Signification
Resolving a problem together.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians value 'konsensus' (consensus). Using 'vi' (we) instead of 'jeg' (I) makes the suggestion feel less bossy and more like a team effort. In Norwegian offices, even the boss will use this phrase to invite employees to contribute ideas, reflecting a flat hierarchy. It is considered polite to focus on the solution rather than blaming someone for the problem. This phrase is the 'polite pivot'. The phrase taps into the 'dugnad' tradition where everyone contributes to solving a community problem.
The 'På' Rule
Always use the preposition 'på' after 'løsning'. Example: 'Løsningen på problemet'.
Don't say 'Lage'
Avoid saying 'lage en løsning'. It sounds like you are physically building a solution out of wood or plastic.
Signification
Resolving a problem together.
The 'På' Rule
Always use the preposition 'på' after 'løsning'. Example: 'Løsningen på problemet'.
Don't say 'Lage'
Avoid saying 'lage en løsning'. It sounds like you are physically building a solution out of wood or plastic.
Softening the Blow
Use 'Vi må bare finne en løsning' to make a stressful situation feel more manageable.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing modal verb.
Vi ___ finne en løsning.
The phrase uses 'må' to express the necessity of finding a solution.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Norwegian phrase:
In Norwegian, you always 'find' (finne) a solution.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are in a meeting and there is a problem with the budget. What do you say?
This phrase is perfect for professional problem-solving.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bilen fungerer ikke! B: Slapp av, ___.
This is a reassuring way to respond to a problem.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi ___ finne en løsning.
The phrase uses 'må' to express the necessity of finding a solution.
Choose the natural Norwegian phrase:
In Norwegian, you always 'find' (finne) a solution.
You are in a meeting and there is a problem with the budget. What do you say?
This phrase is perfect for professional problem-solving.
A: Bilen fungerer ikke! B: Slapp av, ___.
This is a reassuring way to respond to a problem.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can use it for anything from a global crisis to a missing sock.
In this context, 'må' is not seen as bossy; it's seen as practical and necessary.
The plural is 'løsninger'. Example: 'Vi må se på ulike løsninger.'
Yes, if the problem is yours alone to solve.
The most common casual way is 'Vi må fikse det'.
Because 'en' is indefinite and 'løsningen' is definite. Use 'en løsning' or just 'løsningen'.
You say 'den beste løsningen'.
Constantly. Politicians use it every day to talk about climate, economy, and social issues.
No, 'oppklaring' is for clearing up a misunderstanding or a crime, not for general solutions.
You say 'Jeg finner ingen løsning' (I find no solution).
Expressions liées
å løse et problem
similarTo solve a problem
å komme til enighet
builds onTo reach an agreement
å fikse det
synonymTo fix it
å finne ut av noe
similarTo figure something out
