Significado
To use something as a starting point.
Contexto cultural
Norwegians value 'direkte tale' (direct speech). Using this phrase helps you be direct by stating your premises upfront, avoiding 'snakke rundt grøten' (beating around the bush). In Norwegian universities, 'å ta utgangspunkt i' is the standard way to introduce a theoretical framework. It is seen as a sign of academic maturity. Meetings in Norway are often egalitarian. Using this phrase allows anyone, regardless of rank, to suggest a logical path for the discussion. Across Scandinavia, there is a shared linguistic preference for 'starting points' (Danish: 'tage udgangspunkt i', Swedish: 'ta utgångspunkt i'). It reflects a shared cultural focus on pragmatism.
The 'I' Rule
Always remember the preposition 'i'. If you say 'fra', Norwegians will understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
Writing Essays
Use this in the first paragraph of your Norwegian essays to define your topic. It makes your writing look structured immediately.
Significado
To use something as a starting point.
The 'I' Rule
Always remember the preposition 'i'. If you say 'fra', Norwegians will understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
Writing Essays
Use this in the first paragraph of your Norwegian essays to define your topic. It makes your writing look structured immediately.
Don't Overuse
In very casual chats, just say 'Fordi' or 'Siden'. Using this phrase too much with friends can make you sound like a textbook.
The Consensus Tool
Use this phrase to bring a group back to a shared fact if a discussion is getting too chaotic.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Vi tar utgangspunkt ___ den nye rapporten.
In Norwegian, you always take the starting point 'in' (i) the subject.
Which sentence is most natural for a business meeting?
How should you start a presentation about sales?
This uses the correct idiom and preposition, sounding professional and clear.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvordan skal vi løse dette? B: Vel, hvis vi ___ utgangspunkt i at vi har lite tid...
The verb 'ta' is the only one that fits the idiom 'ta utgangspunkt i'.
Match the 'utgangspunkt' to the situation.
Match: 1. A map, 2. A budget, 3. A law.
These are the logical foundations for each of those activities.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Starting Phrases
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosVi tar utgangspunkt ___ den nye rapporten.
In Norwegian, you always take the starting point 'in' (i) the subject.
How should you start a presentation about sales?
This uses the correct idiom and preposition, sounding professional and clear.
A: Hvordan skal vi løse dette? B: Vel, hvis vi ___ utgangspunkt i at vi har lite tid...
The verb 'ta' is the only one that fits the idiom 'ta utgangspunkt i'.
Match: 1. A map, 2. A budget, 3. A law.
These are the logical foundations for each of those activities.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes, they are very similar. 'Basere på' is slightly more static, while 'ta utgangspunkt i' feels more like the start of a journey.
It is always 'i'. Think of being 'inside' the point of origin.
It is neutral to formal. It's perfect for work and school, but also fine for serious talks with friends.
Yes! 'Vi tar utgangspunkt i Oslo' means you are starting your trip or map from Oslo.
Tok utgangspunkt i. Example: 'Vi tok utgangspunkt i fjorårets tall.'
Yes, it is a compound noun. In Norwegian, we love smashing words together!
You can, but it's much more common to drop the 'et' in this specific idiom.
Sometimes. 'Å ta utgangspunkt i at...' often means 'To assume that...'.
'I utgangspunktet' is an adverb meaning 'originally'. 'Å ta utgangspunkt i' is a verb phrase.
Constantly. It's one of the most common phrases in Norwegian journalism.
Usually no. You don't 'ta utgangspunkt i Per', unless you are using Per's ideas or situation as a base.
You can say 'ut fra'. For example: 'Ut fra det du sier...'
Only if you are discussing something semi-serious, like planning a meeting or a trip.
It comes from the idea of 'exiting' a starting point to begin a journey.
Frases relacionadas
å gå ut fra
similarTo assume or proceed from.
å basere på
synonymTo base on.
å begynne med
similarTo begin with.
i utgangspunktet
builds onInitially / In principle.
å bygge på
similarTo build upon.
