Signification
Confirming accuracy.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians appreciate brevity. 'Det er riktig' is preferred over long-winded confirmations. In meetings, this phrase is used to build consensus by confirming shared facts. It is used to validate premises in a debate without taking a personal stance.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink it. 'Det er riktig' is the safest, most neutral way to confirm facts.
Avoid opinions
Never use this to agree with an opinion. It sounds like you are judging the person.
Signification
Confirming accuracy.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink it. 'Det er riktig' is the safest, most neutral way to confirm facts.
Avoid opinions
Never use this to agree with an opinion. It sounds like you are judging the person.
Use 'Det stemmer'
If you want to sound more like a native, swap 'Det er riktig' for 'Det stemmer' in casual chats.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to confirm the fact.
A: Bor du i Oslo? B: ______, jeg bor i Oslo.
Use 'Det er riktig' to confirm a fact.
Which phrase is used for factual confirmation?
Which of these is correct?
'Det er riktig' is the standard phrase for factual confirmation.
Respond to the statement.
A: Møtet er klokka 10. B: ______.
Confirming a time requires 'Det er riktig'.
Match the situation to the response.
Someone asks: 'Is this your book?'
Confirming ownership is a factual statement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesA: Bor du i Oslo? B: ______, jeg bor i Oslo.
Use 'Det er riktig' to confirm a fact.
Which of these is correct?
'Det er riktig' is the standard phrase for factual confirmation.
A: Møtet er klokka 10. B: ______.
Confirming a time requires 'Det er riktig'.
Someone asks: 'Is this your book?'
Confirming ownership is a factual statement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsYes, it is perfectly professional.
No, it is very polite and neutral.
Then don't use it! Use 'Jeg er usikker' (I am unsure).
No, it stays the same.
It is more specific than 'Ja'. It confirms accuracy.
Yes, 'Det er riktig å hjelpe' (It is right to help).
It is neutral. It fits everywhere.
It is a synonym but sounds more clinical.
Expressions liées
Det stemmer
synonymThat tallies/agrees.
Det er sant
similarThat is true.
Du har rett
builds onYou are right.
