Signification
To have strong drive.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Indre motivasjon' is central to the Norwegian school system (Enhetsskolen). There is a strong cultural belief that learning should be driven by interest rather than grades. In Norwegian flat-hierarchy workplaces, managers expect employees to have 'sterk motivasjon' and be self-managed (selvgående) rather than needing constant supervision. Norwegians often use this phrase when talking about 'toppturer' (mountain hikes). The 'sterk motivasjon' is what gets you through the rain and wind to reach the summit. In discussions about the welfare state (NAV), there is often a political debate about how to maintain 'motivasjon' for work while providing a safety net.
Use it in Cover Letters
Always include this phrase in your Norwegian CV or 'søknad'. It's a keyword that recruiters look for.
Don't overdo the 'Sterk'
If you say it ten times in one conversation, you'll sound like a motivational speaker. Mix it up with 'lyst' or 'interesse'.
Signification
To have strong drive.
Use it in Cover Letters
Always include this phrase in your Norwegian CV or 'søknad'. It's a keyword that recruiters look for.
Don't overdo the 'Sterk'
If you say it ten times in one conversation, you'll sound like a motivational speaker. Mix it up with 'lyst' or 'interesse'.
The 'Dugnad' Connection
If you want to impress Norwegians, talk about your 'sterk motivasjon' for contributing to the community (dugnad).
Teste-toi
Fyll ut med riktig preposisjon (for / til å).
Han har en sterk motivasjon ___ lære seg koding.
We use 'til å' because it is followed by a verb in the infinitive (lære).
Hvilken setning er mest naturlig i et jobbintervju?
Hvordan beskriver du din arbeidslyst?
'Sterk motivasjon' is the standard professional collocation.
Match ordet med dets betydning.
Koble sammen synonymene.
'Drivkraft' is a very close synonym to 'motivasjon'.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Hvorfor trener du så hardt? B: Fordi jeg har en ___ ___ for å vinne maraton.
This fits the context of intense effort toward a goal.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Motivasjon vs. Ambisjon
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHan har en sterk motivasjon ___ lære seg koding.
We use 'til å' because it is followed by a verb in the infinitive (lære).
Hvordan beskriver du din arbeidslyst?
'Sterk motivasjon' is the standard professional collocation.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
'Drivkraft' is a very close synonym to 'motivasjon'.
A: Hvorfor trener du så hardt? B: Fordi jeg har en ___ ___ for å vinne maraton.
This fits the context of intense effort toward a goal.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'stor motivasjon' is perfectly correct and very common. 'Sterk' sounds slightly more intense and resilient.
It is masculine: 'en motivasjon'. You can also use it as feminine 'ei motivasjon' in some dialects, but 'en' is standard.
You say 'Jeg er motivert'. Use the adjective form for the state of being.
'Drivkraft' is more metaphorical (driving force) and is often used for abstract things like 'the driving force behind the economy'.
Not really. It sounds too formal. Use 'Jeg har veldig lyst på...' instead.
Both! 'For' + noun (motivasjon for jobben) and 'til å' + verb (motivasjon til å jobbe).
It means 'intrinsic motivation'—doing something because you enjoy it, not for a reward.
You say 'Jeg mistet motivasjonen'.
Constantly. Commentators use it to describe athletes who are pushing through pain.
Yes, it becomes 'sterke'. 'De har sterke motivasjoner' (though the plural is rare).
Expressions liées
å ha et sterkt driv
synonymTo have a strong drive.
å brenne for noe
similarTo be passionate about something.
å mangle motivasjon
contrastTo lack motivation.
mestringsmotivasjon
specialized formMastery motivation.
