Signification
an idea that is well received
Contexte culturel
The phrase is deeply linked to the 'Nordic Model' of cooperation. Leaders are expected to 'forankre' (anchor) their ideas, ensuring they have a 'klangbunn' in the workforce before proceeding. Reflects a cultural dislike for 'top-down' orders. An idea without resonance is seen as illegitimate or 'un-Norwegian'. Norway's strong tradition of acoustic folk music makes the 'klangbunn' (soundboard) a familiar physical object to many, enhancing the metaphor's power. In the age of social media, 'klangbunn' is increasingly used to describe how algorithms surface content that resonates with specific 'bubbles'.
Use it in Job Applications
When writing a cover letter, say you want to 'skape en klangbunn for bedriftens verdier'. It sounds very professional and culturally aware.
Don't over-use it
Because it's a slightly sophisticated phrase, using it three times in one conversation will make you sound like a politician. Use it once for impact.
Signification
an idea that is well received
Use it in Job Applications
When writing a cover letter, say you want to 'skape en klangbunn for bedriftens verdier'. It sounds very professional and culturally aware.
Don't over-use it
Because it's a slightly sophisticated phrase, using it three times in one conversation will make you sound like a politician. Use it once for impact.
The 'Echo' vs 'Soundboard'
Remember that while English speakers 'resonate', Norwegians 'find a soundboard'. It's a more structural, physical metaphor.
Teste-toi
Fyll inn det manglende ordet i uttrykket.
Hans tale om frihet fant en dyp _______ i folket.
Uttrykket er 'klangbunn'. De andre ordene eksisterer ikke i denne sammenhengen.
Hvilken setning bruker uttrykket riktig?
Velg riktig alternativ:
Dette er den eneste setningen som bruker uttrykket i riktig figurativ betydning og med riktig grammatikk.
Match uttrykket med riktig betydning.
Koble sammen:
Alle disse er relaterte uttrykk om kommunikasjon.
Fullfør dialogen med riktig form av uttrykket.
A: Tror du sjefen vil like planen vår? B: Ja, jeg tror den vil ______.
I denne sammenhengen (fremtidig handling) er 'finne klangbunn' det mest naturlige valget.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHans tale om frihet fant en dyp _______ i folket.
Uttrykket er 'klangbunn'. De andre ordene eksisterer ikke i denne sammenhengen.
Velg riktig alternativ:
Dette er den eneste setningen som bruker uttrykket i riktig figurativ betydning og med riktig grammatikk.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Alle disse er relaterte uttrykk om kommunikasjon.
A: Tror du sjefen vil like planen vår? B: Ja, jeg tror den vil ______.
I denne sammenhengen (fremtidig handling) er 'finne klangbunn' det mest naturlige valget.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in a figurative sense. Literally, it's the 'soundboard', but it's the standard Norwegian way to express resonance in social contexts.
Not really. You wouldn't say 'Han er en god klangbunn'. You would say 'Mine ideer finner en god klangbunn hos ham'.
It is neutral to formal. It's perfect for work, news, and serious discussions, but a bit heavy for a casual chat at a bar.
You can say 'liten klangbunn' (small resonance) or 'ingen klangbunn' (no resonance).
No, unless you are being very poetic about how a flavor 'resonates' with your childhood memories. Usually, it's for ideas and feelings.
Because in many instruments, the soundboard is the 'base' or 'bottom' layer that supports the strings.
Yes, it's a standard Norwegian expression used across the country, though the pronunciation of 'bunn' will vary.
Yes, but 'liten klangbunn' is more common to describe something that isn't well-received.
No. A dangerous or bad idea can also have a 'god klangbunn' if many people unfortunately agree with it.
Yes, 'klang' refers to the quality of a sound. 'Klangbunn' is what gives the sound that quality.
Expressions liées
å vinne gjenklang
synonymTo gain resonance/echo
å treffe en nerve
similarTo hit a nerve
å tale for døve ører
contrastTo speak to deaf ears
å slå an en tone
builds onTo strike a chord/tone
å være på bølgelengde
similarTo be on the same wavelength
