Signification
Asking for the price of multiple items
Contexte culturel
Norwegians are very tech-savvy. You will rarely see cash. If you ask 'Hvor mange koster det?', be ready to pay with your phone or card. In the fish market (Fisketorget), sellers are used to tourists. They will understand 'Hvor mange' immediately and might even answer in English. In Northern Norway, traditional trade (like reindeer products) might involve more personal interaction. Being direct about price is still the norm. Younger Norwegians might use English loanwords or slang like 'spenn' (bucks) when talking about price.
The 'Kroner' Trick
If you are unsure, just imagine you are saying 'Hvor mange [kroner] koster det?'. It makes the 'mange' feel more natural.
Avoid for Singles
Don't use this for a single item. It sounds like you are asking how many of that item you get for a certain price.
Signification
Asking for the price of multiple items
The 'Kroner' Trick
If you are unsure, just imagine you are saying 'Hvor mange [kroner] koster det?'. It makes the 'mange' feel more natural.
Avoid for Singles
Don't use this for a single item. It sounds like you are asking how many of that item you get for a certain price.
Use 'Hva koster...'
If you forget 'mye' vs 'mange', just use 'Hva koster det?'. It works for everything!
Vipps is King
Most market sellers will have a Vipps number. You can ask 'Hvor mange koster det på Vipps?'.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence for multiple items.
Jeg vil ha fem epler. Hvor ____ koster det?
In this context, 'mange' is used because we are referring to the count of apples or kroner.
Fill in the missing verb.
Hvor mange ____ det for to kaffe?
The verb 'koster' is used to ask for the price.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Kunde: Jeg tar disse tre bøkene. Selger: Det blir 50 kroner. Kunde: Oi, det var billig! Hvor ____ koster det for én til?
When asking for 'one more' (singular), 'mye' is the more natural choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits best when buying a single expensive watch?
For a single item, 'Hvor mye koster den?' is the correct grammatical form.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Mye vs Mange
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg vil ha fem epler. Hvor ____ koster det?
In this context, 'mange' is used because we are referring to the count of apples or kroner.
Hvor mange ____ det for to kaffe?
The verb 'koster' is used to ask for the price.
Kunde: Jeg tar disse tre bøkene. Selger: Det blir 50 kroner. Kunde: Oi, det var billig! Hvor ____ koster det for én til?
When asking for 'one more' (singular), 'mye' is the more natural choice.
Which phrase fits best when buying a single expensive watch?
For a single item, 'Hvor mye koster den?' is the correct grammatical form.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically, 'Hvor mye koster det?' is the standard. 'Hvor mange' is used when a plural noun like 'kroner' is implied.
No, for one apple use 'Hvor mye koster det?' or 'Hva koster det?'.
'Mye' is for things you can't count (water, time, value). 'Mange' is for things you can count (apples, people, coins).
It is common in informal settings or among learners. Natives usually say 'Hvor mye koster de?'.
You can say 'Hva skylder jeg deg?'.
No, in Norway it is expected to be direct and efficient.
Just point and ask 'Hva koster denne?' or 'Hvor mange koster det for disse?'.
No, Norwegian verbs do not change based on the number of subjects in the present tense.
Use 'Hvor mye blir det til sammen?'.
It's better to ask 'Kan jeg få regningen?' (Can I have the bill?).
Expressions liées
Hvor mye koster det?
similarHow much does it cost?
Hva koster det?
synonymWhat does it cost?
Hvor mange er det?
builds onHow many are there?
Det blir...
contrastIt will be...
Hva skal du ha?
specialized formWhat do you want (for it)?
Prislapp
relatedPrice tag
