뜻
To make a decision based on wisdom.
문화적 배경
The 'Janteloven' mindset sometimes clashes with 'skjønn'. While 'skjønn' allows for individual treatment, the cultural value of 'likhet' (equality) makes some Norwegians suspicious of discretionary decisions, fearing they lead to unfairness. Unlike Common Law systems (US/UK) which rely heavily on precedents, Scandinavian systems give significant weight to the 'reasonableness' of a decision, making 'skjønn' a vital tool for judges. Flat hierarchy in Norwegian offices means that even junior employees are often expected to 'utvise skjønn' rather than waiting for a manager's permission for every detail. The Norwegian police are known for 'å utvise skjønn' in minor traffic or public order cases, prioritizing dialogue over strict enforcement.
Use it in Cover Letters
Using this phrase in a job application shows you understand professional responsibility and can work independently.
Don't over-pluralize
We almost never say 'utvise skjønnene'. Keep it singular and abstract.
뜻
To make a decision based on wisdom.
Use it in Cover Letters
Using this phrase in a job application shows you understand professional responsibility and can work independently.
Don't over-pluralize
We almost never say 'utvise skjønnene'. Keep it singular and abstract.
The 'NAV' context
If you are complaining about Norwegian bureaucracy, this is the word to use to describe what is missing!
Synonym check
If 'utvise' feels too heavy, 'bruke skjønn' is 100% acceptable in 90% of situations.
셀프 테스트
Fyll inn det manglende ordet i setningen.
Siden det var en spesiell situasjon, valgte saksbehandleren å utvise _______.
The noun 'skjønn' (judgment) is the correct part of the collocation.
Hvilken setning bruker uttrykket riktig?
Velg riktig alternativ:
This sentence correctly uses the phrase to mean 'exercise judgment' in a professional context.
Match situasjonen med riktig bruk av 'skjønn'.
Hvor er det mest naturlig å 'utvise skjønn'?
This requires a nuanced decision based on circumstances, which is the definition of 'skjønn'.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Reglene sier at vi må stenge klokka ti. B: Ja, men det er jo bryllupsfest! Kan vi ikke _______?
Person B is asking for flexibility/discretion due to the special occasion.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Rules vs. Skjønn
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Siden det var en spesiell situasjon, valgte saksbehandleren å utvise _______.
The noun 'skjønn' (judgment) is the correct part of the collocation.
Velg riktig alternativ:
This sentence correctly uses the phrase to mean 'exercise judgment' in a professional context.
Hvor er det mest naturlig å 'utvise skjønn'?
This requires a nuanced decision based on circumstances, which is the definition of 'skjønn'.
A: Reglene sier at vi må stenge klokka ti. B: Ja, men det er jo bryllupsfest! Kan vi ikke _______?
Person B is asking for flexibility/discretion due to the special occasion.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Close, but 'skjønn' is more professional and deliberate. 'Sunn fornuft' is common sense; 'skjønn' is professional judgment.
No, that's too trivial. Use it for decisions that have consequences or involve rules.
They are virtually identical. 'Utøve' (exercise) is slightly more formal/legal, while 'utvise' (show) is more common in general professional speech.
In the phrase 'å utvise skjønn', we don't use the article. But you can say 'et faglig skjønn'.
Yes, as an adjective (en skjønn dag), but in this phrase, it is a noun meaning judgment.
Yes, 'utöva skön' (Swedish) and 'udvise skøn' (Danish) are very similar.
Because it requires understanding the nuance of professional register and the specific legal/administrative culture of Norway.
Yes, but 'utvise' is the standard collocation that sounds most natural to native speakers.
It's the administrative practice of making decisions based on discretion rather than fixed rules.
Usually positive (meaning wise/flexible), but can be negative if someone thinks the judgment was biased.
관련 표현
å bruke hodet
similarTo use one's head/common sense.
å se gjennom fingrene med
builds onTo turn a blind eye to something.
et faglig skjønn
specialized formA professional judgment.
skjønnsmessig vurdering
synonymA discretionary assessment.
å følge boka
contrastTo follow the book/rules strictly.
