A1 Idiom ニュートラル

Å finne ut

To find out

意味

Discovering information

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文化的背景

Norwegians value 'selvstendighet' (independence). Saying 'Jeg skal finne ut av det' is a common way to show you are capable and don't need constant supervision. In flat-hierarchy workplaces, employees are expected to 'finne ut av' tasks without detailed instructions from a boss. It's part of the 'frihet under ansvar' (freedom under responsibility) culture. Norway is one of the most digitized countries. 'Å finne ut' often implies checking a public app like 'Ruter' or 'Vipps'. While Norwegians are private, they are very curious. 'Å finne ut' who someone's family is (the 'hvem er du sønn av?' culture) is still common in smaller towns.

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The 'At' Rule

If you follow 'finne ut' with a full sentence, always use 'at'. Example: Jeg fant ut AT han kommer.

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Physical vs. Mental

Never use 'ut' when looking for your cat. It sounds like you are trying to solve the cat like a math problem!

意味

Discovering information

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The 'At' Rule

If you follow 'finne ut' with a full sentence, always use 'at'. Example: Jeg fant ut AT han kommer.

⚠️

Physical vs. Mental

Never use 'ut' when looking for your cat. It sounds like you are trying to solve the cat like a math problem!

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The 'Det' Sandwich

In spoken Norwegian, 'finne det ut' is much more common than 'finne ut det'. It makes you sound like a native!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing words to say 'I must find out when the train leaves'.

Jeg må ___ ___ når toget går.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: finne ut

'Finne ut' is the correct phrase for discovering information like a schedule.

Which sentence is correct for 'I figured out the problem'?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg fant ut av problemet.

When solving a problem (a noun), we use 'finne ut av'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Vet du hvem som vant? B: Nei, men jeg skal ___ ___ ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: finne det ut

When using the pronoun 'det', it usually goes between 'finne' and 'ut'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at a museum and want to know the price.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg må finne ut hva det koster.

Simple information discovery uses 'finne ut' + question word.

Use the past tense: 'We found out that she was Norwegian.'

Vi ___ ___ at hun var norsk.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: fant ut

'Fant' is the past tense (preteritum) of 'finne'.

Match the Norwegian to the English.

Match the pairs:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Finne ut = Find out

These are the three core distinctions for this verb.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Finne vs. Finne Ut

Finne (Physical)
Nøkler Keys
Penger Money
Finne Ut (Mental)
Sannhet Truth
Svar Answer

練習問題バンク

6 問題
Fill in the missing words to say 'I must find out when the train leaves'. Fill Blank A1

Jeg må ___ ___ når toget går.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: finne ut

'Finne ut' is the correct phrase for discovering information like a schedule.

Which sentence is correct for 'I figured out the problem'? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg fant ut av problemet.

When solving a problem (a noun), we use 'finne ut av'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Vet du hvem som vant? B: Nei, men jeg skal ___ ___ ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: finne det ut

When using the pronoun 'det', it usually goes between 'finne' and 'ut'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are at a museum and want to know the price.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg må finne ut hva det koster.

Simple information discovery uses 'finne ut' + question word.

Use the past tense: 'We found out that she was Norwegian.' Fill Blank A2

Vi ___ ___ at hun var norsk.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: fant ut

'Fant' is the past tense (preteritum) of 'finne'.

Match the Norwegian to the English. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Finne ut = Find out

These are the three core distinctions for this verb.

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よくある質問

10 問

It's better to avoid it. Use 'fant ut at' for facts and 'fant ut av' for nouns/problems. Combining them is redundant.

It is neutral. It works in both a text to a friend and a scientific report.

'Finne ut' usually implies you were looking for the answer. 'Oppdage' is more for accidental discovery.

The most natural way is 'Jeg skal finne ut av det'.

Yes, 'å finne ut av noen' means to figure out someone's personality or motives.

It is always 'fant ut'. 'Finne' is an irregular verb.

Literally, yes. 'Jeg må finne veien ut' means finding the way out. Context tells you if it's literal or figurative.

Yes, 'Det ble funnet ut at...' (It was found out that...), though it's quite formal.

There isn't a direct opposite, but 'å forbli uvitende' (to remain ignorant) or 'å skjule' (to hide) are related opposites.

Yes, it is used universally across Norway with no major dialectal changes in meaning.

関連フレーズ

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Finne på

similar

To invent or come up with an idea.

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Finne frem

similar

To find one's way or find an object in storage.

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Oppdage

synonym

To discover.

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Få vite

similar

To be told / to learn.

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Skjønne

similar

To understand.

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