Signification
Asking about benefits
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'nytteverdi' (utility value). If you can't explain the 'fordel' of something, it is often seen as unnecessary or 'jålete' (pretentious). In Norwegian flat hierarchies, employees are expected to ask 'Hva er fordelen?' when a manager proposes a change. It's not seen as rude, but as engagement. The Norwegian Consumer Council (Forbrukerrådet) often uses this phrase in guides to help citizens compare insurance or bank deals. Directness is appreciated. Asking for the benefit directly is often preferred over long, polite circumlocutions.
Use 'med'
Always remember to use 'med' when asking about the benefit of an object. 'Hva er fordelen med [ting]?'
Don't say 'av'
English speakers often say 'fordelen av', but this sounds unnatural in Norwegian. Stick to 'med'.
Signification
Asking about benefits
Use 'med'
Always remember to use 'med' when asking about the benefit of an object. 'Hva er fordelen med [ting]?'
Don't say 'av'
English speakers often say 'fordelen av', but this sounds unnatural in Norwegian. Stick to 'med'.
Pluralize it
If you want to sound more thorough, ask 'Hva er fordelene?' (plural) to get a list of reasons.
Be direct
Don't be afraid to ask this in shops. It's expected and helps you get the best service.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the question.
Hva ___ fordelen med denne?
The verb 'er' (is) is needed to link 'Hva' and 'fordelen'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Asking about the benefit of a car:
You need the definite form 'fordelen' and the preposition 'med'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg synes vi bør dra til Spania. B: ________?
'Hva er fordelen med det?' is the most natural way to ask for the pros of a suggestion.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a job interview and want to know why you should work there.
This is the polite and professional way to ask about workplace benefits.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Med vs Ved
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHva ___ fordelen med denne?
The verb 'er' (is) is needed to link 'Hva' and 'fordelen'.
Asking about the benefit of a car:
You need the definite form 'fordelen' and the preposition 'med'.
A: Jeg synes vi bør dra til Spania. B: ________?
'Hva er fordelen med det?' is the most natural way to ask for the pros of a suggestion.
You are at a job interview and want to know why you should work there.
This is the polite and professional way to ask about workplace benefits.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly polite and neutral. It shows you are interested and logical.
It's better to avoid it for people as it sounds transactional. Use 'Hvorfor liker du ham?' instead.
The plural is 'Hva er fordelene?'.
The opposite is 'Hva er ulempen?' (What is the disadvantage?).
Yes, it is the same in Nynorsk: 'Kva er føremonen?' is the more traditional Nynorsk, but 'Hva er fordelen?' is widely accepted.
Yes, 'ved' is also correct and sounds slightly more formal than 'med'.
You can say 'Hva er haken?' (What is the hook?).
It is masculine: 'en fordel - fordelen'.
Use 'vitsen' when you are skeptical or think something is a waste of time.
Extremely common. It's used in every meeting to evaluate options.
Yes, it's very common in texts when making plans.
It can, but 'fortjeneste' is the specific word for financial profit.
Expressions liées
Hva er vitsen?
similarWhat's the point?
Hva tjener man på det?
similarWhat does one gain from it?
Hva er poenget?
synonymWhat is the point?
Til din fordel
builds onTo your advantage
En ulempe
contrastA disadvantage
