معنی
Expressing disbelief.
زمینه فرهنگی
Norwegians value 'down-to-earth' communication. Using slang like 'kødder' shows you aren't taking yourself too seriously, which is a key part of the 'Janteloven' cultural mindset. In Oslo, the pronunciation often shifts to 'køddær'. It is a staple of 'sociolects' in the city's east and west ends, though with different intonations. The 'flat hierarchy' in Norway means you can often use informal language with superiors, but 'kødder' is still a boundary-pusher. Use it only when the 'vibe' is clearly relaxed. On Norwegian social media (TikTok/Instagram), 'kødder' is often used in captions to indicate satire or 'prank' videos.
Watch your audience
Don't use this with people significantly older than you unless you know them well; it can sound a bit 'street'.
The 'Kødda' reveal
If you tell a joke and people look confused, quickly say 'Kødda!' to clear the air.
معنی
Expressing disbelief.
Watch your audience
Don't use this with people significantly older than you unless you know them well; it can sound a bit 'street'.
The 'Kødda' reveal
If you tell a joke and people look confused, quickly say 'Kødda!' to clear the air.
Intonation matters
Rise at the end for a question ('Kødder du?'), and fall for a statement of shock ('Du kødder.').
The 'Kødd' insult
Be careful: calling someone 'en kødd' is much meaner than saying 'du kødder'.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'å kødde' to express disbelief.
Vant du 10 millioner i Lotto? Du _______!
We use the present tense 'kødder' for an immediate reaction of disbelief.
Which of these is the most appropriate formal alternative to 'Du kødder!'?
You are in a meeting and the boss says something surprising. What do you say?
'Er det virkelig sant?' is neutral and polite, whereas 'kødder' is slang.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg skal flytte til Nordpolen. B: _________? Det er jo kjempekaldt!
'Kødder du?' (Are you kidding?) is the natural question form for this reaction.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Kødda!' to the correct context.
'Kødda!' is used to reveal that what you just said was a joke.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Politeness Scale
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاVant du 10 millioner i Lotto? Du _______!
We use the present tense 'kødder' for an immediate reaction of disbelief.
You are in a meeting and the boss says something surprising. What do you say?
'Er det virkelig sant?' is neutral and polite, whereas 'kødder' is slang.
A: Jeg skal flytte til Nordpolen. B: _________? Det er jo kjempekaldt!
'Kødder du?' (Are you kidding?) is the natural question form for this reaction.
Match 'Kødda!' to the correct context.
'Kødda!' is used to reveal that what you just said was a joke.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it's not a swear word, but it is strong slang. It's roughly equivalent to 'You're kidding' or 'No way'.
Only in a very casual email to a close friend. Never in a professional or formal email.
'Tulle' is polite and safe for all ages. 'Kødde' is informal and has a slightly 'edgier' feel.
You say 'Jeg kødder bare' or simply 'Kødda!'.
Yes, it is understood everywhere, though the pronunciation of the 'r' and 'd' might change slightly.
In a university setting with a cool professor, maybe. In a primary school, definitely not.
'Spøke' is the literal verb for telling a joke. 'Kødde' is more about the act of being unserious.
It means 'Don't mess with me' or 'Don't try to trick me'.
Yes, 'Sier du det?' or 'Er det sant?' are much more polite.
Yes, 'å kødde det til' means to mess something up or make a mistake.
عبارات مرتبط
å tulle
synonymTo joke or mess around
å spøke
synonymTo joke
å drive med noen
similarTo tease or pull someone's leg
å tøyse
similarTo be silly
en kødd
specialized formA jerk or an idiot
