Meaning
To be prepared
Cultural Background
The phrase is iconic due to the 'Olsenbanden' movies. Egon Olsen's 'Jeg har en plan!' is arguably the most famous movie quote in Norwegian history. The Olsen Gang originated in Denmark ('Olsen-banden'), so the phrase 'Jeg har en plan' is equally iconic and culturally significant there. Having a plan is a moral imperative in Norwegian hiking culture. 'Fjellvettreglene' (The Mountain Code) makes planning a requirement for anyone entering the wilderness. Norwegian business culture is egalitarian, but it values consensus. A 'god plan' is often the result of a group discussion rather than a top-down order.
Use it for confidence
In a Norwegian workplace, saying 'Jeg har en god plan' is the best way to stop people from micro-managing you.
The silent 'd'
Remember that the 'd' in 'god' is almost always silent. If you pronounce it, you will sound like a textbook.
Meaning
To be prepared
Use it for confidence
In a Norwegian workplace, saying 'Jeg har en god plan' is the best way to stop people from micro-managing you.
The silent 'd'
Remember that the 'd' in 'god' is almost always silent. If you pronounce it, you will sound like a textbook.
The Olsenbanden Tone
If you want to be funny, say it with a cigar in your mouth (metaphorically) and a very confident nod.
Test Yourself
Fyll ut med riktig form av verbet 'å ha' og adjektivet 'god'.
I går ______ vi en ______ plan for turen.
'I går' indicates past tense (hadde), and 'plan' is masculine singular (god).
Hvilken setning er mest naturlig i en profesjonell sammenheng?
Sjefen spør om prosjektet.
This uses formal vocabulary ('utarbeidet', 'gjennomføringen') suitable for a boss.
Fullfør dialogen med riktig preposisjon.
A: Har du en plan? B: Ja, jeg har en god plan ____ hvordan vi skal fikse bilen.
We use 'plan for' when describing the purpose or action of the plan.
Match situasjonen med riktig bruk av uttrykket.
Du skal på fjellet og det er meldt dårlig vær.
Safety and routing are the most critical 'plans' in the mountains.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesI går ______ vi en ______ plan for turen.
'I går' indicates past tense (hadde), and 'plan' is masculine singular (god).
Sjefen spør om prosjektet.
This uses formal vocabulary ('utarbeidet', 'gjennomføringen') suitable for a boss.
A: Har du en plan? B: Ja, jeg har en god plan ____ hvordan vi skal fikse bilen.
We use 'plan for' when describing the purpose or action of the plan.
Du skal på fjellet og det er meldt dårlig vær.
Safety and routing are the most critical 'plans' in the mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsYes, 'en bra plan' is also very common and slightly more informal than 'en god plan'.
Yes, 'plan' is masculine, so it's always 'en plan' and 'planen'.
Then you have 'en dårlig plan'.
Very often, especially regarding government budgets or climate strategies.
Related Phrases
å legge en plan
similarTo create or formulate a plan.
alt går etter planen
builds onEverything is going according to plan.
å ha kontroll
synonymTo have control over a situation.
en reserveplan
specialized formA backup plan (Plan B).
