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B2 adjective 13分で読める

ambisiøs

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解説 ambisiøs in your Level:

At the A1 level, you are just starting your Norwegian journey. You might not use the word 'ambisiøs' yourself yet, but you should recognize it as meaning 'ambitious'. It is a word used to describe people who want to do big things. You can think of it as being similar to 'vil mye' (wants a lot) or 'jobber hardt' (works hard). At this level, focus on the basic form: 'Han er ambisiøs.' You might see it in simple descriptions of famous people or characters in stories. Remember that it describes a person's character. If you see a sentence like 'Min bror er ambisiøs', it means your brother has big goals for his life. Even if you don't use the word every day, knowing it helps you understand when people talk about their dreams and jobs. It is an important word for describing personality, which is a common topic in early Norwegian lessons. Try to remember it by connecting it to the English word, as they look and sound very similar. This is called a cognate, and it makes learning much easier. Just remember that in Norwegian, we use 'ø' instead of 'i' in the last syllable. This is a good chance to practice your 'ø' sound, which is very important in Norwegian. When you hear 'ambisiøs', just think: 'This person has big plans!'

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At the A2 level, you are beginning to describe people and plans in more detail. You can now start using 'ambisiøs' in your own sentences. You should learn that the word changes slightly depending on what you are talking about. If you talk about 'et mål' (a goal), which is a neuter noun, you must say 'et ambisiøst mål'. Adding that 't' at the end is a sign that you are moving beyond the very basics of the language. You can use 'ambisiøs' to talk about your studies or your work. For example, you could say: 'Jeg er ambisiøs og vil lære norsk raskt.' (I am ambitious and want to learn Norwegian quickly.) At this level, you might also hear it in news snippets about local projects or sports. It is a useful word for describing your motivation. When you talk about your hobbies, you can say if you are 'ambisiøs' or if you just do it for fun. This helps you express your personality more clearly. You will also start to notice the plural form 'ambisiøse' when people talk about groups, like 'ambisiøse elever' (ambitious students). Learning these different forms—ambisiøs, ambisiøst, and ambisiøse—is a key goal for an A2 learner. It shows you understand how Norwegian adjectives work. Practice saying these forms out loud so you get used to the different endings. This will help you feel more confident when speaking with Norwegians about your future plans.

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At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'ambisiøs' in a variety of contexts and understand its nuances. You are now expected to use the word correctly in both speech and writing, following all the rules of adjective agreement. You should also be able to compare people using 'mer ambisiøs' and 'mest ambisiøs'. At this level, you will encounter the word in more complex texts, such as newspaper articles or professional emails. You should understand that 'ambisiøs' isn't just about wanting to be rich; it's about setting high standards for oneself. You can use it to describe a 'prosjekt' or a 'plan'. For instance, 'Vi har en ambisiøs plan for helgen' (We have an ambitious plan for the weekend) might mean you plan to hike three mountains in two days. You should also start to recognize the noun form 'ambisjon' (ambition) and how it relates to the adjective. For example: 'Han har store ambisjoner.' You can now use 'ambisiøs' to discuss social issues, like climate change or education policy, where 'ambisiøse mål' are often debated. Understanding the word at this level means knowing that it carries a sense of seriousness and effort. It is no longer just a simple vocabulary word; it is a tool for expressing complex ideas about goals and achievements. You should also be aware of the cultural context in Norway, where being too ambitious can sometimes be seen as a challenge to social equality, though this is changing in modern times.

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At the B2 level, you are expected to have a nuanced understanding of 'ambisiøs'. This is the level where you truly grasp the 'Norwegian-ness' of the word. You should be able to discuss the tension between individual ambition and the cultural concept of 'Janteloven'. You can use 'ambisiøs' to describe complex social phenomena, such as the 'ambisiøse foreldre' (ambitious parents) who push their children in sports or school. You should also be comfortable using the word in professional settings, such as writing a 'søknad' (job application) or participating in a meeting. At B2, you should know that 'ambisiøs' is often paired with specific adverbs to change its tone. For example, 'overambisiøs' (over-ambitious) can be a critique of a project that is likely to fail. You should also be able to use synonyms like 'målrettet' or 'karrierebevisst' to avoid using 'ambisiøs' too many times in one text. Your pronunciation should be clear, especially the 'sj' sound and the long 'ø'. You should also understand the word's use in the arts and media, where it describes the scale and intent of a creative work. At this level, 'ambisiøs' is a key part of your vocabulary for discussing motivation, success, and social structures. You should be able to explain why a certain plan is 'ambisiøst' and what the potential risks and rewards are. This demonstrates a high level of linguistic and cultural competence.

At the C1 level, you use 'ambisiøs' with the precision of a near-native speaker. You understand the subtle connotations the word takes on in different registers. In an academic paper, you might use it to describe an 'ambisiøs forskningsagenda' (ambitious research agenda). In a political analysis, you might discuss the 'ambisiøse målsetninger' of a new law and analyze whether the resources allocated are sufficient to meet them. You are aware of the word's history and its relationship to French and Latin, which helps you understand its use in other European languages as well. You can use 'ambisiøs' ironically or sarcastically in casual conversation to comment on someone who is trying too hard. You also understand how the word is used in management theory and psychology in a Norwegian context. At this level, you can fluently switch between 'ambisiøs' and its more specific synonyms like 'visjonær' or 'pretensiøs' (pretentious), depending on the exact meaning you want to convey. You should be able to lead a discussion on whether Norwegian society is becoming more or less 'ambisiøs' and what that means for the future of the welfare state. Your mastery of the word includes not just its grammatical forms, but its full range of emotional and social weight. You can use it to inspire others, to critique a plan, or to describe a complex personality with depth and accuracy.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete and effortless command of 'ambisiøs'. You can use it in any context, from high-level diplomatic negotiations to the most informal slang. You understand the deepest historical and cultural roots of the word in Norway and can use it to make sophisticated points about the national character. You might use the word in a literary sense, perhaps in a poem or a novel, to describe the 'ambisiøse sjel' (ambitious soul) of a character. You can analyze the use of 'ambisiøs' in historical documents and see how its meaning has evolved from the 19th century to the present. Your use of the word is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker. You can play with the word, creating new compounds or using it in metaphors. You are also a master of the subtle social signaling that comes with the word—knowing exactly when calling someone 'ambisiøs' will be taken as a compliment and when it might be perceived as a slight. At this level, 'ambisiøs' is just one of many thousands of words you use with total precision and creative flair. You can discuss the etymological journey of the word from the Latin 'ambitio' (going around to solicit votes) to its modern Norwegian usage, reflecting on how the concept of 'seeking' has changed over two millennia. You are not just using the language; you are participating in its ongoing evolution.

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Ambisiøs is a Norwegian adjective meaning 'ambitious', used to describe people with high goals and projects that are large in scale and difficult.
The word must agree with nouns: use 'ambisiøs' for masculine/feminine, 'ambisiøst' for neuter, and 'ambisiøse' for plural or definite forms.
In Norwegian culture, being ambitious is positive but should ideally be balanced with modesty and a focus on collective success.
Commonly used in professional, academic, and political contexts to signal a commitment to high standards and significant achievement.

The Norwegian adjective ambisiøs is a direct cognate of the English word 'ambitious'. At its core, it describes an individual, a project, or a plan that is characterized by a strong desire to achieve success, power, or wealth. However, in the Norwegian linguistic landscape, the word carries nuances that are deeply intertwined with Scandinavian social norms, particularly the concept of Janteloven (The Law of Jante). While in American English, being 'ambitious' is almost universally praised as a sign of drive and initiative, in Norway, it has historically been viewed with a touch of skepticism if it implies putting oneself above the community. Nevertheless, in modern Norwegian society—especially within the tech sectors of Oslo, the oil industry in Stavanger, and the academic circles of Trondheim—calling someone ambisiøs is increasingly seen as a high compliment, denoting a person who is not afraid to set high goals and work hard to reach them.

Professional Context: In a job interview, describing yourself as målrettet og ambisiøs (goal-oriented and ambitious) suggests you are a candidate who will drive growth and seek advancement within the company hierarchy.

Regjeringen har lagt frem en ambisiøs plan for å redusere klimagassutslippene med femti prosent innen 2030.

When applied to objects or abstract concepts like plans, projects, or goals, ambisiøs implies that the task at hand is difficult, requires significant resources, and aims for a high standard of excellence. An ambisiøst prosjekt is one that pushes the boundaries of what is currently possible. For example, building a subsea tunnel across a wide fjord is an ambisiøs ingeniørkunst (ambitious piece of engineering). In this context, the word is purely positive, highlighting the scale and vision of the undertaking. It is important for learners to recognize that the word changes its ending based on the gender and number of the noun it modifies: en ambisiøs mann (masculine), ei ambisiøs kvinne (feminine), et ambisiøst mål (neuter), and ambisiøse planer (plural).

Academic Context: A student who takes extra courses and aims for top grades is often described by teachers as faglig ambisiøs.

Selv om hun er ung, har hun allerede en veldig ambisiøs karrierevei foran seg.

The word is also frequently used in the world of sports. A young athlete might have ambisiøse mål about reaching the Olympics. Here, the word is synonymous with 'driven' or 'determined'. It describes the internal fire that keeps someone practicing in the rain or snow. However, one must be careful not to confuse ambisiøs with grådig (greedy). While ambition is about achievement, greed is about accumulation. In Norwegian discourse, maintaining this distinction is key to being perceived as a positive force in society. You will hear this word in podcasts about self-development, in political debates regarding the national budget, and in everyday conversations about people's future aspirations. It is a versatile, high-frequency word for anyone operating at a B2 level or higher.

Det er bedre å ha en for ambisiøs plan enn ingen plan i det hele tatt.

Artistic Context: When a director makes a three-hour long film with complex themes, critics will call it an ambisiøst verk.

Som gruppe må vi være mer ambisiøse hvis vi skal vinne denne konkurransen.

Using ambisiøs correctly in Norwegian requires an understanding of adjective agreement. Adjectives in Norwegian must match the noun they describe in gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter) and number (singular or plural). For ambisiøs, the pattern is quite standard for adjectives ending in '-iøs'. The masculine and feminine singular form is ambisiøs. The neuter singular form adds a '-t', becoming ambisiøst. The plural and definite form adds an '-e', becoming ambisiøse. This structural consistency makes it a relatively easy word to master once you identify the noun's properties.

Masculine/Feminine Singular: Han er en ambisiøs leder som aldri gir opp. (He is an ambitious leader who never gives up.)

Hun har alltid vært en ambisiøs person med store drømmer.

When describing a neuter noun, such as et prosjekt (a project) or et mål (a goal), the 't' ending is crucial. Forgetting this 't' is a common mistake for English speakers because English adjectives never change their endings. For example, 'The goal is ambitious' becomes Målet er ambisiøst. Note that the 't' in ambisiøst is usually pronounced, unlike the silent 't' in some other Norwegian words, though it may be shortened in rapid speech. In the definite singular, regardless of gender, you use the '-e' ending: Den ambisiøse planen fungerte. (The ambitious plan worked.)

Neuter Singular: Dette er et ambisiøst forsøk på å løse krisen. (This is an ambitious attempt to solve the crisis.)

Selskapet satte seg et ambisiøst salgsmål for det neste kvartalet.

Plural usage is very common when talking about teams, groups, or multiple objectives. De ambisiøse barna trente hver dag. (The ambitious children practiced every day.) Here, the '-e' ending is used for both indefinite and definite plural. It is also worth noting the position of the adjective. Like English, it usually comes before the noun (en ambisiøs mann) or after a linking verb like å være (to be) or å virke (to seem). Example: Han virker veldig ambisiøs. (He seems very ambitious.) This flexibility allows for varied sentence structures in both formal writing and casual conversation.

Alle de ambisiøse søkerne ble invitert til intervju.

Plural Usage: Vi trenger flere ambisiøse hoder i denne avdelingen. (We need more ambitious minds in this department.)

Prosjektet var kanskje litt for ambisiøst for det lille budsjettet vårt.

In contemporary Norway, the word ambisiøs is a staple of professional and public discourse. If you listen to Norwegian news broadcasts like NRK Dagsrevyen, you will frequently hear it in segments regarding government policy. Politicians often use it to describe their environmental targets or education reforms. They want to signal to the public that they are taking big problems seriously. For example, a minister might say, 'Vi har en ambisiøs politikk for det grønne skiftet.' This usage conveys a sense of responsibility and forward-thinking energy. In the business world, specifically in the vibrant startup scenes of Oslo's 'Mesh' or 'StartupLab', the word is used to attract investors. Founders describe their companies as ambisiøse to show they are looking for global scale, not just local success.

In the Media: News anchors often describe international climate agreements as ambisiøse, men nødvendige (ambitious but necessary).

Avisen beskriver den nye utstillingen som det mest ambisiøse prosjektet i museets historie.

You will also hear this word in the context of personal development and education. Norwegian schools have moved toward encouraging students to be more ambisiøse on their own behalf. In parent-teacher meetings, a teacher might note that a child is faglig ambisiøs, which is a way of saying the child is motivated and seeks challenges. On social media platforms like LinkedIn (which is very popular in Norway), the word appears in countless profiles and job postings. Companies look for ambisiøse medarbeidere who want to grow with the firm. It has become a key term in the 'corporate Norwegian' dialect, often paired with words like innovativ (innovative) and løsningsorientert (solution-oriented).

In Everyday Life: Friends might use it jokingly when someone orders a massive meal or plans an overly complicated hiking trip: 'Det var et ambisiøst valg!'

Treneren sa at laget må være mer ambisiøse hvis de skal rykke opp til eliteserien.

Interestingly, you might also hear it in a slightly critical or warning tone. If a project is failing because it tried to do too much, someone might say, 'Det var kanskje litt for ambisiøst fra starten av.' This reflects a pragmatic Norwegian streak—the idea that one should not gap over more than one can chew (ikke gape over for mye). In the arts, a 'gjennombrudd' (breakthrough) is often preceded by an ambisiøs debut. Whether it's a novelist writing a multi-generational saga or a musician experimenting with new genres, the word signals a rejection of the safe and mundane. Listening for this word in podcasts like 'Forklart' or 'Aftenposten Innsikt' will give you a great sense of how it is used to frame success and effort in modern Norway.

Han har lagt ut på en ambisiøs reise for å besøke alle verdens land.

In Pop Culture: Reality TV contestants in shows like 'Kompani Lauritzen' are often praised for being ambisiøse in their personal growth.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using ambisiøs is forgetting the adjective agreement, particularly the neuter 't'. Because 'ambitious' never changes in English, learners often say *et ambisiøs mål instead of the correct et ambisiøst mål. This 't' is vital for sounding natural. Another common error is using the word to mean 'greedy' or 'power-hungry' in a purely negative sense. While it can be negative, it usually describes the drive itself rather than the moral failing of wanting too much. If you want to say someone is power-hungry, a better word might be maktglad or maktlysten.

Agreement Errors: Incorrect: Planen er veldig ambisiøst. (Planen is masculine/feminine, so it must be ambisiøs.)

Mange glemmer at ambisiøst må brukes når substantivet er intetkjønn.

Another nuance that learners miss is the comparison. In English, we say 'more ambitious'. In Norwegian, you should use mer ambisiøs. Some learners try to apply the standard -ere suffix (like *ambisiøsere), which is incorrect and sounds very awkward to native ears. Similarly, the superlative is mest ambisiøs. Furthermore, learners often confuse ambisiøs with ivrig (eager). While an ivrig person is enthusiastic and ready to work right now, an ambisiøs person has a long-term vision and a desire for high-level achievement. You can be ivrig about a hobby without being ambisiøs about it.

Comparison Errors: Incorrect: Han er den ambisiøseste i klassen. Correct: Han er den mest ambisiøse i klassen.

Det er en vanlig feil å tro at ambisiøs bare betyr at man jobber mye.

A subtle mistake involves the word order in definite constructions. In Norwegian, when you have a definite adjective, you need the definite article (den/det/de) AND the definite ending on the noun. For example: den ambisiøse studenten. Learners often forget one of these parts, saying *den ambisiøs student or *ambisiøse studenten. Lastly, be careful with the pronunciation of the 'sj' sound. It is similar to the English 'sh', but in Norwegian, it's often more retracted. If you pronounce it like a 'z' or a hard 's', it will be harder to understand. Mastering these small details will elevate your Norwegian from a basic level to a more sophisticated, B2-appropriate level of fluency.

Husk at ambisiøse planer ofte krever mye samarbeid.

Pronunciation Note: The 'ø' in 'ambisiøs' is a long vowel. Make sure to round your lips as if you are whistling, but say 'eh'.

While ambisiøs is a powerful word, Norwegian offers several alternatives that can add more precision to your descriptions depending on the context. If you want to emphasize that someone is specifically focused on their career, karrierebevisst (career-conscious) is a great choice. If you want to describe someone who is very determined and has a clear goal, målrettet (goal-oriented) is often more common in professional settings. For someone who is full of energy and initiative, you might use tiltaksrik. Understanding these synonyms allows you to avoid repetition and sound more like a native speaker.

Ambisiøs vs. Målrettet: Ambisiøs focuses on the scale of the dream; målrettet focuses on the focus and efficiency in reaching it.

Hun er ikke bare ambisiøs, hun er også ekstremt målrettet i alt hun gjør.

In a more negative or critical context, you might encounter words like stormannsgal (literally 'great-man-crazy' or megalomaniacal). This is used when someone's ambition has lost touch with reality. Another negative alternative is selvgod (self-righteous/smug), which might be used if someone's ambition makes them look down on others. On the positive side, visjonær (visionary) is used for someone whose ambition involves seeing possibilities that others miss. If you are talking about a project that is large in scale, storslått (grand/magnificent) or omfattende (comprehensive) can be used instead of ambisiøst.

Ambisiøs vs. Karrierebevisst: Ambisiøs can apply to any area of life (hobbies, sports, personal growth), while karrierebevisst is strictly about work.

De har lagt en ambisiøs tidsplan som krever at alle jobber overtid.

For learners, it's also helpful to know the antonyms. Someone who lacks ambition might be described as tiltaksløs (lacking initiative) or bedagelig (easy-going/leisurely). A project that isn't ambitious could be called småskala (small-scale) or beskjeden (modest). Using beskjeden is particularly common in Norway, as modesty is a highly valued trait. Sometimes, being ambisiøs and beskjeden at the same time is the ultimate Norwegian social goal: having big dreams but not bragging about them. By contrasting these words, you gain a deeper understanding of the cultural values embedded in the Norwegian language.

Filmen er et ambisiøst forsøk på å fange tidsånden i dagens Norge.

Ambisiøs vs. Ivrig: Ivrig is about the current level of excitement; ambisiøs is about the height of the end goal.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The original Latin root 'ambire' (to go around) is also the source of the word 'ambient' (surrounding). So, an ambitious person was originally someone who 'walked around' to get what they wanted!

発音ガイド

UK /ɑmbiˈʃøːs/

US /ɑmbiˈʃøːs/

The stress is on the last syllable: am-bi-SJØS.

韻が合う語

seriøs nervøs grasiøs løs furiøs pretiøs kurios generøs

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'sj' as 's' or 'z'.
Making the 'ø' sound like an 'o' or 'u'.
Stressing the first syllable instead of the last.
Forgetting to lengthen the 'ø' vowel.
Pronouncing the 'i' too short.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize because it is a cognate of 'ambitious'.

ライティング 4/5

Requires careful attention to gender and plural endings (-t, -e).

スピーキング 3/5

The 'sj' and 'ø' sounds can be tricky for English speakers.

リスニング 2/5

Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to catch in speech.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

mål plan stor vil jobbe

次に学ぶ

ambisjon målrettet karriere suksess oppnå

上級

stormannsgal visjonær pretensiøs iverksette realisere

知っておくべき文法

Adjective Agreement (Gender)

En ambisiøs mann (m), ei ambisiøs kvinne (f), et ambisiøst mål (n).

Adjective Agreement (Number)

To ambisiøse planer (plural).

Definite Adjectives

Den ambisiøse gutten (the ambitious boy).

Comparison of Long Adjectives

Mer ambisiøs, mest ambisiøs (not ambisiøsere).

Adverbs from Adjectives

Han jobber ambisiøst (He works ambitiously).

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Han er en ambisiøs mann.

He is an ambitious man.

Simple adjective-noun agreement (masculine).

Er du ambisiøs?

Are you ambitious?

Question form with 'å være'.

Hun er veldig ambisiøs.

She is very ambitious.

Use of 'veldig' as an intensifier.

De er ambisiøse.

They are ambitious.

Plural form of the adjective.

Min venn er ambisiøs.

My friend is ambitious.

Possessive pronoun with adjective.

En ambisiøs gutt vil vinne.

An ambitious boy wants to win.

Indefinite article with adjective.

Hun har et ambisiøst mål.

She has an ambitious goal.

Neuter agreement (-t ending).

De har ambisiøse planer.

They have ambitious plans.

Plural agreement (-e ending).

Læreren min sier jeg er ambisiøs.

My teacher says I am ambitious.

Reporting speech with 'sier'.

Det er et ambisiøst prosjekt for en student.

It is an ambitious project for a student.

Neuter agreement for 'prosjekt'.

De ambisiøse barna leker skole.

The ambitious children are playing school.

Definite plural construction.

Hun vil bli en ambisiøs lege en dag.

She wants to become an ambitious doctor one day.

Future intent with 'vil bli'.

Han jobber med et ambisiøst maleri.

He is working on an ambitious painting.

Preposition 'med' used with tasks.

Vi trenger en ambisiøs plan for festen.

We need an ambitious plan for the party.

Feminine/Masculine agreement for 'plan'.

Er dette målet for ambisiøst?

Is this goal too ambitious?

Use of 'for' meaning 'too'.

Hun er mer ambisiøs enn broren sin.

She is more ambitious than her brother.

Comparative form 'mer ... enn'.

Selskapet har lagt frem et svært ambisiøst budsjett.

The company has presented a very ambitious budget.

Present perfect tense with 'svært' (very).

Det er viktig å være ambisiøs, men også realistisk.

It is important to be ambitious, but also realistic.

Infinitive clause with 'å være'.

Den ambisiøse politikeren holdt en flammende tale.

The ambitious politician gave a fiery speech.

Definite singular with adjective.

Mange unge i dag føler seg presset til å være ambisiøse.

Many young people today feel pressured to be ambitious.

Reflexive verb 'føle seg'.

Han satte seg et ambisiøst mål om å løpe maraton.

He set himself an ambitious goal of running a marathon.

Reflexive 'sette seg' for setting goals.

De mest ambisiøse prosjektene krever mest tid.

The most ambitious projects require the most time.

Superlative form 'de mest'.

Hun er kjent for sine ambisiøse visjoner for fremtiden.

She is known for her ambitious visions for the future.

Plural possessive 'sine'.

Uten en ambisiøs ledelse vil ikke firmaet vokse.

Without ambitious leadership, the company will not grow.

Prepositional phrase with 'uten'.

Regjeringens klimamål blir sett på som svært ambisiøse av ekspertene.

The government's climate goals are seen as very ambitious by experts.

Passive construction 'blir sett på som'.

Det å være passe ambisiøs er en balansekunst i Norge.

Being suitably ambitious is a balancing act in Norway.

Gerund-like use of 'Det å være'.

Hun har en ambisiøs tilnærming til problemløsning.

She has an ambitious approach to problem-solving.

Noun-adjective combination.

Prosjektet var så ambisiøst at det nesten gikk konkurs.

The project was so ambitious that it almost went bankrupt.

Result clause with 'så ... at'.

Man må ikke la seg skremme av ambisiøse utfordringer.

One must not let oneself be intimidated by ambitious challenges.

Passive reflexive 'la seg skremme'.

Det er en ambisiøs satsing på fornybar energi i nord.

There is an ambitious push for renewable energy in the north.

Existential 'Det er' with a noun phrase.

Hans ambisiøse natur førte ham til toppen av karrierestigen.

His ambitious nature led him to the top of the career ladder.

Possessive 'Hans' with adjective-noun.

Kritikere mener at boken er et ambisiøst, men mislykket verk.

Critics believe the book is an ambitious but failed work.

Conjunction 'men' connecting adjectives.

Den ambisiøse arkitekturen bryter med det tradisjonelle nabolaget.

The ambitious architecture breaks with the traditional neighborhood.

Definite noun phrase as subject.

Spørsmålet er om vi har nok ressurser til å gjennomføre en så ambisiøs reform.

The question is whether we have enough resources to implement such an ambitious reform.

Indirect question with 'om'.

Hun beskrives som en av de mest ambisiøse stemmene i sin generasjon.

She is described as one of the most ambitious voices of her generation.

Superlative in a prepositional phrase.

Det ligger en ambisiøs tanke bak hvert eneste kapittel i avhandlingen.

There is an ambitious thought behind every single chapter of the thesis.

Inverted word order for emphasis.

Selv om planen er ambisiøs, er den ikke uoppnåelig.

Even though the plan is ambitious, it is not unattainable.

Concessive clause with 'Selv om'.

Han har alltid hatt et ambisiøst forhold til sin egen utvikling.

He has always had an ambitious relationship with his own development.

Present perfect with 'alltid'.

Det ambisiøse ved prosjektet er nettopp det som tiltrekker investorer.

The ambitious aspect of the project is precisely what attracts investors.

Substantivized adjective 'Det ambisiøse'.

Hun navigerer i et ambisiøst miljø preget av hard konkurranse.

She navigates an ambitious environment characterized by fierce competition.

Participle phrase 'preget av'.

Verket fremstår som et ambisiøst forsøk på å dekonstruere modernismens idealer.

The work appears as an ambitious attempt to deconstruct the ideals of modernism.

Formal verb 'fremstår som'.

Det er en hårfin grense mellom å være ambisiøs og å være stormannsgal.

There is a fine line between being ambitious and being megalomaniacal.

Infinitive clauses as objects of prepositions.

Hans ambisiøse retorikk sto i grell kontrast til de faktiske resultatene.

His ambitious rhetoric stood in stark contrast to the actual results.

Idiomatic expression 'stå i grell kontrast til'.

Gjennom en ambisiøs omstrukturering klarte de å redde selskapet fra avgrunnen.

Through an ambitious restructuring, they managed to save the company from the abyss.

Prepositional phrase starting with 'Gjennom'.

Den ambisiøse målsetningen forutsetter et omfattende internasjonalt samarbeid.

The ambitious goal presupposes extensive international cooperation.

Transitive verb 'forutsetter'.

Hun har utvist en ambisiøs vilje til å utfordre etablerte sannheter i akademia.

She has demonstrated an ambitious will to challenge established truths in academia.

Present perfect with 'utvist'.

Det ambisiøse i hennes virke kan ikke overvurderes.

The ambitious element in her work cannot be overstated.

Substantivized adjective in a formal context.

I lys av de ambisiøse rammene for prosjektet, var utfallet skuffende.

In light of the ambitious framework for the project, the outcome was disappointing.

Complex prepositional phrase 'I lys av'.

類義語

målrettet karrierebevisst tiltaksrik visjonær flittig storslått omfattende høyflyvende

反対語

tiltaksløs bedagelig beskjeden uinteressert

よく使う組み合わせ

ambisiøse mål

et ambisiøst prosjekt

en ambisiøs plan

faglig ambisiøs

passe ambisiøs

svært ambisiøs

ambisiøs på vegne av

litt for ambisiøs

ambisiøs satsing

være ambisiøs

よく使うフレーズ

ha ambisiøse planer

— To have plans that are large in scale or difficult to achieve.

De har ambisiøse planer for sommerferien.

sette seg ambisiøse mål

— To decide on high targets for oneself.

Hun setter seg alltid ambisiøse mål.

en ambisiøs ung kvinne/mann

— A common way to describe a driven young person.

Hun er en ambisiøs ung kvinne med en lys fremtid.

et ambisiøst forsøk

— An attempt at something difficult or grand.

Det var et ambisiøst forsøk på å slå verdensrekorden.

være ambisiøs på egne vegne

— To have high goals for one's own success.

Det er lov å være ambisiøs på egne vegne.

en ambisiøs tidsplan

— A schedule that is very tight and requires hard work.

Vi må følge en ambisiøs tidsplan for å bli ferdige.

ambisiøse utsikter

— Expectations or outlooks that are very high.

Selskapet har ambisiøse utsikter for neste år.

et ambisiøst budsjett

— A budget that plans for large spending or high income.

Kommunen har lagt frem et ambisiøst budsjett.

være mer ambisiøs

— To increase one's level of ambition.

Vi må tørre å være mer ambisiøse.

den mest ambisiøse

— The person or thing with the highest level of ambition.

Han er den mest ambisiøse i hele gruppen.

よく混同される語

ambisiøs vs ivrig

Ivrig means eager or enthusiastic for the moment, while ambisiøs is about long-term high goals.

ambisiøs vs flittig

Flittig means hard-working or diligent, which is often a part of being ambitious, but doesn't necessarily mean you have grand goals.

ambisiøs vs pretensiøs

Pretensiøs (pretentious) is a negative word for someone who tries to appear more important than they are, while ambisiøs is usually about the actual goals.

慣用句と表現

"å sikte mot stjernene"

— To set extremely high goals, often used alongside being 'ambisiøs'.

Han er ambisiøs og sikter alltid mot stjernene.

informal/poetic

"å ha mange jern i ilden"

— To be involved in many projects at once, often a sign of being ambitious.

Den ambisiøse gründeren har mange jern i ilden.

neutral

"å gå over lik"

— To be ruthlessly ambitious, willing to hurt others to succeed.

Han er så ambisiøs at han er villig til å gå over lik.

negative/idiomatic

"å ville opp og frem"

— To have a strong desire to succeed and move up in society.

Hun er en jente som vil opp og frem i verden.

neutral

"å gape over for mye"

— To be too ambitious, taking on more than one can handle.

Ikke vær så ambisiøs at du gaper over for mye.

cautionary

"å legge listen høyt"

— To set high standards or goals.

De er ambisiøse og legger listen høyt for prosjektet.

neutral

"å brenne i begge ender"

— To work too hard due to ambition, risking burnout.

Den ambisiøse advokaten brenner lyset i begge ender.

informal

"å ha spisse albuer"

— To be aggressively ambitious in a competitive environment.

I den bransjen må man være ambisiøs og ha spisse albuer.

informal/negative

"å klatre på karrierestigen"

— To advance in one's career, a typical goal for an ambitious person.

Han er ambisiøs og vil klatre raskt på karrierestigen.

neutral

"å se stort på det"

— To have a broad, ambitious vision rather than focusing on small details.

Hun er ambisiøs og ser stort på fremtiden til firmaet.

neutral

間違えやすい

ambisiøs vs Ambisjon

It is the noun form, and learners sometimes use it as an adjective.

Ambisjon is 'ambition' (the thing), while ambisiøs is 'ambitious' (the trait).

Han har en stor ambisjon (noun). Han er ambisiøs (adjective).

ambisiøs vs Målrettet

Both describe someone who wants to achieve something.

Målrettet means you are focused on a specific goal; ambisiøs means the goal itself is high or grand.

Hun er målrettet i arbeidet sitt.

ambisiøs vs Karrierebevisst

Both are used in professional contexts.

Karrierebevisst is only about work; ambisiøs can be about anything (hobbies, sports, personal life).

Unge advokater er ofte karrierebevisste.

ambisiøs vs Tiltaksløs

It is the opposite, but learners might mix up the prefix/suffix.

Tiltaksløs means having no initiative; it is the total lack of ambition.

Han satt tiltaksløs i sofaen hele dagen.

ambisiøs vs Stormannsgal

Both involve having very big goals.

Stormannsgal is a negative, almost medical term for someone whose ambition is delusional.

Keiseren ble stormannsgal på sine eldre dager.

文型パターン

Jeg er [adjective].

Jeg er ambisiøs.

Han har et [adjective] mål.

Han har et ambisiøst mål.

Det er viktig å være [adjective].

Det er viktig å være ambisiøs.

Planen virker kanskje litt for [adjective].

Planen virker kanskje litt for ambisiøs.

Det [adjective] ved prosjektet er...

Det ambisiøse ved prosjektet er...

I lys av de [adjective] rammene...

I lys av de ambisiøse rammene...

Hun er mer [adjective] enn...

Hun er mer ambisiøs enn de andre.

De [adjective] barna...

De ambisiøse barna lærte raskt.

語族

名詞

ambisjon (ambition)

ambisiøsitet (ambitiousness - rare)

動詞

ambisjonere (to have ambitions - very rare, usually 'ha ambisjoner')

形容詞

ambisiøs (ambitious)

overambisiøs (over-ambitious)

uambisiøs (unambitious)

使い方

frequency

Common in professional, academic, and media contexts.

よくある間違い

Et ambisiøs prosjekt → Et ambisiøst prosjekt
You must add a 't' because 'prosjekt' is a neuter noun.
Hun er mer ambisiøsere enn ham. → Hun er mer ambisiøs enn ham.
Do not combine 'mer' with the '-ere' ending. For 'ambisiøs', only use 'mer'.
Den ambisiøs studenten → Den ambisiøse studenten
In the definite form, the adjective must end in '-e'.
Jeg har mye ambisiøs. → Jeg er veldig ambisiøs. / Jeg har mye ambisjon.
Do not confuse the adjective (ambisiøs) with the noun (ambisjon).
De er ambisiøs. → De er ambisiøse.
Plural nouns require the adjective to end in '-e'.

ヒント

The Neuter 'T'

Always remember the 't' for neuter nouns. 'Et ambisiøst mål' is correct. This is the most common mistake for English speakers.

Modesty is Key

In Norway, it's often better to let your actions show your ambition rather than labeling yourself as 'ambisiøs' too loudly in social circles.

Use Synonyms

To sound more advanced, use 'målrettet' in professional settings and 'karrierebevisst' when talking specifically about jobs.

The Long Ø

The 'ø' in 'ambisiøs' is long. Hold it a bit longer than you think you should to sound more like a native speaker.

Adjective Order

In Norwegian, 'ambisiøs' usually comes before the noun, just like in English: 'en ambisiøs kvinne'.

Context Clues

If you hear 'ambisiøs' in a news report, it's almost always about climate goals or economic plans.

Comparison

Remember to use 'mer' and 'mest' for comparisons. 'Hun er den mest ambisiøse personen jeg kjenner.'

Definite Form

For the definite form, always add '-e'. 'Den ambisiøse læreren' (The ambitious teacher).

Job Interviews

Being 'ambisiøs' is a great trait to highlight in a Norwegian job interview, as long as you back it up with examples of hard work.

Word Family

Learn the noun 'ambisjon' alongside the adjective to double your vocabulary power.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of an 'AM-BITIOUS' person named 'SIØS' (sounds like 'she is'). 'Ambi-she-is'. She is ambitious!

視覚的連想

Imagine a person standing on a giant letter 'Ø' at the top of a mountain, looking at the stars. The 'Ø' is for 'ambisiøs'.

Word Web

Mål Suksess Drøm Jobb Plan Fremtid Vilje Innsats

チャレンジ

Try to use 'ambisiøs', 'ambisiøst', and 'ambisiøse' in three separate sentences about your own life goals today.

語源

The word 'ambisiøs' comes to Norwegian from the French 'ambitieux', which in turn originates from the Latin 'ambitiosus'. This Latin term is derived from 'ambitio', meaning 'a going around'.

元の意味： In ancient Rome, 'ambitio' specifically referred to the practice of candidates for office 'going around' to solicit votes. It eventually evolved to mean a general desire for honor or power.

Indo-European, through the Italic (Latin) and Romance (French) branches into Germanic (Norwegian).

文化的な背景

Be careful when calling someone 'ambisiøs' in a very traditional or rural Norwegian setting; they might prefer the word 'arbeidssom' (hard-working).

In the US or UK, 'ambitious' is almost always a positive trait. In Norway, it can sometimes carry a hint of 'trying too hard' if not handled with modesty.

Henrik Ibsen's characters often struggle with being too 'ambisiøse'. Modern Norwegian startups often use 'ambisiøs' in their manifestos. The Norwegian national budget is often described as 'ambisiøst' regarding climate goals.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Job Interview

Jeg er en ambisiøs medarbeider.
Jeg trives med ambisiøse mål.
Jeg søker nye utfordringer.
Jeg vil utvikle meg faglig.

School/University

Han har ambisiøse studieplaner.
Oppgaven er svært ambisiøs.
Vi må være ambisiøse i forskningen.
Hun er den mest ambisiøse i klassen.

Business/Startups

Vi har en ambisiøs vekststrategi.
Dette er et ambisiøst budsjett.
Investorene liker ambisiøse gründere.
Vi skal nå et ambisiøst salgsmål.

Politics/Climate

Vi trenger en ambisiøs klimapolitikk.
Målene er ambisiøse, men nødvendige.
Dette er en ambisiøs reform.
Vi må sette oss ambisiøse mål for fremtiden.

Sports

Laget har ambisiøse mål for sesongen.
Han er en ambisiøs ung utøver.
Treneren la en ambisiøs plan.
De er ambisiøse på banen.

会話のきっかけ

"Anser du deg selv som en ambisiøs person i hverdagen?"

"Hva er det mest ambisiøse målet du har satt deg noen gang?"

"Tror du det er viktig å være ambisiøs for å bli lykkelig?"

"Er det sant at Janteloven stopper folk fra å være ambisiøse i Norge?"

"Hvilket ambisiøst prosjekt drømmer du om å starte i fremtiden?"

日記のテーマ

Skriv om en gang du var for ambisiøs og hva du lærte av det.

Beskriv ditt mest ambisiøse mål for det kommende året i detalj.

Reflekter over forskjellen mellom å være ambisiøs og å være grådig.

Hvem er den mest ambisiøse personen du kjenner, og hvorfor?

Hvordan kan samfunnet oppmuntre barn til å være passe ambisiøse?

よくある質問

10 問

Mostly yes, but it depends on the context. In business and sports, it is very positive. In social settings, if you brag too much about being 'ambisiøs', people might find it a bit un-Norwegian due to Janteloven. However, calling a project 'ambisiøst' is almost always a compliment to its scale and vision.

You should use 'mer ambisiøs'. Because it is a long adjective ending in -iøs, you don't add -ere. For example: 'Hun er mer ambisiøs enn meg.' (She is more ambitious than me.)

You use 'ambisiøst' when the noun you are describing is neuter (intetkjønn). Common neuter nouns paired with this word are 'et mål' (a goal), 'et prosjekt' (a project), and 'et budsjett' (a budget). For example: 'Målet er ambisiøst.'

'Ambisiøs' refers to the height and scale of your aspirations (wanting to be the best). 'Målrettet' refers to your focus and efficiency in reaching a specific target, regardless of how big it is. You can be målrettet about a small task, but you are ambisiøs about a big dream.

It is used for both! You can say 'en ambisiøs person' (a person) or 'en ambisiøs plan' (a thing). When used for things, it means the thing is large-scale, difficult, or seeks high quality.

Yes, by using the neuter form 'ambisiøst'. For example: 'De jobber ambisiøst for å nå toppen.' (They work ambitiously to reach the top.)

The plural is 'ambisiøse'. You add an 'e' at the end. For example: 'De er ambisiøse.' or 'De ambisiøse planene ble godkjent.'

It is pronounced like the 'sh' in 'ship' or 'shoe'. In Norwegian, this sound is called the 'sj-lyd'. Make sure not to pronounce it like a 'z' or an 's'.

Yes, it is very common, especially in news, business, and education. It is considered a B2 level word because while the meaning is clear, using it correctly with grammar and cultural nuance requires some practice.

No, that would be a mistake. 'Ambisiøs' is about the desire for success and achievement. If you mean someone who just wants money or power at any cost, words like 'grådig' (greedy) or 'maktlysten' (power-hungry) are better.

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