Signification
Preparing for a meal.
Contexte culturel
Setting the table often includes 'stearinlys' (candles) even for casual meals. It's part of creating 'kos'. In the US, 'setting the table' is a common chore for children, similar to Norway, but often involves more disposable items in casual settings. Table setting is highly ritualized, with specific placements for rice bowls (left) and soup bowls (right). The 'art de la table' is very important; forks are traditionally placed tines down in formal settings.
The Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'bordet' is silent. It sounds like 'boor-uh'.
Use 'Dekke på'
If you want to sound more like a native in casual conversation, just say 'Jeg kan dekke på' instead of the full 'Jeg kan dekke bordet'.
Signification
Preparing for a meal.
The Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'bordet' is silent. It sounds like 'boor-uh'.
Use 'Dekke på'
If you want to sound more like a native in casual conversation, just say 'Jeg kan dekke på' instead of the full 'Jeg kan dekke bordet'.
Offer to help
In Norway, it's very polite to ask 'Skal jeg hjelpe til med å dekke bordet?' when you are a guest.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form (present tense).
Hver dag ______ barna bordet før middag.
'Hver dag' indicates a routine, so we use the present tense 'dekker'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask someone to set the table?
Hvordan spør du noen om å gjøre i stand bordet?
'Dekke bordet' is the standard collocation for setting the table.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Koble sammen riktig.
These are the three main actions related to a dining table.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er maten klar? B: Ja, men du må ______ ______ først.
You need to set the table before you can eat the food that is ready.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ting du trenger for å dekke bordet
Bestikk
- • Kniv
- • Gaffel
- • Skje
Servise
- • Tallerken
- • Bolle
- • Glass
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHver dag ______ barna bordet før middag.
'Hver dag' indicates a routine, so we use the present tense 'dekker'.
Hvordan spør du noen om å gjøre i stand bordet?
'Dekke bordet' is the standard collocation for setting the table.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three main actions related to a dining table.
A: Er maten klar? B: Ja, men du må ______ ______ først.
You need to set the table before you can eat the food that is ready.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNot really. 'Dekke bordet' is more complete, while 'dekke på' is slightly more informal and common in speech.
No, that sounds like you are physically moving the table to a new location. Always use 'dekke'.
You say 'dekke til fire' or 'dekke bordet til fire personer'.
You can use either 'dekket' or 'dekte'. Both are correct in Bokmål.
No, the phrase is used regardless of whether you use a tablecloth (duk) or not.
Expressions liées
å rydde bordet
contrastTo clear the table.
å sitte til bords
builds onTo be seated at the table.
å pynte bordet
specialized formTo decorate the table.
å dekke på
synonymTo set (the table).
