Signification
Solving a problem.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'flat hierarchy'. This means anyone, regardless of their position, is expected to contribute with a 'løsning' if they see a problem. During community work (dugnad), the focus is entirely on practical solutions. Complaining without having a 'løsning' is often frowned upon. In Norwegian schools, students are taught to be 'selvstendige' (independent) and find their own 'løsninger' rather than just memorizing 'svar'. Norwegians can be quite direct. If you present a problem, they will often immediately try to 'ha en løsning på' it for you, which is their way of being helpful.
The 'On' Rule
Always remember that in Norwegian, you put the solution ON the problem. If you say 'til', people will understand, but you'll sound like a tourist.
Don't overcomplicate
For very small things, just use the verb 'å fikse'. 'Jeg fikser det' is often more natural than 'Jeg har en løsning på det'.
Signification
Solving a problem.
The 'On' Rule
Always remember that in Norwegian, you put the solution ON the problem. If you say 'til', people will understand, but you'll sound like a tourist.
Don't overcomplicate
For very small things, just use the verb 'å fikse'. 'Jeg fikser det' is often more natural than 'Jeg har en løsning på det'.
Job Interviews
Use this phrase to describe your 'soft skills'. Saying 'Jeg er god til å finne løsninger på utfordringer' is a gold-star sentence for any Norwegian recruiter.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg har en god løsning ___ dette problemet.
In Norwegian, the fixed preposition for 'løsning' is always 'på'.
Which sentence is most natural for a workplace meeting?
How do you say 'I have a solution to the budget issue'?
'Løsning på' is the standard collocation for fixing problems.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi har ikke nok stoler til alle gjestene! B: Slapp av, jeg ___ ___ ___ ___ det.
B is offering a fix for a practical problem.
Match the problem to the 'løsning'.
Problem: 'Jeg er alltid trøtt om morgenen.'
The solution must logically address the problem of being tired.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Svar vs. Løsning
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg har en god løsning ___ dette problemet.
In Norwegian, the fixed preposition for 'løsning' is always 'på'.
How do you say 'I have a solution to the budget issue'?
'Løsning på' is the standard collocation for fixing problems.
A: Vi har ikke nok stoler til alle gjestene! B: Slapp av, jeg ___ ___ ___ ___ det.
B is offering a fix for a practical problem.
Problem: 'Jeg er alltid trøtt om morgenen.'
The solution must logically address the problem of being tired.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is grammatically incorrect in standard Norwegian. Always use 'på'.
It can be both, but 'en løsning' (masculine) is the most common in both written and spoken Norwegian.
A 'løsning' is for a problem; an 'oppskrift' is a recipe or a set of instructions.
Yes! 'Løsningen på ligningen' is 'the solution to the equation'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You say 'Jeg har ingen løsning på det'.
Yes, if there is only one specific solution everyone is looking for.
It's an adjective meaning 'solution-oriented'—a very popular word in Norway.
Absolutely. 'En løsning på ensomhet' (A solution to loneliness).
Yes: 'løsninger'. 'Vi har mange løsninger på dette.'
Expressions liées
å finne ut av
similarto figure out
å ordne opp
similarto tidy up / fix a mess
et svar på
contrastan answer to
å løse en gåte
specialized formto solve a riddle
en utvei
similara way out
