Significado
Something is very cool or impressive.
Contexto cultural
Norwegians value 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life). Using 'rått' to describe nature or outdoor achievements is a high form of praise. Among young Norwegians, 'rått' is often combined with 'sykt' (sickly) to create 'sykt rått'. Norwegian sports commentators often use 'rått' to describe athletes like Erling Haaland or Karsten Warholm. On Norwegian TikTok/Instagram, 'Rått! 🔥' is one of the most common comments on viral videos.
The 'Sykt' Combo
If you really want to sound like a local, say 'Sykt rått!' instead of just 'Helt rått!'
Watch the Gender
Remember: 'Bilen er rå' but 'Huset er rått'. Adjectives must agree with the noun!
Significado
Something is very cool or impressive.
The 'Sykt' Combo
If you really want to sound like a local, say 'Sykt rått!' instead of just 'Helt rått!'
Watch the Gender
Remember: 'Bilen er rå' but 'Huset er rått'. Adjectives must agree with the noun!
Sports Context
This is the #1 word to use when watching sports with Norwegians. It shows you share their passion.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of 'rå' or 'rått'.
Sjekk den nye sykkelen! Den er helt ___.
Since 'sykkel' is a masculine noun (en sykkel), we use the form 'rå'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to praise a concert?
Hvordan var konserten?
'Konsert' is masculine (en konsert), so we use 'rå'. 'Råtten' means rotten!
Match the reaction to the situation.
Situasjon: En venn forteller at de har løpt maraton på under 3 timer.
Running a marathon in under 3 hours is a high-performance achievement, perfect for 'helt rått'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Så du trikset hans på snowboard? B: Ja, det var ___ ___!
Snowboard tricks are high-intensity, making 'helt rått' the most natural slang choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to use 'Rått'
Sports
- • Goals
- • Tricks
- • Speed
Music
- • Solos
- • Energy
- • Beats
Tech
- • Speed
- • Design
- • Power
Rå vs. Rått
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSjekk den nye sykkelen! Den er helt ___.
Since 'sykkel' is a masculine noun (en sykkel), we use the form 'rå'.
Hvordan var konserten?
'Konsert' is masculine (en konsert), so we use 'rå'. 'Råtten' means rotten!
Situasjon: En venn forteller at de har løpt maraton på under 3 timer.
Running a marathon in under 3 hours is a high-performance achievement, perfect for 'helt rått'.
A: Så du trikset hans på snowboard? B: Ja, det var ___ ___!
Snowboard tricks are high-intensity, making 'helt rått' the most natural slang choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it's not rude, but it is very informal. Don't use it with your boss unless you have a very close relationship.
Yes! 'Du er helt rå' means 'You are awesome/badass.' Note the form 'rå' for a person.
'Kult' is just 'cool.' 'Rått' is 'cool' with extra power, intensity, or skill.
Only if the food is literally uncooked. If the food is good, use 'kjempegodt' or 'nydelig'.
Yes, it is a universal Norwegian slang term.
Use 'det råeste'. For example: 'Det er det råeste jeg har sett!'
Rarely. In some contexts, it can mean 'brutal' in a negative way, but 99% of slang usage is positive.
It rhymes with 'blått' (blue) and 'godt' (good).
It is completely gender-neutral. Everyone uses it.
You can, but 'helt rått' or 'sykt rått' sounds much more natural.
Frases relacionadas
Sykt bra
similarSickly good
Helt konge
synonymTotally king
Dritkult
similarShit cool
Råtten
contrastRotten
Imponerende
formal equivalentImpressive
