Significado
Having had enough of something.
Contexto cultural
Complaining about the weather is a national sport. Being 'lei av regn' is a standard way to start a conversation with a stranger at a bus stop. In Norwegian offices, saying you are 'lei av' a specific task is usually seen as a request for a change in pace or a break, rather than a sign of laziness. Norwegians use 'lei av' to express 'digital fatigue.' It's common to see people post about being 'lei av' certain influencers or news topics. The word 'drittlei' is extremely common among young people. While 'dritt' means 'shit,' it is not considered a severe swear word in this context and is used even in front of parents.
The 'For' vs 'Av' Trap
Always double-check your preposition. 'Lei av' = Fed up. 'Lei for' = Sorry. This is the #1 mistake learners make.
Use 'Bli' for Change
If you want to say you 'got' tired of something, use 'ble lei av.' It sounds much more natural than 'var lei av' in stories.
Significado
Having had enough of something.
The 'For' vs 'Av' Trap
Always double-check your preposition. 'Lei av' = Fed up. 'Lei for' = Sorry. This is the #1 mistake learners make.
Use 'Bli' for Change
If you want to say you 'got' tired of something, use 'ble lei av.' It sounds much more natural than 'var lei av' in stories.
Safe Complaining
If you want to bond with Norwegians, complain about being 'lei av' the weather. It's the safest social icebreaker.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg er skikkelig lei ___ å vaske klær.
The phrase is always 'lei av' when you are fed up with something.
Which sentence means 'I am sorry'?
Choose the correct option:
'Lei for' is used for apologies, while 'lei av' means you are fed up.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Skal vi se på en film til? B: Nei, jeg er ___ ___ ___ å se på TV nå.
When you have had enough of an activity, 'lei av å' is the most natural choice.
Match the feeling to the situation.
You have worked 12 hours and want to sleep.
Physical sleepiness requires 'trøtt,' not 'lei.'
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Lei vs. Trøtt vs. Sliten
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg er skikkelig lei ___ å vaske klær.
The phrase is always 'lei av' when you are fed up with something.
Choose the correct option:
'Lei for' is used for apologies, while 'lei av' means you are fed up.
A: Skal vi se på en film til? B: Nei, jeg er ___ ___ ___ å se på TV nå.
When you have had enough of an activity, 'lei av å' is the most natural choice.
You have worked 12 hours and want to sleep.
Physical sleepiness requires 'trøtt,' not 'lei.'
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, but it's ambiguous. It could mean you are fed up in general, or it could be short for 'lei meg' (sad). It's better to add 'av det' (of it) for clarity.
It's informal and contains a 'mild' swear word (dritt), but it's used very commonly in casual Norwegian. Avoid it in job interviews, but use it with friends.
'Lei av' is mental/emotional boredom. 'Sliten av' is physical or mental exhaustion from hard work. You can be 'sliten' but still enjoy the work; if you are 'lei,' you don't enjoy it anymore.
You say 'Jeg er lei av deg.' Be careful, as this is quite strong and usually indicates a serious conflict.
Frases relacionadas
å være lei for
contrastTo be sorry for something.
å gå lei
similarTo lose interest over time.
å være drittlei
specialized formTo be extremely fed up.
å få nok
synonymTo have had enough.
