Signification
Completing school tasks.
Contexte culturel
The 'Leksefri' movement is strong in Norway. Some municipalities have completely removed homework to reduce stress and inequality. Parents are expected to sign a 'lekseplan' or check a digital app (like Visma or IST) to ensure homework is done. There is a focus on 'soft skills' and play, so homework for very young children (grades 1-3) is often minimal. The 'kjøkkenbord' (kitchen table) is the symbolic place for doing homework, representing the integration of school and family life.
Don't say 'lage'!
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Always use 'gjøre'.
Use the plural
Even if you only have one math problem, Norwegians still say 'gjøre lekser' (plural).
Signification
Completing school tasks.
Don't say 'lage'!
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Always use 'gjøre'.
Use the plural
Even if you only have one math problem, Norwegians still say 'gjøre lekser' (plural).
Metaphorical use
Use 'Han har gjort leksa si' to impress Norwegians when talking about someone who is well-prepared for a meeting.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'å gjøre'.
I går ______ jeg alle leksene mine.
The sentence starts with 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'gjorde'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am doing homework'?
We use 'gjør' (not lager) and the plural 'lekser'.
Complete the dialogue.
Mamma: Har du gjort leksene dine? Barn: Nei, jeg ______ ______ ______ nå.
The child is saying they will do them now (future intention).
Match the phrase to the situation.
A politician is very well prepared for a debate.
This is the idiomatic/metaphorical way to say someone is prepared.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gjøre vs. Lage
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI går ______ jeg alle leksene mine.
The sentence starts with 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'gjorde'.
How do you say 'I am doing homework'?
We use 'gjør' (not lager) and the plural 'lekser'.
Mamma: Har du gjort leksene dine? Barn: Nei, jeg ______ ______ ______ nå.
The child is saying they will do them now (future intention).
A politician is very well prepared for a debate.
This is the idiomatic/metaphorical way to say someone is prepared.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is correct but less common than just 'gjøre lekser'.
In the context of schoolwork, yes. The singular 'en lekse' usually means a 'life lesson'.
'Lekser' is specifically homework. 'Oppgaver' can be any tasks, exercises, or assignments (in class or at home).
You say 'Jeg har mye lekser' or 'Jeg har mange lekser'. Both are used.
Rarely. They usually say 'å lese' or 'å studere'. 'Lekser' sounds like primary or secondary school.
It sounds exactly like the English 'y' in 'yellow'.
Yes! It means 'homework-free' and is often used to describe schools that don't give homework.
Yes, if you have specific tasks from a teacher, you are 'gjøre lekser'.
It's a service, often provided by schools or libraries, where volunteers help kids with their homework.
'Gjøre lekser' is general (doing homework). 'Gjøre leksene' is specific (doing THE homework/my homework).
Expressions liées
å lese til prøve
similarto study for a test
å skulke
contrastto skip school/homework
leksehjelp
builds onhomework assistance
skolearbeid
synonymschool work
