Significado
Holding a view on a subject.
Contexto cultural
Norwegians value 'ytringsfrihet' (freedom of speech) and generally expect people to have an opinion on social issues. However, they also value 'saklighet' (being matter-of-fact). In Norwegian flat hierarchies, even junior employees are encouraged to 'ha en mening' in meetings. Silence can sometimes be interpreted as a lack of engagement. The phrase 'Hva er din mening?' is a ubiquitous call-to-action on Norwegian news sites, encouraging democratic participation. From a young age, Norwegian children are taught to 'ha egne meninger' (have their own opinions) rather than just memorizing facts.
The 'Om' Rule
Always use 'om' after 'mening' when you want to say what the opinion is about.
Mening vs Betydning
Don't use 'mening' for dictionary definitions. That's 'betydning'.
Significado
Holding a view on a subject.
The 'Om' Rule
Always use 'om' after 'mening' when you want to say what the opinion is about.
Mening vs Betydning
Don't use 'mening' for dictionary definitions. That's 'betydning'.
Sounding Natural
If you don't have an opinion, say 'Jeg har ingen formening om det' to sound more like a native speaker.
Be Direct
In Norway, it's okay to have a strong opinion as long as you can explain why.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg har en mening ___ den nye filmen.
In Norwegian, we always use 'om' when we have an opinion 'about' something.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'mening'.
'Mening' is the correct word for opinion, and 'har en mening' is the correct collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
Lærer: 'Har du en mening om lekser?' Elev: 'Ja, ___.'
This directly answers the teacher's question using the same phrase.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and want to say you have a viewpoint.
This is the standard, professional way to signal you have something to contribute.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Mening vs Betydning
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg har en mening ___ den nye filmen.
In Norwegian, we always use 'om' when we have an opinion 'about' something.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'mening'.
'Mening' is the correct word for opinion, and 'har en mening' is the correct collocation.
Lærer: 'Har du en mening om lekser?' Elev: 'Ja, ___.'
This directly answers the teacher's question using the same phrase.
You are in a meeting and want to say you have a viewpoint.
This is the standard, professional way to signal you have something to contribute.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, that sounds like a direct translation from English. Always use 'om'.
It can be both (en mening / ei mening), but masculine (en mening) is more common in urban areas and formal writing.
'Mening' is more general and common. 'Synspunkt' is more formal, like 'viewpoint'.
You say 'Jeg skiftet mening' or 'Jeg ombestemte meg'.
Technically yes, but 'betydning' is much more common for that. Use 'mening' for 'purpose' or 'opinion'.
No, it's very neutral. It just means you have a thought on the matter.
You can say 'Etter min mening' or 'Jeg mener at...'.
Yes, as in 'Det var ikke min mening' (It wasn't my intention/I didn't mean to).
It means 'meaningless' or 'pointless'.
It's neutral. It works in both a bar and a boardroom.
Ask 'Hva er din mening om...?' or 'Hva mener du om...?'
Only if you mean 'I have one more opinion'. Otherwise, use 'om'.
It's an 'opinion poll'.
Yes, Norwegians often use this to describe someone who is very vocal about their views.
Frases relacionadas
å mene noe
similarto mean something / to have an opinion
et synspunkt
synonyma viewpoint
en oppfatning
synonyman impression/perception
å ha rett
contrastto be right
å skifte mening
builds onto change one's mind
