A1 Expression Neutral

Det er lenge siden.

It is a long time.

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Meaning

Commenting on the passage of time.

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Cultural Background

Norwegians are often reserved; this phrase is a safe way to show warmth. Similar usage in Sweden and Denmark.

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Add 'sist'

Always add 'sist' to sound more like a native speaker.

Meaning

Commenting on the passage of time.

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Add 'sist'

Always add 'sist' to sound more like a native speaker.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Det er _____ siden sist.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lenge

The idiom is 'Det er lenge siden'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Det er _____ siden sist.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lenge

The idiom is 'Det er lenge siden'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfectly fine for casual or semi-formal emails.

Related Phrases

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Lenge siden sist

synonym

Long time since last time.

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