मतलब
Describing close proximity
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Norwegian hiking culture, 'ikke langt unna' is often used as a white lie to encourage tired hikers. If a Norwegian says this on a trail, be prepared for another 15-30 minutes of walking! In cities like Oslo or Bergen, this phrase reflects the '15-minute city' ideal where most amenities are within a short distance. Because of the long, dark winters, saying 'Våren er ikke langt unna' is a common way to bond and share optimism during February and March. When invited to a 'vorspiel' (pre-party), telling the host 'Jeg er ikke langt unna' is a polite way to say you are on your way, even if you are running slightly late.
Use it for reassurance
If someone looks tired or stressed about a goal, this is the perfect phrase to comfort them.
Don't forget the 't'
Saying 'ikke lang unna' sounds like you are talking about a person named 'Lang'. Always include the 't'!
मतलब
Describing close proximity
Use it for reassurance
If someone looks tired or stressed about a goal, this is the perfect phrase to comfort them.
Don't forget the 't'
Saying 'ikke lang unna' sounds like you are talking about a person named 'Lang'. Always include the 't'!
The 'Norwegian Kilometer'
Remember that 'ikke langt unna' is subjective. In the mountains, it might mean another hour of walking!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to say 'The bus stop is not far away'.
Bussholdeplassen er ikke ______ unna.
We use the neuter form 'langt' because it acts as an adverb in this phrase.
Which sentence correctly says 'The weekend is not far away'?
Choose the correct Norwegian sentence:
'Langt unna' is the standard collocation for describing something that is coming soon.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er det langt til Oslo? B: Nei, det er ____ ____ ____.
The speaker says 'Nei', so they must mean it is close.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are 5 minutes away from meeting a friend. What do you text?
This is the most natural way to tell someone you are almost there.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासBussholdeplassen er ikke ______ unna.
We use the neuter form 'langt' because it acts as an adverb in this phrase.
Choose the correct Norwegian sentence:
'Langt unna' is the standard collocation for describing something that is coming soon.
A: Er det langt til Oslo? B: Nei, det er ____ ____ ____.
The speaker says 'Nei', so they must mean it is close.
You are 5 minutes away from meeting a friend. What do you text?
This is the most natural way to tell someone you are almost there.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but it sounds slightly incomplete. 'Ikke langt unna' is the full, natural expression.
No. In this phrase, 'langt' is an adverb describing the distance, so it stays in the neuter form.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or in a business meeting.
'Unna' usually refers to distance from a specific point (like 'here'), while 'borte' means 'away' in a more general sense.
Absolutely! 'Helgen er ikke langt unna' is a very common sentence.
You say 'Ikke langt herfra'.
They are similar, but 'ikke langt unna' is often used when you are moving towards something.
Only if you mean their physical location. Don't use it to mean you are 'close' friends.
The opposite is 'langt unna' (far away) or 'veldig langt unna'.
Yes, every Norwegian dialect uses a version of this phrase, though the word for 'ikke' might change.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Like i nærheten
synonymRight in the vicinity
Rett rundt hjørnet
similarJust around the corner
Et stykke unna
contrastA bit of a distance away
Langt av gårde
contrastFar away / far off
