Significado
Wishing someone a happy birthday.
Contexto cultural
On May 17th, 'Gratulerer med dagen' is said to everyone. It's a day where the whole country celebrates the constitution with parades, ice cream, and hot dogs. It is common to fly the Norwegian flag outside your house on your birthday. Schools often put a small flag on the desk of the student who has a birthday. In many Norwegian offices, it's common to bring a cake to share when it's your own birthday, and colleagues will gather to sing and say 'Gratulerer med dagen'. On Facebook, it is customary to write 'Gratulerer med dagen' on the 'wall' of even distant acquaintances. It is one of the most typed phrases in Norwegian social media.
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember the 'med'. Saying 'Gratulerer dagen' sounds like you are missing a limb!
May 17th Magic
On May 17th, you can say this to anyone. It's the best way to make friends with Norwegians.
Significado
Wishing someone a happy birthday.
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember the 'med'. Saying 'Gratulerer dagen' sounds like you are missing a limb!
May 17th Magic
On May 17th, you can say this to anyone. It's the best way to make friends with Norwegians.
Not for Exams
If someone passes an exam, just say 'Gratulerer!'. Don't add 'med dagen' unless it's also their birthday.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Gratulerer ___ dagen!
In Norwegian, we always use 'med' (with) in this expression.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Your friend had a birthday two days ago. What do you say?
'Overstått' is used for celebrations that have already passed.
Which phrase is used on May 17th?
On Norway's National Day, you say:
This is the universal greeting for the National Day.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gratulerer med dagen! B: ________!
'Tusen takk' (Thousand thanks) is the standard response to a birthday wish.
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Ayudas visuales
Gratulerer vs. Gratulerer med dagen
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosGratulerer ___ dagen!
In Norwegian, we always use 'med' (with) in this expression.
Your friend had a birthday two days ago. What do you say?
'Overstått' is used for celebrations that have already passed.
On Norway's National Day, you say:
This is the universal greeting for the National Day.
A: Gratulerer med dagen! B: ________!
'Tusen takk' (Thousand thanks) is the standard response to a birthday wish.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasUsually, you say 'Gratulerer med bryllupsdagen' for an anniversary. For the wedding day itself, just 'Gratulerer' is better.
It is always 'med dagen'. 'På dagen' is a common mistake for English speakers.
Say 'Gratulerer med overstått!'. It's very common and polite.
No, for New Year's you say 'Godt nytt år!'.
Yes, 'Grattis' is a common, informal shortening borrowed from Swedish, popular among younger people.
Because you are congratulating them with *the* specific day (their birthday), so it must be definite.
Yes! Even the King is greeted with 'Gratulerer med dagen' on May 17th.
The most common reply is 'Tusen takk!' (Thousand thanks).
Yes, the phrase is identical in both Bokmål and Nynorsk.
It's a dialect slang version of 'Gratulerer', mostly used in Western Norway.
Frases relacionadas
Gratulerer
synonymCongratulations
Bursdag
similarBirthday
Til lykke med dagen
similarGood luck with the day
Hurra for deg
builds onHooray for you
