A2 Collocation तटस्थ

å være flink

to be clever/good

मतलब

Capable or skilled at something.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The 'Flink Pike' (Good Girl) syndrome is a major cultural talking point, referring to the pressure on young women to be perfect in all aspects of life. Janteloven (The Law of Jante) makes people hesitant to call themselves 'flink', but it is very common to use it as a compliment for others to build social bonds. In Denmark, 'flink' often means 'kind' or 'nice', whereas in Norway it almost always refers to competence. This can cause funny misunderstandings between neighbors! Praising children with 'flink' is so common that some modern parents are trying to use more specific praise to avoid creating 'praise junkies'.

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The Preposition Trick

Remember: I = Inside a book (subjects), TIL = To do (verbs), MED = Meet people/tools.

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Don't praise the cake!

Never call an object 'flink'. It sounds like the object has a brain and worked hard.

मतलब

Capable or skilled at something.

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The Preposition Trick

Remember: I = Inside a book (subjects), TIL = To do (verbs), MED = Meet people/tools.

⚠️

Don't praise the cake!

Never call an object 'flink'. It sounds like the object has a brain and worked hard.

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Accepting the compliment

When someone says 'Du er flink!', just say 'Takk!' Don't over-explain, even if Janteloven makes you feel modest.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the correct preposition (til, i, or med).

Han er veldig flink ___ å spille gitar.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: til

We use 'til' because 'å spille' is a verb.

Which sentence is correct for praising a child's behavior?

Barnet rydder rommet sitt.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Så flink du er!

'Så flink du er!' is the standard way to praise effort or behavior.

Match the subject with the correct prepositional phrase.

Match the following:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Matte -> flink i; Å tegne -> flink til; Barn -> flink med; Hendene -> flink med

I for subjects, Til for verbs, Med for people/tools.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Jeg har fått A på alle prøvene! B: Oi, du er virkelig ___ ___ ___!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: flink i skolen

School is a context where 'i' is used to denote being good at the subjects within it.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the correct preposition (til, i, or med). Fill Blank A2

Han er veldig flink ___ å spille gitar.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: til

We use 'til' because 'å spille' is a verb.

Which sentence is correct for praising a child's behavior? Choose A1

Barnet rydder rommet sitt.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Så flink du er!

'Så flink du er!' is the standard way to praise effort or behavior.

Match the subject with the correct prepositional phrase. Match A2

बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Matte -> flink i; Å tegne -> flink til; Barn -> flink med; Hendene -> flink med

I for subjects, Til for verbs, Med for people/tools.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Jeg har fått A på alle prøvene! B: Oi, du er virkelig ___ ___ ___!

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: flink i skolen

School is a context where 'i' is used to denote being good at the subjects within it.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

5 सवाल

Yes! It's very common to say 'flink bikkje' (good dog) when a dog obeys a command.

'Flink' sounds more like you worked for it. 'God' can sometimes mean you just have natural talent.

The plural is 'flinke'. For example: 'De er flinke elever.'

No, you should say 'Jeg er flink til å snakke norsk' because 'snakke' is a verb.

No, job titles use 'dyktig' or specific nouns. You wouldn't be a 'flink-arbeider', but a 'dyktig arbeider'.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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å være dyktig

similar

To be competent or professional.

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å være god til

synonym

To be good at.

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flink pike

specialized form

Good girl (syndrome).

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skolelys

related

A 'bright' student.

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