A1 Collocation Neutral

Være flink

To be good at

Significado

Skilled at something

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Contexto cultural

The 'Flink Pike' (Good Girl) syndrome is a major topic in Norwegian media, discussing the pressure on young women to be perfect in every aspect of life. The Law of Jante (Janteloven) influences how people receive praise. While being 'flink' is good, boasting about it is often frowned upon. In Norwegian flat hierarchies, a boss might tell an employee 'Du er flink' as a way to show equality and appreciation for their specific contribution. Norwegians use 'flink' for pets almost as much as for humans, emphasizing the animal's ability to follow commands.

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The Preposition Trick

Remember: 'i' for subjects (in the book), 'til' for actions (to do something).

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Don't over-praise

In Norway, constant 'flink' can sometimes sound patronizing to adults. Use 'dyktig' for more respect.

Significado

Skilled at something

💡

The Preposition Trick

Remember: 'i' for subjects (in the book), 'til' for actions (to do something).

⚠️

Don't over-praise

In Norway, constant 'flink' can sometimes sound patronizing to adults. Use 'dyktig' for more respect.

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CV Writing

Use 'dyktig' or 'erfaren' on your CV instead of 'flink' to sound more professional.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct preposition (i, til, or med).

Hun er veldig flink ___ å danse.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: til

We use 'til' before 'å' + a verb.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'He is good at math'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Han er flink i matte.

We use 'i' for school subjects.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'flink'.

A: Barna dine er så ___! B: Takk, de har vært ___ i hele dag.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: flinke/flinke

'Barna' is plural, so we must use 'flinke'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to praise your dog for coming when called.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Flink bisk!

'Flink bisk' is a common way to praise a dog.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct preposition (i, til, or med). Fill Blank A1

Hun er veldig flink ___ å danse.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: til

We use 'til' before 'å' + a verb.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'He is good at math'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Han er flink i matte.

We use 'i' for school subjects.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of 'flink'. dialogue_completion A2

A: Barna dine er så ___! B: Takk, de har vært ___ i hele dag.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: flinke/flinke

'Barna' is plural, so we must use 'flinke'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You want to praise your dog for coming when called.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Flink bisk!

'Flink bisk' is a common way to praise a dog.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, but be careful. In Norway, Janteloven makes people modest. It's better to say 'Jeg er god i...' or 'Jeg kan...'

'Flink' is everyday and can apply to children/pets. 'Dyktig' is professional and implies high expertise.

It refers to the pressure on girls to be perfect. It's often used in a critical way about society.

No, you are 'flink' for cooking it, but the meal is 'god'.

It is an adjective. You use it with the verb 'å være' (to be).

You can say 'kjempeflink' or 'veldig flink'.

It can, but it specifically means 'smart and hardworking'.

It is 'flinkt'. Example: 'Et flinkt barn'.

Yes! 'Flink bisk' or 'Flink hund' is very common.

It is neutral. It works in most situations, but 'dyktig' is better for formal writing.

Frases relacionadas

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å være dyktig

synonym

To be skilled/competent

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å være god i

similar

To be good at

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flink pike

specialized form

Good girl (perfectionist)

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å være flinkis

specialized form

To be a teacher's pet

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å gjøre sitt beste

builds on

To do one's best

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