Signification
Participating in an activity.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'dugnad' is central to Norwegian life. Being 'med på dugnad' is a social duty where neighbors work together for free. It's so important it was voted Norway's national word in 2004. Flat hierarchy in the workplace means that even the boss is 'med på' the same tasks as the employees. The phrase reflects this lack of social distance. Norwegians love 'friluftsliv'. Being 'med på tur' (joining a hike) is the most common social activity, often more common than going to a bar. The phrase supports the 'Janteloven' idea of being part of the group rather than standing out. It emphasizes the collective over the individual.
The 'I'm in' shortcut
If someone suggests something, just say 'Jeg er med!' It's the perfect short answer.
Don't forget the 'å'
If you follow 'på' with a verb, you must include 'å'. Example: 'med på å danse'.
Signification
Participating in an activity.
The 'I'm in' shortcut
If someone suggests something, just say 'Jeg er med!' It's the perfect short answer.
Don't forget the 'å'
If you follow 'på' with a verb, you must include 'å'. Example: 'med på å danse'.
Use it for agreement
In a discussion, say 'Jeg er med på den' to show you agree with someone's point.
Dugnad etiquette
Always say you are 'med på' the dugnad if you want to make a good impression on your Norwegian neighbors.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg vil gjerne være med ___ festen.
The fixed phrase is 'være med på' when referring to an activity like a party.
Which sentence is correct for joining a friend for coffee?
Hvordan sier du 'I'm in'?
'Jeg er med på det' is the standard way to accept a suggestion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi skal spille fotball. Vil du bli med? B: Ja, jeg vil gjerne ____ ____ ____ laget.
To be part of a team is 'å være med på laget'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are helping a friend paint their house.
'Være med på å [verb]' is used for shared tasks.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg vil gjerne være med ___ festen.
The fixed phrase is 'være med på' when referring to an activity like a party.
Hvordan sier du 'I'm in'?
'Jeg er med på det' is the standard way to accept a suggestion.
A: Vi skal spille fotball. Vil du bli med? B: Ja, jeg vil gjerne ____ ____ ____ laget.
To be part of a team is 'å være med på laget'.
Situation: You are helping a friend paint their house.
'Være med på å [verb]' is used for shared tasks.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsOnly for organizations or clubs (e.g., 'med i en klubb'). For activities or events, use 'med på'.
'Være med' is being part of it now. 'Bli med' is the act of joining or coming along.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, but also with your boss in a meeting.
Say 'Jeg er ikke med på det'.
Yes, 'Jeg er med' can mean 'I follow you' or 'I understand what you're saying'.
In almost all spoken Norwegian dialects, yes. It sounds like 'me'.
No, use 'se på'. You are only 'med på' the movie if you are acting in it.
It's an idiom meaning to be quick to understand or agree with a plan.
Yes, it's the standard way to say you play for a team: 'Jeg er med på laget'.
Yes, in Nynorsk it is 'å vere med på'.
Expressions liées
å bli med på
similarTo join in (focus on the start)
å delta i
synonymTo participate in
å bidra til
specialized formTo contribute to
å henge med
similarTo keep up / To hang out
å spleise på
specialized formTo split the cost of
