Signification
Having started a project.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is central to the concept of 'Dugnad'. When a neighborhood meets to clean up, the leader will shout 'Da er vi i gang!' to signal that the talking is over and the work has begun. In Norwegian workplaces, 'å være i gang' is a way to signal reliability. It is better to say you are 'i gang' than to say you will 'start soon'. Norwegian sports commentators use this phrase constantly. It builds excitement at the start of a cross-country skiing race.
Use 'Endelig'
Adding 'endelig' (finally) before 'i gang' makes you sound very native when you've been procrastinating.
No Article!
Remember: 'i gang' (started), 'i gangen' (in the hallway). Don't mix them up at a party!
Signification
Having started a project.
Use 'Endelig'
Adding 'endelig' (finally) before 'i gang' makes you sound very native when you've been procrastinating.
No Article!
Remember: 'i gang' (started), 'i gangen' (in the hallway). Don't mix them up at a party!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'I am underway with the work'.
Jeg er ___ ___ med arbeidet.
The fixed expression is 'i gang'.
Which sentence is correct for 'We finally started'?
Hvilken setning er riktig?
'I gangen' means 'in the hallway', and 'i gå' is grammatically incorrect.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du begynt å lage middag? B: Ja, jeg ___ ___ ___.
B is confirming they have already started.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJeg er ___ ___ med arbeidet.
The fixed expression is 'i gang'.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
'I gangen' means 'in the hallway', and 'i gå' is grammatically incorrect.
A: Har du begynt å lage middag? B: Ja, jeg ___ ___ ___.
B is confirming they have already started.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, absolutely. 'Løperne er i gang!' is perfect.
Yes, but usually in the context of 'I have already started learning...' or 'I am underway with...'.
Expressions liées
å komme i gang
similarTo get started / to begin the process.
å sette i gang
builds onTo initiate something / to start a project.
å være i sving
synonymTo be in full swing / very busy.
