Signification
To pass something while walking.
Contexte culturel
Walking is a primary mode of transport. Acknowledging people you pass is polite. In busy areas, people often walk past without eye contact to maintain privacy. It is expected to greet everyone you walk past on a hiking trail. The concept of 'Allemannsretten' (right to roam) means you often walk past private land.
Check your mode of transport
Only use 'gå' if you are on foot. If you are on a bike or in a car, use 'sykle' or 'kjøre'.
Use it for directions
It is the most natural way to give directions in Norway. 'Gå forbi' is essential for navigation.
Signification
To pass something while walking.
Check your mode of transport
Only use 'gå' if you are on foot. If you are on a bike or in a car, use 'sykle' or 'kjøre'.
Use it for directions
It is the most natural way to give directions in Norway. 'Gå forbi' is essential for navigation.
Social etiquette
If you walk past a neighbor, a small nod is expected. Don't just 'gå forbi' without acknowledging them!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb.
Jeg ___ forbi butikken i går.
Since it happened 'i går' (yesterday), we use the past tense.
Choose the correct phrase.
Which is correct?
'Forbigå' means to ignore, and the third option is grammatically incorrect.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvor er banken? B: Du må ___ forbi posten.
The context is walking, so 'gå' is the correct verb.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are giving directions.
Imperative is used for giving directions.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg ___ forbi butikken i går.
Since it happened 'i går' (yesterday), we use the past tense.
Which is correct?
'Forbigå' means to ignore, and the third option is grammatically incorrect.
A: Hvor er banken? B: Du må ___ forbi posten.
The context is walking, so 'gå' is the correct verb.
You are giving directions.
Imperative is used for giving directions.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, use 'kjøre forbi' instead.
It is more formal, but 'gå forbi' is perfect for daily life.
'Forbigå' means to overlook/ignore, while 'gå forbi' is physical movement.
Not if you acknowledge them with a nod or a greeting.
Gå (infinitive), går (present), gikk (past), har gått (perfect).
No, use 'tiden er forbi' for time.
Yes, it is very common in casual texts.
Yes, you can walk past a tree, a car, or a building.
You still use 'gå forbi'.
It is a collocation of a verb and a preposition/adverb.
Yes, 'løpe forbi' is also common.
No, it is standard Norwegian used everywhere.
Expressions liées
å gå glipp av
contrastto miss out on
å gå tur
similarto go for a walk
å passere
synonymto pass
å gå forbi noen
specialized formto walk past someone
