A1 Expression Informal

Det er ikke min greie.

Not my thing.

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Meaning

I do not like it.

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Cultural Background

Norwegians are generally very direct. Using this phrase is considered polite because it avoids lying about your interests. Similar expressions exist in Swedish and Danish, showing a shared cultural approach to casual social rejection.

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Keep it short

Don't feel the need to explain why it's not your thing. The phrase is a complete answer.

Meaning

I do not like it.

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Keep it short

Don't feel the need to explain why it's not your thing. The phrase is a complete answer.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct way to say 'It's not my thing'?

Det er ikke ___ greie.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: min

The phrase uses the first-person possessive 'min'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to say 'It's not my thing'? Choose A1

Det er ikke ___ greie.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: min

The phrase uses the first-person possessive 'min'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal. Use 'Det passer ikke helt for meg' instead.

Related Phrases

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Det er ikke noe for meg

synonym

It's not something for me

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