意味
Education continues throughout life.
文化的背景
Norwegians value 'ydmykhet' (humility). Using this phrase after a mistake is a sign of good character, showing you don't take yourself too seriously. The concept of 'Folkehøyskole' (folk high schools) for adults is a physical manifestation of this proverb, where people of all ages go to learn for the sake of learning. With one of the highest digital literacy rates in the world, this proverb is often used by the elderly as they master new banking and health apps. In Norwegian flat hierarchies, even senior managers are expected to be 'learners.' This proverb is often used in feedback sessions.
The 'Mistake Shield'
Use this phrase immediately after you make a grammar mistake in Norwegian. It signals to the native speaker that you are self-aware and eager to improve, which usually leads to a more encouraging conversation.
Pronunciation Pitfall
Be careful with 'lever' (lives) vs 'lever' (liver). They are spelled the same but 'lever' (lives) has a long 'e' sound, while 'lever' (liver) has a short 'e'. In this proverb, always use the long 'e'.
意味
Education continues throughout life.
The 'Mistake Shield'
Use this phrase immediately after you make a grammar mistake in Norwegian. It signals to the native speaker that you are self-aware and eager to improve, which usually leads to a more encouraging conversation.
Pronunciation Pitfall
Be careful with 'lever' (lives) vs 'lever' (liver). They are spelled the same but 'lever' (lives) has a long 'e' sound, while 'lever' (liver) has a short 'e'. In this proverb, always use the long 'e'.
The Humble Brag
If you've just accomplished something impressive, like running a marathon at 60, adding 'man lærer så lenge man lever' at the end makes the achievement sound more about personal growth and less about boasting.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
Man ______ så lenge man ______.
The proverb is 'Man lærer (learns) så lenge man lever (lives).'
In which situation is it MOST natural to say 'Man lærer så lenge man lever'?
Situation: You just found out that you've been pronouncing a word wrong for years.
The phrase is used to show humility and openness to new knowledge.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Visste du at man kan bruke eddik for å vaske vinduer? B: Nei, det var nytt for meg! ________________.
This is the perfect response to learning a new 'life hack' or piece of information.
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練習問題バンク
3 問題Man ______ så lenge man ______.
The proverb is 'Man lærer (learns) så lenge man lever (lives).'
Situation: You just found out that you've been pronouncing a word wrong for years.
The phrase is used to show humility and openness to new knowledge.
A: Visste du at man kan bruke eddik for å vaske vinduer? B: Nei, det var nytt for meg! ________________.
This is the perfect response to learning a new 'life hack' or piece of information.
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よくある質問
5 問Yes, 'Ein lærer så lenge ein lever' is common in Nynorsk and some dialects. However, 'man' is the standard for this specific proverb in Bokmål.
Not at all! It is a timeless classic that is still used daily in news, social media, and casual talk.
Usually, it's used for adults. For children, people often say 'Du lærer noe nytt hver dag' (You learn something new every day).
In this proverb, it is just 'lærer'. 'Lærer seg' is used for specific skills (e.g., 'han lærer seg å svømme').
No, the proverb is inherently positive. If you want to say someone never learns, you'd say 'Han lærer aldri'.
関連フレーズ
Øvelse gjør mester
similarPractice makes perfect.
Det er aldri for sent
similarIt is never too late.
Gammel vane er vond å vende
contrastOld habits are hard to break.
Å lære av sine feil
builds onTo learn from one's mistakes.
