Signification
Agreeing that someone's argument is valid.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'konsensus' (consensus). Using 'du har et poeng' is a key way to show you are willing to compromise. Directness is common. Acknowledging a point doesn't mean you are weak; it means you are 'saklig' (objective). The flat hierarchy means a boss can easily say 'du har et poeng' to an intern without losing face. In Norwegian 'nettikette' (netiquette), acknowledging a point is seen as a sign of a high-quality commenter.
The 'But' Bridge
Use 'Du har et poeng, men...' to disagree politely. It makes you sound much more fluent and reasonable.
Gender Matters
Always use 'et poeng'. Using 'en poeng' is a very common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
Signification
Agreeing that someone's argument is valid.
The 'But' Bridge
Use 'Du har et poeng, men...' to disagree politely. It makes you sound much more fluent and reasonable.
Gender Matters
Always use 'et poeng'. Using 'en poeng' is a very common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
Don't Overuse
If you say it after every sentence, you might sound like you don't have your own opinions.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the phrase.
Jeg er ikke helt enig, men du ___ et ___ der.
The phrase is 'å ha et poeng'. 'Gjør' and 'er' are incorrect in this context.
Which sentence is the most natural way to acknowledge a good idea in a meeting?
A: Du gjør et poeng. B: Du har et poeng. C: Du er et poeng.
B is the standard idiom for acknowledging a valid argument.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
A: Vi burde kanskje sjekke værmeldingen før vi drar på tur. B: ___
This response acknowledges the logic of checking the weather.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Someone is arguing about something that doesn't matter at all.
This phrase is used when an action (arguing) lacks a useful purpose.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er ikke helt enig, men du ___ et ___ der.
The phrase is 'å ha et poeng'. 'Gjør' and 'er' are incorrect in this context.
A: Du gjør et poeng. B: Du har et poeng. C: Du er et poeng.
B is the standard idiom for acknowledging a valid argument.
A: Vi burde kanskje sjekke værmeldingen før vi drar på tur. B: ___
This response acknowledges the logic of checking the weather.
Situation: Someone is arguing about something that doesn't matter at all.
This phrase is used when an action (arguing) lacks a useful purpose.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, that sounds like you are holding a specific, previously mentioned point. Use 'Du har et poeng' for general agreement.
Yes, it's perfect for showing you are a collaborative listener.
An 'argument' is the whole speech; a 'poeng' is the specific logical core that makes the argument valid.
Yes! 'Jeg ser poenget' is often used when someone explains a joke you didn't get at first.
Expressions liées
å poengtere
similarto point out / to emphasize
å score poeng
specialized formto score points
poengløs
contrastpointless
å treffe spikeren på hodet
synonymto hit the nail on the head
å ha noe for seg
similarto have something going for it
