Signification
Stating a preference for music
Contexte culturel
Norwegians often use 'ikke så glad i' (not so fond of) as a 'litotes' or understatement to avoid being confrontational. It's a key part of 'Norwegian politeness'. Saying 'Jeg er glad i deg' is a major milestone in a relationship. It usually comes months before 'Jeg elsker deg'. Being 'glad i naturen' is almost a requirement for the Norwegian identity. It's used to explain why people spend every weekend in rainy mountains. Children are taught to say 'glad i deg' from a very young age. It is the primary verbal bond in the household.
The 'Safe' Love
When in doubt with a Norwegian partner, use 'glad i deg' first. It's the safest way to show affection without overstepping.
The Silent D
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'glad'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Signification
Stating a preference for music
The 'Safe' Love
When in doubt with a Norwegian partner, use 'glad i deg' first. It's the safest way to show affection without overstepping.
The Silent D
Don't pronounce the 'd' in 'glad'. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Plural Check
Always check if you are talking about 'vi' (we). If so, add that 'e' to make it 'glade'.
Polite No
Use 'Jeg er ikke så glad i...' to reject food or invitations politely. It's less harsh than 'Jeg vil ikke'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg er veldig glad ___ norsk natur.
The expression is always 'glad i'.
Choose the correct plural form.
Vi er _______ i barna våre.
Adjectives ending in -d often take -e in the plural. 'Vi' is plural, so we use 'glade'.
Complete the dialogue with a polite refusal.
A: Vil du ha mer kaffe? B: Nei takk, ________________.
This is the most natural and polite way to say you don't want something in Norwegian.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your sister you love her before hanging up.
'Jeg er glad i deg' is the standard expression of love between family members.
Use the correct form of 'å være'.
Da jeg var liten, ____ jeg veldig glad i sjokolade.
The sentence starts with 'Da jeg var liten' (When I was little), so we need the past tense 'var'.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English nuance.
Match the following:
Each phrase carries a different level of intensity and register.
🎉 Score : /6
Aides visuelles
Common things to be 'glad i'
Hobbies
- • Musikk
- • Tur
- • Dans
Food
- • Kaffe
- • Pizza
- • Sjokolade
People
- • Mamma
- • Venn
- • Kjæreste
Banque d exercices
6 exercicesJeg er veldig glad ___ norsk natur.
The expression is always 'glad i'.
Vi er _______ i barna våre.
Adjectives ending in -d often take -e in the plural. 'Vi' is plural, so we use 'glade'.
A: Vil du ha mer kaffe? B: Nei takk, ________________.
This is the most natural and polite way to say you don't want something in Norwegian.
You want to tell your sister you love her before hanging up.
'Jeg er glad i deg' is the standard expression of love between family members.
Da jeg var liten, ____ jeg veldig glad i sjokolade.
The sentence starts with 'Da jeg var liten' (When I was little), so we need the past tense 'var'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each phrase carries a different level of intensity and register.
🎉 Score : /6
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but you must use 'å' + infinitive. Example: 'Jeg er glad i å lese.'
Yes, it usually implies a more personal or emotional connection.
Absolutely! It's the most common way to show you care about a friend.
'Glad' is everyday happiness; 'lykkelig' is deep, long-term bliss.
Use 'Jeg er ikke glad i...' or 'Jeg er ikke så glad i...'.
Only if you are fond *of* something. If you just want to say 'I am happy', say 'Jeg er glad'.
Yes, it's becoming more common, but 'glad i' is still the classic choice.
Add 'veldig' -> 'Jeg er veldig glad i'.
In almost all standard dialects, yes. In some formal readings, it might be slightly heard.
Yes, 'Jeg er glad i jobben min' is a very common and positive thing to say.
Use 'glade'. Example: 'De er glade i hverandre.'
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
Yes, it's perfect for movies, books, and art.
Younger people might say 'Jeg digger...', but 'glad i' never goes out of style.
Expressions liées
å like
similarto like
å elske
builds onto love
å ha lyst på
contrastto want / feel like
å være begeistret for
specialized formto be enthusiastic about
å bry seg om
similarto care about
å foretrekke
similarto prefer
