Signification
Staying hydrated.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians are very proud of their tap water. It is common to see people filling bottles in mountain streams while hiking, as the water is considered exceptionally pure. While hydration is important, Japanese culture often emphasizes drinking green tea (o-cha) as much as plain water for health benefits. In China, there is a strong cultural preference for drinking warm or hot water (re shui) for health, rather than the cold water preferred in Norway. There is a massive 'gallon challenge' culture in the US, where people carry enormous jugs of water to ensure they drink a specific amount daily.
Tap is Top
In Norway, always ask for tap water (springvann). It's free and often better than bottled water.
Mye vs Mange
Never say 'mange vann' unless you are talking about different brands or lakes. Stick to 'mye'.
Signification
Staying hydrated.
Tap is Top
In Norway, always ask for tap water (springvann). It's free and often better than bottled water.
Mye vs Mange
Never say 'mange vann' unless you are talking about different brands or lakes. Stick to 'mye'.
Verb Tenses
Master the past tense 'drakk'. It's one of the most common irregular verbs you'll use.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'å drikke' in the present tense.
Jeg ___ mye vann hver dag.
The present tense of 'å drikke' is 'drikker'.
Choose the correct quantifier for 'vann'.
Du må drikke ___ vann.
'Vann' is uncountable, so we use 'mye'.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are direct translations of the imperative, past, and infinitive forms.
Complete the dialogue.
Lege: Du ser dehydrert ut. Pasient: Ja, jeg glemte å ___.
The context of dehydration requires the phrase 'drikke mye vann'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'Drikk mye vann'?
Situation: It is 30 degrees Celsius outside and you are going for a run.
Heatwaves and exercise are the most common times to give this advice.
Fill in the past tense form.
I går ___ jeg mye vann fordi jeg var tørst.
'I går' (yesterday) triggers the preteritum form 'drakk'.
🎉 Score : /6
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
6 exercicesJeg ___ mye vann hver dag.
The present tense of 'å drikke' is 'drikker'.
Du må drikke ___ vann.
'Vann' is uncountable, so we use 'mye'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are direct translations of the imperative, past, and infinitive forms.
Lege: Du ser dehydrert ut. Pasient: Ja, jeg glemte å ___.
The context of dehydration requires the phrase 'drikke mye vann'.
Situation: It is 30 degrees Celsius outside and you are going for a run.
Heatwaves and exercise are the most common times to give this advice.
I går ___ jeg mye vann fordi jeg var tørst.
'I går' (yesterday) triggers the preteritum form 'drakk'.
🎉 Score : /6
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt is neutral. It can be used with friends, at work, or with a doctor.
Yes, 'masse' is more informal and emphasizes a very large amount.
Because 'vann' is a neuter noun, but 'mye' is an adverbial form that doesn't change for gender in this context.
Yes, called 'farris' or 'kullsyrevann', but 'drikke mye vann' usually refers to still water.
Expressions liées
slukke tørsten
similarto quench one's thirst
få i seg væske
specialized formto ingest fluids
drikke som en svamp
idiomto drink like a sponge
vann i munn
contrastmouth watering
isvann
builds onice water
