Signification
General state of well-being.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value modesty. 'Alt er bra' is a way to say you are doing well without sounding like you are bragging. Swedes use 'Allt är bra' similarly, reflecting the shared Scandinavian social norms of stability. Danes use 'Alt er godt', which is very similar. It is a cornerstone of the 'hygge' lifestyle—keeping things calm and good. Icelanders use 'Allt er í lagi', which translates to 'everything is in order', showing a slightly more structured approach to well-being.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It is a fixed phrase.
Norwegian modesty
Use this phrase to avoid sounding boastful.
Signification
General state of well-being.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It is a fixed phrase.
Norwegian modesty
Use this phrase to avoid sounding boastful.
Personal vs. Situational
Remember: 'Jeg har det bra' for you, 'Alt er bra' for things.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Alt ___ bra.
'Er' is the present tense of 'to be'.
Which is the most natural response to 'Hvordan går det?'
Choose the best answer.
'Alt er bra' is the standard, natural response.
Match the Norwegian phrase to its English meaning.
Match: Alt er bra, Alt er greit, Alt er topp.
These are synonyms with slight intensity differences.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er alt i orden? B: ____.
This is the most direct and natural confirmation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAlt ___ bra.
'Er' is the present tense of 'to be'.
Choose the best answer.
'Alt er bra' is the standard, natural response.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are synonyms with slight intensity differences.
A: Er alt i orden? B: ____.
This is the most direct and natural confirmation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is professional and polite.
No, it is very polite.
Then you should say 'Det er noen problemer' (There are some problems).
It is neutral.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable.
In this context, 'bra' is the standard adjective for 'fine/okay'.
Yes, very frequently.
No, it remains the same.
Yes, it can be very reassuring.
Yes, it is standard across all dialects.
Just say 'Er alt bra?'.
They are equal, but 'bra' is slightly more positive.
Expressions liées
Alt er greit
synonymEverything is okay
Alt er i orden
similarEverything is in order
Alt går bra
similarEverything is going well
Jeg har det bra
builds onI am doing well
