Signification
To start something difficult immediately.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is linked to the 'isbading' (ice bathing) culture. Jumping into freezing water is seen as a way to reset the mind and body, proving one's mental strength. In Norwegian startups, 'å hoppe i det' is a mantra for 'Lean' methodology—launching before you feel 100% ready to get market feedback. Norwegians are often perceived as reserved. Using this phrase about social situations (like talking to a stranger) acknowledges the effort it takes to break social norms. Teachers use this to encourage students to use the language. It shifts the focus from 'being correct' to 'being brave'.
Use it for encouragement
If a friend is nervous about something, 'Bare hopp i det!' is the most natural way to encourage them.
The silent T
Never pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It will immediately mark you as a beginner.
Signification
To start something difficult immediately.
Use it for encouragement
If a friend is nervous about something, 'Bare hopp i det!' is the most natural way to encourage them.
The silent T
Never pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It will immediately mark you as a beginner.
Combine with 'bare'
Adding 'bare' (just) before the phrase makes it sound much more native and idiomatic: 'Du må bare hoppe i det!'
The 'Fjord' connection
When you use this, visualize a cold fjord. It helps you convey the right emotion of 'bracing yourself'.
Teste-toi
Fyll inn de manglende ordene i uttrykket.
Jeg har alltid hatt lyst til å lære å danse, så i dag skal jeg endelig hoppe ___ ___.
Uttrykket er fast: 'å hoppe i det'.
Hvilken situasjon passer best for uttrykket 'å hoppe i det'?
Når ville du sagt dette?
Uttrykket brukes om store, modige beslutninger.
Fullfør dialogen med riktig form av uttrykket.
A: Gruer du deg til presentasjonen? B: Ja, men nå har jeg bestemt meg for å bare ______.
Etter 'å' bruker vi infinitiv.
Match uttrykket med riktig betydning.
Hva betyr 'å hoppe i det' i denne sammenhengen: 'Hun hoppet i det og flyttet til Japan'?
Det betyr å ta en sjanse eller starte noe utfordrende.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Literal vs Figurative
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg har alltid hatt lyst til å lære å danse, så i dag skal jeg endelig hoppe ___ ___.
Uttrykket er fast: 'å hoppe i det'.
Når ville du sagt dette?
Uttrykket brukes om store, modige beslutninger.
A: Gruer du deg til presentasjonen? B: Ja, men nå har jeg bestemt meg for å bare ______.
Etter 'å' bruker vi infinitiv.
Hva betyr 'å hoppe i det' i denne sammenhengen: 'Hun hoppet i det og flyttet til Japan'?
Det betyr å ta en sjanse eller starte noe utfordrende.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, even though 'mulighet' is feminine, the idiom always uses 'det'.
No, it's actually quite good! It shows you are proactive and willing to take risks.
'Ta en sjanse' is more general. 'Hoppe i det' emphasizes the moment of starting despite hesitation.
Usually, it's used for positive growth, but it can be used for anything difficult, even if the outcome is uncertain.
Jeg hoppet i det (I took the plunge).
Yes, 'å gunne på' is a common slang alternative.
Literally, yes, it can. Figuratively, it can be about anything.
Yes, if you are nervous about the taste, you can 'hoppe i det' and take a bite.
Yes, in Nynorsk it is 'å hoppe i det' or 'å hoppa i det'.
Very similar, but 'hoppe i det' implies more of a mental struggle beforehand.
Yes, it's perfect for blogs, articles, and informal emails.
That is literal. People will think you are actually going swimming.
Yes, it's in the top 200 most used expressions in Norway.
It sounds a bit dramatic for small things, but you can use it ironically.
Expressions liées
å ta spranget
synonymTo take the leap
å kaste seg uti det
similarTo throw oneself into it
å nøle
contrastTo hesitate
å brenne alle broer
builds onTo burn all bridges
å sitte på gjerdet
contrastTo sit on the fence
