Significado
Doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
Contexto cultural
Norwegians are generally very punctual. If you are more than 5 minutes late, you should send a text. Using this phrase helps lighten the mood after you arrive. In Norwegian business, deadlines are respected. However, if a project is delayed, 'bedre sent enn aldri' is often used in the final presentation to acknowledge the delay with a bit of humor. Norway has a strong tradition of lifelong learning. Many adults go back to university in their 40s or 50s, and this phrase is frequently used to encourage them. On Norwegian Instagram or Facebook, people often post photos of events days later with the caption '#bedresentennaldri'.
Use it with a smile
This phrase is most effective when delivered with a friendly tone to show you're self-aware about your lateness.
Don't over-rely on it
If you use this every time you are late, it loses its charm and starts to sound like an excuse for laziness.
Significado
Doing something late is better than not doing it at all.
Use it with a smile
This phrase is most effective when delivered with a friendly tone to show you're self-aware about your lateness.
Don't over-rely on it
If you use this every time you are late, it loses its charm and starts to sound like an excuse for laziness.
The 'Sarcastic' Twist
You can use this sarcastically when a friend finally does something they should have done ages ago. Just watch your tone!
Ponte a prueba
Fyll inn det manglende ordet i ordtaket.
Bedre sent ___ aldri.
Vi bruker 'enn' når vi sammenligner to ting som er forskjellige.
I hvilken situasjon passer det best å si 'Bedre sent enn aldri'?
Velg riktig situasjon:
Ordtaket brukes når noe skjer senere enn det burde, men det er fortsatt bra at det skjer.
Hva er den motsatte betydningen av 'Bedre sent enn aldri' i en profesjonell sammenheng?
Velg det alternativet som viser at tid er viktigst:
'Tid er penger' understreker at forsinkelser koster, mens 'Bedre sent enn aldri' er mer tilgivende.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Beklager, jeg glemte helt å ringe deg i går! B: Det går bra, ______.
Dette er det mest naturlige svaret på en unnskyldning om glemt tid.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosBedre sent ___ aldri.
Vi bruker 'enn' når vi sammenligner to ting som er forskjellige.
Velg riktig situasjon:
Ordtaket brukes når noe skjer senere enn det burde, men det er fortsatt bra at det skjer.
Velg det alternativet som viser at tid er viktigst:
'Tid er penger' understreker at forsinkelser koster, mens 'Bedre sent enn aldri' er mer tilgivende.
A: Beklager, jeg glemte helt å ringe deg i går! B: Det går bra, ______.
Dette er det mest naturlige svaret på en unnskyldning om glemt tid.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss if the relationship is reasonably good.
Yes, that is a common variation that means the same thing but is slightly more emphatic.
In Norwegian, 'enn' is used for comparisons of inequality (better than), while 'som' is for equality (as good as).
It depends on the teacher, but generally, it's okay if you are genuinely handing in the work. It shows you know you're late.
Frases relacionadas
Sent, men godt
similarLate, but good.
Det er aldri for sent
similarIt is never too late.
Bedre føre var enn etter snar
contrastBetter safe than sorry (Better to be ahead than late).
Tid er penger
contrastTime is money.
