Signification
Basic physical action.
Contexte culturel
In Norway, it is polite to hold the door for the person behind you, even if they are several meters away. The concept of 'hygge' often involves welcoming people into your home, making the act of opening the door a warm, inviting gesture. Managers are often encouraged to 'open doors' for their employees by providing networking opportunities. In smaller communities, people might leave doors unlocked, but the phrase 'å åpne døra' is still used to describe the act of entering.
Definite vs. Indefinite
Always use 'døra' (the door) unless you are talking about a door in general.
Metaphorical Power
Use the metaphorical sense in job interviews to sound more advanced and thoughtful.
Signification
Basic physical action.
Definite vs. Indefinite
Always use 'døra' (the door) unless you are talking about a door in general.
Metaphorical Power
Use the metaphorical sense in job interviews to sound more advanced and thoughtful.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
Kan du _____ døra for meg?
After 'kan du', we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Which sentence is more natural in spoken Norwegian?
Choose the best option:
The feminine definite suffix '-a' is more common in spoken Norwegian.
Match the situation to the correct usage of 'åpne døra'.
When you want to talk about a new career path, you say:
This is the metaphorical use of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesKan du _____ døra for meg?
After 'kan du', we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Choose the best option:
The feminine definite suffix '-a' is more common in spoken Norwegian.
When you want to talk about a new career path, you say:
This is the metaphorical use of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsBoth are correct. 'Døra' is more common in speech, 'døren' is more common in formal writing.
No, for a window you use 'å åpne vinduet'.
Expressions liées
å lukke døra
contrastto close the door
å låse døra
similarto lock the door
å stå i døra
similarto stand in the doorway
å banke på døra
similarto knock on the door
