Signification
To praise someone or something.
Contexte culturel
In Norway, direct praise can sometimes feel overwhelming. 'Å snakke varmt om' is a safe, socially acceptable way to show high regard without being 'too much.' Networking in Scandinavia relies heavily on 'warm' introductions. If someone 'snakker varmt om deg,' it opens doors that a CV alone cannot. Professors often 'snakker varmt om' students they want to recommend for PhD positions, signifying a mentorship bond. In the age of influencers, 'å snakke varmt om' is used to distinguish between paid ads and genuine personal favorites.
Use it for networking
When meeting someone new, mention that a mutual friend 'snakket varmt om deg.' It's the ultimate compliment.
Don't overdo the 'varmt'
If you say it about everyone, it loses its value. Save it for people you truly respect.
Signification
To praise someone or something.
Use it for networking
When meeting someone new, mention that a mutual friend 'snakket varmt om deg.' It's the ultimate compliment.
Don't overdo the 'varmt'
If you say it about everyone, it loses its value. Save it for people you truly respect.
Combine with 'virkelig'
Saying 'Jeg snakker virkelig varmt om...' adds an extra layer of sincerity.
Teste-toi
Fyll ut det manglende ordet i setningen.
Min tidligere sjef snakket ______ om min arbeidsinnsats.
Vi bruker adverbformen 'varmt' for å beskrive hvordan noen snakker.
Hvilken preposisjon er riktig?
Jeg har hørt mange snakke varmt ___ den nye læreren.
Man snakker varmt 'om' noe eller noen når man roser dem.
Fullfør dialogen slik at den gir mening.
A: Skal vi dra på den nye kafeen? B: Ja, søsteren min ______ ______ ______ den i går.
Dette er det naturlige uttrykket for å anbefale noe basert på hva man har hørt.
Hvilken situasjon passer best for uttrykket 'å snakke varmt om'?
Situasjon: Du vil at vennen din skal få en jobb i firmaet ditt.
Å snakke varmt om noen betyr å gi dem en god anbefaling.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Praise Intensity Scale
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMin tidligere sjef snakket ______ om min arbeidsinnsats.
Vi bruker adverbformen 'varmt' for å beskrive hvordan noen snakker.
Jeg har hørt mange snakke varmt ___ den nye læreren.
Man snakker varmt 'om' noe eller noen når man roser dem.
A: Skal vi dra på den nye kafeen? B: Ja, søsteren min ______ ______ ______ den i går.
Dette er det naturlige uttrykket for å anbefale noe basert på hva man har hørt.
Situasjon: Du vil at vennen din skal få en jobb i firmaet ditt.
Å snakke varmt om noen betyr å gi dem en god anbefaling.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can snakke varmt om a book, a movie, a city, or even a specific brand of coffee.
Yes, 'tale' is slightly more formal and is preferred in essays or formal reports.
There isn't a direct 'snakke kaldt om,' but you could say 'å snakke nedlatende om' (to speak condescendingly about) or 'å snakke stygt om' (to speak badly about).
Absolutely. It shows you have a good reputation if you can say 'Mine tidligere kolleger snakker varmt om meg.'
No, in this phrase 'varmt' is an adverb, so it stays in the neuter form regardless of the subject.
No, the preposition must be 'om'. 'Av' would be incorrect here.
Yes, it is a standard idiom used in all dialects and regions.
You could use 'å skryte av' (to brag about/praise).
No, it sounds strange to speak warmly about your own work. It's better to let others do that for you!
Use 'om' for people/things and 'for' for causes/ideas.
Expressions liées
å tale varmt for
similarTo advocate for a cause.
å rose opp i skyene
specialized formTo praise excessively.
å godsnakke med
similarTo talk sweetly to someone to get your way.
å legge inn et godt ord
synonymTo put in a good word.
