Signification
Understanding or solving a problem.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'selvstendighet' (independence). If you say 'Jeg skal finne ut av det', it shows you are taking responsibility. The Swedish equivalent is 'lura ut' or 'komma underfund med'. While similar, the Norwegian 'finne ut av' is more common in daily speech. English speakers often over-use 'finne ut' for everything. Remember that 'finne ut av' is specifically for the *process* of solving. In some cultures, solving a problem is a collective effort. In Norway, 'finne ut av det' can be a very individual task.
The 'Av' Rule
If you can replace the phrase with 'solve', use 'finne ut av'. If you can replace it with 'discover', use 'finne ut'.
Don't use for people you like
Saying 'Jeg må finne ut av deg' to a date can sound a bit like you are treating them as a problem to be solved! Use 'bli kjent med' (get to know) instead.
Signification
Understanding or solving a problem.
The 'Av' Rule
If you can replace the phrase with 'solve', use 'finne ut av'. If you can replace it with 'discover', use 'finne ut'.
Don't use for people you like
Saying 'Jeg må finne ut av deg' to a date can sound a bit like you are treating them as a problem to be solved! Use 'bli kjent med' (get to know) instead.
Job Interviews
Use this phrase to describe your 'problem-solving' skills. It sounds more natural than the formal 'problemløsning'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition to complete the phrase 'figure out'.
Jeg må finne ut ___ dette problemet.
The full collocation for 'figuring out a problem' is 'finne ut av'.
Which sentence is correct for discovering a fact?
Choose the correct sentence:
For simple facts followed by 'at', we use 'finne ut' without 'av'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
A: Kan du fikse TV-en? B: Jeg vet ikke hva som er feil, men jeg skal ____.
When 'det' is the object of the puzzle, 'finne ut av det' is the standard form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
In which situation would you use 'finne ut av'?
This is a social 'puzzle' that requires figuring out.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Finne ut vs. Finne ut av
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg må finne ut ___ dette problemet.
The full collocation for 'figuring out a problem' is 'finne ut av'.
Choose the correct sentence:
For simple facts followed by 'at', we use 'finne ut' without 'av'.
A: Kan du fikse TV-en? B: Jeg vet ikke hva som er feil, men jeg skal ____.
When 'det' is the object of the puzzle, 'finne ut av det' is the standard form.
In which situation would you use 'finne ut av'?
This is a social 'puzzle' that requires figuring out.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it means 'I discovered that fact'. If you mean 'I solved the puzzle', say 'Jeg fant ut av det'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Fant ut av.
Yes, but 'løse' is more common for specific equations.
No, it is four separate words.
Literally yes, but 99% of the time it is used figuratively for solving problems.
Yes, it means you are trying to understand their personality or motives.
'Forstå' is the state of understanding; 'finne ut av' is the active process of getting there.
Yes, it is used all over Norway.
Usually, you just say 'finne ut om...' (find out if). The 'av' is dropped before 'om' or 'at'.
Expressions liées
å løse
synonymTo solve
å skjønne
similarTo understand
å finne ut
similarTo find out/discover
å pønske ut
specialized formTo scheme or devise
å få greie på
similarTo get information about
