When used as a noun, 'masse' (pronounced MAH-seh) literally means 'mass.' Think of a large quantity or bulk of something. For example, 'en masse mennesker' means 'a mass of people.'
However, 'masse' is far more commonly used as an intensifier, similar to 'a lot of' or 'plenty of' in English. It's an informal but very frequent way to express a large quantity of something, whether countable or uncountable. For instance, 'Jeg har masse å gjøre' means 'I have a lot to do.'
You'll often hear it in everyday conversations. It can be used before nouns (masse mat – a lot of food) or even with verbs to emphasize the extent of an action (jeg leste masse – I read a lot). It's a versatile word that adds emphasis and quantity without being overly formal.
When used as a noun, «masse» refers to a large amount, quantity, or mass of something. It often implies abundance. For example, «en masse med folk» would mean a large crowd of people. You might also hear «massevis av» which is similar to saying "loads of" or "masses of" something.
As an adverb, «masse» can modify verbs or adjectives to mean "a lot" or "much." It's a common, informal way to express a large degree. For instance, «jeg spiser masse» means "I eat a lot," and «masse bra» means "a lot good" or "very good."
It's important to note the context to understand if «masse» is functioning as a noun or an adverb. In casual conversation, it's a versatile word you'll hear frequently.
§ Understanding 'masse'
The Norwegian word 'masse' is incredibly useful. It's a common word you'll hear and read often. Learning it will significantly boost your comprehension and speaking ability. Think of it as a go-to word for expressing 'a lot of' or 'a mass of' something. It's versatile and can be used in many situations where in English you might use words like 'plenty,' 'a great deal of,' or 'loads.'
- Definition
- Mass or a lot of
In its most direct sense, 'masse' can mean a physical mass, like a large quantity of something. However, you'll more frequently encounter it used to mean 'a lot of' or 'plenty of.' It's often used with uncountable nouns, but you'll also see it with countable nouns when the speaker wants to emphasize a large quantity.
Jeg har masse jobb å gjøre i dag. (I have a lot of work to do today.)
Det er masse folk på konserten. (There are a lot of people at the concert.)
§ When to use 'masse'
You use 'masse' when you want to express a large quantity or amount of something. It's a very common way to do this in Norwegian. Here are some scenarios:
- For uncountable nouns: This is perhaps its most common use. If you have a lot of something that you can't easily count individually, 'masse' is perfect.
Vi har masse snø her om vinteren. (We have a lot of snow here in winter.)
Det er masse vann i elva etter regnet. (There is a lot of water in the river after the rain.)
- For countable nouns (informal emphasis): While you might use 'mange' for 'many' with countable nouns, 'masse' is also commonly used in informal speech to emphasize a large quantity of countable items.
Hun har masse bøker. (She has a lot of books. / She has loads of books.)
Jeg så masse fugler i hagen i dag. (I saw a lot of birds in the garden today.)
- With verbs to mean 'a lot': 'Masse' can also act adverbially to mean 'a lot' or 'very much.'
Jeg liker å lese masse. (I like to read a lot.)
Han snakker masse om jobb. (He talks a lot about work.)
You'll often hear 'masse' in everyday conversations. It's a natural and common way for Norwegians to express 'a lot of.' Don't hesitate to use it to sound more natural in your own speech. It's a simple word that carries a lot of weight in expressing quantity.
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Jeg har masse bøker hjemme.
I have a lot of books at home.
Det er masse folk på konserten.
There are a lot of people at the concert.
Hun spiser masse grønnsaker hver dag.
She eats a lot of vegetables every day.
Vi trenger masse tid til dette prosjektet.
We need a lot of time for this project.
Han har masse penger.
He has a lot of money.
Det var masse snø i fjor vinter.
There was a lot of snow last winter.
De har masse klær i skapet.
They have a lot of clothes in the closet.
Jeg drikker masse vann når jeg trener.
I drink a lot of water when I exercise.
Jeg har masse å gjøre i dag.
I have a lot to do today.
Det var masse folk på konserten.
There were a lot of people at the concert.
Hun spiste masse mat.
She ate a lot of food.
Vi har masse tid.
We have plenty of time.
Han tjente masse penger.
He earned a lot of money.
Det er masse snø ute.
There is a lot of snow outside.
De har masse erfaring.
They have a lot of experience.
Jeg savner deg masse.
I miss you a lot.
Jeg har masse å gjøre i dag.
I have a lot to do today.
Det var masse folk på konserten.
There were a lot of people at the concert.
Hun spiste masse mat.
She ate a lot of food.
Vi har masse tid før toget går.
We have plenty of time before the train leaves.
Han tjener masse penger.
He earns a lot of money.
Det er masse snø i fjellet nå.
There is a lot of snow in the mountains now.
De hadde masse moro på festen.
They had a lot of fun at the party.
Jeg savner deg masse.
I miss you a lot.
Det var masse folk på konserten, så vi slet med å finne en god plass.
There were a lot of people at the concert, so we struggled to find a good spot.
Here 'masse' functions as an indefinite quantity, similar to 'a lot of' or 'many'.
Hun har masse erfaring fra lignende prosjekter, noe som gjør henne til en verdifull ressurs.
She has a lot of experience from similar projects, which makes her a valuable asset.
'Masse erfaring' means 'a lot of experience'.
Det ligger masse snø i fjellet fortsatt, selv om det er sent på våren.
There's still a lot of snow in the mountains, even though it's late spring.
'Masse snø' translates to 'a lot of snow'.
Han brukte masse tid på å forberede presentasjonen, og det syntes på resultatet.
He spent a lot of time preparing the presentation, and it showed in the result.
'Masse tid' means 'a lot of time'.
Vi fikk masse gode tilbakemeldinger etter workshopen, noe som var veldig motiverende.
We received a lot of good feedback after the workshop, which was very motivating.
'Masse gode tilbakemeldinger' translates to 'a lot of good feedback'.
Det er masse å gjøre før vi kan reise, så vi må jobbe effektivt.
There's a lot to do before we can leave, so we need to work efficiently.
'Masse å gjøre' means 'a lot to do'.
Selv om det var utfordrende, lærte jeg masse nytt i løpet av kurset.
Even though it was challenging, I learned a lot of new things during the course.
'Lærte masse nytt' means 'learned a lot of new things'.
De har masse planer for fremtiden, og de gleder seg til å sette dem ut i live.
They have a lot of plans for the future, and they are looking forward to putting them into action.
'Masse planer' means 'a lot of plans'.
慣用句と表現
"i massevis"
plenty of something, loads of something
Det er mat i massevis. (There is food in plenty/loads of food.)
neutral"å ha masse på hjertet"
to have a lot on one's mind/heart, to have a lot to say
Hun hadde masse på hjertet etter møtet. (She had a lot on her mind after the meeting.)
neutral"massevis av tid"
plenty of time, lots of time
Ikke stress, vi har massevis av tid. (Don't stress, we have plenty of time.)
neutral"å få masse ut av noe"
to get a lot out of something, to benefit greatly from something
Jeg fikk masse ut av kurset. (I got a lot out of the course.)
neutral"å gjøre masse ut av noe"
to make a big deal out of something, to exaggerate something
Han gjorde masse ut av en liten feil. (He made a big deal out of a small mistake.)
neutral"å ha masse å gjøre"
to have a lot to do, to be busy
Jeg har masse å gjøre i dag. (I have a lot to do today.)
neutral"masse penger"
a lot of money, plenty of money
Han vant masse penger i lotto. (He won a lot of money in the lottery.)
neutral"å snakke masse"
to talk a lot, to be talkative
Hun snakker masse når hun er nervøs. (She talks a lot when she is nervous.)
neutral"masse folk"
a lot of people, many people
Det var masse folk på konserten. (There were a lot of people at the concert.)
neutral"for en masse"
what a crowd/what a lot (of people)
For en masse mennesker på torget! (What a crowd of people in the square!)
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Write a sentence using 'masse' to say you have a lot of something. What do you have a lot of?
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Sample answer
Jeg har masse bøker. (I have a lot of books.)
Imagine you are at a party. Write a sentence saying there is a lot of food. You can start with 'Det er...'
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Sample answer
Det er masse mat på festen. (There is a lot of food at the party.)
Write a sentence about something you like 'a lot'. For example, 'Jeg liker kaffe masse.'
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Jeg liker sjokolade masse. (I like chocolate a lot.)
What does the dog eat a lot of?
Read this passage:
Jeg har en hund. Hunden spiser masse mat. Den liker å leke masse.
What does the dog eat a lot of?
The passage says 'Hunden spiser masse mat,' which means 'The dog eats a lot of food.'
The passage says 'Hunden spiser masse mat,' which means 'The dog eats a lot of food.'
What is on the beach?
Read this passage:
På stranden er det masse sand. Barn liker å leke med sanden. Det er også masse folk der.
What is on the beach?
The passage states 'På stranden er det masse sand,' meaning 'On the beach, there is a lot of sand.'
The passage states 'På stranden er det masse sand,' meaning 'On the beach, there is a lot of sand.'
What do the friends drink a lot of?
Read this passage:
Jeg har mange venner. Vi snakker masse sammen. Vi drikker også masse kaffe.
What do the friends drink a lot of?
The passage says 'Vi drikker også masse kaffe,' which means 'We also drink a lot of coffee.'
The passage says 'Vi drikker også masse kaffe,' which means 'We also drink a lot of coffee.'
Which sentence correctly uses 'masse' to express a large quantity of something?
'Masse' is used before a plural noun or an uncountable noun to mean 'a lot of'.
Choose the most appropriate response to: 'Har du mye å gjøre i dag?'
'Masse' can also be used on its own to mean 'a lot'.
Which sentence expresses a large amount of gratitude?
'Masse' is commonly used with abstract nouns like 'hjelp' (help) to express a large quantity.
You can say 'det var masse godt' to mean 'it was a lot of good stuff'.
'Masse' can be used with adjectives or adverbs to emphasize quantity or degree.
The phrase 'en masse' is a common alternative to 'masse' when referring to a general large quantity.
'En masse' is not typically used in this context. 'Masse' on its own is sufficient.
If you have 'masse penger', it means you have very little money.
'Masse penger' means 'a lot of money', indicating a significant amount.
This sentence means 'We have a lot to learn'. 'Vi har' (We have) comes first, followed by 'masse' (a lot of) and 'å lære' (to learn).
This sentence translates to 'There were a lot of people at the concert'. 'Det var' (There was/were), then 'masse folk' (a lot of people), and finally 'på konserten' (at the concert).
The sentence means 'I got a lot of mail yesterday'. 'Jeg fikk' (I got), then 'masse post' (a lot of mail), and 'i går' (yesterday).
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