Significado
Chance to do something.
Contexto cultural
The 'Mulighetsrommet' is a common term in Norwegian politics and business, referring to the 'room of opportunity' or the scope of action available in a given situation. The concept of 'Equal Opportunity' (Like muligheter) is a pillar of the Nordic Model, ensuring that education and healthcare are accessible to all. Norwegian workplaces are very flat. It is expected that everyone 'har muligheten' to contribute, regardless of their rank. Using 'Jeg har ikke muligheten' is a very polite way to say 'no' without being blunt, which fits the Norwegian preference for avoiding direct conflict.
The 'Til å' Rule
Always pair 'muligheten' with 'til å' when an action follows. It's the most common marker of a fluent A2 speaker.
Don't over-formalize
In very casual texts with friends, just use 'kan' or 'rekker' instead of the full phrase to sound more natural.
Significado
Chance to do something.
The 'Til å' Rule
Always pair 'muligheten' with 'til å' when an action follows. It's the most common marker of a fluent A2 speaker.
Don't over-formalize
In very casual texts with friends, just use 'kan' or 'rekker' instead of the full phrase to sound more natural.
Humble Bragging
If you win something, say 'Jeg var heldig som fikk muligheten' to sound typically Norwegian and humble.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence: 'I have the opportunity to travel.'
Jeg har _______ ___ å reise.
We use the definite 'muligheten' and the preposition 'til' before an infinitive verb.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose one:
The verb after 'å' must be in the infinitive form (spise), not the present tense (spiser).
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Match them:
These are the four most common verbs used with 'muligheten.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vil du være med på festen? B: Nei, jeg har dessverre ikke _______.
In this context, 'muligheten' is used as a standalone noun to mean 'the chance/possibility.'
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Ayudas visuales
Mulighet vs. Sjanse
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg har _______ ___ å reise.
We use the definite 'muligheten' and the preposition 'til' before an infinitive verb.
Choose one:
The verb after 'å' must be in the infinitive form (spise), not the present tense (spiser).
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four most common verbs used with 'muligheten.'
A: Vil du være med på festen? B: Nei, jeg har dessverre ikke _______.
In this context, 'muligheten' is used as a standalone noun to mean 'the chance/possibility.'
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it sounds slightly more abstract or like a headline. In spoken Norwegian, 'muligheten' (definite) is much more common.
'Sjanse' often implies luck or risk (like a 50/50 chance), while 'mulighet' implies a logical opening or opportunity.
Use 'for' when followed by a noun, like 'muligheten for regn' (the possibility of rain).
Yes, it is extremely common in professional emails and meetings to discuss options and growth.
You say 'Jeg gikk glipp av muligheten.'
Yes, that is exactly what it means, though 'opportunity' is often a better English translation.
Yes, it is a very polite and neutral phrase.
The plural is 'muligheter' (opportunities).
Yes, if the context is clear, it means 'I can't' or 'I don't have the chance.'
Yes, in standard Oslo dialect (Bokmål), the 'g' is not pronounced.
Frases relacionadas
å få muligheten
similarTo get the opportunity
å gripe muligheten
builds onTo seize the opportunity
å ha anledning til
synonymTo have the occasion/opportunity to
å ha sjanse til
similarTo have a chance to
å la muligheten gå fra seg
contrastTo let the opportunity pass by
