B1 Idiom ニュートラル

å sette spor

to leave traces

意味

To have a lasting impact.

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文化的背景

In Norway, leaving physical tracks in nature is often seen as a sign of presence, but modern 'Leave No Trace' ethics are strong. Metaphorically, however, 'å sette spor' is one of the highest compliments for a public figure. For the Sami people, reading tracks (luodda) in the snow is a vital skill for reindeer herding. The idiom 'å sette spor' has a very literal and respected foundation in their traditional way of life. In Norwegian workplaces, 'å sette spor' is often used in performance reviews to discuss an employee's contribution to the company culture and long-term goals. From Hamsun to Knausgård, Norwegian authors often explore how the past 'setter spor' in the present, a theme central to the Nordic Noir genre.

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Use 'dype'

If you want to sound more native when talking about emotional impact, always add the adjective 'dype' (deep). 'Det satte dype spor' sounds much more natural than just 'Det satte spor'.

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Watch the tense

Remember that 'sette' is irregular. Many students say 'settet' or 'setted', but the past tense is 'satte'.

意味

To have a lasting impact.

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Use 'dype'

If you want to sound more native when talking about emotional impact, always add the adjective 'dype' (deep). 'Det satte dype spor' sounds much more natural than just 'Det satte spor'.

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Watch the tense

Remember that 'sette' is irregular. Many students say 'settet' or 'setted', but the past tense is 'satte'.

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Funeral Etiquette

This is a very safe and beautiful phrase to use in a Norwegian condolence card.

自分をテスト

Fyll ut med riktig form av verbet 'å sette'.

Læreren min ___ dype spor i meg da jeg var barn.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: satte

We use the past tense 'satte' because the sentence refers to 'da jeg var barn' (when I was a child).

Hvilken setning bruker idiomet riktig?

Velg det beste alternativet:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hans ord satte dype spor i hjertet mitt.

This is the classic figurative use of the idiom to describe emotional impact.

Koble sammen uttrykk og betydning.

Match uttrykkene:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tiden setter spor - Man blir eldre, Sette dype spor - Stor påvirkning, Sette spor i snøen - Fysiske merker, Sette spor etter seg - Etterlate en arv

These are the most common variations and their specific nuances.

Fullfør dialogen.

A: Hvordan var turen til Afrika? B: Den var fantastisk. Opplevelsene har virkelig ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: satt spor

In the context of a life-changing trip, 'satt spor' is the most natural way to say it had a lasting impact.

Hvilken situasjon passer best for 'å sette spor'?

Velg situasjonen:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: En forfatter skriver en bok som endrer samfunnet.

A society-changing book is a perfect example of something that 'setter spor'.

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練習問題バンク

5 問題
Fyll ut med riktig form av verbet 'å sette'. Fill Blank B1

Læreren min ___ dype spor i meg da jeg var barn.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: satte

We use the past tense 'satte' because the sentence refers to 'da jeg var barn' (when I was a child).

Hvilken setning bruker idiomet riktig? Choose B1

Velg det beste alternativet:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Hans ord satte dype spor i hjertet mitt.

This is the classic figurative use of the idiom to describe emotional impact.

Koble sammen uttrykk og betydning. Match B1

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: Tiden setter spor - Man blir eldre, Sette dype spor - Stor påvirkning, Sette spor i snøen - Fysiske merker, Sette spor etter seg - Etterlate en arv

These are the most common variations and their specific nuances.

Fullfør dialogen. dialogue_completion B1

A: Hvordan var turen til Afrika? B: Den var fantastisk. Opplevelsene har virkelig ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: satt spor

In the context of a life-changing trip, 'satt spor' is the most natural way to say it had a lasting impact.

Hvilken situasjon passer best for 'å sette spor'? situation_matching A2

Velg situasjonen:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: En forfatter skriver en bok som endrer samfunnet.

A society-changing book is a perfect example of something that 'setter spor'.

🎉 スコア: /5

よくある質問

12 問

Yes, it can. You can say 'Krigen satte dype spor i landet', meaning the war caused lasting damage or trauma.

Usually it is plural 'spor' without an article. 'Sette et spor' sounds like you are literally making one single footprint.

'Prege' is more like 'to characterize' or 'to color'. 'Sette spor' is more about the lasting legacy or result.

Yes, you could say an influencer 'setter spor' if they actually change people's opinions or behaviors.

It is neutral. It works in both a PhD thesis and a chat with your grandmother.

In Norwegian, we say 'ikke etterlate seg spor'.

Yes, that is the literal origin! 'Elgen satte spor i hagen.'

It's just a variation. 'Sine' makes it feel a bit more poetic or inevitable, like time passing.

Yes, 'Såret satte spor i huden' is possible, though 'arr' (scar) is more common.

Almost exactly, but 'spor' has a stronger connection to 'path' and 'journey'.

Yes, a player who changes a club's history 'setter spor'.

'Dype' (deep) is by far the most common.

関連フレーズ

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å prege

similar

To characterize or influence strongly.

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å gjøre inntrykk

similar

To make an impression.

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å etterlate seg en arv

builds on

To leave a legacy.

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å gå i noens fotspor

similar

To follow in someone's footsteps.

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å viske ut

contrast

To erase or wipe out.

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