Signification
Describing a present
Contexte culturel
The 'Takk for sist' rule: You must thank the giver again the next time you see them, even if it's weeks later. Gift opening is often a public event at parties. Everyone watches you open it, so your reaction (and this phrase) is important. On social media, 'For en fin gave!' is a standard 'safe' comment that shows support without being too personal. Gifts are less common in business to avoid bribery perceptions, but small 'attention' gifts (oppmerksomhet) are thanked for with this phrase.
Add 'kjempe-'
If you really like the gift, say 'kjempefin'. It makes you sound more like a native speaker.
The 'Gift' Trap
Never say 'fin gift' unless you are actually receiving a bottle of arsenic!
Signification
Describing a present
Add 'kjempe-'
If you really like the gift, say 'kjempefin'. It makes you sound more like a native speaker.
The 'Gift' Trap
Never say 'fin gift' unless you are actually receiving a bottle of arsenic!
Past Tense Trick
Say 'Det VAR en fin gave' even if you just opened it. It sounds very natural in Norwegian.
Eye Contact
In Norway, make eye contact when you say this phrase to show sincerity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is a nice gift'.
Det er __ fin gave.
'Gave' is a masculine noun in Norwegian, so we use the article 'en'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to thank someone for a gift?
Someone gives you a book. What do you say?
'Fin' is for objects, 'flink' is for people, and 'gift' means poison!
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gratulerer med dagen! Her er en presang. B: Å! Tusen takk. ________.
You are commenting on the object (Det), not yourself (Jeg) or the giver (Du).
Match the Norwegian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the most common variations of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of 'Gave'
Physical
- • Bok
- • Blomster
- • Vin
Abstract
- • Tid
- • Kjærlighet
- • Talent
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet er __ fin gave.
'Gave' is a masculine noun in Norwegian, so we use the article 'en'.
Someone gives you a book. What do you say?
'Fin' is for objects, 'flink' is for people, and 'gift' means poison!
A: Gratulerer med dagen! Her er en presang. B: Å! Tusen takk. ________.
You are commenting on the object (Det), not yourself (Jeg) or the giver (Du).
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the most common variations of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'vakker' is more poetic and usually reserved for things like flowers or art.
They are synonyms. 'Gave' is slightly more common and can also mean 'talent', while 'presang' is only for physical gifts.
Because 'gave' is a masculine noun. Neuter nouns use 'et'.
Not exactly. 'Fin' is 'nice' or 'fine'. 'God' is 'good' (often used for food or character).
No, a tip is called 'tips'. You wouldn't call it a 'gave'.
Use the exclamation: 'For en fin gave!'
Yes, it is a polite 'white lie' phrase used to be kind in Norwegian culture.
Yes, usually you say 'Tusen takk, det er en fin gave'.
Yes, but it means they are good-looking. For 'skilled', use 'flink'.
Say 'Det er fine gaver'.
Expressions liées
Tusen takk
builds onThousand thanks
Det var kjempesnilt
similarThat was very kind
Det er akkurat det jeg ønsket meg
specialized formIt is exactly what I wished for
Vær så god
contrastYou are welcome / Here you go
