B1 Idiom 중립

å ha en baktanke

to have an ulterior motive

To have a hidden reason for acting.

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문화적 배경

In Norway, trust is a core social value. Using this phrase can be a way to signal that you are alert to social dynamics. Similar to Sweden ('baktanke') and Denmark ('bagtanke'), the concept is shared across the region. In business, it is a common way to express skepticism during negotiations. Often used in comment sections when someone is seen as 'virtue signaling' or 'clickbaiting'.

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Context is key

Always look at the person's body language when you suspect a 'baktanke'.

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Don't overuse it

Calling everyone a person with a 'baktanke' will make you seem paranoid.

To have a hidden reason for acting.

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Context is key

Always look at the person's body language when you suspect a 'baktanke'.

⚠️

Don't overuse it

Calling everyone a person with a 'baktanke' will make you seem paranoid.

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Use with 'med'

Use 'med' to connect the motive to the action: 'Har du en baktanke med dette?'

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Jeg tror han har en ____ med å hjelpe oss.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: baktanke

The singular form is required here.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Han har en baktanke.

The standard idiom is 'å ha en baktanke'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Hvorfor er han så snill i dag?' B: 'Jeg vet ikke, kanskje han ____?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: har en baktanke

This fits the context of questioning motives.

Match the situation to the phrase.

Someone is being suspiciously nice to get a promotion.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Han har en baktanke.

Suspiciously nice behavior often implies a hidden motive.

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연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank B1

Jeg tror han har en ____ med å hjelpe oss.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: baktanke

The singular form is required here.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the most natural sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Han har en baktanke.

The standard idiom is 'å ha en baktanke'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Hvorfor er han så snill i dag?' B: 'Jeg vet ikke, kanskje han ____?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: har en baktanke

This fits the context of questioning motives.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

Someone is being suspiciously nice to get a promotion.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Han har en baktanke.

Suspiciously nice behavior often implies a hidden motive.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

Yes, it almost always implies a selfish or deceptive motive.

Yes, you can say 'Jeg hadde ingen baktanke med det' to defend yourself.

It is neutral and works in most situations.

Baktanker.

Yes, it is a very common idiom.

Ulterior motive is the closest equivalent.

Only if you are discussing someone else's strategy, not your own.

Yes, it is common in casual texting.

No, it is standard in all Norwegian dialects.

BAK-tanka.

It can be if you accuse someone of it without proof.

Yes, it is often used to question a date's intentions.

관련 표현

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å ha en skjult agenda

synonym

To have a hidden agenda.

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å være mistenksom

similar

To be suspicious.

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å spille et spill

similar

To play a game.

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ærlige hensikter

contrast

Honest intentions.

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