Meaning
To stay informed about current events or news.
Cultural Background
Norwegians value being well-informed citizens. Discussing news at the lunch table is a standard social ritual. In Norwegian workplaces, 'flat hierarchy' means everyone is expected to stay updated, not just the bosses. Norway is one of the most digitized countries; staying updated often implies using apps like NRK or VG.
Use it in Job Interviews
This is a high-value phrase for CVs and interviews to show you are proactive.
Don't forget 'seg'!
The reflexive pronoun is mandatory. Without it, the sentence is broken.
Meaning
To stay informed about current events or news.
Use it in Job Interviews
This is a high-value phrase for CVs and interviews to show you are proactive.
Don't forget 'seg'!
The reflexive pronoun is mandatory. Without it, the sentence is broken.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Vi må holde ___ oppdaterte på de nye reglene.
The subject is 'Vi' (We), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct version:
The standard preposition used with 'holde seg oppdatert' is 'på'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvordan vet du så mye om teknologi? B: Jeg ___ ___ ___ på nettet hver dag.
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves, so 'jeg holder meg' is correct.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Where to stay updated
Media
- • Aviser
- • Podcaster
- • TV-nyheter
Jobb
- • Kurs
- • Faglitteratur
- • Seminarer
Practice Bank
3 exercisesVi må holde ___ oppdaterte på de nye reglene.
The subject is 'Vi' (We), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Choose the correct version:
The standard preposition used with 'holde seg oppdatert' is 'på'.
A: Hvordan vet du så mye om teknologi? B: Jeg ___ ___ ___ på nettet hver dag.
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves, so 'jeg holder meg' is correct.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but 'PÅ' is much more common and sounds more natural to native speakers.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Related Phrases
å følge med
similarto follow along / pay attention
å være à jour
synonymto be up to date
å orientere seg
similarto orient oneself
