Significado
To strongly dislike something or someone.
Contexto cultural
Norwegians often use this phrase to express their dislike for 'skryt' (bragging). It is culturally important to remain humble. In the context of 'Friluftsliv' (outdoor life), not being able to stand littering is a very common sentiment. Punctuality is highly valued. Being late is something many Norwegians 'cannot fordra'. During the Eurovision Song Contest (Melodi Grand Prix), Norwegians love to use this phrase to discuss songs they hate.
The 'Kanke' Shortcut
Natives often contract 'kan ikke' to 'kanke'. Saying 'Jeg kanke fordra det' will make you sound very fluent.
Don't use for 'can't stand up'
If you are physically unable to stand up from a chair, use 'Jeg kan ikke stå'. 'Fordra' is only for emotions!
Significado
To strongly dislike something or someone.
The 'Kanke' Shortcut
Natives often contract 'kan ikke' to 'kanke'. Saying 'Jeg kanke fordra det' will make you sound very fluent.
Don't use for 'can't stand up'
If you are physically unable to stand up from a chair, use 'Jeg kan ikke stå'. 'Fordra' is only for emotions!
Polite Dislike
If you are at a dinner party, it's more polite to say 'Jeg er ikke så glad i...' than 'Jeg kan ikke fordra...' unless you know the host very well.
Subordinate Clauses
Remember: '...fordi jeg IKKE KAN fordra...' The 'ikke' jumps in front!
Ponte a prueba
Fyll inn de manglende ordene i setningen.
Jeg ___ ikke ___ fordra når folk snakker i telefonen på kino.
The sentence is in the present tense, so we use 'kan'.
Hvilken setning er grammatisk riktig?
Velg riktig alternativ:
In a main clause, the word order is Subject + Modal + Negation + Infinitive.
Fullfør dialogen med riktig form av uttrykket.
A: Vil du være med på fisketur? B: Nei, jeg ___ (ikke / kunne / fordra) lukten av fisk.
The speaker is expressing a current preference.
Match situasjonen med riktig reaksjon.
Situasjon: Du hater virkelig å vente på bussen i regnet.
'Kan ikke fordra' matches the intensity of 'hater virkelig'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg ___ ikke ___ fordra når folk snakker i telefonen på kino.
The sentence is in the present tense, so we use 'kan'.
Velg riktig alternativ:
In a main clause, the word order is Subject + Modal + Negation + Infinitive.
A: Vil du være med på fisketur? B: Nei, jeg ___ (ikke / kunne / fordra) lukten av fisk.
The speaker is expressing a current preference.
Situasjon: Du hater virkelig å vente på bussen i regnet.
'Kan ikke fordra' matches the intensity of 'hater virkelig'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNo, you will almost never see 'fordra' used without 'ikke' and 'kunne'. It's an idiomatic fossil.
Yes, but it's quite strong. It implies you really can't stand that specific behavior.
'Utstå' is slightly more formal and dramatic, but they are 95% interchangeable.
You say 'Jeg kan ikke fordra det lenger' or 'Nå orker jeg ikke mer'.
It's honest and direct. In Norway, directness is often appreciated, but use it with caution in formal settings.
Yes! It's perfect for activities you hate doing.
The past tense is 'kunne ikke fordra'. Example: 'Da jeg var liten, kunne jeg ikke fordra spinat.'
Only if you are talking about something universally disliked, like 'Jeg kan ikke fordra slurv' (I can't stand sloppiness).
No, there is no noun like 'a fordra-ness'. You would use 'aversjon' (aversion).
Yes! 'Jeg kan ikke fordra lukten av gammel røyk.'
It adds the meaning of 'ability'. You literally 'lack the ability' to endure the thing.
Technically yes, but it sounds very strange and sarcastic. Don't do it.
Frases relacionadas
å ikke utstå
synonymTo not be able to stand/endure.
å ikke tåle
similarTo not tolerate.
å hate
similarTo hate.
å mislike
similarTo dislike.
å ha avsmak for
specialized formTo have a distaste for.
