Signification
Having a friendship.
Contexte culturel
Friendship is often tied to 'friluftsliv'. Being friends means being active together outdoors. Americans use 'friend' much more loosely than Norwegians. A Norwegian 'venn' is closer to an American 'close friend'. Similar to Norway, Russian culture distinguishes between 'drug' (true friend) and 'znakomy' (acquaintance) very strictly. Friendship is often defined by the group (uchi) vs the outside (soto). Being friends means you are part of the same 'inner' circle.
Plural is Key
Always remember the 'er' at the end of 'venner' when talking about 'us' or 'them'.
Don't Overuse
Don't call everyone a 'venn' too quickly in Norway; it might seem insincere.
Signification
Having a friendship.
Plural is Key
Always remember the 'er' at the end of 'venner' when talking about 'us' or 'them'.
Don't Overuse
Don't call everyone a 'venn' too quickly in Norway; it might seem insincere.
The 'Bare' Trick
Use 'bare venner' to immediately shut down any romantic gossip.
Making Up
If you have a small disagreement, asking 'Venner?' with a smile is a great way to fix it.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'å være' in the present tense.
Vi ___ venner.
'Er' is the present tense of 'å være'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I am friends with him'.
When the subject is singular (Jeg), use the singular 'venn'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Er du og Per kjærester? B: Nei, vi ___.
'Bare venner' is the standard way to clarify a non-romantic relationship.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to make up with someone after a fight.
Adding 'igjen' (again) makes it a request for reconciliation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Venn vs. Bekjent
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi ___ venner.
'Er' is the present tense of 'å være'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I am friends with him'.
When the subject is singular (Jeg), use the singular 'venn'.
A: Er du og Per kjærester? B: Nei, vi ___.
'Bare venner' is the standard way to clarify a non-romantic relationship.
You want to make up with someone after a fight.
Adding 'igjen' (again) makes it a request for reconciliation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, 'venner' can refer to a group of men, a mixed group, or even a group of women, though 'venninner' is specifically for women.
You say 'Vi er bestevenner'.
It's better to say 'Hunden er min beste venn' rather than 'Vi er venner'.
'Venn' is more general and slightly more serious; 'kompis' is like 'buddy' or 'mate'.
You can say 'Vi er ikke venner lenger'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your little brother.
Both are possible, but 'venn med' is much more common when describing the state of being friends.
In Norway, usually yes. It implies more than just knowing someone's name.
No, that would be very strange! You have to know them first.
It means you are currently in a conflict and not acting like friends.
Younger people might say 'vi er bros' or 'vi er tight'.
You don't usually ask formally, but you can say 'Jeg har lyst til å bli bedre kjent'.
Yes, a man would never call his male friend a 'venninne'.
Yes, in a metaphorical sense, like 'vennligsinnede nasjoner'.
Expressions liées
å bli venner
builds onTo become friends
å være uvenner
contrastTo be on bad terms
en bestevenn
specialized formA best friend
en bekjent
similarAn acquaintance
en venninne
specialized formA female friend
