Signification
Not being part of an event.
Contexte culturel
Missing a 'dugnad' (community volunteer day) is a major social 'glipp'. It can lead to social friction in small neighborhoods. In Norwegian business, missing a deadline is bad, but 'going glipp' of a consensus-building meeting is often worse. Norwegian youth use 'FOMO' frequently, but 'frykten for å gå glipp av noe' is the standard translation used in news and psychology. The 'Påskeferie' (Easter holiday) is sacred. Missing the sun in the mountains is considered a national tragedy.
The 'Av' Rule
Always remember 'av'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Miste vs. Gå glipp av
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: Miste = Transport/Keys. Gå glipp av = Fun/Info.
Signification
Not being part of an event.
The 'Av' Rule
Always remember 'av'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Miste vs. Gå glipp av
This is the #1 mistake. Remember: Miste = Transport/Keys. Gå glipp av = Fun/Info.
FOMO
If you want to sound modern, use 'frykten for å gå glipp av noe' when talking about social media stress.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Jeg vil ikke gå ______ ______ av denne konserten.
The full phrase is 'gå glipp av'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the right way to say 'I missed the bus'.
While 'gikk glipp av' is possible, 'mistet' is the standard way to talk about transport.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Var du på kino i går? B: Nei, jeg måtte jobbe, så jeg ____ ____ ____ filmen.
You miss a movie (an event/experience) using 'gå glipp av'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You didn't hear the teacher's instructions.
'Beskjed' (message/instruction) is information you miss out on.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Gå glipp av'
Events
- • Parties
- • Concerts
- • Meetings
Info
- • News
- • Secrets
- • Lessons
Chances
- • Sales
- • Jobs
- • Investments
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg vil ikke gå ______ ______ av denne konserten.
The full phrase is 'gå glipp av'.
Choose the right way to say 'I missed the bus'.
While 'gikk glipp av' is possible, 'mistet' is the standard way to talk about transport.
A: Var du på kino i går? B: Nei, jeg måtte jobbe, så jeg ____ ____ ____ filmen.
You miss a movie (an event/experience) using 'gå glipp av'.
You didn't hear the teacher's instructions.
'Beskjed' (message/instruction) is information you miss out on.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, use 'å savne' for people.
It is always 'gått glipp'. 'Glippen' is not used here.
Yes, but 'Jeg mistet bussen' is much more common.
It means a 'slip' or a minor mistake.
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
Expressions liées
å miste
similarTo lose something or miss transport
å savne
contrastTo miss someone emotionally
å gå hus forbi
specialized formTo miss a point or joke
å tape
similarTo lose (a game or money)
å bomme
similarTo miss a target
