A1 Expression तटस्थ

मतलब

It is quite good.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Modesty is key. Using this phrase helps you blend in and avoid appearing boastful. Similar to Sweden and Denmark, the 'not bad' idiom is a cornerstone of polite, low-key social interaction. In international business, Norwegians might use this to praise a partner, which can sometimes be misinterpreted as lukewarm by cultures that prefer high-energy praise.

🎯

Use the intonation

Say it with a slight smile and a nod to show you really mean it's good.

💬

Don't overdo it

One 'Det er ikke verst' is enough. Don't repeat it too much in one conversation.

मतलब

It is quite good.

🎯

Use the intonation

Say it with a slight smile and a nod to show you really mean it's good.

💬

Don't overdo it

One 'Det er ikke verst' is enough. Don't repeat it too much in one conversation.

खुद को परखो

Which phrase is the most natural way to compliment someone modestly?

A friend shows you their new drawing. You say: ____

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

'Det er ikke verst' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Fill in the missing word.

Det er ikke ____.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: b

The phrase is 'Det er ikke verst'.

Match the phrase to its meaning.

Det er ikke verst

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: b

It is an understatement for 'quite good'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Jeg løp 5 kilometer i dag! B: ____

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

This is a positive response to an achievement.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

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अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Which phrase is the most natural way to compliment someone modestly? Choose A1

A friend shows you their new drawing. You say: ____

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

'Det er ikke verst' is the standard idiomatic expression.

Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Det er ikke ____.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: b

The phrase is 'Det er ikke verst'.

Match the phrase to its meaning. Match A2

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

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: b

It is an understatement for 'quite good'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Jeg løp 5 kilometer i dag! B: ____

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: a

This is a positive response to an achievement.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

8 सवाल

No, it is very polite and modest.

It is best for performance or quality.

It is neutral and fits most situations.

It is a fixed idiom.

Yes, to praise their work.

Yes, in emails and texts.

It means better than okay.

Say 'Takk!' (Thanks).

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔗

Ikke så verst

similar

Not so bad

🔄

Ganske bra

synonym

Quite good

🔗

Ikke dårlig

contrast

Not bad

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