Signification
Agreeing.
Contexte culturel
Consensus (enighet) is a pillar of Norwegian work culture. Decisions are often made after everyone has had a chance to speak, aiming for a solution everyone can be 'enig' about. In Norwegian meetings, saying 'Jeg er enig' is a way to show you are listening. Silence can sometimes be interpreted as disagreement or lack of interest. Norwegians often use 'enig' to avoid conflict. Even if they disagree slightly, they might start with 'Jeg er enig i det, men...' to soften the blow. On Norwegian social media, 'Enig' or 'Helt enig' is the equivalent of a 'Like' button but with more personal weight.
The 'E' Rule
Always remember to add 'e' when talking about 'vi' (we). 'Vi er enige' sounds much more natural.
Avoid 'Jeg enig'
It's the most common beginner mistake. Always include 'er'!
Signification
Agreeing.
The 'E' Rule
Always remember to add 'e' when talking about 'vi' (we). 'Vi er enige' sounds much more natural.
Avoid 'Jeg enig'
It's the most common beginner mistake. Always include 'er'!
Use 'Helt'
Adding 'helt' (completely) makes you sound much more like a native speaker in casual conversation.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct preposition for agreeing with a person.
Jeg er enig ___ deg.
We use 'med' when agreeing with a person (deg, ham, henne, Lars).
Fill in the plural form of 'enig'.
Vi er ______.
Adjectives take an '-e' in the plural form in Norwegian.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural agreement.
A: Skal vi spise pizza? B: Ja, ___ ___ ___ ___!
'Jeg er enig i det' is the most natural way to agree with a suggestion or statement.
Match the phrase to the formality level.
Match 'Helt enig!' with its register.
'Helt enig!' is a common, enthusiastic informal agreement.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er enig ___ deg.
We use 'med' when agreeing with a person (deg, ham, henne, Lars).
Vi er ______.
Adjectives take an '-e' in the plural form in Norwegian.
A: Skal vi spise pizza? B: Ja, ___ ___ ___ ___!
'Jeg er enig i det' is the most natural way to agree with a suggestion or statement.
Match 'Helt enig!' with its register.
'Helt enig!' is a common, enthusiastic informal agreement.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, in casual speech or texting, 'Enig!' is a perfect one-word response.
'Enig i' is for an opinion you share. 'Enig om' is for a decision a group has made together.
Technically, no. It's almost always 'enig i det'. However, you might hear it in some dialects or as an Anglicism.
Simply add 'ikke': 'Jeg er ikke enig'.
Expressions liées
Helt enig
similarTotally agree
Uenig
contrastDisagree
Enighet
builds onAgreement/Consensus
Samstemt
specialized formUnanimous/In harmony
Å bli enige
builds onTo reach an agreement
