Meaning
General state of well-being.
Cultural Background
Norwegians value modesty. 'Alt er bra' is a way to say you are doing well without sounding like you are bragging. Swedes use 'Allt är bra' similarly, reflecting the shared Scandinavian social norms of stability. Danes use 'Alt er godt', which is very similar. It is a cornerstone of the 'hygge' lifestyle—keeping things calm and good. Icelanders use 'Allt er í lagi', which translates to 'everything is in order', showing a slightly more structured approach to well-being.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It is a fixed phrase.
Norwegian modesty
Use this phrase to avoid sounding boastful.
Meaning
General state of well-being.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. It is a fixed phrase.
Norwegian modesty
Use this phrase to avoid sounding boastful.
Personal vs. Situational
Remember: 'Jeg har det bra' for you, 'Alt er bra' for things.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
Alt ___ bra.
'Er' is the present tense of 'to be'.
Which is the most natural response to 'Hvordan går det?'
Choose the best answer.
'Alt er bra' is the standard, natural response.
Match the Norwegian phrase to its English meaning.
Match: Alt er bra, Alt er greit, Alt er topp.
These are synonyms with slight intensity differences.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er alt i orden? B: ____.
This is the most direct and natural confirmation.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAlt ___ bra.
'Er' is the present tense of 'to be'.
Choose the best answer.
'Alt er bra' is the standard, natural response.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are synonyms with slight intensity differences.
A: Er alt i orden? B: ____.
This is the most direct and natural confirmation.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsYes, it is professional and polite.
No, it is very polite.
Then you should say 'Det er noen problemer' (There are some problems).
It is neutral.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable.
In this context, 'bra' is the standard adjective for 'fine/okay'.
Yes, very frequently.
No, it remains the same.
Yes, it can be very reassuring.
Yes, it is standard across all dialects.
Just say 'Er alt bra?'.
They are equal, but 'bra' is slightly more positive.
Related Phrases
Alt er greit
synonymEverything is okay
Alt er i orden
similarEverything is in order
Alt går bra
similarEverything is going well
Jeg har det bra
builds onI am doing well
