Signification
Showing good character.
Contexte culturel
The 'Snill Gutt' (Good Boy) trope is common in Norwegian literature and folklore, often contrasting with the 'Askeladden' who is clever but not always traditionally 'snill'. The concept of 'snillisme' is a unique Nordic political critique of over-tolerance in the welfare state. While kindness is universal, the Norwegian 'snill' is specifically tied to being 'hjelpsom' (helpful) within the community.
The 'Please' Trick
If you forget the word for 'please', just remember 'be so kind' (vær så snill).
Adjective Agreement
Don't forget to add the 't' for neuter nouns: 'Et snilt barn', not 'Et snill barn'.
Signification
Showing good character.
The 'Please' Trick
If you forget the word for 'please', just remember 'be so kind' (vær så snill).
Adjective Agreement
Don't forget to add the 't' for neuter nouns: 'Et snilt barn', not 'Et snill barn'.
Snill vs. Grei
Use 'grei' for colleagues and 'snill' for close friends and family to sound more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'snill' (snill, snilt, or snille).
De ______ barna leker i hagen.
Because 'barna' is plural, we must use the plural form 'snille'.
Which sentence is a polite way to ask for help?
Hvordan ber du om hjelp?
This uses the standard 'vær så snill' construction for requests.
Match the sentence to the context.
Match: 1. 'Vær snill gutt!' 2. 'Det var snilt av deg.' 3. 'Hun er en snill sjel.'
'Vær snill' is for behavior, 'snilt av deg' is for actions, 'snill sjel' is for character.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use 'Snill'
People
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Strangers
Animals
- • Pets
- • Farm animals
Requests
- • Vær så snill
- • Asking favors
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesDe ______ barna leker i hagen.
Because 'barna' is plural, we must use the plural form 'snille'.
Hvordan ber du om hjelp?
This uses the standard 'vær så snill' construction for requests.
Match: 1. 'Vær snill gutt!' 2. 'Det var snilt av deg.' 3. 'Hun er en snill sjel.'
'Vær snill' is for behavior, 'snilt av deg' is for actions, 'snill sjel' is for character.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes! 'En snill katt' means a friendly, well-behaved cat that doesn't scratch.
Mostly, but 'snill' is slightly deeper. 'Nice' can be superficial, while 'snill' usually implies genuine goodness.
You say 'Vær snill mot dyr'.
The most common opposite is 'slem' (mean/naughty).
Expressions liées
Vær så snill
specialized formPlease
Å være grei
similarTo be nice/okay
Å være godhjertet
synonymTo be good-hearted
Å oppføre seg
builds onTo behave
