Signification
Unfamiliar with a situation
Contexte culturel
Norwegians are often reserved. Using this phrase helps explain your behavior without sounding like you are complaining. The concept of 'Janteloven' (Law of Jante) encourages humility. Admitting you aren't used to something is a humble way to acknowledge your limitations. In international teams, this phrase is a professional way to ask for more time to learn a new process.
The 'å' rule
Always remember that if you add a verb, you need 'å' after 'til'.
Don't skip 'til'
Skipping 'til' is the most common error for beginners.
Signification
Unfamiliar with a situation
The 'å' rule
Always remember that if you add a verb, you need 'å' after 'til'.
Don't skip 'til'
Skipping 'til' is the most common error for beginners.
Use 'ennå'
Add 'ennå' (yet) to the end to sound more natural: 'Jeg er ikke vant til det ennå'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg er ikke vant ___ det.
The phrase always requires 'til'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct form.
You need 'til' before the 'å' infinitive marker.
Match the Norwegian phrase to its English meaning.
Jeg er ikke vant til det.
Direct translation.
Complete the response.
A: Har du bodd her lenge? B: Nei, ___.
Adding 'ennå' (yet) makes it more natural.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er ikke vant ___ det.
The phrase always requires 'til'.
Choose the correct form.
You need 'til' before the 'å' infinitive marker.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation.
A: Har du bodd her lenge? B: Nei, ___.
Adding 'ennå' (yet) makes it more natural.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsYes, but it sounds like you aren't used to their behavior. Be careful!
It is neutral and works in almost all situations.
It's just the preposition that pairs with 'vant'.
Yes, but it means 'I am unfamiliar', which is slightly different.
Just remove 'ikke': 'Jeg er vant til det'.
No, 'vant' is invariant.
Yes, it's very common.
Use 'Jeg er ikke vant til å være med ham'.
Expressions liées
Å venne seg til
builds onTo get used to
En vane
similarA habit
Uvant
similarUnusual/unfamiliar
