§ Understanding 'Veiledning'
The Norwegian word "veiledning" is important to know. It means guidance, instruction, or advice. You will hear this word often in many situations, from work to school to the news. It's not a complicated word, but understanding its context is key.
- DEFINITION
- Guidance, instruction, or advice given.
§ In a Work Setting
In the workplace, "veiledning" is very common. It can refer to anything from onboarding new employees to ongoing professional development. Managers often provide "veiledning" to their team members.
- New Employee Onboarding: When you start a new job in Norway, you'll likely receive a lot of "veiledning" to help you understand your tasks and the company culture.
- Performance Reviews: During performance reviews, your manager might offer "veiledning" on how to improve in certain areas.
- Project Guidance: If you're working on a project, you might ask for "veiledning" from a more experienced colleague.
Vi trenger mer veiledning på dette prosjektet. (We need more guidance on this project.)
Lederen ga oss god veiledning i den nye programvaren. (The manager gave us good instruction in the new software.)
§ In an Educational Context
In schools and universities, "veiledning" is absolutely essential. Students often seek "veiledning" from teachers and professors. This could be about assignments, career choices, or even personal issues that affect their studies.
- Thesis Supervision: If you're writing a thesis, your supervisor provides "veiledning" throughout the process.
- Academic Advising: University students often have academic advisors who provide "veiledning" on course selection and degree requirements.
- Homework Help: Younger students might get "veiledning" from their teachers on difficult homework problems.
Studentene fikk veiledning fra professoren. (The students received guidance from the professor.)
Han trenger veiledning med oppgaven sin. (He needs guidance with his assignment.)
§ In the News and Public Life
You will also find "veiledning" used in news reports and public announcements. This often refers to official advice or instructions from authorities.
- Health Authorities: During a public health crisis, health authorities provide "veiledning" to the public on how to stay safe.
- Government Advice: The government might issue "veiledning" on new regulations or policies.
- Consumer Information: Consumer organizations provide "veiledning" on various products and services.
Myndighetene gir ut ny veiledning om reiser. (The authorities are issuing new guidance on travel.)
De tilbyr gratis veiledning for bedrifter. (They offer free guidance for businesses.)
As you can see, "veiledning" is a versatile word with a clear meaning. Pay attention to how it's used in different contexts, and you'll quickly become comfortable with it.
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Jeg trenger veiledning.
I need guidance.
Gi meg veiledning.
Give me guidance.
Har du veiledning?
Do you have guidance?
Dette er god veiledning.
This is good guidance.
Jeg får veiledning.
I get guidance.
Han gir veiledning.
He gives guidance.
Veiledning hjelper meg.
Guidance helps me.
Takk for veiledningen.
Thanks for the guidance.
Jeg trenger veiledning med norsk grammatikk.
I need guidance with Norwegian grammar.
Literally: 'I need guidance with Norwegian grammar.'
Læreren ga god veiledning til elevene.
The teacher gave good instruction to the students.
Literally: 'The teacher gave good guidance to the students.'
Vi fikk veiledning om hvordan vi skulle fylle ut skjemaet.
We received advice on how to fill out the form.
Literally: 'We got guidance about how we should fill out the form.'
Han søker veiledning for sin karriere.
He is seeking guidance for his career.
Literally: 'He seeks guidance for his career.'
Kurset inkluderer personlig veiledning.
The course includes personal instruction.
Literally: 'The course includes personal guidance.'
Foreldrene mine gir meg alltid god veiledning.
My parents always give me good advice.
Literally: 'My parents give me always good guidance.'
Trenger du veiledning for prosjektet ditt?
Do you need guidance for your project?
Literally: 'Need you guidance for your project?'
Denne boken gir nyttig veiledning om språklæring.
This book provides useful instruction on language learning.
Literally: 'This book gives useful guidance about language learning.'
Trenger du veiledning med oppgaven din?
Do you need guidance with your assignment?
Hun gir veiledning til nye ansatte.
She provides guidance to new employees.
Vi tilbyr gratis juridisk veiledning.
We offer free legal advice/guidance.
Under veiledning av en ekspert, vil du lære mye.
Under the guidance of an expert, you will learn a lot.
Studentene får tett veiledning gjennom hele studiet.
The students receive close guidance throughout their studies.
Senteret tilbyr karriereveiledning for unge voksne.
The center offers career guidance for young adults.
Det er viktig å søke profesjonell veiledning ved alvorlige problemer.
It is important to seek professional guidance for serious problems.
Han er under veiledning for å forbedre sine ferdigheter.
He is under guidance to improve his skills.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Jeg trenger veiledning med dette prosjektet.
I need guidance with this project.
Han gir god veiledning til studentene sine.
He gives good guidance to his students.
Fikk du veiledning om hvordan du skulle gjøre det?
Did you get guidance on how to do it?
Søker veiledning for å forbedre ferdighetene mine.
Seeking guidance to improve my skills.
Vi tilbyr veiledning til nyansatte.
We offer guidance to new employees.
Uten veiledning ville jeg vært fortapt.
Without guidance, I would be lost.
Har du noen veiledning å gi meg?
Do you have any guidance to give me?
De gir veiledning gjennom hele prosessen.
They provide guidance throughout the process.
Denne boken gir nyttig veiledning.
This book provides useful guidance.
Han ba om veiledning fra sin mentor.
He asked for guidance from his mentor.
Souvent confondu avec
While 'guide' is the verb form of 'guidance' in English, the direct Norwegian equivalent for the act of guiding is often 'å veilede', not 'å veiledning'.
Sometimes 'direction' can mean instruction, but in Norwegian, 'retning' typically refers to physical direction, while 'veiledning' is for instructional direction.
Similar to 'veiledning', 'coaching' involves guidance, but 'coaching' often implies a more personal development or performance improvement focus.
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'Råd' can also mean 'advice' or 'counsel'. The confusion often arises because 'veiledning' is a broader term encompassing 'råd'.
'Råd' often refers to specific suggestions or recommendations. 'Veiledning' is more about the process of leading or showing the way.
Jeg trenger et godt råd. (I need some good advice.) / Han ga meg veiledning for å løse problemet. (He gave me guidance to solve the problem.)
Like 'veiledning', 'instruksjon' implies telling someone what to do. The overlap can make it difficult to choose the right word.
'Instruksjon' is typically more directive and specific, often a step-by-step command. 'Veiledning' is often less rigid and more about support.
Følg instruksjonene nøye. (Follow the instructions carefully.) / Veiledningen hjalp meg med å forstå oppgaven. (The guidance helped me understand the task.)
Both 'veiledning' and 'hjelp' involve assisting someone. Learners might use 'hjelp' when 'veiledning' is more appropriate.
'Hjelp' is a general term for assistance. 'Veiledning' specifically refers to assistance in the form of showing the way or giving advice.
Kan jeg få litt hjelp? (Can I get some help?) / Jeg fikk god veiledning fra læreren. (I received good guidance from the teacher.)
'Opplæring' means 'training' or 'education', and while it involves guidance, it's a much more formal and structured process.
'Opplæring' is usually long-term and aims to teach skills or knowledge. 'Veiledning' can be a one-off or ongoing, focused on a specific task or problem.
Vi får grundig opplæring i det nye systemet. (We are getting thorough training in the new system.) / Veiledningen var kort, men nyttig. (The guidance was short but useful.)
'Konsultasjon' also involves seeking advice or expert opinion, which can seem similar to 'veiledning'.
'Konsultasjon' often implies a formal meeting with an expert to discuss a specific issue. 'Veiledning' can be less formal and broader in scope.
Jeg har en konsultasjon med legen i morgen. (I have a consultation with the doctor tomorrow.) / Studentene får veiledning fra studiekonsulenten. (The students receive guidance from the study counselor.)
Astuces
Focus on the core meaning
Remember that 'veiledning' primarily means guidance or instruction. Think of it as someone showing you the way or explaining how to do something.
Common contexts for veiledning
'Veiledning' is often used in educational settings (academic guidance), professional development (career guidance), or when seeking help with a task (technical guidance). It implies a structured form of help.
Veileder is the person
The person who gives 'veiledning' is a 'veileder'. This can be a supervisor, mentor, or instructor. Knowing this helps you connect the noun to the action.
Use it with 'få' or 'gi'
You can 'få veiledning' (get guidance) or 'gi veiledning' (give guidance). Practice these phrases: 'Jeg trenger veiledning.' (I need guidance.) 'Jeg kan gi deg veiledning.' (I can give you guidance.)
Synonyms to avoid confusion
While 'råd' (advice) is a close synonym, 'veiledning' often implies a more comprehensive and ongoing process of support rather than just a quick tip.
Think of 'way-leading'
The root 'vei' means way or road. So, 'veiledning' literally means something like 'way-leading' – guiding someone along a path. This can help with memorization.
Examples in sentences
Here are some examples:
'Studentene får veiledning fra professoren.' (The students get guidance from the professor.)
'Vi tilbyr veiledning i jobbsøking.' (We offer guidance in job seeking.)
Listen for it in professional contexts
'Veiledning' is very common in academic, professional, and bureaucratic settings. Pay attention to how it's used when talking about studies, careers, or administrative processes.
Don't confuse with 'veiledende'
'Veiledende' is an adjective meaning advisory or indicative (e.g., 'veiledende pris' - recommended price). While related, it's not the same as the noun 'veiledning'.
Practice forming sentences
Try to construct your own sentences using 'veiledning'. For example, 'Jeg trenger veiledning for å forstå dette.' (I need guidance to understand this.) The more you use it, the better you'll remember it.
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsWhile both mean advice, 'veiledning' often implies more ongoing, structured, or professional guidance, like mentorship or educational instruction. 'Råd' is typically a one-off piece of advice.
Absolutely! You'll frequently hear about 'studentveiledning' (student guidance) or 'masteroppgaveveiledning' (master's thesis supervision). It refers to the support and direction given by a supervisor or teacher.
Not necessarily, but it leans that way. While you could offer 'veiledning' to a friend on a project, 'råd' (advice) or 'hjelp' (help) might be more common in casual settings. Think of 'veiledning' as having a more structured or expert connotation.
You could say:
- 'Kan jeg få litt veiledning om dette?' (Can I get some guidance on this?)
- 'Jeg trenger veiledning med prosjektet mitt.' (I need guidance with my project.)
- 'Er det mulig å få veiledning?' (Is it possible to get guidance?)
A person who gives 'veiledning' is called a 'veileder' (a guide, supervisor, or instructor). This could be a teacher, a mentor, a coach, or a professional consultant.
'Veiledning' is typically an uncountable noun, so it's usually used in the singular. You wouldn't say 'to veiledninger' in the same way you wouldn't say 'two advices'. However, you can refer to different types or sessions of guidance.
You'll often see 'veiledning om' (guidance about/on) or 'veiledning i' (guidance in/on). For example, 'veiledning om studier' (guidance on studies) or 'veiledning i språk' (guidance in language).
Yes, the verb is 'å veilede', which means 'to guide' or 'to supervise'. So, 'en veileder veileder studentene' (a supervisor guides the students).
It very often does, yes. While you can offer guidance in a less formal context, the word itself carries a more professional or structured weight compared to simpler words like 'hjelp' (help) or 'råd' (advice).
Not typically. For a physical guide or manual, you would usually use words like 'bruksanvisning' (instruction manual), 'guide' (guide), or 'håndbok' (handbook). 'Veiledning' refers to the act or process of providing guidance.
Teste-toi 54 questions
Jeg trenger hjelp og ___.
The sentence means 'I need help and guidance.' 'Veiledning' fits the context of needing assistance.
Læreren gir god ___.
The sentence means 'The teacher gives good guidance.' 'Veiledning' is the correct word here.
Han fikk mye ___ fra sjefen sin.
The sentence means 'He received a lot of guidance from his boss.' 'Veiledning' is the best fit.
Vi søker ___ for å lære norsk.
The sentence means 'We seek guidance to learn Norwegian.' 'Veiledning' makes sense in this context.
Trenger du ___ med prosjektet ditt?
The sentence means 'Do you need guidance with your project?' 'Veiledning' is the appropriate word.
Jeg gir deg litt ___.
The sentence means 'I give you some guidance.' 'Veiledning' fits naturally.
Hva betyr 'veiledning'?
'Veiledning' betyr å gi hjelp eller råd.
Hvem gir ofte veiledning?
En lærer gir ofte veiledning til studenter.
Hva er et annet ord for 'veiledning' i en enkel setning?
'Råd' er et annet ord som betyr 'veiledning' i denne sammenhengen.
Du får veiledning når du lærer noe nytt.
Det er vanlig å få veiledning når man lærer noe nytt.
Veiledning er alltid mat.
'Veiledning' er ikke mat; det er hjelp eller råd.
En venn kan gi deg veiledning.
Ja, en venn kan gi deg råd og veiledning.
Hva betyr 'veiledning' på engelsk?
'Veiledning' betyr 'guidance' på engelsk.
Jeg trenger litt ___ med leksene mine.
Du trenger 'veiledning' (guidance) med leksene.
Læreren ga oss god ___ om prosjektet.
Læreren ga 'veiledning' (guidance/instruction) om prosjektet.
'Veiledning' betyr 'advice' på engelsk.
Ja, 'veiledning' kan også bety 'advice'.
Du får 'veiledning' når du kjøper mat.
Du får ikke 'veiledning' når du kjøper mat. Du får veiledning for å lære eller forstå noe.
Studenter får ofte 'veiledning' fra lærere.
Ja, studenter får ofte 'veiledning' (guidance) fra lærere for å hjelpe dem med studiene.
Write a short sentence about needing help or advice. Try to use a form of 'veiledning'.
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Jeg trenger veiledning med leksene mine. (I need guidance with my homework.)
Imagine you are helping a friend. Write a sentence saying you can offer some guidance.
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Jeg kan gi deg veiledning hvis du trenger det. (I can give you guidance if you need it.)
Write a sentence about getting help from a teacher or an expert.
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Jeg fikk god veiledning fra læreren min. (I got good guidance from my teacher.)
Hva ga læreren elevene?
Read this passage:
Læreren ga elevene god veiledning før eksamen. Alle elevene var glade for hjelpen de fikk. Det var viktig å forstå oppgavene.
Hva ga læreren elevene?
Passasjen sier 'Læreren ga elevene god veiledning'. (The passage says 'The teacher gave the students good guidance'.)
Passasjen sier 'Læreren ga elevene god veiledning'. (The passage says 'The teacher gave the students good guidance'.)
Hva leter personen etter?
Read this passage:
Jeg leter etter veiledning for å lære norsk. Det er mange ressurser, men jeg vil ha en plan. Hvem kan hjelpe meg?
Hva leter personen etter?
Første setning sier 'Jeg leter etter veiledning for å lære norsk'. (The first sentence says 'I am looking for guidance to learn Norwegian'.)
Første setning sier 'Jeg leter etter veiledning for å lære norsk'. (The first sentence says 'I am looking for guidance to learn Norwegian'.)
Hva hjelper programmet studentene med?
Read this passage:
Et nytt program tilbyr veiledning for studenter. Programmet hjelper studentene med studier og karrierevalg. Målet er å gi god støtte.
Hva hjelper programmet studentene med?
Passasjen sier 'Programmet hjelper studentene med studier og karrierevalg'. (The passage says 'The program helps students with studies and career choices'.)
Passasjen sier 'Programmet hjelper studentene med studier og karrierevalg'. (The passage says 'The program helps students with studies and career choices'.)
This sentence means 'I need guidance with my homework.'
This sentence means 'Do we get guidance before the test?'
This sentence means 'He gives good guidance to the students.'
Listen for 'veiledning' in the context of needing help with a task.
Listen for 'veiledning' in the context of receiving help from a teacher.
Listen for 'veiledning' in the context of a new employee getting support.
Read this aloud:
Kan du gi meg litt veiledning?
Focus: veiledning
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Jeg setter pris på din veiledning.
Focus: setter pris på, veiledning
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Vi tilbyr gratis veiledning for studenter.
Focus: tilbyr, veiledning
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The correct order is 'She needed guidance'.
The correct order is 'The teacher gave good guidance'.
The correct order is 'We offer guidance for new employees'.
Imagine you are a mentor. Write an email to a new team member offering your continued veiledning (guidance) as they settle into their role. Mention specific areas you can help with.
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Sample answer
Hei [Nytt teammedlem], Velkommen til teamet! Jeg ønsket bare å gjenta at jeg er her for veiledning og støtte mens du setter deg inn i din nye rolle. Ikke nøl med å ta kontakt med spørsmål om prosjektene våre, selskapets kultur, eller hvis du bare trenger en tilbakemelding på arbeidet ditt. Ser frem til å samarbeide med deg! Med vennlig hilsen, [Ditt navn]
You are a student struggling with a complex project. Write a short note to your professor requesting veiledning (guidance) on a specific aspect of the project, explaining why you need help.
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Kjære Professor [Navn], Jeg skriver for å be om veiledning angående prosjekt X. Jeg har utfordringer med å forstå metodikken for dataanalyse, spesielt hvordan jeg skal tolke resultatene på en meningsfull måte. Din veiledning her ville være til stor hjelp for å komme videre med prosjektet. Med vennlig hilsen, [Ditt navn], [Studentnummer]
Describe a situation where receiving good veiledning (guidance) made a significant difference in your personal or professional life. Explain what made the guidance effective.
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En gang jeg fikk veldig god veiledning var under min første lederrolle. Jeg slet med å delegere oppgaver effektivt. Min mentor ga meg spesifikk veiledning om hvordan jeg skulle identifisere styrkene til teammedlemmene mine og tildele oppgaver basert på disse. Det som gjorde veiledningen så effektiv, var at den ikke bare var teoretisk; hun ga meg også praktiske eksempler og rollespill. Dette hjalp meg med å bygge tillit og forbedre mine lederferdigheter betydelig.
Hvorfor er veiledning spesielt viktig for nyansatte, ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
I mange profesjonelle settinger er veiledning en uunnværlig del av utviklingen. Dette gjelder spesielt for nyansatte, som ofte trenger grundig instruksjon og råd for å navigere i selskapets kultur og arbeidsmetoder. En god veileder kan akselerere læringsprosessen og bidra til at den ansatte raskere blir en verdifull ressurs. Uten tilstrekkelig veiledning kan nyansatte føle seg isolerte og usikre på sine oppgaver, noe som kan føre til lavere produktivitet og økt gjennomtrekk.
Hvorfor er veiledning spesielt viktig for nyansatte, ifølge teksten?
Teksten sier direkte at nyansatte 'ofte trenger grundig instruksjon og råd for å navigere i selskapets kultur og arbeidsmetoder'.
Teksten sier direkte at nyansatte 'ofte trenger grundig instruksjon og råd for å navigere i selskapets kultur og arbeidsmetoder'.
Hvilken rolle har veiledningen for studenter som skriver masteroppgaver?
Read this passage:
Studenter som jobber med masteroppgaver er ofte avhengige av veiledning fra sin professor. Denne veiledningen er ikke bare for å sikre faglig korrekthet, men også for å hjelpe studenten med å strukturere forskningen, utvikle argumenter og overholde tidsfrister. En vellykket veiledningsprosess kan transformere en god idé til en fremragende oppgave, mens mangel på veiledning kan føre til forsinkelser og et produkt av lavere kvalitet. Professorens rolle er å være en guide, ikke en som skriver oppgaven for studenten.
Hvilken rolle har veiledningen for studenter som skriver masteroppgaver?
Teksten spesifiserer at veiledningen er 'ikke bare for å sikre faglig korrekthet, men også for å hjelpe studenten med å strukturere forskningen, utvikle argumenter og overholde tidsfrister.'
Teksten spesifiserer at veiledningen er 'ikke bare for å sikre faglig korrekthet, men også for å hjelpe studenten med å strukturere forskningen, utvikle argumenter og overholde tidsfrister.'
Hva er en nøkkelegenskap ved effektiv veiledning ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Effektiv veiledning krever mer enn bare kunnskap; det krever også evnen til å lytte, empati og en dyp forståelse av veisøkerens behov. En god veileder stiller spørsmål som stimulerer til refleksjon, snarere enn å gi direkte svar. Målet er å styrke veisøkerens egen problemløsningsevne og selvtillit, slik at de på sikt kan ta informerte beslutninger uavhengig. Dette skiller veiledning fra enkel instruksjon eller kommandoer.
Hva er en nøkkelegenskap ved effektiv veiledning ifølge teksten?
Teksten sier klart at effektiv veiledning 'krever også evnen til å lytte, empati og en dyp forståelse av veisøkerens behov'.
Teksten sier klart at effektiv veiledning 'krever også evnen til å lytte, empati og en dyp forståelse av veisøkerens behov'.
The speaker is asking if someone received the guidance sent yesterday.
The students requested additional guidance for their master's thesis.
It's easy to make mistakes without proper guidance.
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Kan du gi meg litt veiledning angående dette prosjektet?
Focus: veiledning
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Den nye medarbeideren trenger omfattende veiledning i starten.
Focus: omfattende
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Vi tilbyr veiledning for å forbedre dine ferdigheter.
Focus: ferdigheter
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Focus on the core meaning
Remember that 'veiledning' primarily means guidance or instruction. Think of it as someone showing you the way or explaining how to do something.
Common contexts for veiledning
'Veiledning' is often used in educational settings (academic guidance), professional development (career guidance), or when seeking help with a task (technical guidance). It implies a structured form of help.
Veileder is the person
The person who gives 'veiledning' is a 'veileder'. This can be a supervisor, mentor, or instructor. Knowing this helps you connect the noun to the action.
Use it with 'få' or 'gi'
You can 'få veiledning' (get guidance) or 'gi veiledning' (give guidance). Practice these phrases: 'Jeg trenger veiledning.' (I need guidance.) 'Jeg kan gi deg veiledning.' (I can give you guidance.)
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