معنی
A beginning step
زمینه فرهنگی
Norwegians value 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life). This phrase is often used when starting a long hike or ski trip. Even if you've only walked 500 meters, saying 'Det er en start' keeps the morale up. In Norwegian workplaces, hierarchy is flat. A boss might say 'Det er en start' to a junior employee to show that they are on the right track without being overly critical of the small output. Norwegians can be reserved. This phrase is a safe, non-intrusive way to participate in a conversation about someone's new project without asking too many personal questions. The Norwegian school system emphasizes 'mastery' over 'competition'. Teachers use this phrase constantly to build confidence in students who are struggling.
The Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'Det' is silent. Pronouncing it makes you sound very foreign or like you are reading from a 19th-century book.
Add 'i hvert fall'
If you want to sound more like a native, say 'Det er i hvert fall en start' (It is at least a start). It adds a nice touch of realism.
معنی
A beginning step
The Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'Det' is silent. Pronouncing it makes you sound very foreign or like you are reading from a 19th-century book.
Add 'i hvert fall'
If you want to sound more like a native, say 'Det er i hvert fall en start' (It is at least a start). It adds a nice touch of realism.
Don't be sarcastic
Be careful with your tone. If you say it too slowly or with a sigh, it can sound like you think the person's effort is pathetic.
Modesty is Key
Use this phrase when talking about your own achievements to sound humble and likable to Norwegians.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Jeg har lært alfabetet. Det ___ en start.
We use the present tense 'er' (is) to describe the current situation.
Which response is most natural when a friend says they saved 10 kroner?
Venn: 'Jeg har spart 10 kroner!'
This is the most appropriate way to encourage small progress.
Complete the dialogue between a teacher and a student.
Student: 'Jeg har skrevet den første setningen.' Lærer: 'Bra! ________.'
The teacher is encouraging the student's first step in writing.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You just finished the first day of a 30-day workout challenge.
Completing the first day of a challenge is the definition of 'a start'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to say it
Work
- • First draft
- • First sale
- • New hire
Life
- • New diet
- • Saving money
- • Learning Norwegian
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاJeg har lært alfabetet. Det ___ en start.
We use the present tense 'er' (is) to describe the current situation.
Venn: 'Jeg har spart 10 kroner!'
This is the most appropriate way to encourage small progress.
Student: 'Jeg har skrevet den første setningen.' Lærer: 'Bra! ________.'
The teacher is encouraging the student's first step in writing.
Situation: You just finished the first day of a 30-day workout challenge.
Completing the first day of a challenge is the definition of 'a start'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
12 سوالYes, but it sounds more formal. 'Start' is much more common in everyday conversation.
It is masculine: 'en start'. You cannot say 'ei start' or 'et start'.
Usually, it's positive. But you could say 'Det er en start på en forkjølelse' (It's the start of a cold).
Just swap the first two words: 'Er det en start?'
Yes, it's very common in meetings to acknowledge the beginning of a project.
Yes, the meaning and usage are almost 100% identical.
There isn't one fixed phrase, but you could say 'Det er slutten' (It is the end).
Yes, 'Dette' (This) makes it more specific to the thing you are looking at.
No, it is standard Norwegian that everyone uses.
For a literal race, you would just say 'Starten går!' (The start is happening!).
Norway has adopted many English words for sports and technology over the last century.
Simply add the adjective: 'En god start'.
عبارات مرتبط
En god start
builds onA good start
Å komme i gang
similarTo get started
Første skritt
synonymFirst step
Begynnelsen på slutten
contrastThe beginning of the end
Fra start til slutt
specialized formFrom start to finish
