Signification
The event has finished
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'Sommeren er forbi' is almost a national mantra in late August. It signals the transition from the light 'fellesferie' (national holiday) to the dark, hardworking autumn. Many famous Norwegian melancholic songs use 'forbi' to evoke a sense of loss or nostalgia. It is a key word in the 'vise' (folk song) tradition. When ending a meeting, Norwegians are very punctual. Saying 'Tiden er forbi' or 'Møtet er forbi' is a polite but firm way to ensure everyone leaves on time. Norwegians are known for being direct. 'Det er forbi' is preferred over 'ghosting' in more serious relationships, as clarity is highly valued.
The 'Now' Factor
Adding 'nå' (now) to the start makes you sound much more natural: 'Nå er det forbi'.
Don't use for tasks
Remember: You are never 'forbi' with your work. You are 'ferdig'.
Signification
The event has finished
The 'Now' Factor
Adding 'nå' (now) to the start makes you sound much more natural: 'Nå er det forbi'.
Don't use for tasks
Remember: You are never 'forbi' with your work. You are 'ferdig'.
Relationship Nuance
If you say 'Det er slutt', it's a breakup. If you say 'Det er forbi', it's a *dramatic* breakup.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'The party is over'.
Festen er ______.
'Forbi' is used for events like parties ending. 'Ferdig' would imply the party is 'ready' or 'prepared'.
Which sentence is used for a romantic breakup?
Choose the correct sentence:
This is the standard idiomatic expression for 'It is over between us'.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core distinctions between 'forbi', 'ferdig', and 'slutt'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er du klar for vinteren? B: Nei, jeg er trist at ______ er forbi.
In the context of winter coming, the speaker is sad that summer is over.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You arrive at the cinema and the lights are on, people are leaving.
The event (the movie) has reached its conclusion.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Forbi vs. Ferdig
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesFesten er ______.
'Forbi' is used for events like parties ending. 'Ferdig' would imply the party is 'ready' or 'prepared'.
Choose the correct sentence:
This is the standard idiomatic expression for 'It is over between us'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core distinctions between 'forbi', 'ferdig', and 'slutt'.
A: Er du klar for vinteren? B: Nei, jeg er trist at ______ er forbi.
In the context of winter coming, the speaker is sad that summer is over.
Situation: You arrive at the cinema and the lights are on, people are leaving.
The event (the movie) has reached its conclusion.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, that is considered poetic but potentially disrespectful. Use 'Han/hun har gått bort'.
Yes, they are 95% interchangeable. 'Forbi' feels slightly more 'past tense' in its nature.
The standard phrase is 'Det er forbi mellom oss'.
No, it is an adverb and stays the same: 'Dagene er forbi'.
Yes, 'Fristen er forbi' is common, though 'Fristen har gått ut' is more precise.
Expressions liées
Det er slutt
synonymIt is over / finished.
Det er over
synonymIt is over.
Å gå forbi
builds onTo walk past.
Det er overstått
specialized formIt is over and done with.
