Signification
Having talent for a skill.
Contexte culturel
The 'flink pike' (good girl) syndrome is a major topic in Norwegian media, discussing the pressure on young women to be perfect in everything. Janteloven (The Law of Jante) discourages individual boasting. Being 'flink' is often attributed to hard work rather than innate superiority. In contrast to Norway, American culture often encourages 'selling yourself' and being vocal about what you are 'good at' in professional settings. Complimenting someone's skill (jouzu) is common, but it's polite for the recipient to deny it or show modesty, similar to Norwegian culture.
The Noun Rule
Always use 'i' when the next word is a noun (matte, norsk, historie).
Avoid 'på'
Even though you say 'good AT' in English, 'flink på' is usually incorrect in Norwegian.
Signification
Having talent for a skill.
The Noun Rule
Always use 'i' when the next word is a noun (matte, norsk, historie).
Avoid 'på'
Even though you say 'good AT' in English, 'flink på' is usually incorrect in Norwegian.
Job Interviews
Use 'dyktig i' instead of 'flink i' to sound more professional and experienced.
Teste-toi
Fyll ut med riktig preposisjon (i eller til).
Jeg er flink ___ spansk, men jeg er ikke så flink ___ å snakke det.
Use 'i' for the subject (spansk) and 'til' for the action (å snakke).
Velg den grammatisk korrekte setningen.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
In plural, 'flink' must become 'flinke'.
Match faget med personen.
Hvem er flink i hva? 1. En økonom. 2. En språklærer. 3. En gartner.
Economists are good at numbers, teachers at languages, and gardeners at plants.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Var du flink i sport da du var barn? B: Nei, jeg ___.
The answer should maintain the 'flink i' structure for a subject/category.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
i vs til
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er flink ___ spansk, men jeg er ikke så flink ___ å snakke det.
Use 'i' for the subject (spansk) and 'til' for the action (å snakke).
Hvilken setning er riktig?
In plural, 'flink' must become 'flinke'.
Hvem er flink i hva? 1. En økonom. 2. En språklærer. 3. En gartner.
Economists are good at numbers, teachers at languages, and gardeners at plants.
A: Var du flink i sport da du var barn? B: Nei, jeg ___.
The answer should maintain the 'flink i' structure for a subject/category.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'løpe' is a verb. You must say 'flink til å løpe'.
Yes, they are mostly interchangeable, but 'flink' implies more effort or diligence.
Use 'flink med mennesker'. 'I' is only for subjects or fields.
The plural is 'flinke'. Example: 'De er flinke.'
It is almost always 'flink i'. 'På' is used in very specific modern contexts but 'i' is the safe, correct choice.
Yes, for the sport as a category: 'flink i fotball'.
Not exactly. It means 'capable' or 'skilled'. You can be 'flink' because you work hard, even if you aren't a genius.
Yes, it's a very common and positive compliment in Norway.
It's a cultural term for a girl who feels she must excel in everything.
Yes, but 'dyktig i' or 'erfaring med' often sounds more professional.
Expressions liées
flink til
similarGood at (doing something)
god i
synonymGood in/at
dyktig i
specialized formSkilled/proficient in
sterk i
specialized formStrong in
dårlig i
contrastBad at
