Significado
A common polite response to how are you.
Contexto cultural
Norwegians value 'Janteloven', which discourages bragging. 'Bare bra' is the perfect way to be positive without sounding like you are showing off. In Sweden and Denmark, similar phrases exist (e.g., 'Tack, bara bra' in Swedish). It's a shared regional social norm.
The 'And you?' rule
Always add 'og med deg?' after your response to keep the conversation going.
Don't over-explain
Norwegians don't expect a life story when they ask how you are. Keep it simple!
Significado
A common polite response to how are you.
The 'And you?' rule
Always add 'og med deg?' after your response to keep the conversation going.
Don't over-explain
Norwegians don't expect a life story when they ask how you are. Keep it simple!
Ponte a prueba
Which is the most natural response to 'Hvordan går det?'
— Hvordan går det? — ________
Option A is the standard, idiomatic response.
Complete the phrase.
Takk, ____ bra.
'Bare' is the correct adverb here.
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Banco de ejercicios
2 ejercicios— Hvordan går det? — ________
Option A is the standard, idiomatic response.
Takk, ____ bra.
'Bare' is the correct adverb here.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
It's not rude, but it's less polite.
Frases relacionadas
Det går bra
similarIt's going well
Hvordan går det?
builds onHow is it going?
Alt vel?
similarEverything well?
