Signification
Cannot change the past.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians often use this phrase to avoid 'drama.' It is considered polite to accept a mistake and move on rather than making a scene. The phrase reflects the 'Law of Jante' (Janteloven) indirectly—by not dwelling on your own mistakes, you avoid being self-centered. In Norwegian offices, efficiency is key. 'Gjort er gjort' is used to stop unproductive 'post-mortem' meetings that go in circles. You will see this used as a hashtag #gjortergjort when people post about their 'fails' in a lighthearted way.
The 'Ja ja' Combo
Pair it with 'Ja ja' (Oh well) for maximum native-speaker vibes: 'Ja ja, gjort er gjort!'
Don't be too cold
If someone is crying, wait a minute before saying this. It can sound a bit harsh if said too quickly.
Signification
Cannot change the past.
The 'Ja ja' Combo
Pair it with 'Ja ja' (Oh well) for maximum native-speaker vibes: 'Ja ja, gjort er gjort!'
Don't be too cold
If someone is crying, wait a minute before saying this. It can sound a bit harsh if said too quickly.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
Jeg glemte nøklene, men ______ er ______.
The proverb is 'Gjort er gjort.'
Which situation is most appropriate for 'Gjort er gjort'?
Choose the best context:
It is used for past mistakes that cannot be undone.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: 'Jeg skulle ønske jeg ikke hadde spist den siste pizzaen.' B: 'Vel, ______.'
B is telling A not to regret eating the pizza because it's already done.
Match the phrase to the feeling it expresses.
Gjort er gjort
The phrase is all about accepting what has happened.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Gjort er gjort'
Accidents
- • Spilled milk
- • Broken glass
- • Lost keys
Social
- • Wrong text
- • Awkward joke
- • Forgot a name
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg glemte nøklene, men ______ er ______.
The proverb is 'Gjort er gjort.'
Choose the best context:
It is used for past mistakes that cannot be undone.
A: 'Jeg skulle ønske jeg ikke hadde spist den siste pizzaen.' B: 'Vel, ______.'
B is telling A not to regret eating the pizza because it's already done.
Gjort er gjort
The phrase is all about accepting what has happened.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNot necessarily, but it's better to apologize first. 'Beklager, det var min feil. Men gjort er gjort, så jeg skal fikse det nå.'
Usually no. It's almost always for mistakes, accidents, or finishing something difficult.
'Sånn er det' means 'that's how it is' and is more general. 'Gjort er gjort' specifically refers to an action that was taken.
Expressions liées
Sagt er sagt
similarSaid is said.
Spist er spist
similarEaten is eaten.
Løpet er kjørt
contrastThe race is run.
Det som er gjort, er gjort
builds onThat which is done, is done.
