Signification
To learn or acquire information.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Folkeopplysning' (enlightenment of the people) is central. It's the idea that all citizens should have access to knowledge to participate in democracy. Flat hierarchy means you are expected to 'skaffe deg kunnskap' independently rather than being told exactly what to do. Norwegian universities emphasize 'kildekritikk' (source criticism) as a vital part of acquiring knowledge. Being a 'bedreviter' (know-it-all) is frowned upon, but 'skaffe seg kunnskap' is seen as a humble and positive effort to improve.
Use in CVs
Instead of saying 'Jeg lærte mye', say 'Jeg skaffet meg bred kunnskap om...'. It sounds much more professional.
Don't forget 'seg'!
If you say 'Jeg skaffer kunnskap', it sounds like you are a librarian providing it to others, not learning it yourself.
Signification
To learn or acquire information.
Use in CVs
Instead of saying 'Jeg lærte mye', say 'Jeg skaffet meg bred kunnskap om...'. It sounds much more professional.
Don't forget 'seg'!
If you say 'Jeg skaffer kunnskap', it sounds like you are a librarian providing it to others, not learning it yourself.
Library Culture
In Norway, libraries are called 'kunnskapsarenaer' (knowledge arenas). Mentioning this in a conversation about learning will impress locals.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Vi må skaffe ___ kunnskap om den nye loven.
Because the subject is 'Vi' (We), the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss' (us/ourselves).
Which sentence is the most natural for a job application?
How would you say you want to learn more about the company?
This is formal, uses the correct reflexive pronoun, and the correct preposition 'om'.
Match the subject with the correct phrase.
Subjects: 1. Jeg, 2. Dere, 3. Han
Reflexive pronouns must match the subject: Jeg-meg, Dere-dere, Han-seg.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
Sjef: 'Hva er planen din for prosjektet?' Ansatt: 'Først skal jeg ________________ om budsjettet.'
After 'skal' (will/shall), we use the infinitive form 'skaffe'.
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Aides visuelles
Reflexive Pronoun Match
Jeg
- • meg
Du
- • deg
Han/Hun/De
- • seg
Vi
- • oss
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi må skaffe ___ kunnskap om den nye loven.
Because the subject is 'Vi' (We), the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss' (us/ourselves).
How would you say you want to learn more about the company?
This is formal, uses the correct reflexive pronoun, and the correct preposition 'om'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Reflexive pronouns must match the subject: Jeg-meg, Dere-dere, Han-seg.
Sjef: 'Hva er planen din for prosjektet?' Ansatt: 'Først skal jeg ________________ om budsjettet.'
After 'skal' (will/shall), we use the infinitive form 'skaffe'.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it sounds formal. You would say it if you are studying the grammar and history of the language, not just practicing speaking.
Almost always. We don't say 'kunnskaper' unless we are referring to specific, separate areas of expertise (e.g., 'språkkunnskaper').
'Viten' is more abstract and scientific (like 'knowledge' in a grand sense), while 'kunnskap' is more practical and common.
Yes, but 'informasjon' is often just raw data, while 'kunnskap' implies you have understood and learned it.
Very often, especially regarding education policy or new scientific discoveries.
Jeg skaffet meg mye kunnskap.
It might sound a bit 'stiff'. Better to use 'lære' or 'sjekke ut' with friends.
It can, but in this collocation, it just means 'obtaining' through any effort (reading, listening, etc.).
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'å forbli uvitende' (to remain ignorant) would be the conceptual opposite.
No, for 'we' (vi) you must use 'oss'. 'Vi skaffer oss kunnskap'.
Expressions liées
å tilegne seg kunnskap
synonymTo internalize or absorb knowledge.
å innhente informasjon
similarTo collect information.
å lære seg noe
builds onTo learn something.
å sitte inne med kunnskap
contrastTo already possess knowledge.
