Signification
Feeling uncertain about a decision.
Contexte culturel
Norwegian managers often use 'Jeg er i tvil' to signal that they are open to suggestions. It is a tool for democratic leadership. Being 'i tvil' is a polite way to say 'no' slowly. It avoids direct confrontation, which is often preferred in Norwegian social circles. The concept of 'rimelig tvil' (reasonable doubt) is central to the Norwegian justice system, emphasizing that one is innocent until proven guilty. In political debates, being 'tvilende' (doubting) is a specific category of voters that parties fight to win over.
The 'Om' Rule
90% of the time, you will use 'om' after this phrase. Memorize them as a single unit: 'være i tvil om'.
Avoid 'Har'
Never say 'Jeg har tvil'. It's the most common English-speaker mistake!
Signification
Feeling uncertain about a decision.
The 'Om' Rule
90% of the time, you will use 'om' after this phrase. Memorize them as a single unit: 'være i tvil om'.
Avoid 'Har'
Never say 'Jeg har tvil'. It's the most common English-speaker mistake!
Polite Hesitation
Use this phrase if you want to say 'no' to an invitation without being rude.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg er i tvil ___ om jeg skal kjøpe den røde eller den blå bilen.
We use 'om' to introduce the topic of the doubt, especially when followed by a sub-clause.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to express doubt.
The standard collocation is 'å være i tvil'.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Skal du bli med på fjellet i helgen? B: Jeg er ______, for jeg har mye lekser.
'I tvil' fits the context of being unsure due to conflicting priorities.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
'Vi er i tvil om vi skal selge huset.'
Selling a house is a major life decision where doubt is common.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er i tvil ___ om jeg skal kjøpe den røde eller den blå bilen.
We use 'om' to introduce the topic of the doubt, especially when followed by a sub-clause.
Choose the correct way to express doubt.
The standard collocation is 'å være i tvil'.
A: Skal du bli med på fjellet i helgen? B: Jeg er ______, for jeg har mye lekser.
'I tvil' fits the context of being unsure due to conflicting priorities.
'Vi er i tvil om vi skal selge huset.'
Selling a house is a major life decision where doubt is common.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is less common than 'om', but used when doubting a person's word or a specific fact's truth.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Tvil' is usually about a specific choice, while 'usikkerhet' is a more general feeling of being unsure.
Expressions liées
å tvile på
similarto doubt something/someone
å være usikker
synonymto be unsure
å dra i tvil
specialized formto question/challenge
å så tvil
builds onto sow doubt
hevet over enhver tvil
contrastbeyond any doubt
