When you're trying to quickly grasp the main points of a long text or a conversation, the verb you're looking for in Norwegian is oppsummere. It means 'to summarize' or 'to sum up'. Think of it as condensing information to its most important parts. You might use it when talking about a meeting, a book, or even a long story someone just told you. It's a very practical word for making communication more efficient.
How Formal Is It?
"Kan du vennligst resumere hovedpunktene fra møtet? (Could you please summarize the main points from the meeting?)"
"Jeg vil gjerne oppsummere det vi har snakket om. (I would like to summarize what we have talked about.)"
"La oss dra gjennom det viktigste raskt. (Let's quickly go through the most important things.)"
"Kan du fortelle kort hva filmen handlet om? (Can you tell briefly what the movie was about?)"
"Skal vi summe opp det her, da? (Shall we sum this up, then?)"
Wusstest du?
The 'opp' prefix often indicates an upward motion or completion, similar to 'up' in English. 'Summere' is clearly related to 'sum' or 'summary'.
Aussprachehilfe
- pronouncing 'opp' with a long 'o' sound
- pronouncing 'sum' with a 'zoo' sound
Beispiele nach Niveau
Kan du oppsummere hovedpunktene?
Can you summarize the main points?
Jeg skal oppsummere møtet for deg.
I will summarize the meeting for you.
La oss oppsummere hva vi har lært.
Let's summarize what we have learned.
Han prøvde å oppsummere historien raskt.
He tried to summarize the story quickly.
Kort sagt, jeg skal oppsummere det slik.
In short, I will summarize it like this.
Det er vanskelig å oppsummere alt i en setning.
It is difficult to summarize everything in one sentence.
Vi må oppsummere resultatene fra undersøkelsen.
We must summarize the results from the survey.
Kan du oppsummere filmen for meg? Jeg har ikke sett den.
Can you summarize the film for me? I haven't seen it.
Kan du oppsummere hovedpunktene i artikkelen for meg?
Can you summarize the main points of the article for me?
A common way to ask someone to summarize.
Jeg skal oppsummere presentasjonen på fem minutter.
I will summarize the presentation in five minutes.
Indicates a future action with 'skal'.
Det er vanskelig å oppsummere en så kompleks sak kortfattet.
It's difficult to summarize such a complex matter concisely.
Shows the challenge of summarizing a complex topic.
La meg oppsummere det vi har diskutert så langt.
Let me summarize what we have discussed so far.
A polite way to initiate a summary of a discussion.
Hun ble bedt om å oppsummere forskningsresultatene for et bredere publikum.
She was asked to summarize the research results for a wider audience.
Passive construction with 'ble bedt om'.
For å oppsummere, prosjektet har vært en suksess.
To summarize, the project has been a success.
A common phrase to introduce a summary conclusion.
Kan du oppsummere boken for meg? Jeg har ikke tid til å lese den.
Can you summarize the book for me? I don't have time to read it.
A practical request for a summary due to lack of time.
Han oppsummerte møtet med noen få velvalgte ord.
He summarized the meeting with a few well-chosen words.
Describes a concise summary.
Kan du oppsummere hovedpunktene fra møtet?
Can you summarize the main points from the meeting?
Hun ble bedt om å oppsummere forskningsresultatene for styret.
She was asked to summarize the research results for the board.
Det er viktig å kunne oppsummere komplekse ideer på en enkel måte.
It is important to be able to summarize complex ideas in a simple way.
La meg kort oppsummere hva vi har diskutert så langt.
Let me briefly summarize what we have discussed so far.
Presentasjonen hans var effektiv, da han klarte å oppsummere all informasjonen i løpet av ti minutter.
His presentation was effective, as he managed to summarize all the information within ten minutes.
Hvis jeg skal oppsummere, så er det viktigste budskapet...
If I am to summarize, the most important message is...
Studentene måtte oppsummere artikkelen i sine egne ord.
The students had to summarize the article in their own words.
Boken oppsummerer forfatterens liv og karriere.
The book summarizes the author's life and career.
Grammatikmuster
Satzmuster
Jeg kan oppsummere [NOUN].
Jeg kan oppsummere filmen. (I can summarize the movie.)
Kan du oppsummere [NOUN] for meg?
Kan du oppsummere møtet for meg? (Can you summarize the meeting for me?)
[PRONOUN] må oppsummere [NOUN].
Hun må oppsummere boken. (She must summarize the book.)
Det er viktig å oppsummere hovedpunktene i [NOUN].
Det er viktig å oppsummere hovedpunktene i presentasjonen. (It is important to summarize the main points in the presentation.)
La oss oppsummere [NOUN] før vi fortsetter.
La oss oppsummere diskusjonen før vi fortsetter. (Let's summarize the discussion before we continue.)
Jeg vil gjerne oppsummere funnene fra [NOUN].
Jeg vil gjerne oppsummere funnene fra forskningen. (I would like to summarize the findings from the research.)
For å oppsummere, kan vi si at [CLAUSE].
For å oppsummere, kan vi si at prosjektet var vellykket. (To summarize, we can say that the project was successful.)
Det er essensielt å kunne oppsummere kompleks informasjon på en klar og konsis måte.
Det er essensielt å kunne oppsummere kompleks informasjon på en klar og konsis måte. (It is essential to be able to summarize complex information in a clear and concise way.)
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Adjektive
Tipps
Basic use of 'oppsummere'
You can use oppsummere just like 'to summarize' in English. For example, 'Kan du oppsummere hovedpunktene?' (Can you summarize the main points?)
Formal vs. informal summary
Oppsummere is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. You can use it in a professional meeting or when talking with a friend about a book.
Past tense of 'oppsummere'
The past tense of oppsummere is oppsummerte. 'Han oppsummerte møtet raskt.' (He summarized the meeting quickly.)
Using 'oppsummering' (noun)
The noun form is oppsummering, meaning 'summary'. 'Gi meg en kort oppsummering.' (Give me a short summary.)
Common phrases with 'oppsummere'
A common phrase is 'for å oppsummere' (to summarize / in summary). You'll hear this often at the end of presentations or discussions.
Synonyms for 'oppsummere'
While oppsummere is most common, 'resumere' (to resume / summarize, often from Latin) can also be used, though it's less frequent.
Pronunciation practice
Pay attention to the double 'p' sound in oppsummere, which is pronounced like a single, stronger 'p'. The 'u' is like the 'oo' in 'book'.
Active vs. passive voice
You can use oppsummere in both active and passive voice. 'Møtet ble oppsummert.' (The meeting was summarized.)
Using 'oppsummere' in writing
In written Norwegian, oppsummere is a clear and concise verb. It's excellent for academic papers, reports, and emails where you need to condense information.
Practice by summarizing content
A good way to learn is to practice. After reading a Norwegian article or watching a video, try to oppsummere its content in a few sentences.
Wortherkunft
From Old Norse "upp summa" and Middle Low German "opsommeren."
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: to sum up
GermanicKultureller Kontext
When Norwegians use 'oppsummere', they're getting straight to the point. This isn't a word for flowery language, but for clear, concise communication. It's common in professional settings, news reports, and anytime someone needs to boil down information efficiently.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
summarizing a meeting
- Kan du oppsummere hovedpunktene fra møtet?
- Jeg skal oppsummere diskusjonen.
- Vi må oppsummere hva vi har bestemt.
summarizing a book/article
- Kan du oppsummere boken for meg?
- Artikkelen oppsummerer forskningen godt.
- Jeg skal bare raskt oppsummere innholdet.
summarizing a presentation
- La meg oppsummere presentasjonen.
- Presentasjonen oppsummerte funnene våre.
- En kort oppsummering av det viktigste.
summarizing events/a situation
- Kan du oppsummere situasjonen?
- Hvordan vil du oppsummere det som har skjedd?
- Han oppsummerte dagen i et par setninger.
summarizing data/results
- Resultatene kan oppsummeres slik:
- Vi må oppsummere dataene effektivt.
- En oppsummering av salgstallene.
Gesprächseinstiege
"Har du noen gang måttet oppsummere noe veldig komplisert på kort tid?"
"Hva er den beste måten å oppsummere en lang tekst på, synes du?"
"Når du skal oppsummere et møte, hva legger du mest vekt på?"
"Hvilke verktøy bruker du for å oppsummere informasjon hvis du trenger det?"
"Kan du gi et eksempel på noe du nylig har oppsummert?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Oppsummer din siste arbeidsdag/studiedag i fem setninger.
Tenk på en bok eller film du liker. Oppsummer handlingen kort.
Skriv en kort oppsummering av dine mål for den kommende uken.
Oppsummer en viktig samtale du har hatt nylig.
Hvordan ville du oppsummert din personlighet for en fremmed?
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Write a short sentence about what you like to do on a sunny day. Use simple words.
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Jeg liker å være ute når det er sol.
Write a sentence introducing yourself. What is your name?
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Jeg heter Anna.
Write a sentence about what you eat for breakfast.
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Jeg spiser brød til frokost.
Hvor er Per fra?
Read this passage:
Jeg heter Per. Jeg er fra Norge. Jeg snakker norsk. Jeg liker å lese bøker.
Hvor er Per fra?
Per says 'Jeg er fra Norge.'
Per says 'Jeg er fra Norge.'
Hva har Kari?
Read this passage:
Hei! Jeg heter Kari. Jeg bor i Oslo. Jeg jobber i en butikk. Jeg har en hund.
Hva har Kari?
Kari says 'Jeg har en hund.'
Kari says 'Jeg har en hund.'
Hva skal personen gjøre nå?
Read this passage:
God morgen! Det er tirsdag. Solen skinner. Jeg skal drikke kaffe nå.
Hva skal personen gjøre nå?
The person says 'Jeg skal drikke kaffe nå.'
The person says 'Jeg skal drikke kaffe nå.'
This is a common way to ask someone to summarize something.
'Jeg vil' means 'I want to' or 'I will'.
'Vi må' means 'We must'.
Which word is a synonym for 'oppsummere'?
'Sammenfatte' means to summarize or compile, making it the closest synonym.
How would you tell someone to 'summarize the main points'?
'Oppsummer hovedpunktene' is the direct and correct translation for 'summarize the main points'.
Which sentence uses 'oppsummere' correctly?
This sentence correctly uses 'oppsummere' to mean 'to summarize the meeting'.
You use 'oppsummere' when you want to make something longer.
'Oppsummere' means to make something shorter, to summarize, not to make it longer.
If you 'oppsummerer' a text, you are giving the main points.
To 'oppsummere' means to give the main points or a concise overview of something.
The word 'oppsummere' is only used in formal contexts.
'Oppsummere' can be used in both formal and informal contexts when talking about summarizing something.
This sentence asks someone to summarize the main points. 'Kan du oppsummere' means 'Can you summarize'.
This sentence means 'I will summarize the meeting in an email.' The verb 'oppsummere' is used here to describe the action.
This sentence translates to 'It is important to summarize before we move on.' 'Å oppsummere' is the infinitive form of the verb.
Which sentence correctly uses 'oppsummere'?
'Oppsummere' means to summarize, and summarizing a meeting is a correct usage.
What is a synonym for 'oppsummere' in the context of a presentation?
'Gå gjennom' (to go through, review) can be a synonym for summarizing a presentation, implying a brief review of the main points.
If you want to quickly explain the main points of a long text, what would you do?
To explain the main points of a long text quickly, you would summarize it.
It is common to ask someone to 'oppsummere' a book they just read.
Yes, asking someone to summarize a book is a very common and appropriate use of the verb.
You can 'oppsummere' a beautiful view from a mountain.
'Oppsummere' means to summarize, which applies to information or events, not a physical view.
At the end of a meeting, it's good practice to 'oppsummere' the key decisions.
Yes, summarizing key decisions at the end of a meeting helps ensure everyone is on the same page.
I will summarize the report for you.
Can you summarize the movie in your own words?
It is difficult to summarize the whole story in such a short time.
Read this aloud:
Jeg vil oppsummere de viktigste punktene.
Focus: oppsummere, viktigste
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Kan du oppsummere artikkelen for meg?
Focus: oppsummere, artikkelen
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La meg oppsummere hva vi har lært.
Focus: oppsummere, lært
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Kan du ___ hovedpunktene fra møtet for meg?
The context implies a need to provide a concise overview of the main points, which 'oppsummere' (to summarize) fits perfectly.
Etter en lang debatt, ba lederen om at noen måtte ___ argumentene kort.
The leader wants a brief recap of the arguments, making 'oppsummere' the most suitable verb.
Det er viktig å ___ forskningsresultatene slik at alle kan forstå dem.
To make research results understandable for everyone, one must 'oppsummere' (summarize) them.
Artikkelen klarte å ___ komplekse ideer på en lettfattelig måte.
The article's success in making complex ideas easy to understand indicates it managed to 'oppsummere' (summarize) them effectively.
Før vi avslutter, la oss ___ hva vi har diskutert i dag.
Before concluding, it's natural to 'oppsummere' (summarize) what has been discussed.
Hun var flink til å ___ lange bøker i korte notater for eksamen.
The ability to condense long books into short notes for an exam means she could 'oppsummere' (summarize) them well.
The speaker wants a summary of meeting points.
The speaker wants a brief summary of conclusions from a report.
The speaker wants a complex theory summarized simply.
Read this aloud:
Klarer du å oppsummere de viktigste argumentene i debatten?
Focus: opp-sum-ME-re
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Vennligst oppsummer artikkelen i tre setninger.
Focus: opp-SUM-mere
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Hvordan ville du oppsummere den kulturelle utviklingen i Norge de siste tiårene?
Focus: OPP-summere
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Hva betyr 'oppsummere'?
'Oppsummere' means to give a brief account of the main points, which is 'to conclude briefly'.
Velg setningen der 'oppsummere' er brukt korrekt.
To summarize means to give a brief overview. Asking students to summarize a presentation fits this meaning.
Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'oppsummere' i denne konteksten: 'Hun måtte ___ innholdet i artikkelen raskt.'
'Sammenfatte' is a direct synonym for 'oppsummere', meaning to summarize or consolidate.
Hvis du 'oppsummerer' noe, gir du en detaljert forklaring av hvert punkt.
'Oppsummere' betyr å gi en kort oversikt over hovedpunktene, ikke en detaljert forklaring.
Man kan 'oppsummere' en lang debatt til noen få setninger.
Formålet med å oppsummere er å redusere en lengre tekst eller samtale til de viktigste punktene.
Verbet 'oppsummere' brukes ofte i akademiske og profesjonelle sammenhenger.
'Oppsummere' er et formelt verb som er vanlig i rapporter, presentasjoner og diskusjoner i akademiske og profesjonelle miljøer.
Main points from the meeting
Summarized complex theories understandably
Summarize a long text concisely and accurately
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Jeg skal oppsummere forskningsresultatene i en kort presentasjon.
Focus: opp-soo-mah-reh
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Hvordan ville du oppsummere situasjonen for en utenforstående?
Focus: sit-oo-ah-shon-en
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Vi må oppsummere diskusjonen før vi tar en beslutning.
Focus: be-sloot-ning
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Basic use of 'oppsummere'
You can use oppsummere just like 'to summarize' in English. For example, 'Kan du oppsummere hovedpunktene?' (Can you summarize the main points?)
Formal vs. informal summary
Oppsummere is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. You can use it in a professional meeting or when talking with a friend about a book.
Past tense of 'oppsummere'
The past tense of oppsummere is oppsummerte. 'Han oppsummerte møtet raskt.' (He summarized the meeting quickly.)
Using 'oppsummering' (noun)
The noun form is oppsummering, meaning 'summary'. 'Gi meg en kort oppsummering.' (Give me a short summary.)
Verwandte Inhalte
Mehr academic Wörter
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
