Meaning
To learn by doing.
Cultural Background
In Norway, 'praksis' (practical training) is often integrated into higher education. Students are expected to 'skaffe seg erfaring' through these placements to be competitive. The American 'internship culture' is very similar, but the Norwegian approach is often more structured and less about 'getting coffee' and more about actual task participation. In Japan, experience is often tied to seniority (Senpai/Kohai). Gaining experience is seen as a long-term commitment to a single company. Germany's 'dual education system' (Ausbildung) is the gold standard for 'skaffe seg erfaring' while studying theory simultaneously.
CV Writing
When writing a CV, use 'skaffet meg erfaring med' followed by specific results to sound more professional.
The Reflexive Trap
Never say 'Jeg skaffet erfaring'. It sounds like you are a robot providing experience to the world, not a human learning.
Meaning
To learn by doing.
CV Writing
When writing a CV, use 'skaffet meg erfaring med' followed by specific results to sound more professional.
The Reflexive Trap
Never say 'Jeg skaffet erfaring'. It sounds like you are a robot providing experience to the world, not a human learning.
Humility
In Norway, focusing on 'erfaring' is better than focusing on 'talent'. It shows you are a hard worker.
Test Yourself
Fyll inn riktig refleksivt pronomen (meg, deg, seg, oss, dere).
Vi må jobbe hardt for å skaffe ___ erfaring.
Siden subjektet er 'vi', må vi bruke 'oss'.
Hvilken setning er mest naturlig i en jobbsøknad?
Velg det beste alternativet:
'Skaffe seg erfaring' er den faste kollokasjonen for profesjonell vekst.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Hvorfor vil du jobbe som frivillig? B: Fordi jeg vil _________________ innen helse.
Dette er den mest profesjonelle og vanlige måten å uttrykke motivasjon på.
Match situasjonen med riktig bruk av uttrykket.
Situasjon: En person som har bodd i utlandet i 5 år.
Å bo i utlandet gir 'erfaring' i en bredere, livsmessig forstand.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Skaffe vs. Oppleve
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVi må jobbe hardt for å skaffe ___ erfaring.
Siden subjektet er 'vi', må vi bruke 'oss'.
Velg det beste alternativet:
'Skaffe seg erfaring' er den faste kollokasjonen for profesjonell vekst.
A: Hvorfor vil du jobbe som frivillig? B: Fordi jeg vil _________________ innen helse.
Dette er den mest profesjonelle og vanlige måten å uttrykke motivasjon på.
Situasjon: En person som har bodd i utlandet i 5 år.
Å bo i utlandet gir 'erfaring' i en bredere, livsmessig forstand.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, 'å få erfaring' is very common and slightly more casual. 'Skaffe' sounds more proactive.
In a professional context, yes. Use 'erfaringer' only when talking about specific life events or adventures.
Yes, but change it to match: 'Han skaffet *seg* erfaring'.
Usually 'innen' (within a field) or 'med' (with a tool/method).
It is neutral-formal. It's perfect for both a job interview and a chat with a teacher.
Yes, but 'tilegne seg kunnskap' is more common for theoretical learning.
You can say 'praktisk erfaring'. 'Å skaffe seg praktisk erfaring' is a very strong phrase.
Both are used, but 'i' is more common for professions (i yrket) and 'på' for areas (på dette feltet).
Absolutely. 'Jeg vil skaffe meg erfaring med fjellklatring.'
There isn't a direct opposite, but you could say 'å mangle erfaring' (to lack experience).
It's the goal of an internship, but the phrase itself just means the act of gaining the skill.
Very often, especially when discussing the 'ungdomsledighet' (youth unemployment).
Related Phrases
å få foten innenfor
similarTo get a foot in the door
å tilegne seg kompetanse
specialized formTo acquire competence
å høste erfaring
similarTo harvest experience
å være i praksis
builds onTo be in an internship
