Signification
Granting permission or agreement.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'enighet' (consensus). Using 'Det er greit' is a way to maintain harmony in a group without being confrontational. While Swedes use 'Det är lugnt' or 'Det är okej', the Norwegian 'Det er greit' is understood but sounds distinctly Norwegian. It fits the 'Lagom' lifestyle of being 'just right'. Americans might find 'Det er greit' a bit lukewarm. In the US, people often use more enthusiastic words like 'Great!' or 'Awesome!'. In Japan, direct agreement can sometimes be too blunt. 'Det er greit' is direct, which fits the more egalitarian and straightforward Norwegian social code.
The 'For' Rule
Always use 'for' when expressing your personal agreement to a plan.
Avoid 'Jeg er greit'
This is the most common mistake. Stick to 'Det er greit'.
Signification
Granting permission or agreement.
The 'For' Rule
Always use 'for' when expressing your personal agreement to a plan.
Avoid 'Jeg er greit'
This is the most common mistake. Stick to 'Det er greit'.
Add 'Helt'
Adding 'helt' (completely) makes you sound more native and enthusiastic: 'Det er helt greit for meg!'
Intonation Matters
Keep your voice neutral or slightly rising at the end to sound friendly. A falling tone can sound bored.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition to complete the phrase.
Det er greit ___ meg.
In Norwegian, we use 'for meg' to express that something is acceptable to us personally.
Which sentence is the most natural response to: 'Kan vi møtes klokken 10 i morgen?'
Response options:
'Det er greit for meg' is the standard way to agree to a time suggestion.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Your boss asks if you can finish a report by Friday.
This phrase shows professional compliance and agreement.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Skal vi se en skrekkfilm? B: Nei, jeg liker ikke skrekkfilmer. Kan vi se en komedie i stedet? A: Ja, ___.
Person A is agreeing to the new suggestion of a comedy.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
For meg vs. Med meg
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet er greit ___ meg.
In Norwegian, we use 'for meg' to express that something is acceptable to us personally.
Response options:
'Det er greit for meg' is the standard way to agree to a time suggestion.
Situation: Your boss asks if you can finish a report by Friday.
This phrase shows professional compliance and agreement.
A: Skal vi se en skrekkfilm? B: Nei, jeg liker ikke skrekkfilmer. Kan vi se en komedie i stedet? A: Ja, ___.
Person A is agreeing to the new suggestion of a comedy.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, you can drop 'for meg' if the context is clear. It's very common in short responses.
No, it's neutral. However, if you want to be very polite, you can say 'Det er helt i orden'.
'Bra' means good, while 'greit' means okay/fine. 'Bra' is more positive.
Yes, it's perfect for internal work emails or casual correspondence.
Because it refers to 'det' (it), which is a neuter noun. Adjectives must match the gender.
Sometimes! 'En grei oppgave' means an easy or straightforward task.
Say 'Det er ikke greit for meg.' This is a common way to express a boundary.
Yes, though the pronunciation of 'meg' (mæ, mæi, mæig) will change.
Yes! 'Oss' means 'us'. Use it when speaking for a group.
'Det er greit' is an opinion on a situation. 'Den er grei' is often a confirmation that you've understood something.
Expressions liées
Den er grei
similarThat's fine / Got it.
Helt i orden
synonymPerfectly fine / In order.
Greit nok
similarFair enough.
Det passer meg bra
builds onThat suits me well.
Det går fint
synonymIt goes fine / It's okay.
