Meaning
Describing freezing weather
Cultural Background
Weather is the primary topic for small talk. Complaining about the cold is a way to bond with strangers at bus stops. The Sami people have over 300 words for snow and ice, reflecting a much deeper precision than just 'veldig kaldt'. Even in professional settings, discussing the cold is acceptable and common during the first 5 minutes of a meeting. The phrase is often followed by a discussion of wool (ull). If it's 'veldig kaldt', you must wear 'ull'.
The Silent Letters
Remember that the 't' in 'Det' and the 'g' in 'veldig' are silent. Pronouncing them makes you sound like a textbook!
The Neuter 'T'
Don't forget the 't' at the end of 'kaldt'. Even though it's silent in some dialects, in standard Norwegian, it's crucial for grammar.
Meaning
Describing freezing weather
The Silent Letters
Remember that the 't' in 'Det' and the 'g' in 'veldig' are silent. Pronouncing them makes you sound like a textbook!
The Neuter 'T'
Don't forget the 't' at the end of 'kaldt'. Even though it's silent in some dialects, in standard Norwegian, it's crucial for grammar.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is very cold'.
Det ___ veldig kaldt.
Norwegian uses the verb 'å være' (er) for weather descriptions.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to describe the weather:
The adjective must have the '-t' ending to agree with 'det'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi gå på tur? B: Nei, det er ___ kaldt ute i dag.
'Veldig' is the correct intensifier for 'very'.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common weather-related expressions.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Temperature Intensifiers
Cold
- • Litt kaldt
- • Veldig kaldt
- • Iskaldt
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDet ___ veldig kaldt.
Norwegian uses the verb 'å være' (er) for weather descriptions.
Select the correct way to describe the weather:
The adjective must have the '-t' ending to agree with 'det'.
A: Skal vi gå på tur? B: Nei, det er ___ kaldt ute i dag.
'Veldig' is the correct intensifier for 'very'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are all common weather-related expressions.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes! 'Kjempe-' is a very common prefix in informal Norwegian that means 'very' or 'great'. It's slightly more casual than 'veldig'.
Because 'det' is a neuter pronoun, and adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they describe. Neuter adjectives almost always end in 't'.
It's subjective, but usually implies temperatures below freezing (0°C) or a very strong wind chill.
Related Phrases
Det snør
similarIt is snowing
Det er kjølig
similarIt is chilly
Jeg fryser
builds onI am freezing
Det er varmt
contrastIt is warm
