意味
To be a kind person.
文化的背景
In Norway, being 'snill' (kind) is often valued over being 'smart' or 'successful'. This idiom is a high form of praise in a society that values equality and social cohesion. Across Scandinavia, there is a shared cultural concept of 'medmenneskelighet' (fellow-human-ness). This idiom is the linguistic embodiment of that value. In Norwegian workplaces, 'soft skills' and empathy are highly regarded. A leader who has their 'hjertet på rette plassen' is often more respected than one who is purely transactional. In smaller Norwegian towns, your reputation is built on whether people think you have your heart in the right place. It’s about being a dependable member of the community.
Use it to defend people
This is the perfect phrase to use when someone is being criticized for being 'clumsy' or 'socially awkward' but you know they mean well.
Don't forget the 'på'
English speakers often say 'i' (in), but in Norwegian, the heart is 'på' (on) the place. Using 'i' will sound very foreign.
意味
To be a kind person.
Use it to defend people
This is the perfect phrase to use when someone is being criticized for being 'clumsy' or 'socially awkward' but you know they mean well.
Don't forget the 'på'
English speakers often say 'i' (in), but in Norwegian, the heart is 'på' (on) the place. Using 'i' will sound very foreign.
The 'Men' Sandwich
The most native way to use this is: [Negative Trait] + 'men han/hun har hjertet på rette plassen.' It shows high-level nuance.
自分をテスト
Fyll inn de manglende ordene i uttrykket.
Han er kanskje litt streng, men han har ______ på rette ______.
Uttrykket er 'å ha hjertet på rette plassen'.
Hvilken setning betyr det samme som 'Han har hjertet på rette plassen'?
Velg det beste alternativet:
Idiomet beskriver en persons gode karakter og snillhet.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Jeg synes den nye naboen virker litt rar. B: Ja, han er litt spesiell, men jeg er sikker på at han ______.
Vi bruker dette uttrykket for å forsvare noens karakter selv om de virker 'rare'.
Hvilken situasjon passer best for dette uttrykket?
Situasjon: En kollega gjør en feil, men du vet at han prøvde å hjelpe.
Uttrykket brukes når intensjonen var god, selv om resultatet ikke var perfekt.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題Han er kanskje litt streng, men han har ______ på rette ______.
Uttrykket er 'å ha hjertet på rette plassen'.
Velg det beste alternativet:
Idiomet beskriver en persons gode karakter og snillhet.
A: Jeg synes den nye naboen virker litt rar. B: Ja, han er litt spesiell, men jeg er sikker på at han ______.
Vi bruker dette uttrykket for å forsvare noens karakter selv om de virker 'rare'.
Situasjon: En kollega gjør en feil, men du vet at han prøvde å hjelpe.
Uttrykket brukes når intensjonen var god, selv om resultatet ikke var perfekt.
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よくある質問
5 問It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your friends. It is never out of place.
It sounds a bit boastful to say 'Jeg har hjertet på rette plassen.' It is better to let others say it about you.
'Rette plassen' is the definite form and is much more common. 'Rett plass' is the indefinite form and sounds slightly more poetic or abbreviated.
Mostly yes, but you could occasionally use it for a very kind dog or a character in a book.
No, it has nothing to do with being correct in facts. It is only about being 'correct' in kindness.
関連フレーズ
å være god som gull
synonymTo be as good as gold.
et hjerte av gull
similarA heart of gold.
å ha beina på jorda
similarTo have one's feet on the ground.
hel ved
similarSolid wood (dependable).
å være kald i brystet
contrastTo be cold in the chest.
