Signification
Physically fit.
Contexte culturel
Being 'i form' is almost a moral requirement for the 'søndagstur'. If you aren't fit, you might feel socially excluded from the weekend mountain trips. Similar to Norway, Swedes value 'motion' (exercise). They use 'i form' or 'vältränad'. In the US, 'being in shape' often has a stronger focus on aesthetics (looking fit) compared to the Norwegian focus on functional endurance. Health is often discussed in terms of 'genki' (energy/spirit). Being 'i form' in a Norwegian sense is more specific to physical training.
Use it for health too
If you've been sick, saying 'Jeg er i form igjen' is the best way to say you're recovered.
No 'en'!
Never say 'i en form'. It's always just 'i form'.
Signification
Physically fit.
Use it for health too
If you've been sick, saying 'Jeg er i form igjen' is the best way to say you're recovered.
No 'en'!
Never say 'i en form'. It's always just 'i form'.
Add 'topp'
Use 'toppform' to sound like a native when you're feeling great.
The Sunday Question
Asking 'Er du i form?' on a Sunday morning is a common way to check if someone is hungover.
Teste-toi
Fyll ut med riktig preposisjon og ord.
Jeg trener hver dag fordi jeg vil være ___ ____.
The correct idiom is 'i form'.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
A: Han har i form. B: Han er i form. C: Han gjør i form.
We use the verb 'å være' (to be) with this phrase.
Fullfør dialogen.
Lise: Skal vi løpe en tur? Per: Nei, jeg har vært syk, så jeg er ikke helt ___ ____ ennå.
Per is saying he is not quite fit/healthy yet after being sick.
Match situasjonen med riktig uttrykk.
Du har trent mye og føler deg sterk.
'Toppform' is used when you feel extra fit.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Form vs. Figur
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg trener hver dag fordi jeg vil være ___ ____.
The correct idiom is 'i form'.
A: Han har i form. B: Han er i form. C: Han gjør i form.
We use the verb 'å være' (to be) with this phrase.
Lise: Skal vi løpe en tur? Per: Nei, jeg har vært syk, så jeg er ikke helt ___ ____ ennå.
Per is saying he is not quite fit/healthy yet after being sick.
Du har trent mye og føler deg sterk.
'Toppform' is used when you feel extra fit.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot really. It's almost exclusively for physical health and fitness. For mental health, use 'psykisk velvære'.
'Sprek' is an adjective (He is sprek), while 'i form' is a phrase (He is in form). 'Sprek' often implies a lifestyle of being active.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, from your boss to your best friend.
Use the verb 'å komme' (to come): 'Jeg prøver å komme i form.'
Yes! Adding 'god' (good) is very common to emphasize that your fitness is high.
In this idiom, it is always 'i form' (indefinite). 'I formen' would refer to a specific physical mold.
Yes, you can say 'Laget er i form' to mean the team is playing well and is fit.
It means being out of shape or feeling unwell.
Yes, almost exactly. However, 'fit' in English is increasingly used for attractiveness, which 'i form' is not.
You can ask 'Hvordan er formen?'. It's a very common, friendly greeting.
Expressions liées
å være sprek
synonymTo be active and fit
å være i slag
similarTo be in good spirits/condition
å være i rute
similarTo be on schedule
å være i dårlig form
contrastTo be out of shape
å toppe formen
specialized formTo peak one's fitness
