मतलब
A reminder.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Norwegians value self-reliance, so 'ikke glem det' is often seen as a helpful nudge rather than an insult to one's intelligence. In Norwegian offices, reminders are direct. Even a junior employee can say 'ikke glem det' to a senior colleague regarding a deadline. When invited to a 'kurvfest' (potluck), it is very important to bring your dish. A host might say 'ikke glem det' to ensure the party has enough food. In Norwegian texting, 'ikke glem det' is often abbreviated or followed by many emojis to soften the directness.
The 'T' is Silent
Never pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It should sound like 'deh' or 'day'.
Word Order
Always put 'ikke' before 'glem' in this phrase. 'Glem ikke' sounds like a 19th-century novel.
मतलब
A reminder.
The 'T' is Silent
Never pronounce the 't' in 'det'. It should sound like 'deh' or 'day'.
Word Order
Always put 'ikke' before 'glem' in this phrase. 'Glem ikke' sounds like a 19th-century novel.
Softening the Blow
Add 'da' at the end ('Ikke glem det, da!') to make it sound more like a friendly plea and less like a command.
The 'Husk' Alternative
If you want to sound extra warm, use 'Husk det'. It focuses on the memory rather than the act of forgetting.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to complete the reminder.
Vi skal møtes klokka åtte. Ikke ____ det!
We use the imperative form 'glem' for commands and reminders.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Don't forget the milk'?
Choose the correct option:
'Ikke glem' is the standard modern imperative order.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are the three most common memory-related imperatives.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Jeg drar på butikken nå. B: Greit, men ____ det jeg sa om brød!
The speaker is reminding the other person not to forget the bread.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Common things people 'ikke glemmer'
Objects
- • Nøkler
- • Mobil
- • Lommebok
Events
- • Møte
- • Bursdag
- • Tannlege
Actions
- • Låse døra
- • Slå av lyset
- • Kjøpe melk
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासVi skal møtes klokka åtte. Ikke ____ det!
We use the imperative form 'glem' for commands and reminders.
Choose the correct option:
'Ikke glem' is the standard modern imperative order.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the three most common memory-related imperatives.
A: Jeg drar på butikken nå. B: Greit, men ____ det jeg sa om brød!
The speaker is reminding the other person not to forget the bread.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it's generally neutral. However, tone of voice matters. A friendly smile makes it helpful; a flat tone can make it sound like a demand.
Yes, if the context is clear (e.g., pointing at an umbrella), you can drop the 'det'.
Use 'det' for abstract ideas or neuter nouns. Use 'den' if you are specifically talking about a masculine/feminine noun like 'paraplyen' (the umbrella).
Add 'vennligst' at the beginning: 'Vennligst ikke glem det'.
In Nynorsk, it would be 'Ikkje gløym det'.
Yes, it is very common in work emails to remind people of deadlines or attachments.
Because it's the imperative mood. 'Glemme' is the infinitive (to forget).
The opposite is 'Glem det' (Forget it) or 'Husk det' (Remember it).
Yes, adding 'bort' makes it sound like you're worried the person will lose the thought over time.
Yes, many Norwegian pop songs use this phrase in the context of love and memories.
संबंधित मुहावरे
husk det
similarremember it
glem det
contrastforget it / never mind
legg det på minnet
specialized formmake a mental note of it
ikke glem bort
builds ondon't let it slip away
minne om
similarto remind about
