Signification
Being extremely happy.
Contexte culturel
In Norway, expressing extreme joy can sometimes feel 'too much' due to Janteloven, but this idiom is a safe, poetic way to do it. The phrase is shared across Sweden (sjunde himlen) and Denmark (syvende himmel), making it a pan-Scandinavian expression of joy. Despite being a secular country, Norwegian retains many religious idioms. This shows the influence of the state church history on the language. On Norwegian Instagram, #syvendehimmel is a popular hashtag for travel and wedding photos.
Preposition Power
Always use 'i'. Think of it as being 'inside' a state of joy.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for everything, it loses its impact. Save it for the big stuff!
Signification
Being extremely happy.
Preposition Power
Always use 'i'. Think of it as being 'inside' a state of joy.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for everything, it loses its impact. Save it for the big stuff!
Social Media
Use this in your next Instagram post about Norway to sound like a local.
Janteloven
This is a great 'loophole' to talk about your success without sounding arrogant.
Teste-toi
Fyll inn riktig preposisjon og ord.
Da jeg vant i lotto, var jeg ___ syvende ___.
Uttrykket er alltid 'i syvende himmel'.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
Hvilken setning bruker idiomet korrekt?
Vi bruker vanligvis ikke bestemt form '-en' i dette faste uttrykket.
Match situasjonen med følelsen.
Du har nettopp fått vite at du skal bli pappa.
Dette er en stor livshendelse som passer perfekt for uttrykket.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Hvordan går det med den nye kjæresten din? B: Å, det går kjempebra! Jeg ___.
Dette er den mest naturlige måten å si det på.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDa jeg vant i lotto, var jeg ___ syvende ___.
Uttrykket er alltid 'i syvende himmel'.
Hvilken setning bruker idiomet korrekt?
Vi bruker vanligvis ikke bestemt form '-en' i dette faste uttrykket.
Du har nettopp fått vite at du skal bli pappa.
Dette er en stor livshendelse som passer perfekt for uttrykket.
A: Hvordan går det med den nye kjæresten din? B: Å, det går kjempebra! Jeg ___.
Dette er den mest naturlige måten å si det på.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'sjuende' is grammatically correct, but 'syvende' is much more common in this specific idiom.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, it has no religious meaning in modern usage. It's purely about happiness.
You can, but it might sound sarcastic. It's usually for big events.
There isn't one single idiom, but 'å være i kjelleren' (to be in the basement) is a common way to say you are very sad.
It is always 'i'. Using 'på' is a common mistake for English speakers.
Yes, adding 'den' is correct but slightly more old-fashioned or poetic.
Yes, it's one of the most well-known idioms in the language.
Maybe not to describe yourself, but you could say 'Jeg ville vært i syvende himmel om jeg fikk denne muligheten' to show enthusiasm.
It's pronounced like 'SYV-nuh'. The 'd' is silent.
Expressions liées
å sveve på en rosa sky
similarTo float on a pink cloud
å være i hundre
similarTo be at a hundred percent
å være fra seg av glede
synonymTo be beside oneself with joy
å smile fra øre til øre
builds onTo smile from ear to ear
å være langt nede
contrastTo be far down
