معنی
A polite request.
زمینه فرهنگی
Norwegians value 'uavhengighet' (independence). Asking for help with 'vær så snill' is a sign that you truly need it, as people generally try to do things themselves first. In Norwegian offices, the hierarchy is flat. A manager will use 'vær så snill' to make a request feel like teamwork rather than a top-down order. On platforms like Instagram or Facebook, 'vær så snill' is often used in 'appeals' (e.g., for charity or lost pets) to create an emotional connection. Using 'vær så snill' too early or too often in dating can come across as 'trengende' (needy). Norwegians prefer a more relaxed, confident approach. In smaller villages, politeness is often more informal ('er du snill'), while in Oslo, you might hear the more standard 'vær så snill' or just a quick 'takk'.
The 'Takk' Alternative
If you forget 'vær så snill', just put 'takk' at the end of your request. It's often more natural!
Don't say it to a waiter after they serve you
That's when you say 'Takk'. Saying 'Vær så snill' then makes it sound like you're asking for more before they've even left.
معنی
A polite request.
The 'Takk' Alternative
If you forget 'vær så snill', just put 'takk' at the end of your request. It's often more natural!
Don't say it to a waiter after they serve you
That's when you say 'Takk'. Saying 'Vær så snill' then makes it sound like you're asking for more before they've even left.
The 'Og' Rule
Always use 'og' (and) after 'vær så snill' if another verb follows. It's a hallmark of a high-level learner.
Intonation Matters
A rising intonation at the end makes it a polite request. A falling intonation can make it sound like a command or a sigh of frustration.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence in a cafe.
En kopp te, _______.
When ordering something, 'vær så snill' is the correct way to say 'please'.
Fill in the missing word in this polite request.
Vær så snill ___ lukk døren.
In Norwegian, we use 'og' between two imperatives like 'vær' and 'lukk'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are handing a gift to a friend.
You use 'Vær så god' when giving something, not 'Vær så snill'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du hjelpe meg med denne kofferten? B: Selvfølgelig! A: Tusen takk! B: ________.
'Ingen årsak' or 'Vær så god' are correct responses to 'Takk'. 'Vær så snill' is never used here.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal sign in a museum?
_______ ikke rør maleriene.
'Vennligst' is the standard formal register for signs and notices.
Complete the pleading sentence.
Å, vær så ______, kan vi dra på kino i dag?
The phrase is fixed as 'vær så snill' in this context.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to use which 'Vær så...'
Vær så snill
- • Asking for coffee
- • Asking for help
- • Pleading with parents
Vær så god
- • Giving a gift
- • Serving food
- • Saying 'You're welcome'
بانک تمرین
6 تمرینهاEn kopp te, _______.
When ordering something, 'vær så snill' is the correct way to say 'please'.
Vær så snill ___ lukk døren.
In Norwegian, we use 'og' between two imperatives like 'vær' and 'lukk'.
You are handing a gift to a friend.
You use 'Vær så god' when giving something, not 'Vær så snill'.
A: Kan du hjelpe meg med denne kofferten? B: Selvfølgelig! A: Tusen takk! B: ________.
'Ingen årsak' or 'Vær så god' are correct responses to 'Takk'. 'Vær så snill' is never used here.
_______ ikke rør maleriene.
'Vennligst' is the standard formal register for signs and notices.
Å, vær så ______, kan vi dra på kino i dag?
The phrase is fixed as 'vær så snill' in this context.
🎉 امتیاز: /6
سوالات متداول
14 سوالNo, 'snill' just means 'kind'. You must use the full phrase 'Vær så snill' to mean 'please'.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate and polite in a professional setting.
Because 'Vær så god' is used for giving, serving, and responding to thanks—things that happen constantly in shops and restaurants.
People often just use 'vss' or simply 'plz' (borrowed from English), but 'vær så snill' is short enough that most people type it out.
No, the phrase is fixed. It's always 'snill'.
'Vær så snill' is more standard and can go anywhere. 'Er du snill' is more casual and almost always goes at the end of the sentence.
No, use 'Unnskyld' (Excuse me) for that. Use 'Vær så snill' once you have their attention and are asking for the favor.
Not necessarily, if you use a polite tone and say 'takk'. But for big favors, it's definitely expected.
Say 'Vær så snill, ikke...' (e.g., 'Vær så snill, ikke gjør det').
Rarely. It sounds very stiff, like a pre-recorded announcement at a train station.
Yes, with a sharp, falling intonation, it can mean 'For goodness sake, stop it!'
Using it to mean 'You're welcome'. This is the #1 error.
You would say 'Vær så snill, kan jeg...?'
Yes, though the pronunciation of 'vær' and 'snill' will vary, the phrase itself is universal.
عبارات مرتبط
Vær så god
similarYou're welcome / Here you go
Vennligst
specialized formKindly / Please (formal)
Takk
similarThank you
Er du snill
synonymIf you please / Be so kind
Unnskyld
builds onExcuse me / Sorry
Tusen takk
contrastThank you very much
