Significado
Capable or skilled at something.
Contexto cultural
The 'Flink Pike' (Good Girl) syndrome is a major cultural talking point, referring to the pressure on young women to be perfect in all aspects of life. Janteloven (The Law of Jante) makes people hesitant to call themselves 'flink', but it is very common to use it as a compliment for others to build social bonds. In Denmark, 'flink' often means 'kind' or 'nice', whereas in Norway it almost always refers to competence. This can cause funny misunderstandings between neighbors! Praising children with 'flink' is so common that some modern parents are trying to use more specific praise to avoid creating 'praise junkies'.
The Preposition Trick
Remember: I = Inside a book (subjects), TIL = To do (verbs), MED = Meet people/tools.
Don't praise the cake!
Never call an object 'flink'. It sounds like the object has a brain and worked hard.
Significado
Capable or skilled at something.
The Preposition Trick
Remember: I = Inside a book (subjects), TIL = To do (verbs), MED = Meet people/tools.
Don't praise the cake!
Never call an object 'flink'. It sounds like the object has a brain and worked hard.
Accepting the compliment
When someone says 'Du er flink!', just say 'Takk!' Don't over-explain, even if Janteloven makes you feel modest.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct preposition (til, i, or med).
Han er veldig flink ___ å spille gitar.
We use 'til' because 'å spille' is a verb.
Which sentence is correct for praising a child's behavior?
Barnet rydder rommet sitt.
'Så flink du er!' is the standard way to praise effort or behavior.
Match the subject with the correct prepositional phrase.
Match the following:
I for subjects, Til for verbs, Med for people/tools.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg har fått A på alle prøvene! B: Oi, du er virkelig ___ ___ ___!
School is a context where 'i' is used to denote being good at the subjects within it.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHan er veldig flink ___ å spille gitar.
We use 'til' because 'å spille' is a verb.
Barnet rydder rommet sitt.
'Så flink du er!' is the standard way to praise effort or behavior.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
I for subjects, Til for verbs, Med for people/tools.
A: Jeg har fått A på alle prøvene! B: Oi, du er virkelig ___ ___ ___!
School is a context where 'i' is used to denote being good at the subjects within it.
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Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasYes! It's very common to say 'flink bikkje' (good dog) when a dog obeys a command.
'Flink' sounds more like you worked for it. 'God' can sometimes mean you just have natural talent.
The plural is 'flinke'. For example: 'De er flinke elever.'
No, you should say 'Jeg er flink til å snakke norsk' because 'snakke' is a verb.
No, job titles use 'dyktig' or specific nouns. You wouldn't be a 'flink-arbeider', but a 'dyktig arbeider'.
Frases relacionadas
å være dyktig
similarTo be competent or professional.
å være god til
synonymTo be good at.
flink pike
specialized formGood girl (syndrome).
skolelys
relatedA 'bright' student.
