Meaning
Observing a crowd
Cultural Background
Norwegians often use this to signal a need for personal space. It is a common way to start a conversation with a stranger in a queue.
Use 'folk'
In casual conversation, 'folk' is more common than 'mennesker'.
Don't use 'mye' with people
Always use 'mange' for people, as they are countable.
Meaning
Observing a crowd
Use 'folk'
In casual conversation, 'folk' is more common than 'mennesker'.
Don't use 'mye' with people
Always use 'mange' for people, as they are countable.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct quantifier.
Det er ____ mennesker her.
Mennesker is countable, so we use mange.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural way to say there are many people.
Use 'er' for existence and 'mange' for countable nouns.
Match the Norwegian to English.
Det er mange mennesker her.
Direct translation.
Complete the sentence.
A: Hvorfor er det så fullt? B: Ja, ____.
Correct grammar for countable nouns.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDet er ____ mennesker her.
Mennesker is countable, so we use mange.
Choose the natural way to say there are many people.
Use 'er' for existence and 'mange' for countable nouns.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation.
A: Hvorfor er det så fullt? B: Ja, ____.
Correct grammar for countable nouns.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsIt is better to use 'Det er et stort antall mennesker til stede'.
Because 'mennesker' is plural countable.
It is more natural in daily speech.
It implies it, but 'fullt' is more direct.
No, use 'dyr' instead.
No, it is a neutral observation.
Det er for mange mennesker her.
No, it is standard Bokmål.
Related Phrases
Det er mye folk her
synonymThere are many people here
Det er fullt
similarIt is full
Det er kø
builds onThere is a queue
