Signification
Forgot easily when not around.
Contexte culturel
In Norway, this phrase is often used with a shrug of the shoulders, reflecting a certain 'nøkternhet' (sober-mindedness/pragmatism). It's an acceptance that life moves on. Modern Norwegians use this phrase frequently when discussing 'ghosting' or 'unfollowing' on social media to protect their mental health. In Norwegian flat-hierarchy offices, if a manager doesn't see a problem, they might assume it's solved. Employees use this phrase to warn against neglecting issues. The minimalist aesthetic in Norwegian homes (hiding away cables, clutter in sleek cabinets) is a physical manifestation of this proverb.
Use it for habits
It's a great phrase to use when talking about breaking bad habits, like putting your phone in another room.
Don't over-inflect
Never say 'Ute av synet'. Keep the 'e' at the end of 'syne'—it's a fossilized grammar form.
Signification
Forgot easily when not around.
Use it for habits
It's a great phrase to use when talking about breaking bad habits, like putting your phone in another room.
Don't over-inflect
Never say 'Ute av synet'. Keep the 'e' at the end of 'syne'—it's a fossilized grammar form.
The 'Comma' Pause
When speaking, put a tiny pause where the comma is. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Teste-toi
Fyll ut de manglende ordene i ordtaket.
Ute av ______, ute av ______.
Dette er den faste formen av ordtaket.
Hvilken situasjon passer best til ordtaket?
Du sletter en app på telefonen for å slutte å bruke den.
Når appen er borte fra skjermen, glemmer du å bruke den.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: 'Tenker du mye på den gamle jobben din?' B: 'Nei, egentlig ikke. ______.'
B svarer at han ikke tenker på jobben fordi han ikke er der lenger.
Hvilken setning er grammatisk korrekt?
Velg riktig form:
Ordtaket endrer seg ikke selv om det står i en setning.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesUte av ______, ute av ______.
Dette er den faste formen av ordtaket.
Du sletter en app på telefonen for å slutte å bruke den.
Når appen er borte fra skjermen, glemmer du å bruke den.
A: 'Tenker du mye på den gamle jobben din?' B: 'Nei, egentlig ikke. ______.'
B svarer at han ikke tenker på jobben fordi han ikke er der lenger.
Velg riktig form:
Ordtaket endrer seg ikke selv om det står i en setning.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt's less common than 'hjerne' (brain) or 'tanke' (thought) in daily speech, but very common in psychology and idioms.
Yes, it's often used when you're glad someone is gone and you don't have to think about them.
Not really, but 'ute av syne, ute av sinn' can be positive if you're talking about removing stress or temptations.
It's an old dative case form. Norwegian used to have cases like German, and they survived in some old proverbs.
It can be a bit cynical. It's better to say 'Vi må holde kontakten' (We must keep in touch) instead.
Expressions liées
Langt fra øye, langt fra hjerte
similarFar from eye, far from heart.
Å feie under teppet
relatedTo sweep under the rug.
Glemt og gjemt
similarForgotten and hidden.
Å se gjennom fingrene med noe
contrastTo look through one's fingers at something.
