Meaning
To put in effort.
Cultural Background
The phrase is linked to the value of 'dugnad'. When a group 'går inn for' a project, it implies a collective commitment where everyone does their part. In Norwegian flat-hierarchy workplaces, 'å gå inn for' is used by leaders to build consensus rather than just giving orders. Norway's success in winter sports is often attributed to athletes who 'går 100% inn for' their training from a young age.
Use it in Job Interviews
Saying 'Jeg går inn for mine oppgaver' sounds much more professional than 'Jeg prøver å jobbe hardt'.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'gå inn til' when you mean commitment. 'Til' implies destination, 'for' implies purpose.
Meaning
To put in effort.
Use it in Job Interviews
Saying 'Jeg går inn for mine oppgaver' sounds much more professional than 'Jeg prøver å jobbe hardt'.
Preposition Trap
Never say 'gå inn til' when you mean commitment. 'Til' implies destination, 'for' implies purpose.
Political News
When reading NRK or Aftenposten, look for this phrase to identify what different parties actually want to do.
Test Yourself
Fyll ut de manglende ordene i setningen.
Hvis du vil bli god i piano, må du ____ inn ____ det.
The correct idiom is 'å gå inn for'.
Hvilken setning er riktig i en politisk sammenheng?
Hva mener partiet om den nye veien?
'Gå inn for' is the standard way to say you support or advocate for a policy.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Skal du søke på jobben? B: Ja, jeg skal virkelig ____ ____ ____ å få den!
The phrase expresses the intention to put in effort to get the job.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesHvis du vil bli god i piano, må du ____ inn ____ det.
The correct idiom is 'å gå inn for'.
Hva mener partiet om den nye veien?
'Gå inn for' is the standard way to say you support or advocate for a policy.
A: Skal du søke på jobben? B: Ja, jeg skal virkelig ____ ____ ____ å få den!
The phrase expresses the intention to put in effort to get the job.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo, you usually go inn for a task, a goal, or an idea. If you want to support a person, use 'å støtte noen'.
Mostly, yes. But 'gå inn for' implies a more sustained effort than just a quick 'go for it' action.
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends or with your boss.
The past tense is 'gikk inn for'. Example: 'Jeg gikk inn for det i fjor.'
Related Phrases
å satse på
similarTo bet on / To aim for
å gå med på
contrastTo agree to
å gå inn i
similarTo enter into
å brenne for
builds onTo be passionate about
