뜻
Performing household cleaning tasks.
문화적 배경
The 'Lørdagsvask' (Saturday wash) is a traditional concept where the whole family cleans the house to prepare for the day of rest on Sunday. Dugnad is a communal activity where neighbors clean shared spaces together, often followed by coffee and waffles. Minimalist design in Nordic homes is often said to make it easier to 'gjøre rent', reflecting a cultural value of efficiency and cleanliness. In rental culture, 'utvask' (the final cleaning) is taken extremely seriously, and landlords may withhold deposit money if it isn't 'skinnende rent'.
Use it for the whole house
When you don't want to list every chore, just say 'gjøre rent' to cover everything.
Don't forget the 't'
Even if you are cleaning a 'stue' (feminine), you still say 'gjøre rent', not 'gjøre ren'.
뜻
Performing household cleaning tasks.
Use it for the whole house
When you don't want to list every chore, just say 'gjøre rent' to cover everything.
Don't forget the 't'
Even if you are cleaning a 'stue' (feminine), you still say 'gjøre rent', not 'gjøre ren'.
The 'gj' sound
Practice the 'gj' sound by saying 'yes' in English and then rounding your lips for the 'ø'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'gjøre'.
I går ________ jeg rent i hele leiligheten.
'I går' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'gjorde'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I have cleaned'.
The present perfect requires the past participle 'gjort'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are moving out and the landlord says:
Moving out requires a full cleaning of the space.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi dra på kino? B: Nei, jeg må ________ rent hjemme først.
The collocation is 'gjøre rent'.
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시각 학습 자료
Activities included in 'Gjøre rent'
Tasks
- • Støvsuge (Vacuum)
- • Vaske gulv (Mop)
- • Tørke støv (Dust)
- • Vaske vinduer (Wash windows)
Gjøre rent vs. Rydde
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제I går ________ jeg rent i hele leiligheten.
'I går' (yesterday) requires the past tense 'gjorde'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I have cleaned'.
The present perfect requires the past participle 'gjort'.
You are moving out and the landlord says:
Moving out requires a full cleaning of the space.
A: Skal vi dra på kino? B: Nei, jeg må ________ rent hjemme først.
The collocation is 'gjøre rent'.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, 'vaske' is very common, but 'gjøre rent' sounds more thorough and complete.
No, it is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The past tense is 'gjorde rent'. Example: 'Jeg gjorde rent i går.'
The modern, gender-neutral term is 'renholder'.
Both are correct. 'Rent' is Bokmål, while 'reint' is common in many dialects and Nynorsk.
Yes, 'gjøre rent bilen' is possible, though 'vaske bilen' is more common.
It's an idiom meaning to win everything or make a clean sweep.
Both work. 'Gjøre rent' is the general act, 'gjøre det rent' refers to a specific place already mentioned.
Yes, there is a strong cultural emphasis on a clean home for 'kos'.
It means 'main cleaning' and refers to a deep, thorough clean of the whole house.
관련 표현
vaske opp
similarto wash dishes
rydde
similarto tidy up
støvsuge
specialized formto vacuum
moppe
specialized formto mop
skrubbe
specialized formto scrub
gjøre rent bord
idiomto sweep the board / win everything
