Significado
To be happening more and more.
Contexto cultural
In Norwegian public debate, 'i økende grad' is often used to discuss the 'digital divide' between generations. Norwegian workplaces are becoming 'i økende grad' flat in structure, meaning less hierarchy, and this phrase is used to describe that shift in management books. Norway's 'Green Shift' (Det grønne skiftet) is a constant topic where this phrase describes the transition from oil to renewables. Influencers and social commentators use this phrase to critique modern life, often regarding mental health and screen time.
Use it in the 'Skriftlig Framstilling' exam
Using 'i økende grad' in your B2/C1 Norwegian exam will immediately signal to the examiner that you have a high academic register.
Don't over-pluralize
Even if you are talking about many different things increasing, 'grad' stays singular. Never say 'i økende grader'.
Significado
To be happening more and more.
Use it in the 'Skriftlig Framstilling' exam
Using 'i økende grad' in your B2/C1 Norwegian exam will immediately signal to the examiner that you have a high academic register.
Don't over-pluralize
Even if you are talking about many different things increasing, 'grad' stays singular. Never say 'i økende grader'.
The 'Dagsrevyen' effect
If you want to hear this phrase used perfectly, watch the 19:00 news on NRK. It's the 'home' of this expression.
Teste-se
Fyll inn den manglende frasen for å gjøre setningen formell.
Norske bedrifter fokuserer ________ på bærekraft.
'I økende grad' is the most formal and fits the context of business trends perfectly.
Hvilken setning er grammatisk korrekt?
Velg det riktige alternativet:
The phrase always uses the preposition 'i' and the present participle 'økende'.
Fullfør dialogen med en passende frase.
A: Hvorfor kjøper alle elbil nå? B: Fordi det ________ blir billigere og mer praktisk.
The context describes a trend over time, so 'i økende grad' is the correct choice.
Match situasjonen med den mest naturlige setningen.
Situasjon: En forsker presenterer data om nettbruk.
Researchers use formal, precise language like 'i økende grad'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosNorske bedrifter fokuserer ________ på bærekraft.
'I økende grad' is the most formal and fits the context of business trends perfectly.
Velg det riktige alternativet:
The phrase always uses the preposition 'i' and the present participle 'økende'.
A: Hvorfor kjøper alle elbil nå? B: Fordi det ________ blir billigere og mer praktisk.
The context describes a trend over time, so 'i økende grad' is the correct choice.
Situasjon: En forsker presenterer data om nettbruk.
Researchers use formal, precise language like 'i økende grad'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasYes, the meaning is the same, but 'i økende grad' is much more formal and suitable for writing or professional speech.
Yes, you can. For example: 'I økende grad ser vi at...', but remember to flip the subject and verb (V2 rule).
No, it can be used for negative trends too, like 'i økende grad bekymret' (increasingly worried).
In Norwegian, 'grad' (degree) almost always takes the preposition 'i'. It's a fixed idiomatic choice.
You can, but 'i avtagende grad' is the more common formal antonym.
While the phrase is formal, people in all parts of Norway use it in professional settings, though the pronunciation of 'grad' will vary.
It's better to avoid it for physical size. Use 'vokser' or 'blir større' for that.
No, it's usually too formal for a quick text. Use 'mer og mer' there.
Frases relacionadas
i stor grad
similarTo a large extent
i liten grad
contrastTo a small extent
i avtagende grad
contrastTo a decreasing degree
stadig mer
synonymConstantly more
mer og mer
synonymMore and more
