A2 Collocation ニュートラル

Å finne ut av noe

To figure something out

意味

Understanding or solving a problem.

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文化的背景

Norwegians value 'selvstendighet' (independence). If you say 'Jeg skal finne ut av det', it shows you are taking responsibility. The Swedish equivalent is 'lura ut' or 'komma underfund med'. While similar, the Norwegian 'finne ut av' is more common in daily speech. English speakers often over-use 'finne ut' for everything. Remember that 'finne ut av' is specifically for the *process* of solving. In some cultures, solving a problem is a collective effort. In Norway, 'finne ut av det' can be a very individual task.

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The 'Av' Rule

If you can replace the phrase with 'solve', use 'finne ut av'. If you can replace it with 'discover', use 'finne ut'.

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Don't use for people you like

Saying 'Jeg må finne ut av deg' to a date can sound a bit like you are treating them as a problem to be solved! Use 'bli kjent med' (get to know) instead.

意味

Understanding or solving a problem.

💡

The 'Av' Rule

If you can replace the phrase with 'solve', use 'finne ut av'. If you can replace it with 'discover', use 'finne ut'.

⚠️

Don't use for people you like

Saying 'Jeg må finne ut av deg' to a date can sound a bit like you are treating them as a problem to be solved! Use 'bli kjent med' (get to know) instead.

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Job Interviews

Use this phrase to describe your 'problem-solving' skills. It sounds more natural than the formal 'problemløsning'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing preposition to complete the phrase 'figure out'.

Jeg må finne ut ___ dette problemet.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: av

The full collocation for 'figuring out a problem' is 'finne ut av'.

Which sentence is correct for discovering a fact?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg fant ut at han kommer i morgen.

For simple facts followed by 'at', we use 'finne ut' without 'av'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.

A: Kan du fikse TV-en? B: Jeg vet ikke hva som er feil, men jeg skal ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: finne ut av det

When 'det' is the object of the puzzle, 'finne ut av det' is the standard form.

Match the phrase to the situation.

In which situation would you use 'finne ut av'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Understanding why your friend is suddenly quiet.

This is a social 'puzzle' that requires figuring out.

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Finne ut vs. Finne ut av

Finne ut (Fact)
At han er her That he is here
Finne ut av (Problem)
Problemet The problem

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing preposition to complete the phrase 'figure out'. Fill Blank A2

Jeg må finne ut ___ dette problemet.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: av

The full collocation for 'figuring out a problem' is 'finne ut av'.

Which sentence is correct for discovering a fact? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg fant ut at han kommer i morgen.

For simple facts followed by 'at', we use 'finne ut' without 'av'.

Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kan du fikse TV-en? B: Jeg vet ikke hva som er feil, men jeg skal ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: finne ut av det

When 'det' is the object of the puzzle, 'finne ut av det' is the standard form.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

In which situation would you use 'finne ut av'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Understanding why your friend is suddenly quiet.

This is a social 'puzzle' that requires figuring out.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, but it means 'I discovered that fact'. If you mean 'I solved the puzzle', say 'Jeg fant ut av det'.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

Fant ut av.

Yes, but 'løse' is more common for specific equations.

No, it is four separate words.

Literally yes, but 99% of the time it is used figuratively for solving problems.

Yes, it means you are trying to understand their personality or motives.

'Forstå' is the state of understanding; 'finne ut av' is the active process of getting there.

Yes, it is used all over Norway.

Usually, you just say 'finne ut om...' (find out if). The 'av' is dropped before 'om' or 'at'.

関連フレーズ

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å løse

synonym

To solve

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å skjønne

similar

To understand

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å finne ut

similar

To find out/discover

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å pønske ut

specialized form

To scheme or devise

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å få greie på

similar

To get information about

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