When you're discussing memory at a C2 level in Norwegian, it's more than just recalling facts. You're diving into the nuances of how memory functions, its different types, and its impact on our cognitive processes. You might explore topics like semantic memory (lagring av generell kunnskap), episodic memory (personlige opplevelser), or working memory (korttidslagring for oppgaver). Furthermore, you could delve into the psychology of memory, including concepts such as memory formation, retrieval, and even the unreliability of eyewitness testimonies. This level of discussion requires a robust vocabulary to differentiate between various aspects of memory, its strengths, and its limitations.

hukommelse en 30 secondes

  • Mind's data storage.
  • Ability to remember.
  • Essential for learning.

Le savais-tu ?

The 'huk-' prefix is related to words like 'hug' (mind/thought) and 'hugsja' (to remember) in Old Norse.

Exemples par niveau

1

Jeg har god hukommelse.

I have a good memory.

2

Hun har dårlig hukommelse.

She has a bad memory.

3

Hukommelsen min er ikke bra.

My memory is not good.

Here 'hukommelsen' uses the definite form, meaning 'the memory' or 'my memory' when context is clear.

4

Han glemmer mye på grunn av sin hukommelse.

He forgets a lot because of his memory.

5

Minne og hukommelse er viktige.

Memory (noun, in general) and memory (the faculty) are important.

In Norwegian, 'minne' can also mean memory, but often refers to a specific memory or remembrance, while 'hukommelse' is the faculty.

6

Har du god hukommelse?

Do you have a good memory?

7

Lærer barn hukommelse fort?

Do children learn memory quickly?

Here, 'hukommelse' refers to the ability to remember.

8

Jeg trenger bedre hukommelse for skolen.

I need a better memory for school.

1

Hennes hukommelse for detaljer er bemerkelsesverdig; hun husker hvert eneste ord.

Her memory for details is remarkable; she remembers every single word.

Possessive pronoun 'hennes' (her) before the noun 'hukommelse' (memory). 'Er bemerkelsesverdig' (is remarkable) is the predicate.

2

Alderdommen kan svekke hukommelsen, men erfaringen forblir intakt.

Old age can weaken the memory, but experience remains intact.

'Alderdommen' (old age) is the subject. 'Kan svekke' (can weaken) is a modal verb construction. 'Hukommelsen' is definite singular.

3

Han har en fotografisk hukommelse og kan gjenkalle ansikter med utrolig nøyaktighet.

He has a photographic memory and can recall faces with incredible accuracy.

'En fotografisk hukommelse' (a photographic memory) uses an indefinite article 'en' and an adjective 'fotografisk'.

4

Tap av hukommelse etter ulykken gjorde det vanskelig for ham å identifisere vitnene.

Loss of memory after the accident made it difficult for him to identify the witnesses.

'Tap av hukommelse' (loss of memory) uses the preposition 'av' (of). 'Gjorde det vanskelig' (made it difficult).

5

For å forbedre hukommelsen anbefales regelmessig mental trening, som å lære et nytt språk.

To improve memory, regular mental training, like learning a new language, is recommended.

'For å forbedre' (to improve) is an infinitive construction. 'Anbefales' (is recommended) is a passive verb.

6

Vitenskapen utforsker stadig nye måter å bevare og styrke menneskets hukommelse på.

Science is constantly exploring new ways to preserve and strengthen human memory.

'Menneskets hukommelse' (human's memory) uses the genitive 's'.

7

Selv om min hukommelse svikter meg, glemmer jeg aldri de viktigste øyeblikkene i livet mitt.

Even if my memory fails me, I never forget the most important moments in my life.

'Svikter meg' (fails me) uses the direct object pronoun 'meg'. 'Aldri' (never) is an adverb of frequency.

8

Dette er ikke bare en historiebok; det er et monument over folkets kollektive hukommelse.

This is not just a history book; it is a monument to the people's collective memory.

'Folkets kollektive hukommelse' (the people's collective memory) uses the genitive 's' and an adjective 'kollektive'.

Collocations courantes

god hukommelse good memory
dårlig hukommelse bad memory
korttidshukommelse short-term memory
langtidshukommelse long-term memory
svekket hukommelse impaired memory
tapt hukommelse lost memory
frisk hukommelse fresh memory (clear, good memory)
utfordre hukommelsen challenge the memory
trene hukommelsen train the memory
minne hukommelsen remind the memory (jog one's memory)

Phrases Courantes

Jeg har god hukommelse for navn.

I have a good memory for names.

Min hukommelse er ikke som den pleide å være.

My memory is not what it used to be.

Har du dårlig hukommelse?

Do you have a bad memory?

Hukommelsen min er svekket etter ulykken.

My memory is impaired after the accident.

Jeg må trene hukommelsen min mer.

I need to train my memory more.

Han har en fantastisk hukommelse for detaljer.

He has an amazing memory for details.

Det er viktig å bevare en god hukommelse.

It is important to maintain a good memory.

Jeg prøver å forbedre min hukommelse.

I am trying to improve my memory.

Sykdommen påvirket hukommelsen hans.

The illness affected his memory.

Hukommelsen er et kraftig verktøy.

Memory is a powerful tool.

Souvent confondu avec

hukommelse vs memory (English)

English 'memory' can be both the faculty and a specific recollection, which can make distinguishing 'hukommelse' from 'minne' tricky.

hukommelse vs recollection (English)

This is closer to 'erindring' than 'hukommelse'.

hukommelse vs remember (English)

This is the verb 'huske' in Norwegian, not the noun 'hukommelse'.

Facile à confondre

hukommelse vs minne (noun)

Both 'hukommelse' and 'minne' can refer to memory. However, 'minne' is often used for a specific memory or a memorial, while 'hukommelse' is the general faculty of memory.

'Hukommelse' is the capacity to remember. 'Minne' can be a memory (like a souvenir) or a remembrance.

Jeg har et godt minne om barndommen min. (I have a good memory of my childhood.)

hukommelse vs erindring (noun)

'Erindring' is also a form of memory, similar to a recollection or reminiscence. It often implies a more conscious act of recalling.

'Hukommelse' is the overall ability. 'Erindring' is the act or result of remembering a specific event.

Hun har mange glade erindringer fra reisen. (She has many happy recollections from the trip.)

hukommelse vs hukommelsestap (noun)

This word directly relates to 'hukommelse' but describes a condition (memory loss), not the faculty itself.

'Hukommelse' is memory. 'Hukommelsestap' is the loss of memory.

Etter ulykken fikk han hukommelsestap. (After the accident, he suffered memory loss.)

hukommelse vs huske (verb)

This is the verb form of remembering, directly related to the noun 'hukommelse'.

'Hukommelse' is the noun (the memory faculty). 'Huske' is the verb (to remember).

Jeg husker ikke navnet hans. (I don't remember his name.)

hukommelse vs hjerte (noun)

While unrelated in meaning, 'hjerte' (heart) is a common word, and learners might mistakenly associate 'hukommelse' with a more metaphorical 'heart' for emotional memory, rather than the cognitive faculty.

'Hukommelse' is the mental faculty. 'Hjerte' is the organ, or metaphorically, the seat of emotions.

Hun har et godt hjerte. (She has a good heart.)

Comment l'utiliser

How to use hukommelse

Hukommelse is a feminine noun in Norwegian, meaning 'memory' or 'recollection.' It refers to the mental faculty of storing and recalling information, experiences, and knowledge.

It can be used in various contexts, such as:

  • Referring to a person's ability to remember:
    • "Hun har god hukommelse." (She has good memory.)
    • "Min hukommelse er ikke like god som før." (My memory is not as good as before.)
  • Referring to the act of remembering something:
    • "Jeg mistet min hukommelse etter ulykken." (I lost my memory after the accident.)
    • "Gjenoppfrisk hukommelsen din." (Refresh your memory.)
  • Referring to a specific memory or recollection:
    • "Det er en vag hukommelse." (It's a vague memory.)
    • "Barndomshukommelsen er ofte den sterkeste." (Childhood memories are often the strongest.)

Phrases with hukommelse:

  • Ha god/dårlig hukommelse: To have a good/bad memory.
  • Miste hukommelsen: To lose one's memory.
  • Gjenoppfriske hukommelsen: To refresh one's memory.
  • En levende hukommelse: A vivid memory.
  • En vag hukommelse: A vague memory.

Erreurs courantes

Common mistakes with hukommelse

A common mistake for English speakers is confusing hukommelse with 'minne.' While both relate to memory, they are not always interchangeable.

  • Hukommelse refers to the faculty of memory, the ability to remember.
  • Minne (often plural, minner) refers to individual memories, recollections, or souvenirs.

Incorrect: "Jeg har mange hukommelser fra barndommen." (Incorrect: I have many faculties of memory from childhood.)

Correct: "Jeg har mange minner fra barndommen." (Correct: I have many memories from childhood.)

Incorrect: "Mitt minne er dårlig." (Incorrect: My souvenir is bad.)

Correct: "Min hukommelse er dårlig." (Correct: My memory [faculty] is bad.)

Origine du mot

Old Norse

Sens originel : memory

North Germanic

Contexte culturel

In Norway, a good hukommelse is often valued, especially when it comes to remembering historical facts or family stories. It's common to hear phrases like 'Du har en god hukommelse!' (You have a good memory!) as a compliment.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

While both 'hukommelse' and 'minne' relate to memory, 'hukommelse' refers more to the faculty of memory itself, like your ability to remember things. 'Minne' often refers to a specific memory or a remembrance, like 'et godt minne' (a good memory).

You could say 'Han har en god hukommelse' (He has a good memory) or 'Hukommelsen hennes er fantastisk' (Her memory is fantastic). Notice the definite form 'hukommelsen' when talking about a specific person's memory.

No, not in Norwegian. For computer memory, you would use words like 'minne' or 'lagring' (storage). 'Hukommelse' is specifically for human or animal memory.

You would say 'Jeg har dårlig hukommelse' (I have bad memory). You don't usually use an indefinite article ('en') with 'hukommelse' when describing its quality.

Not really in common use. 'Hukommelse' is an abstract noun, and we usually refer to it as a singular faculty. You wouldn't typically talk about 'multiple memories' using 'hukommelser'.

You can say 'hukommelsestap' (memory loss). It's a compound word where 'tap' means loss.

'Hukommelse' is a standard, neutral word. It's appropriate for both formal and informal contexts.

No, for remembering an event, you'd use the verb 'huske' (to remember) or the noun 'minne' (a memory). 'Hukommelse' is the capacity, not the act or the specific event.

Think of it like the 'hook' in your brain that 'commemorates' things – a bit of a stretch, but it might help! Focus on its meaning as the ability to remember.

Beyond 'god/dårlig hukommelse' (good/bad memory) and 'hukommelsestap' (memory loss), you might hear 'trene hukommelsen' (to train your memory) or 'friske opp hukommelsen' (to refresh one's memory, though 'friske opp minnet' is more common for a specific memory).

Teste-toi 60 questions

multiple choice A1

Which word means 'memory'?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Hukommelse

'Hukommelse' is the Norwegian word for memory. The others mean book, house, and food.

multiple choice A1

What is the English translation of 'god hukommelse'?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Good memory

'God' means good, and 'hukommelse' means memory.

multiple choice A1

Which sentence uses 'hukommelse' correctly?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jeg har dårlig hukommelse. (I have a bad memory.)

'Hukommelse' refers to the faculty of memory, so 'having a bad memory' is a correct usage.

true false A1

The word 'hukommelse' is a verb.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Faux

'Hukommelse' is a noun, meaning 'memory'.

true false A1

'Dårlig hukommelse' means 'bad memory'.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

'Dårlig' means bad, and 'hukommelse' means memory.

true false A1

You can say 'en hukommelse' in Norwegian.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

'Hukommelse' is a common noun and can be used with the indefinite article 'en'.

listening A1

Listen for 'hukommelse' and its meaning in context.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jeg har en god hukommelse for tall.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening A1

Pay attention to how 'hukommelse' is used with 'god'.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Min hukommelse er ikke så god om morgenen.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening A1

Listen for the word meaning 'memory' and what kind it is.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Hun har en dårlig hukommelse for navn.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Jeg har en god hukommelse.

Focus: hu-komm-el-se

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Min hukommelse er dårlig.

Focus: då-rlig

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

Hukommelsen min er bra.

Focus: bra

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing A1

Write a short sentence in Norwegian describing something you need to remember for tomorrow. Use a simple structure.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jeg må huske å kjøpe melk i morgen.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing A1

Form a Norwegian sentence saying 'My memory is good.'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Min hukommelse er god.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
writing A1

Translate to Norwegian: 'Do you have a good memory?'

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Har du god hukommelse?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
reading A1

What kind of memory does the person have?

Read this passage:

Jeg har en dårlig hukommelse. Jeg glemmer ofte navn og telefonnumre. Det er vanskelig for meg å huske nye ting.

What kind of memory does the person have?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : A bad memory

The passage says 'Jeg har en dårlig hukommelse,' which means 'I have a bad memory.'

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : A bad memory

The passage says 'Jeg har en dårlig hukommelse,' which means 'I have a bad memory.'

reading A1

What does the teacher want the student to do?

Read this passage:

Læreren sier: 'Husk leksene til i morgen!' Eleven svarer: 'Ja, jeg skal huske det.'

What does the teacher want the student to do?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Remember the homework

The teacher says 'Husk leksene til i morgen!', which means 'Remember the homework for tomorrow!'

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Remember the homework

The teacher says 'Husk leksene til i morgen!', which means 'Remember the homework for tomorrow!'

reading A1

What is special about the grandmother's memory?

Read this passage:

Min bestemor har en lang hukommelse. Hun husker ting fra da hun var liten. Hun forteller mange historier.

What is special about the grandmother's memory?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : It is long

The passage states 'Min bestemor har en lang hukommelse,' meaning 'My grandmother has a long memory.'

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : It is long

The passage states 'Min bestemor har en lang hukommelse,' meaning 'My grandmother has a long memory.'

sentence order A1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jeg har en god hukommelse

The correct order is 'Jeg har en god hukommelse', which means 'I have a good memory'.

sentence order A1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Han mistet sin hukommelse

The correct order is 'Han mistet sin hukommelse', meaning 'He lost his memory'.

sentence order A1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Forbedre din hukommelse

The correct order is 'Forbedre din hukommelse', which means 'Improve your memory'.

sentence order A2

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Min gode hukommelse hjelper meg.

This sentence means 'My good memory helps me.' The word order is important in Norwegian.

sentence order A2

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Hun har en dårlig hukommelse.

This sentence means 'She has a bad memory.' The adjective 'dårlig' (bad) comes before the noun 'hukommelse' (memory).

sentence order A2

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jeg har god hukommelse for ansikter.

This sentence means 'I have a good memory for faces.' 'For' is a common preposition used with 'hukommelse'.

sentence order B1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Min hukommelse er ikke så bra lenger.

This sentence means 'My memory is not so good anymore.' It uses 'hukommelse' as the subject of the sentence.

sentence order B1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Hun har en fantastisk hukommelse for detaljer.

This sentence means 'She has a fantastic memory for details.' Here, 'hukommelse' is the object of the verb 'har' (has).

sentence order B1

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Det er viktig å trene hukommelsen sin.

This sentence means 'It is important to train one's memory.' 'Hukommelsen sin' refers to 'one's memory'.

multiple choice B2

Hvilken setning bruker ordet 'hukommelse' riktig?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jeg har en god hukommelse for ansikter.

'Hukommelse' er et substantiv som refererer til evnen til å huske ting. De andre alternativene bruker ordet feilaktig som et verb eller i en feil kontekst.

multiple choice B2

Hva er det mest sannsynlige resultatet av dårlig 'hukommelse'?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Man glemmer ofte viktige ting.

Dårlig hukommelse betyr at man har problemer med å huske, noe som ofte fører til at man glemmer viktige ting. De andre alternativene er ikke direkte relatert til hukommelse.

multiple choice B2

Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'hukommelse' i en setning om evnen til å huske?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : minne

'Minne' er et nært synonym til 'hukommelse' og brukes ofte om hverandre når man snakker om evnen til å huske. 'Glemsel' er det motsatte, og 'forståelse' og 'tankekraft' er ikke direkte synonymer.

true false B2

Regelmessig hjernetrim kan bidra til å forbedre 'hukommelsen'.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

Forskning viser at aktiviteter som stimulerer hjernen, som å lære nye ting eller løse oppgaver, kan styrke hukommelsen.

true false B2

Ordet 'hukommelse' refererer kun til evnen til å huske tall og fakta.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Faux

'Hukommelse' omfatter alle typer minner, inkludert episodiske minner (hendelser), semantiske minner (fakta), og prosedurale minner (ferdigheter), ikke bare tall og fakta.

true false B2

Det er vanlig å oppleve at 'hukommelsen' blir dårligere med alderen.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

Det er en normal del av aldringsprosessen at hukommelsen kan svekkes noe, selv om dette varierer mye fra person til person.

sentence order B2

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : En god hukommelse kan påvirket av kostholdet vårt.

This sentence means 'A good memory can be affected by our diet.'

sentence order B2

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Jeg prøver å forbedre hukommelsen min.

This sentence means 'I am trying to improve my memory.'

sentence order B2

Touche les mots ci-dessous pour construire la phrase
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Korttidshukommelsestap er en vanlig utfordring.

This sentence means 'Short-term memory loss is a common challenge.'

multiple choice C2

Velg det ordet som best erstatter 'hukommelse' i setningen: 'Han har en fantastisk hukommelse for detaljer.'

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : erindring

'Erindring' is a synonym for memory, often used to refer to the act of recalling something. 'Kunnskap' means knowledge, 'forstand' means understanding, and 'intelligens' means intelligence, none of which directly replace the meaning of 'hukommelse' in this context.

multiple choice C2

Hvilken av disse setningene bruker 'hukommelse' korrekt i en kontekst som involverer en dypere, mer kollektiv forståelse?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Byens hukommelse er bevart i de gamle bygningene.

In this context, 'Byens hukommelse' (the city's memory) refers to the collective historical recollection or heritage, which is a C2-level conceptual use of the word. The other options refer to personal memory in more common, less abstract ways.

multiple choice C2

I en diskusjon om filosofi og bevissthet, hvilken av disse uttrykkene er mest sannsynlig å dukke opp i forbindelse med 'hukommelse'?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Hukommelsens fragmenter og tidens forgjengelighet.

This option presents a more abstract and philosophical concept of memory (fragments of memory and the transience of time), aligning with a C2 level discussion. The other options are more literal or practical uses of the word.

true false C2

Uttrykket 'å ha noe i friskt minne' er en idiomatisk måte å si at man har en veldig klar og nylig hukommelse av noe.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

This statement is true. 'Å ha noe i friskt minne' directly translates to 'to have something in fresh memory,' and idiomatically means to have a vivid and recent recollection.

true false C2

I en medisinsk kontekst refererer 'retrograd amnesi' til tap av evnen til å danne nye hukommelser.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Faux

This statement is false. Retrograde amnesia refers to the loss of *pre-existing* memories, while anterograde amnesia refers to the inability to form new memories.

true false C2

Når man snakker om 'kulturell hukommelse', refererer man til de individuelle minnene til en gruppe mennesker, snarere enn delte historier og tradisjoner.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Faux

This statement is false. 'Kulturell hukommelse' (cultural memory) refers to the collective body of shared knowledge, traditions, stories, and beliefs that define a group or society, not just individual memories.

listening C2

The memory can play tricks on us, especially as we get older.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Hukommelsen kan spille oss et puss, spesielt når vi blir eldre.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening C2

He had an exceptional memory for details from his childhood.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Han hadde en enestående hukommelse for detaljer fra barndommen.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
listening C2

To improve memory, it is recommended to get enough sleep and eat healthily.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : For å forbedre hukommelsen anbefales det å sove nok og spise sunt.
Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Kan du forklare hvordan du best vedlikeholder din egen hukommelse?

Focus: hukommelse

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Diskuter hvorvidt digital teknologi påvirker menneskets hukommelse positivt eller negativt.

Focus: påvirker, hukommelse

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

Beskriv en situasjon hvor din hukommelse har sviktet deg, og hva konsekvensene var.

Focus: sviktet, konsekvensene

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte :

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