Signification
Asking for assistance.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians appreciate directness. If you need help, just say it. Don't beat around the bush. Asking for help is seen as a sign of professional maturity and a commitment to team success. In public, people are generally helpful but busy. Be polite and brief.
Silent HJ
Remember that the 'hj' in 'hjelp' is silent. It sounds exactly like 'yelp'.
Be Specific
Always add 'med' or 'til å' to explain what you need help with.
Signification
Asking for assistance.
Silent HJ
Remember that the 'hj' in 'hjelp' is silent. It sounds exactly like 'yelp'.
Be Specific
Always add 'med' or 'til å' to explain what you need help with.
Politeness
Adding 'Unnskyld' (Excuse me) before the phrase makes it much more polite.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct verb form.
Jeg ______ hjelp.
The present tense of 'å trenge' is 'trenger'.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural way to ask for help.
Hjelp is uncountable; do not use 'en'.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Jeg trenger hjelp -> ?
Direct translation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg er lost. B: Hva skjer? A: ______.
This is the appropriate response to express a need.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg ______ hjelp.
The present tense of 'å trenge' is 'trenger'.
Choose the natural way to ask for help.
Hjelp is uncountable; do not use 'en'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation.
A: Jeg er lost. B: Hva skjer? A: ______.
This is the appropriate response to express a need.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsNo, it is very standard and polite.
Yes, it is clear and direct.
It is an uncountable noun.
The 'hj' is silent, like 'yelp'.
It depends; 'Jeg trenger hjelp' is a statement, 'Kan du...' is a question.
Yes, it is perfectly professional.
Expressions liées
Kan du hjelpe meg?
similarCan you help me?
Jeg trenger støtte
similarI need support
Hjelp!
specialized formHelp!