A1
Idiom
Very Informal
Meaning
To calm down or stop complaining.
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Cultural Background
The 'bolle' is a staple of Norwegian 'kos'. Using it in an idiom highlights how central food is to social life. Similar expressions exist in Swedish, showing a shared regional sense of humor.
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Context is key
Never use this with your boss. It will be seen as an insult.
Meaning
To calm down or stop complaining.
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Context is key
Never use this with your boss. It will be seen as an insult.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct way to tell a friend to calm down?
Du er for sint, _____!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ta deg en bolle
The correct idiomatic order is 'ta deg en bolle'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the correct way to tell a friend to calm down?
Choose
A1
Du er for sint, _____!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ta deg en bolle
The correct idiomatic order is 'ta deg en bolle'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsAbsolutely not! It is very informal and rude.
Related Phrases
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Ta deg en is
similarHave an ice cream
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