Meaning
Something that is no longer trendy.
Cultural Background
In Oslo, trends move very fast. Using 'helt ute' is common in the fashion industry and among students to distance themselves from 'mainstream' or 'old' trends. In smaller towns, 'helt ute' might be used less frequently for fashion and more for social behaviors that break local norms. Norwegian 'Internet-slang' uses 'helt ute' to describe memes that have been overused or 'normified'. In modern Norwegian offices, 'helt ute' is often used to describe outdated management styles or lack of digital skills.
Use it for self-irony
If you don't know a new trend, say 'Jeg er helt ute' to sound humble and funny.
Don't use with elders
Older people might take it literally and think you are talking about being outside.
Meaning
Something that is no longer trendy.
Use it for self-irony
If you don't know a new trend, say 'Jeg er helt ute' to sound humble and funny.
Don't use with elders
Older people might take it literally and think you are talking about being outside.
Combine with 'ass'
Adding 'ass' (short for 'altså') at the end makes it sound very native: 'Det er helt ute, ass.'
Test Yourself
Fyll inn det manglende ordet for å si at stilen er gammeldags.
Den frisyren er ______ ute nå.
'Helt ute' er det faste uttrykket.
Hvilken setning bruker 'helt ute' som slang?
Velg riktig alternativ:
Her betyr det at det ikke er trendy eller passende.
Fullfør dialogen med et passende svar.
A: Skal vi kjøpe disse neon-fargede buksene? B: Nei, de er ...
Siden neon-bukser ofte regnes som utdaterte, er 'helt ute' det logiske svaret.
Match situasjonen med riktig bruk av 'helt ute'.
Situasjon: Du ser noen bruke en gammel Nokia-telefon fra 1998.
Gammel teknologi er et perfekt eksempel på noe som er 'helt ute'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDen frisyren er ______ ute nå.
'Helt ute' er det faste uttrykket.
Velg riktig alternativ:
Her betyr det at det ikke er trendy eller passende.
A: Skal vi kjøpe disse neon-fargede buksene? B: Nei, de er ...
Siden neon-bukser ofte regnes som utdaterte, er 'helt ute' det logiske svaret.
Situasjon: Du ser noen bruke en gammel Nokia-telefon fra 1998.
Gammel teknologi er et perfekt eksempel på noe som er 'helt ute'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but be careful. It can mean they are unfashionable, OR it can mean they are 'out of it' (confused/drunk). Context is key.
It's a bit blunt. Use it with friends, but avoid it when talking to strangers about their choices.
The most common opposite is 'helt inne' or simply 'trendy'.
You can, but 'helt ute' is the standard idiom. 'Veldig ute' sounds like a non-native speaker.
Only if you are talking about food trends (e.g., 'cupcakes are helt ute'). For expired food, use 'utgått på dato'.
Yes, but often ironically. They might prefer 'cringe' or 'so 2020'.
It's a tight, whistled sound. Practice by saying 'ee' and then rounding your lips tightly.
No, it's too informal. Use 'utdatert' or 'ikke lenger relevant'.
Yes. 'Ute' can be literal. 'Helt ute' almost always signals the slang meaning.
Absolutely. It's very common for describing bands or genres that are no longer cool.
Related Phrases
utgått på dato
synonymExpired / out of date
avleggs
similarOld-fashioned
helt inne
contrastTotally trendy
å være på bærtur
similarTo be completely wrong
gammeldags
similarOld-fashioned
