Signification
Requesting an item at the table.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'likhet' (equality). Asking for help is seen as a normal part of social interaction. Similar to Norway, Swedish also uses 'Kan du skicka vattnet?' with the same social expectations. Danish uses 'Kan du sende vandet?' which is almost identical to Norwegian. In the US, 'Could you pass the water?' is standard. It is very similar in function and register.
Add 'takk'
Always add 'takk' to make your request sound more natural and polite.
Table Manners
In Norway, it is polite to wait for everyone to be served before you start eating.
Signification
Requesting an item at the table.
Add 'takk'
Always add 'takk' to make your request sound more natural and polite.
Table Manners
In Norway, it is polite to wait for everyone to be served before you start eating.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb.
Kan du _____ vannet?
'Sende' is the correct verb for passing items at a table.
Which is the most polite way to ask?
Choose the best option.
Using the question form 'Kan du' is the standard polite way.
Complete the dialogue.
Person A: 'Kan du sende vannet?' Person B: '_____'
'Vær så god' is the standard way to say 'here you go'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a dinner party and need water.
This is the most socially appropriate phrase for a dinner party.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKan du _____ vannet?
'Sende' is the correct verb for passing items at a table.
Choose the best option.
Using the question form 'Kan du' is the standard polite way.
Person A: 'Kan du sende vannet?' Person B: '_____'
'Vær så god' is the standard way to say 'here you go'.
You are at a dinner party and need water.
This is the most socially appropriate phrase for a dinner party.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is very polite if you use the right phrase.
No, this is for dining situations.
Expressions liées
Kan du sende saltet?
similarCan you pass the salt?
Kan jeg få vann?
contrastCan I have water?
Vær så snill
builds onPlease
Takk for maten
similarThanks for the meal
