Bedeutung
Something is average or mediocre.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase is a perfect example of 'understatement' (underdrivelse), which is a key part of Norwegian humor and social interaction. Being too direct with praise or criticism is often avoided. Linked to Janteloven, this phrase reinforces the idea that one should not stand out too much. Even if you have something good, you might use this phrase to stay humble. In Norwegian workplaces, feedback is often given in a 'flat' structure. Using this phrase allows a manager to give negative feedback without being authoritarian. On Norwegian social media, you might see this phrase used ironically under a photo of a beautiful sunset, as a form of 'humble bragging'.
The 'Av' Rule
Always remember the 'av' at the end. Without it, the phrase sounds like you stopped talking mid-sentence.
Polite Negativity
Use this when you want to be honest about a bad experience without sounding like a 'complainer' (klagebøtte).
Bedeutung
Something is average or mediocre.
The 'Av' Rule
Always remember the 'av' at the end. Without it, the phrase sounds like you stopped talking mid-sentence.
Polite Negativity
Use this when you want to be honest about a bad experience without sounding like a 'complainer' (klagebøtte).
Sarcastic Use
If something is truly amazing, you can say 'Det er ikke mye å skryte av' with a wink to be funny. This is advanced Norwegian humor!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing preposition to complete the idiom.
Været i Bergen var ikke mye å skryte ___.
In Norwegian, you always 'skryte AV noe'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'Det er ikke mye å skryte av'?
Du har nettopp sett en film som var kjedelig og hadde dårlige skuespillere.
The phrase is used to describe something underwhelming or mediocre.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Hvordan var maten på flyet? B: _________
Airplane food is famously mediocre, making this the most natural idiomatic response.
Match the sentence to the intended meaning.
Lønna mi er ikke mye å skryte av.
The phrase indicates that the amount isn't high enough to be impressive.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVæret i Bergen var ikke mye å skryte ___.
In Norwegian, you always 'skryte AV noe'.
Du har nettopp sett en film som var kjedelig og hadde dårlige skuespillere.
The phrase is used to describe something underwhelming or mediocre.
A: Hvordan var maten på flyet? B: _________
Airplane food is famously mediocre, making this the most natural idiomatic response.
Lønna mi er ikke mye å skryte av.
The phrase indicates that the amount isn't high enough to be impressive.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenNot necessarily. It's an honest, neutral-to-informal way to express that something is mediocre. However, don't say it to someone who just worked hard on something for you!
Yes, but it's quite critical. 'Han er ikke mye å skryte av' means he isn't very impressive or skilled.
'Dårlig' is direct and means 'bad'. 'Ikke mye å skryte av' is more nuanced, meaning 'not good enough to be noteworthy'.
Yes! 'Det er mye å skryte av her' means there are many impressive things here. It's less common than the negative version, but perfectly correct.
Yes, it is a standard idiom used across all dialects and regions.
Verwandte Redewendungen
ikke noe å rope hurra for
synonymnothing to shout hurray for
midt på treet
similarmiddle of the tree / average
å ta i
contrastto exaggerate
skrytepave
builds ona person who brags a lot
