A2 Collocation ニュートラル

Å ringe noen

To call someone

意味

Phoning a person.

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文化的背景

Norwegians are very protective of their 'hyttekos' (cabin coziness). If someone is at their cabin, avoid calling them unless it's urgent. In the US, 'calling' is often replaced by 'texting' even more aggressively than in Norway, but 'give me a ring' is a common equivalent to 'slå på tråden'. In Japan, it is considered very rude to 'ringe' (make a call) while on public transport like trains or buses. In countries like Italy or Greece, calling late in the evening is much more socially acceptable than in Norway.

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The 'til' trick

If you are unsure, just omit 'til'. 'Jeg ringer deg' is always correct and sounds very natural.

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Avoid 'kalle'

This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Write it on a sticky note: Call (phone) = Ringe!

意味

Phoning a person.

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The 'til' trick

If you are unsure, just omit 'til'. 'Jeg ringer deg' is always correct and sounds very natural.

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Avoid 'kalle'

This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Write it on a sticky note: Call (phone) = Ringe!

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Identify yourself

When you ring a Norwegian, start by saying your name. Don't wait for them to ask 'Who is this?'

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of 'å ringe' (present or past).

Jeg ___ deg i går, men du svarte ikke.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ringte

'I går' (yesterday) requires the preteritum form 'ringte'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'I will call you'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg skal ringe deg.

'Ringe' is for phones; 'kalle' is for naming; 'rope' is for shouting.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kan du snakke nå? B: Nei, jeg er i et møte. Jeg ___ deg ___ senere.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ringer / tilbake

'Ringe tilbake' is the standard way to say 'call back'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are standing outside a friend's house and want them to open the door.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg ringer på.

'Ringe på' specifically means to ring the doorbell.

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When to use 'Ringe'

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Devices

  • Mobil
  • Fasttelefon
  • PC/Teams
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People

  • Venner
  • Familie
  • Sjefen

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of 'å ringe' (present or past). Fill Blank A2

Jeg ___ deg i går, men du svarte ikke.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ringte

'I går' (yesterday) requires the preteritum form 'ringte'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'I will call you'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg skal ringe deg.

'Ringe' is for phones; 'kalle' is for naming; 'rope' is for shouting.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Kan du snakke nå? B: Nei, jeg er i et møte. Jeg ___ deg ___ senere.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ringer / tilbake

'Ringe tilbake' is the standard way to say 'call back'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are standing outside a friend's house and want them to open the door.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Jeg ringer på.

'Ringe på' specifically means to ring the doorbell.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

14 問

Yes, it is perfectly correct, though slightly more formal or old-fashioned than 'Jeg ringer deg'.

'Ringe' is the general act. 'Ringe opp' often implies the technical act of establishing the connection or calling someone who is currently offline.

You say 'Jeg har et ubesvart anrop'.

Yes, you can say 'Vi ringer hverandre på Teams'.

It is an idiom meaning 'it doesn't ring any bells' or 'I don't recognize that'.

Only if you add the preposition 'på': 'å ringe på'.

The phrase is 'å legge på'.

For friends, it's usually fine, but for acquaintances or colleagues, a quick 'Can I call?' text is polite.

It is 'ringte'. Example: 'Jeg ringte ham i går'.

No, the noun for a ring (jewelry) is 'en ring'. The verb 'å ringe' only refers to the action of ringing.

You say 'Telefonen ringer'.

It means to call many different people or places to find something out.

They often say 'Hallo' or just their name. In business, they say their name and company.

It is a weak verb (Group 1).

関連フレーズ

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å ringe på

similar

To ring a doorbell

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å ringe opp

specialized form

To dial/call up

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å slå på tråden

synonym

To give a ring

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å legge på

contrast

To hang up

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å ringe rundt

builds on

To call around

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