A2 Expression ニュートラル

det er mange som sier

many people say

意味

Referring to common public opinion.

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文化的背景

Norwegians often use this phrase to avoid being the 'first' to criticize something, adhering to a cultural preference for consensus. Similar patterns exist in Sweden ('Det är många som säger') and Denmark ('Der er mange som siger'), showing a shared regional communication style. In many Western European cultures, this phrase is used to distance oneself from potential controversy, similar to the Norwegian usage. The phrase is a universal rhetorical device for 'social proof', used to make an argument seem more valid by claiming it is widely held.

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Use it as a buffer

Whenever you want to share an opinion but don't want to be the sole source, use this phrase.

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Don't overdo it

If you use this phrase for everything, you will sound like you have no personal opinions.

意味

Referring to common public opinion.

💡

Use it as a buffer

Whenever you want to share an opinion but don't want to be the sole source, use this phrase.

⚠️

Don't overdo it

If you use this phrase for everything, you will sound like you have no personal opinions.

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Consensus culture

This phrase is a perfect example of the Norwegian desire to align with the group.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

Det er mange ____ sier at det skal snø.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: som

'Som' is the relative pronoun required here.

Choose the most natural sounding sentence.

Which sentence is best for reporting a rumor?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det er mange som sier at det er sant.

This is the standard idiomatic way to report hearsay.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Er denne filmen bra? B: ________, men jeg har ikke sett den ennå.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det er mange som sier det

This fits the context of reporting an opinion you haven't verified yourself.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You want to share a popular opinion about a new law.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det er mange som sier at loven er for streng.

This is the most neutral and socially acceptable way to express a critical view.

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4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A2

Det er mange ____ sier at det skal snø.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: som

'Som' is the relative pronoun required here.

Choose the most natural sounding sentence. Choose A2

Which sentence is best for reporting a rumor?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det er mange som sier at det er sant.

This is the standard idiomatic way to report hearsay.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Er denne filmen bra? B: ________, men jeg har ikke sett den ennå.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det er mange som sier det

This fits the context of reporting an opinion you haven't verified yourself.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

You want to share a popular opinion about a new law.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Det er mange som sier at loven er for streng.

This is the most neutral and socially acceptable way to express a critical view.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.

Yes, it is perfectly fine in professional emails when citing trends.

It acts as a conjunction to introduce the reported clause.

Yes, 'det er noen som sier' means 'there are some who say'.

No, it is actually a polite way to introduce an opinion.

Use it carefully. It's better to state your own opinion clearly.

That's the point! It's an anonymous group.

Yes, but 'det er mange som sier' sounds slightly more structured.

It's two syllables: see-er.

No, use it for opinions or rumors, not proven facts.

関連フレーズ

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Det sies at

synonym

It is said that

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Folk sier

similar

People say

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Det er en del som sier

similar

There are some who say

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Alle sier

contrast

Everyone says

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