det var god oppslutning om forslaget.
There was good support for the proposal.
Vi håper på bedre oppslutning neste gang.
We hope for better support next time.
Arrangementet hadde lav oppslutning.
The event had low attendance/support.
Hun fikk bred oppslutning for sin sak.
She gained wide support for her cause.
Oppslutningen om streiken var svak.
The support for the strike was weak.
Lederen trengte mer oppslutning fra medlemmene.
The leader needed more support from the members.
Det er viktig med folkelig oppslutning.
Popular support is important.
Partiet opplevde stor oppslutning i valget.
The party experienced great support in the election.
Det var bred oppslutning om forslaget.
There was broad support for the proposal.
Mangelen på oppslutning førte til at prosjektet ble stoppet.
The lack of support led to the project being stopped.
Hun håpet på økt oppslutning fra studentene.
She hoped for increased support from the students.
Demonstrasjonen fikk uventet stor oppslutning.
The demonstration received unexpectedly large support.
Presidenten mistet oppslutning etter skandalen.
The president lost support after the scandal.
Vi trenger mer oppslutning for å lykkes med kampanjen.
We need more support to succeed with the campaign.
Oppslutningen om endringene var minimal.
The support for the changes was minimal.
Oppslutningen om partiet har økt betydelig etter de siste debattene.
The support for the party has increased significantly after the latest debates.
Focus on the use of 'om' (about/for) with 'oppslutning' in this context.
Vi håper på bred oppslutning fra befolkningen i denne saken.
We hope for broad support from the population in this matter.
Note 'bred oppslutning' (broad support) as a common collocation.
Mangelen på oppslutning førte til at prosjektet ble utsatt.
The lack of support led to the project being postponed.
Observe how 'mangelen på' (the lack of) precedes 'oppslutning'.
Hun kjempet for økt oppslutning rundt ideen om et grønnere samfunn.
She fought for increased support for the idea of a greener society.
Notice 'rundt' (around) being used to indicate support for an idea.
Valgresultatene viste en klar oppslutning om regjeringens politikk.
The election results showed clear support for the government's policy.
Here, 'om' is used again to connect 'oppslutning' with the object of support.
Det var liten oppslutning blant studentene for forslaget om lengre studietid.
There was little support among the students for the proposal of longer study time.
Pay attention to 'blant' (among) when describing support within a group.
Arrangementet fikk stor oppslutning, noe som gledet arrangørene.
The event received great support, which pleased the organizers.
In this case, 'oppslutning' refers to attendance/participation, indicating support.
Partiets oppslutning har vært stabil over flere år, til tross for politiske endringer.
The party's support has been stable for several years, despite political changes.
Focus on 'over flere år' (over several years) for duration.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Think of 'OPP' as 'up' and 'SLUT' as 'slut' (in a very loose, non-literal sense, just for sound association). Imagine people 'up' and 'supporting' a political 'slut' – a silly image, but it might help you remember the sound and meaning.
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a political rally. People are holding signs *up* (opp) and showing strong *support* (oppslutning) for their party or candidate. You can almost see them 'clustering' together in support.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to use 'oppslutning' in a sentence about a local issue or a current event. For example: 'Det er viktig med ___ om miljøsaken.' (It is important with ___ for the environmental cause.)
Teste dich selbst 48 Fragen
Jeg trenger din ___ til å flytte bordet. (I need your ___ to move the table.)
The sentence is about needing assistance to move a table, so 'hjelp' (help) is the most suitable word. 'Mat' means food, 'bok' means book, and 'bil' means car.
Har du ___ til en kopp kaffe? (Do you have ___ for a cup of coffee?)
The sentence asks if you have time for coffee. 'Tid' means time. 'Penger' means money, 'vann' means water, and 'telefon' means telephone.
Han liker å spise ___ til frokost. (He likes to eat ___ for breakfast.)
People typically eat 'brød' (bread) for breakfast. 'Sol' means sun, 'bord' means table, and 'hus' means house.
Vi ser en ___ på himmelen. (We see a ___ in the sky.)
A 'fugl' (bird) is something you would typically see in the sky. 'Stol' means chair, 'genser' means sweater, and 'flaske' means bottle.
Jeg drikker et glass ___ hver dag. (I drink a glass of ___ every day.)
'Melk' (milk) is a common drink. 'Bil' means car, 'hatt' means hat, and 'pute' means pillow.
Barna leker i ___. (The children play in the ___.)
Children commonly play in a 'park' (parken). 'Boken' means the book, 'stolen' means the chair, and 'koppen' means the cup.
Which word means 'support'?
'Oppslutning' means 'support for an idea or party'. 'Hus' is house, 'bok' is book, and 'mat' is food.
If people like an idea, they give it:
When people like an idea, they give it 'oppslutning' (support). 'Bil' is car, 'vann' is water, and 'sol' is sun.
Which word describes a group of people agreeing with something?
'Oppslutning' refers to support or agreement. 'Tre' is tree, 'stol' is chair, and 'vindu' is window.
If a party gets 'oppslutning', it means many people voted for it.
'Oppslutning' means support, so if a party gets it, many people support it.
'Oppslutning' is a type of food.
'Oppslutning' means support, not food.
Lack of 'oppslutning' means many people like the idea.
Lack of 'oppslutning' means a lack of support, so not many people like the idea.
Partiet fikk stor ___ i valget. (The party got great ___ in the election.)
'Oppslutning' means 'support'. The other options do not fit the context of a party getting something in an election.
Det var bred ___ for forslaget. (There was broad ___ for the proposal.)
'Oppslutning' means 'support'. 'Bred uenighet' would mean 'broad disagreement', 'frykt' is 'fear', and 'skepsis' is 'skepticism'.
Han mistet mye ___ etter skandalen. (He lost a lot of ___ after the scandal.)
In this context, 'oppslutning' refers to public support. The other options are not directly related to losing support in a political or public sense.
Regjeringen trenger mer ___ for å få gjennom loven. (The government needs more ___ to pass the law.)
To pass a law, a government needs 'support' (oppslutning), not just information, money, or time.
Det er viktig å ha god ___ i befolkningen. (It is important to have good ___ among the population.)
Having 'good support' (god oppslutning) among the population is important for many reasons, especially for public figures or policies. The other options are not suitable.
Mangelen på ___ gjorde at prosjektet stoppet opp. (The lack of ___ caused the project to stop.)
A project can stop due to a lack of 'support' (oppslutning). The other options do not fit this context.
This sentence means 'I want to buy an apple.'
This sentence means 'Where is the cat?'
This sentence means 'She is eating bread.'
Partiet fikk stor ___ i meningsmålingene.
«Oppslutning» betyr støtte. Partiet fikk mye støtte i meningsmålingene.
Forslaget manglet bred ___ blant medlemmene.
Forslaget manglet støtte fra mange medlemmer. 'Oppslutning' passer best her.
Vi trenger mer ___ for å få dette prosjektet godkjent.
For å få prosjektet godkjent, trenger vi støtte, altså 'oppslutning'.
Valgresultatet viste en klar ___ for det nye partiet.
Valgresultatet viste at det nye partiet fikk mye støtte, en 'oppslutning'.
Regjeringen søker nå bred ___ i Stortinget for reformen.
Regjeringen ønsker bred støtte for reformen i Stortinget, altså 'oppslutning'.
Arrangementet fikk god ___ til tross for det dårlige været.
Selv med dårlig vær, fikk arrangementet god støtte/oppmøte. 'Oppslutning' er riktig her.
This sentence means 'There was great support for the proposal.' The natural order in Norwegian places the adjective 'stor' (great) before the noun 'oppslutning' (support), and 'om' (about/for) connects it to 'forslaget' (the proposal).
This sentence means 'The party lost a lot of support after the scandal.' The verb 'mistet' (lost) comes after the subject 'Partiet' (The party), and 'mye' (much/a lot of) describes the extent of the 'oppslutning' (support). 'Etter' (after) introduces the timeframe.
This sentence means 'We need broad support to succeed.' 'Vi trenger' (We need) is followed by the adjective 'bred' (broad) describing 'oppslutning' (support). 'For å lykkes' (to succeed) is a common construction for expressing purpose.
Which of these words is a synonym for 'oppslutning' in the context of political support?
'Støtte' directly translates to support, which is the core meaning of 'oppslutning' in this context. 'Motstand' means resistance, 'uenighet' means disagreement, and 'frafall' means drop-out or decline.
Complete the sentence: Partiet hadde stor ___ i befolkningen etter valget. (The party had great ___ among the population after the election.)
'Oppslutning' fits best here, meaning the party had great support. 'Motstand' (resistance), 'uenighet' (disagreement), and 'kritikk' (criticism) would all change the meaning negatively.
Which sentence correctly uses 'oppslutning'?
While 'oppslutning' often refers to support, it can also mean attendance or turnout, especially in a context like a concert or an event. The other options use the word incorrectly.
If a political party has 'lav oppslutning', it means they have strong public support.
'Lav oppslutning' means low support, so this statement is false. If they had strong public support, it would be 'høy oppslutning'.
The word 'oppslutning' can be used to describe the number of people who attended a meeting.
Yes, 'oppslutning' can refer to the turnout or attendance at an event or meeting, not just political support.
It is grammatically correct to say 'Jeg gir oppslutning til deg' (I give support to you) when expressing personal support for an individual.
While 'oppslutning' means support, it typically refers to support for an idea, party, or general cause/event, not personal support for an individual. For personal support, you would use 'støtte' or 'jeg støtter deg'.
This sentence structure (definite article + adjective + noun + prepositional phrase + verb + object) is common in Norwegian. 'Den brede oppslutningen' acts as the subject.
Here, 'Partiet' is the subject, 'mistet' is the verb, and 'mye oppslutning' is the direct object. 'Etter skandalen' is a prepositional phrase indicating time.
This is an interrogative sentence starting with 'Hvordan' (How). The structure follows with the auxiliary verb 'kan', the subject 'vi', the main verb 'øke', and the object 'oppslutningen'. 'Blant unge velgere' specifies the group.
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aksjon
B1a planned activity to achieve a specific goal
aktuelt
B1Current or relevant
aktør
B2A person or entity involved in a situation or process
befolkningssammensetning
C1the composition of a population
bevilge
B2to grant or allocate funds
bevilgning
B2grant or appropriation
debatere
C1to discuss formally in a debate
demokrati
B1A system of government by the people
distrikt
B1district or region
enighet
B1Agreement or consensus
