Meaning
Trying to achieve something.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'dugnad' is central. It is a community effort where neighbors help each other for free. Flat hierarchies mean that even bosses appreciate when employees 'gjøre en innsats'.
Use it often
It's a very positive phrase. Use it to compliment others.
Don't forget 'en'
It sounds unnatural without the article.
Meaning
Trying to achieve something.
Use it often
It's a very positive phrase. Use it to compliment others.
Don't forget 'en'
It sounds unnatural without the article.
Combine with adjectives
Use 'stor', 'god', or 'felles' to add nuance.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb.
Vi må ___ en innsats for å vinne.
The collocation is 'å gjøre en innsats'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
The indefinite article 'en' is required.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match: 'å gjøre en innsats' to its English equivalent.
Literal and figurative meanings align.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi trenger hjelp. B: Ok, jeg skal ___.
It fits the context of helping.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVi må ___ en innsats for å vinne.
The collocation is 'å gjøre en innsats'.
Choose the best option.
The indefinite article 'en' is required.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Literal and figurative meanings align.
A: Vi trenger hjelp. B: Ok, jeg skal ___.
It fits the context of helping.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, absolutely! It's great for describing a player's performance.
It's neutral. Works in a meeting or with friends.
Innsatser, but rarely used.
Only in very specific, poetic, or compound contexts.
They are different. 'Jobbe' is the job itself, 'innsats' is the effort.
Say 'Takk for innsatsen!'
Yes, especially in professional or group chat contexts.
It implies the attempt, not necessarily the result.
Related Phrases
å stå på
similarto keep going
å legge ned arbeid
synonymto put in work
å bidra
similarto contribute
