Signification
Watching films at a theater.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians often buy large amounts of 'smågodt' (pick-and-mix candy) or popcorn before the movie. It is a silent but essential part of the experience. In the US, 'going to the movies' is very similar, but the theaters are often much larger and located in malls, whereas in Norway they are often in city centers. In India, being at the cinema (especially for Bollywood films) is a much louder and more interactive experience than the quiet Norwegian 'kos'. France has a very strong 'cinema d'art et d'essai' culture, similar to Norway's municipal cinemas, where film is treated as high art.
The 'På' Rule
Always use 'på' for entertainment. På kino, på teater, på konsert, på museum.
No 'The'
Don't say 'på den kino'. Just 'på kino' is enough for the general activity.
Signification
Watching films at a theater.
The 'På' Rule
Always use 'på' for entertainment. På kino, på teater, på konsert, på museum.
No 'The'
Don't say 'på den kino'. Just 'på kino' is enough for the general activity.
Mobile Phones
It is considered very rude to use your phone while being 'på kino' in Norway. Keep it in your pocket!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg er ___ kino med kjæresten min.
In Norwegian, we always use 'på' when we are at the cinema as an activity.
Which sentence is correct for describing a past event?
How do you say 'We were at the cinema yesterday'?
'Var' is the past tense of 'å være', and 'på' is the correct preposition.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hva skal du gjøre i kveld? B: Jeg skal ___.
'Være på kino' is a natural way to describe your plans for the evening.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are watching Netflix at home.
You only use 'på kino' when you are at a real theater.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Things you do 'på kino'
Activities
- • Se film
- • Spise popcorn
- • Slå av mobilen
People
- • Venner
- • Kjæreste
- • Kinogjengere
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er ___ kino med kjæresten min.
In Norwegian, we always use 'på' when we are at the cinema as an activity.
How do you say 'We were at the cinema yesterday'?
'Var' is the past tense of 'å være', and 'på' is the correct preposition.
A: Hva skal du gjøre i kveld? B: Jeg skal ___.
'Være på kino' is a natural way to describe your plans for the evening.
You are watching Netflix at home.
You only use 'på kino' when you are at a real theater.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNorwegian uses 'på' for many public places and activities. It's a convention you just have to memorize, but it often applies to 'open' or 'public' spaces.
Yes, but it implies a specific cinema building both speakers know about. 'Jeg er på kino' is more common for the general activity.
No. 'Kino' is the place/event, 'film' is the movie itself.
You can say 'Jeg skal på kino' or 'Jeg drar på kino'.
Expressions liées
å gå på kino
similarTo go to the cinema.
å se en film
builds onTo watch a movie.
kinopremiere
specialized formCinema premiere.
hjemmekino
contrastHome cinema.
