Signification
Possessing a sufficient amount.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Lagom' (though Swedish) exists in Norway as 'passe'. 'Å ha nok' is the linguistic expression of this cultural ideal—not too much, not too little. The Norwegian welfare state is built on the idea that everyone should have 'nok'. This phrase is often used in political discourse regarding social equality. In Norway, coffee is served constantly. Knowing how to say 'jeg har nok' politely is essential to avoid caffeine overload. Norwegians value their free time. Saying 'jeg har nok å gjøre' is a socially accepted way to protect one's work-life balance.
The 'Fått' Rule
Always use 'fått nok' when you are angry. 'Har nok' sounds like you are just stating a fact about quantity.
Word Order
Remember 'nok' usually comes after the verb. 'Jeg har nok' NOT 'Jeg nok har'.
Signification
Possessing a sufficient amount.
The 'Fått' Rule
Always use 'fått nok' when you are angry. 'Har nok' sounds like you are just stating a fact about quantity.
Word Order
Remember 'nok' usually comes after the verb. 'Jeg har nok' NOT 'Jeg nok har'.
Politeness
Adding 'takk' after 'Jeg har nok' is essential for being polite in Norway.
Teste-toi
Fyll inn det manglende ordet.
Jeg kan ikke bli med på festen, jeg har ___ å gjøre med leksene.
'Nok å gjøre med' is the standard way to say you are busy enough with something.
Hvilken setning betyr 'I am fed up'?
Velg riktig alternativ:
'Fått nok' is the idiomatic expression for being fed up.
Match situasjonen med riktig setning.
Situasjon: Du vil ikke ha mer kaffe.
This is the polite way to decline more of something.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Har du tid til en kaffe? B: Nei, jeg har ___ ___ med jobben akkurat nå.
'Nok å gjøre' means having enough to do.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Uses of 'Å Ha Nok'
Quantity
- • Penger
- • Mat
- • Tid
Emotions
- • Fått nok
- • Nok er nok
- • Dritlei
Capacity
- • Nok med seg selv
- • Nok å gjøre
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg kan ikke bli med på festen, jeg har ___ å gjøre med leksene.
'Nok å gjøre med' is the standard way to say you are busy enough with something.
Velg riktig alternativ:
'Fått nok' is the idiomatic expression for being fed up.
Situasjon: Du vil ikke ha mer kaffe.
This is the polite way to decline more of something.
A: Har du tid til en kaffe? B: Nei, jeg har ___ ___ med jobben akkurat nå.
'Nok å gjøre' means having enough to do.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Jeg har fått nok av deg' means 'I've had enough of you'. It's quite aggressive!
'Nok' is for everyday speech; 'tilstrekkelig' is for formal writing and science.
No, 'nok' is invariable. It's the same for one or many things.
You can say 'Jeg er mett' (I am full) or 'Jeg har fått nok mat'.
This is a separate use of 'nok' as a modal particle. Context is key!
Not by itself, but 'Jeg har fått nok!' is very strong and can be rude if shouted.
No, use 'mer enn nok' (more than enough).
It means 'plenty of' or 'lots of'.
Simply: 'Har du nok?' (Do you have enough?)
'Å ha for lite' (to have too little).
Expressions liées
å få nok
similarTo reach the point of having enough.
å ha mer enn nok
builds onTo have an abundance.
nok er nok
specialized formEnough is enough.
å ha nok med seg selv
specialized formTo be preoccupied with oneself.
tilstrekkelig
synonymSufficient.
