Lytte is a common verb for actively listening in Norwegian.
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- Listen closely
- Pay attention to sound
- Hear with purpose
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Jeg liker å lytte til musikk.
I like to listen to music.
Kan du lytte til meg?
Can you listen to me?
Vi må lytte nøye.
We must listen carefully.
Hun lytter aldri.
She never listens.
De sitter og lytter.
They are sitting and listening.
Hva lytter du til?
What are you listening to?
Han lytter til radio hver morgen.
He listens to the radio every morning.
Det er viktig å lytte aktivt.
It is important to listen actively.
Jeg lytter til deg.
I am listening to you.
Barnet lytter til en vuggesang.
The child listens to a lullaby.
Astuces
Basic use of 'lytte'
The most common way to use 'lytte' is simply to listen. For example, 'Jeg liker å lytte til musikk' means 'I like to listen to music'.
'lytte' with 'til'
'Lytte' is almost always followed by the preposition 'til' (to). So you listen to something. For instance, 'Jeg lytter til radio' means 'I listen to the radio'.
Distinguishing 'lytte' from 'høre'
While 'lytte' means to actively listen, 'høre' means to hear (the passive act of perceiving sound). 'Jeg lytter til nyhetene' (I listen to the news) versus 'Jeg hører en lyd' (I hear a sound).
Imperative form of 'lytte'
To tell someone to listen, you can use the imperative form: 'Lytt!' This means 'Listen!' or 'Pay attention!'
Asking someone to listen
If you want to ask someone to listen, you could say 'Kan du lytte?' which means 'Can you listen?' or 'Vil du lytte?' meaning 'Will you listen?'
Using 'lytte' in a request
For a polite request, you can say 'Vennligst lytt' which translates to 'Please listen.' This is good for formal situations.
Past tense of 'lytte'
The past tense of 'lytte' is 'lyttet'. So, 'Jeg lyttet til podkasten' means 'I listened to the podcast'.
Future tense with 'skal lytte'
To express future action, use 'skal lytte'. 'Jeg skal lytte til foredraget' means 'I will listen to the lecture'.
Common mistake: omitting 'til'
A common mistake is to forget 'til'. Remember, you always 'lytter til' something, not just 'lytter' something. For example, not 'Jeg lytter musikk' but 'Jeg lytter til musikk'.
Using 'lytte' with people
You can also 'lytte til' people. 'Jeg lytter til deg' means 'I am listening to you.' This implies attention and understanding.
Teste-toi 24 questions
Write a short sentence using 'lytte' to say 'I listen to music.'
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Sample answer
Jeg lytter til musikk.
Form a simple sentence meaning 'She listens to the radio' using 'lytte'.
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Hun lytter på radio.
Translate 'We listen to the teacher' into Norwegian, using 'lytte'.
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Vi lytter til læreren.
What does the person like to listen to in the morning?
Read this passage:
Jeg liker å lytte til fuglene om morgenen. Det er rolig og fint. Jeg lytter også til musikk når jeg jobber.
What does the person like to listen to in the morning?
The passage says 'Jeg liker å lytte til fuglene om morgenen.' (I like to listen to the birds in the morning.)
The passage says 'Jeg liker å lytte til fuglene om morgenen.' (I like to listen to the birds in the morning.)
Who is reading a story?
Read this passage:
Lille Per sitter og lytter til en historie. Han synes historien er spennende. Han lytter alltid når mamma leser for ham.
Who is reading a story?
The passage states 'Han lytter alltid når mamma leser for ham.' (He always listens when Mom reads to him.)
The passage states 'Han lytter alltid når mamma leser for ham.' (He always listens when Mom reads to him.)
Why is it important to listen to the news?
Read this passage:
Vi skal lytte til nyhetene på TV. Det er viktig å vite hva som skjer i verden. Lytter du også til nyhetene?
Why is it important to listen to the news?
The passage says 'Det er viktig å vite hva som skjer i verden.' (It is important to know what is happening in the world.)
The passage says 'Det er viktig å vite hva som skjer i verden.' (It is important to know what is happening in the world.)
Choose the correct Norwegian word for 'to listen' in the following sentence: 'She likes to _____ to music.'
'Lytte' means 'to listen'. The other options mean 'to see', 'to talk', and 'to eat' respectively.
Which sentence correctly uses 'lytte' in the past tense?
The past tense of 'lytte' is 'lyttet'. The sentence means 'She listened to the news yesterday.'
Complete the sentence: 'Barna bør _____ til foreldrene sine.'
The sentence means 'Children should listen to their parents.' 'Lytte' is the correct verb. The other options mean 'to run', 'to play', and 'to read'.
The sentence 'Jeg hørte på musikk' means 'I listened to music.'
'Høre' can also mean 'to listen' when it refers to the act of perceiving sound, often without active attention. 'Lytte' implies more active attention.
'Lytte' is always followed by the preposition 'på'.
While 'lytte på' is common, especially when listening to something specific like music or news, 'lytte til' is also used, for example, when listening to someone speak.
In Norwegian, 'å lytte' is a regular verb.
'Lytte' is a regular '-et' verb in its past tense form ('lyttet') and past participle form ('lyttet').
Try to identify the main activity described.
What is important to avoid mistakes?
How long did she have to listen?
Read this aloud:
Kan du lytte til denne sangen og fortelle meg hva du synes?
Focus: lytte
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Read this aloud:
Jeg prøver alltid å lytte til begge sider av en sak før jeg dømmer.
Focus: begge sider
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Read this aloud:
Det er en kunst å lytte aktivt og forstå hva den andre sier.
Focus: aktivt
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Which of the following best expresses the idea of 'to listen intently' in Norwegian?
'Å lytte nøye' specifically conveys the meaning of listening with attention and care. 'Å høre på' and 'å lytte til' are more general for 'to listen to'. 'Å lytte opp' is not a common or correct phrase for this meaning.
In a formal context, when asking someone to pay attention to what is being said, which phrase using 'lytte' is most appropriate?
'Lytt vennligst til det jeg sier' is the most formal and polite option. 'Vær så snill og lytt!' is a bit more informal. 'Jeg ber deg om å lytte' is a direct request but not as refined for formal settings. 'Vennligst lytte til meg' has incorrect grammar; it should be 'Vennligst lytt til meg' if used, but still less natural than the correct option.
Which sentence correctly uses 'lytte' in a metaphorical sense, referring to paying attention to advice or warnings?
To 'lytte til advarslene' (listen to the warnings) is a common metaphorical use of 'lytte', meaning to heed or pay attention to advice. The other options are either ungrammatical or do not use 'lytte' in this specific metaphorical sense.
The phrase 'å lytte på radio' is a common and grammatically correct way to say 'to listen to the radio' in Norwegian.
While 'å lytte til' is common, 'å lytte på radio' is not the most natural or standard phrase. The more common and correct way is 'å høre på radio' or 'å lytte til radioen'.
If someone says 'Jeg lyttet med et halvt øre', it means they were paying very close attention.
'Å lytte med et halvt øre' literally means 'to listen with half an ear', which implies not paying full attention, or listening distractedly.
When referring to a doctor listening to a patient's heart, the verb 'lytte' is generally used.
Yes, it is common to say 'legen lyttet på hjertet' (the doctor listened to the heart) when referring to a medical examination using a stethoscope, indicating focused listening.
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Summary
Lytte is a common verb for actively listening in Norwegian.
- Listen closely
- Pay attention to sound
- Hear with purpose
Basic use of 'lytte'
The most common way to use 'lytte' is simply to listen. For example, 'Jeg liker å lytte til musikk' means 'I like to listen to music'.
'lytte' with 'til'
'Lytte' is almost always followed by the preposition 'til' (to). So you listen to something. For instance, 'Jeg lytter til radio' means 'I listen to the radio'.
Distinguishing 'lytte' from 'høre'
While 'lytte' means to actively listen, 'høre' means to hear (the passive act of perceiving sound). 'Jeg lytter til nyhetene' (I listen to the news) versus 'Jeg hører en lyd' (I hear a sound).
Imperative form of 'lytte'
To tell someone to listen, you can use the imperative form: 'Lytt!' This means 'Listen!' or 'Pay attention!'
