Signification
Appearances can be deceiving.
Contexte culturel
In Norway, this proverb is often linked to the value of 'ærlighet' (honesty). Norwegians generally dislike 'skryt' (boasting), and this phrase is a tool to keep people grounded. Across Scandinavia, there is a shared aesthetic of minimalism. This proverb supports the idea that quality should be felt in the function, not just seen in the decoration. In the age of 'Deepfakes' and AI-generated content, this proverb has seen a resurgence in Norwegian media to encourage source criticism. During the gold rushes in the 19th century, many Norwegians emigrated to America. This proverb was often used in letters home to warn that the 'streets paved with gold' were a myth.
Use it for skepticism
This is your best tool for expressing polite doubt about a sales pitch.
Don't over-modernize
Stick to 'glimrer' instead of 'glitrer' to keep the authentic proverb feel.
Signification
Appearances can be deceiving.
Use it for skepticism
This is your best tool for expressing polite doubt about a sales pitch.
Don't over-modernize
Stick to 'glimrer' instead of 'glitrer' to keep the authentic proverb feel.
Janteloven connection
Using this phrase shows you understand the Norwegian value of modesty.
Teste-toi
Fyll inn det manglende ordet i ordtaket.
Det er ikke ____ alt som glimrer.
Ordtaket bruker 'gull' som symbolet på ekte verdi.
Hvilken situasjon passer best for dette ordtaket?
Du ser en veldig billig klokke som ser ut som en Rolex.
Dette ordtaket advarer mot ting som ser dyre ut, men ikke er det.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: 'Denne nye appen lover at jeg kan tjene millioner på en uke!' B: 'Vær forsiktig, ____.'
B advarer A mot et tilbud som høres for godt ut til å være sant.
Match ordtaket med riktig betydning.
Match 'Det er ikke gull alt som glimrer' med:
Begge uttrykkene betyr at ting ikke alltid er slik de ser ut.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDet er ikke ____ alt som glimrer.
Ordtaket bruker 'gull' som symbolet på ekte verdi.
Du ser en veldig billig klokke som ser ut som en Rolex.
Dette ordtaket advarer mot ting som ser dyre ut, men ikke er det.
A: 'Denne nye appen lover at jeg kan tjene millioner på en uke!' B: 'Vær forsiktig, ____.'
B advarer A mot et tilbud som høres for godt ut til å være sant.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Begge uttrykkene betyr at ting ikke alltid er slik de ser ut.
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Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, people will understand you, but 'glimrer' is the traditional form used in the proverb.
Not inherently, but it implies that something is 'fake' or 'low quality', so use it carefully around people's feelings.
Very often! It's used to warn against bad investments or shady partners.
There isn't a single proverb, but 'ekte vare' (the real deal) is a common way to describe the opposite.
Expressions liées
Å skue hunden på hårene
synonymTo judge a dog by its fur.
Skinnbedrag
specialized formAn optical illusion or deceptive appearance.
Å kjøpe katta i sekken
similarTo buy the cat in the bag.
Morgenstund har gull i munn
contrastThe morning hour has gold in its mouth.
