Signification
It is no problem at all.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Oslo, 'null stress' is ubiquitous. It’s part of the 'cool, urban' identity where being stressed is seen as uncool. The flat hierarchy in Norwegian offices means you can often say 'null stress' to a manager, provided the relationship is friendly. Teenagers often use the rhyming 'null stress, joggedress' to add humor and extra 'chill' to their response. On apps like Vipps or Messenger, 'null stress' is often shortened to just 'null stress' or accompanied by the 🤙 or 👍 emoji.
The 'Joggedress' Add-on
If you want to sound like a local who doesn't take themselves too seriously, use 'Null stress, joggedress' with your close friends.
Watch the Sarcasm
If said with a flat or annoyed tone, 'null stress' can sound sarcastic, implying that it actually IS a lot of stress.
Signification
It is no problem at all.
The 'Joggedress' Add-on
If you want to sound like a local who doesn't take themselves too seriously, use 'Null stress, joggedress' with your close friends.
Watch the Sarcasm
If said with a flat or annoyed tone, 'null stress' can sound sarcastic, implying that it actually IS a lot of stress.
The 'Vipps' Response
When someone pays you back on Vipps, replying with 'null stress' is the standard polite acknowledgment.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the slang phrase.
Kan du hjelpe meg med leksene? — Ja, det er ____ stress!
The standard slang phrase is 'null stress'.
In which situation is it MOST appropriate to say 'Null stress'?
Choose the best context:
'Null stress' is informal and used for minor social inconveniences.
Match the phrase to its formality level.
Match the following:
Understanding register is key to using this phrase correctly.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 'Tusen takk for at du passet hunden min!' B: '________'
'Null stress' is a perfect way to accept thanks for a favor.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say Null Stress
Green Light (Go!)
- • Friends
- • Texting
- • Casual Office
- • Small Favors
Red Light (Stop!)
- • Funerals
- • Job Interviews
- • Serious Apologies
- • Formal Letters
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKan du hjelpe meg med leksene? — Ja, det er ____ stress!
The standard slang phrase is 'null stress'.
Choose the best context:
'Null stress' is informal and used for minor social inconveniences.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Understanding register is key to using this phrase correctly.
A: 'Tusen takk for at du passet hunden min!' B: '________'
'Null stress' is a perfect way to accept thanks for a favor.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt is grammatically sound as a slang construction, though 'ingen stress' or 'ikke noe stress' are more 'proper' in traditional grammar books.
If the teacher is young and the classroom vibe is casual, yes. If it's a formal university lecture, stick to 'Det går fint'.
They are almost identical. 'Null stress' is slightly more common in social situations, while 'null problem' is used more for technical or task-based issues.
'Null' acts as a quantifier here, similar to 'zero' in English. It doesn't change form.
Expressions liées
Ikke tenk på det
synonymDon't think about it / Don't worry about it.
Det går fint
similarIt's going fine / It's okay.
Bare hyggelig
similarYou're welcome / My pleasure.
Ingen årsak
contrastNo cause (for thanks).
