मतलब
Something is unwise or negative.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Norwegians often use 'litt' (a little) before 'dumt' to make it sound even more understated. 'Det var litt dumt' is a very common way to describe a big problem. The concept of 'Uff da' is related. While 'Uff da' is an exclamation of sympathy, 'Det er dumt' is the verbal explanation of why you are saying 'Uff da'. In Norwegian workplaces, 'det er dumt' is a way to flag a risk without sounding like a whistleblower or being too aggressive toward management. On Norwegian social media, you will often see 'Så dumt! ☹️' as a comment on posts about cancelled events or bad luck.
The 'Shame' Shortcut
Whenever you want to say 'That's a shame' in English, 'Det er dumt' is your safest bet in Norwegian.
Don't be too mean
Remember that 'Du er dum' is a real insult. Stick to 'Det er dumt' to talk about situations.
मतलब
Something is unwise or negative.
The 'Shame' Shortcut
Whenever you want to say 'That's a shame' in English, 'Det er dumt' is your safest bet in Norwegian.
Don't be too mean
Remember that 'Du er dum' is a real insult. Stick to 'Det er dumt' to talk about situations.
Add 'litt'
Adding 'litt' (a little) makes you sound much more like a native speaker. 'Det var litt dumt, da.'
Empathy is key
Use a sympathetic tone of voice. If you say it too fast, it can sound like you don't care.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the adjective.
Jeg mistet mobilen min i bakken. Det er ___.
We use 'dumt' because the subject is 'det'.
Which response is most appropriate?
Venn: 'Jeg kan ikke komme i bursdagen din fordi jeg er syk.'
'Det er dumt!' expresses polite disappointment. 'Du er dum' is an insult.
Match the situation to the best use of 'det er dumt'.
Situation: You realize you forgot to buy milk.
This correctly uses the 'at'-clause to describe the unfortunate situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi dra på stranda? B: Nei, det regner. A: Å ja, ___.
Rain is an unfortunate situation, so 'det er dumt' is the natural reaction.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Disappointment Levels
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासJeg mistet mobilen min i bakken. Det er ___.
We use 'dumt' because the subject is 'det'.
Venn: 'Jeg kan ikke komme i bursdagen din fordi jeg er syk.'
'Det er dumt!' expresses polite disappointment. 'Du er dum' is an insult.
Situation: You realize you forgot to buy milk.
This correctly uses the 'at'-clause to describe the unfortunate situation.
A: Skal vi dra på stranda? B: Nei, det regner. A: Å ja, ___.
Rain is an unfortunate situation, so 'det er dumt' is the natural reaction.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it's generally not offensive when referring to a situation. It's a standard way to show empathy.
Yes, it's very common in professional settings to describe unfortunate developments.
'Dumt' is neutral and safe for all ages. 'Kjipt' is informal and more common among young people.
Because 'det' is a neuter pronoun, and adjectives must agree with it by adding a 't'.
Yes, 'det er synd' is a bit more 'heavy' or 'sad', while 'dumt' is more 'annoying' or 'unfortunate'.
You can say 'Det er så dumt!' or 'Det er for dumt!'
Yes, this is a standard expression used in all dialects.
No, avoid it for very sad news like death or serious illness. Use 'trist' instead.
They are both common. 'Det var dumt' is used for things that just happened, 'det er dumt' for general situations.
It means 'too stupid' or 'ridiculous.'
संबंधित मुहावरे
det er synd
similarit's a pity
det er kjipt
informalthat sucks
det er teit
similarthat's silly/lame
det er uheldig
formalit is unfortunate
det er for dumt
specialized formthat's just too stupid
