Signification
Losing an opportunity.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians love 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life). If you 'går glipp av' a sunny day in March (the first 'utepils' weather), it is considered a minor tragedy. Punctuality is vital in Norway. If you 'går glipp av' the start of a meeting, it is seen as quite unprofessional. FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is often translated or described using this phrase in Norwegian blogs and social media. Norway has huge seasonal sales (Januarsalg). People use this phrase to talk about missing out on specific items.
The 'AV' Rule
Always remember the 'av'. Saying 'Jeg gikk glipp bussen' sounds like you are missing a word.
Past Tense Mastery
You will use 'gikk' (past) much more often than 'går' (present) because we usually talk about things we already missed.
Signification
Losing an opportunity.
The 'AV' Rule
Always remember the 'av'. Saying 'Jeg gikk glipp bussen' sounds like you are missing a word.
Past Tense Mastery
You will use 'gikk' (past) much more often than 'går' (present) because we usually talk about things we already missed.
Social Politeness
Use 'Jeg gikk dessverre glipp av...' to sound more polite when explaining why you weren't at an event.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'I missed the concert'.
Jeg ___ ___ ___ konserten.
The correct past tense idiom is 'gikk glipp av'.
Which sentence is correct?
A: Jeg mistet bussen. B: Jeg gikk glipp av bussen.
You 'gå glipp av' transport if you arrive late. 'Miste' would mean you lost the whole bus company!
Complete the dialogue.
A: Var filmen bra? B: Jeg vet ikke, jeg ___ ___ ___ slutten.
We need the past tense 'gikk' and the preposition 'av' because 'slutten' (the end) follows.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You arrived at the store at 18:05, but it closed at 18:00.
You missed the window of time (the opportunity) to shop.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg ___ ___ ___ konserten.
The correct past tense idiom is 'gikk glipp av'.
A: Jeg mistet bussen. B: Jeg gikk glipp av bussen.
You 'gå glipp av' transport if you arrive late. 'Miste' would mean you lost the whole bus company!
A: Var filmen bra? B: Jeg vet ikke, jeg ___ ___ ___ slutten.
We need the past tense 'gikk' and the preposition 'av' because 'slutten' (the end) follows.
You arrived at the store at 18:05, but it closed at 18:00.
You missed the window of time (the opportunity) to shop.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, use 'å savne' for people. 'Gå glipp av' is for events or opportunities.
Use 'gikk' for 'missed' (past). Use 'har gått' for 'have missed' (present perfect).
Only if you mean 'I missed seeing you at the event', not 'I miss you'.
It is neutral. It works in both business and casual settings.
To 'få med seg' (to catch/experience).
Expressions liées
å miste
similarTo lose (physical)
å savne
similarTo miss (emotional)
å tape
similarTo lose (a game)
å la sjansen gå fra seg
specialized formTo let the chance pass by
