Meaning
Completing school tasks.
Cultural Background
The 'Leksehjelp' (homework help) is a free service provided by many municipalities and organizations like the Red Cross to help students with their work. There is a strong movement for 'leksefri skole' (homework-free school) to reduce stress and social inequality. Homework is traditionally done at the 'kjøkkenbord' (kitchen table), emphasizing its role in family life. Compared to many other cultures, the amount of homework in Norway is relatively low, focusing more on 'fritid' (leisure).
Use 'leksene' for specific tasks
If you are talking about the specific homework you got today, use the definite form 'leksene'.
Avoid 'lage'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: Students DO, Teachers MAKE.
Meaning
Completing school tasks.
Use 'leksene' for specific tasks
If you are talking about the specific homework you got today, use the definite form 'leksene'.
Avoid 'lage'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Remember: Students DO, Teachers MAKE.
The 'Lekse' debate
Mentioning you are against homework is a great way to start a conversation with a Norwegian!
Test Yourself
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence.
Jeg ______ lekser hver dag etter skolen.
In Norwegian, we always use 'gjøre' with 'lekser'.
Fill in the missing word in the past tense.
I går ______ (å gjøre) jeg alle leksene mine.
'Gjorde' is the past tense of 'å gjøre'.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the word 'lekse'.
Complete the dialogue.
Mamma: Har du gjort leksene dine? Barn: Nei, jeg skal ______ ______ nå.
'Gjøre dem' refers back to 'leksene'.
Which situation is this phrase used metaphorically?
Politikeren hadde gjort leksene sine.
Metaphorically, 'å gjøre lekser' means to be well-prepared.
🎉 Score: /5
Visual Learning Aids
School Vocabulary
Actions
- • gjøre lekser
- • lese
- • skrive
- • regne
Objects
- • bok
- • penn
- • pc
- • sekk
Practice Bank
5 exercisesJeg ______ lekser hver dag etter skolen.
In Norwegian, we always use 'gjøre' with 'lekser'.
I går ______ (å gjøre) jeg alle leksene mine.
'Gjorde' is the past tense of 'å gjøre'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common variations of the word 'lekse'.
Mamma: Har du gjort leksene dine? Barn: Nei, jeg skal ______ ______ nå.
'Gjøre dem' refers back to 'leksene'.
Politikeren hadde gjort leksene sine.
Metaphorically, 'å gjøre lekser' means to be well-prepared.
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt sounds unnatural. Use 'lekser' (plural) for the general concept of homework.
Yes, they are mostly interchangeable, but 'lese' implies more focus on reading/studying.
They usually say 'å studere' or 'å jobbe med oppgaver' instead of 'lekser'.
You say 'Jeg glemte leksene mine'.
Yes, for work tasks use 'oppgaver'.
It is a service where students get help with their homework.
Yes, 'å lære en lekse' means to learn a lesson from an experience.
Use 'lekser' for the activity in general, and 'leksene' for specific assignments.
Generally less than in the US or UK, especially in primary school.
The word is 'leksefri'.
Related Phrases
å lese til prøve
similarTo study for a test
å jobbe med oppgaver
specialized formTo work on tasks
leksehjelp
builds onHomework help
å kunne leksa si
specialized formTo know one's stuff
leksefri
contrastHomework-free
