Meaning
To evaluate carefully.
Cultural Background
Norwegians value 'trygghet' (security). Taking a 'grundig vurdering' is a way to ensure that no one is being reckless, which is highly respected in the workplace. In Norwegian flat hierarchies, a 'grundig vurdering' often involves asking for input from lower-level employees to ensure consensus. The term is legally significant. If a government body hasn't taken a 'grundig vurdering', their decision can be overturned by an ombudsman. Critical thinking is the core of Norwegian education. Students are taught to 'ta en grundig vurdering' of sources from a young age.
Use it in emails
If you can't answer an email immediately, write: 'Jeg skal ta en grundig vurdering av dette og komme tilbake til deg.' It buys you time and sounds very professional.
Don't over-evaluate
In Norway, 'analysis paralysis' is a risk. If you say you are taking a 'grundig vurdering' for too long, people might think you are indecisive.
Meaning
To evaluate carefully.
Use it in emails
If you can't answer an email immediately, write: 'Jeg skal ta en grundig vurdering av dette og komme tilbake til deg.' It buys you time and sounds very professional.
Don't over-evaluate
In Norway, 'analysis paralysis' is a risk. If you say you are taking a 'grundig vurdering' for too long, people might think you are indecisive.
Test Yourself
Fyll inn det manglende verbet i riktig form.
Vi har ___ en grundig vurdering av alle søknadene.
The standard collocation is 'å ta en vurdering'. In the present perfect, it becomes 'har tatt'.
Hvilken situasjon passer best for uttrykket 'å ta en grundig vurdering'?
Velg riktig situasjon:
Buying an apartment is a high-stakes decision that requires a thorough evaluation.
Fullfør dialogen på en profesjonell måte.
Sjef: 'Kan vi signere kontrakten nå?' Ansatt: 'Nei, vi må først...'
This is the most professional and appropriate response in a business context.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesVi har ___ en grundig vurdering av alle søknadene.
The standard collocation is 'å ta en vurdering'. In the present perfect, it becomes 'har tatt'.
Velg riktig situasjon:
Buying an apartment is a high-stakes decision that requires a thorough evaluation.
Sjef: 'Kan vi signere kontrakten nå?' Ansatt: 'Nei, vi må først...'
This is the most professional and appropriate response in a business context.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes, it is understood and used, but 'ta' or 'foreta' are considered more idiomatic in formal Norwegian.
No, you can just say 'ta en vurdering'. Adding 'grundig' emphasizes that you are being extra careful.
'Vurdering' is broader and can be personal. 'Evaluering' is usually more technical or related to a specific project's results.
Related Phrases
å foreta en undersøkelse
similarTo conduct an investigation
å tenke seg om
synonymTo think it over
å veie for og imot
builds onTo weigh pros and cons
å konkludere
contrastTo conclude
