Signification
People have different tastes.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'likhet' (equality) but also respect individual choices. This phrase is a polite way to maintain social harmony. The concept of 'Janteloven' (Law of Jante) sometimes discourages standing out, but 'hver sin lyst' allows for personal quirks within the group.
Use it to end debates
It's the perfect 'agree to disagree' button.
Signification
People have different tastes.
Use it to end debates
It's the perfect 'agree to disagree' button.
Teste-toi
Which phrase is the correct Norwegian proverb?
____ lyst.
The fixed phrase is 'Hver sin lyst'.
Complete the sentence.
Jeg liker kaffe, du liker te. ____ ____ lyst.
The phrase is 'Hver sin lyst'.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercices____ lyst.
The fixed phrase is 'Hver sin lyst'.
Jeg liker kaffe, du liker te. ____ ____ lyst.
The phrase is 'Hver sin lyst'.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsNo, it is a polite way to accept differences.
Expressions liées
Smaken er som baken
similarTaste is like the backside.
Hver sin smak
synonymEach their own taste.
