뜻
Expressing fatigue.
문화적 배경
During 'mørketid' (the polar night) in Northern Norway, being 'trøtt' is considered a collective state. People often use light therapy lamps to combat this seasonal fatigue. Norwegians value 'tidlig opp' (getting up early). Being 'morgentrøtt' (morning-tired) is a common topic of sympathy at the start of the workday. There is a positive connotation to being 'trøtt' after physical activity in nature. It is seen as a sign of a day well spent. Saying 'Jeg er trøtt' is a very polite and accepted way to leave a social gathering. It is rarely taken as a sign that the company was boring.
The 'Sliten' Rule
If you need a nap, say 'trøtt'. If you need a vacation, say 'sliten'.
Coffee is the Cure
If you tell a Norwegian you are trøtt, they will almost always offer you coffee.
뜻
Expressing fatigue.
The 'Sliten' Rule
If you need a nap, say 'trøtt'. If you need a vacation, say 'sliten'.
Coffee is the Cure
If you tell a Norwegian you are trøtt, they will almost always offer you coffee.
Plurality Matters
Don't forget the '-e' when talking about a group. 'Vi er trøtte' makes you sound much more fluent.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct form for a plural subject.
Vi ___ veldig ___ i kveld.
Plural subjects require the verb 'er' and the adjective form 'trøtte'.
Which phrase fits best after running a marathon?
Jeg har løpt 42 kilometer. Jeg er...
Physical exhaustion from exercise is 'sliten', though you might also be 'tørst' (thirsty) or 'sulten' (hungry)!
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am getting tired'.
Jeg begynner å ___ trøtt.
The verb 'å bli' means 'to become' or 'to get' in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi se en film til? B: Nei, beklager. ___.
'Jeg er trøtt' is the standard way to decline another activity late at night.
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시각 학습 자료
Trøtt vs. Sliten
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Vi ___ veldig ___ i kveld.
Plural subjects require the verb 'er' and the adjective form 'trøtte'.
Jeg har løpt 42 kilometer. Jeg er...
Physical exhaustion from exercise is 'sliten', though you might also be 'tørst' (thirsty) or 'sulten' (hungry)!
Jeg begynner å ___ trøtt.
The verb 'å bli' means 'to become' or 'to get' in this context.
A: Skal vi se en film til? B: Nei, beklager. ___.
'Jeg er trøtt' is the standard way to decline another activity late at night.
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자주 묻는 질문
7 질문Yes, but usually in the phrase 'lei og trøtt'. On its own, it mostly means sleepy.
Yes, 'trett' is a more formal/older spelling (Bokmål/Riksmål). 'Trøtt' is much more common in modern speech.
You can say 'Jeg er veldig trøtt' or 'Jeg er kjempetrøtt'.
'Trøtt' is the everyday word. 'Søvnig' is slightly more formal, like 'sleepy' in English.
Yes! This means your legs are tired from walking or standing.
Both are correct. 'Jeg er trøtt' is more direct and common.
It's often related to the lack of sunlight in winter and the high value placed on early morning productivity.
관련 표현
Jeg er sliten
similarI am exhausted/worn out
Jeg er lei
similarI am tired of / bored
Jeg er søvnig
synonymI am sleepy
Å legge seg
builds onTo go to bed
Å sove som en stein
builds onTo sleep like a rock
