Bedeutung
Describing that an item has a high price.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norway is known for high prices, so this phrase is used daily. Similar usage in Sweden (Det kostar mycket) and Denmark (Det koster meget). General tendency to be direct about costs. Universal concept of value.
Use 'mye'
Always pair 'koster' with 'mye' for high costs. Never use 'mange' here.
Be direct
Norwegians appreciate directness. Don't feel bad about saying something is expensive.
Bedeutung
Describing that an item has a high price.
Use 'mye'
Always pair 'koster' with 'mye' for high costs. Never use 'mange' here.
Be direct
Norwegians appreciate directness. Don't feel bad about saying something is expensive.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word.
Det ________ mye.
The verb must be in the present tense.
Which sentence is correct?
A: Det koster mange. B: Det koster mye.
Mye is for uncountable amounts.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Denne bilen er dyr. B: Ja, ________.
This completes the thought about the price.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenDet ________ mye.
The verb must be in the present tense.
A: Det koster mange. B: Det koster mye.
Mye is for uncountable amounts.
A: Denne bilen er dyr. B: Ja, ________.
This completes the thought about the price.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is very common and natural.
No, it is a neutral observation.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Det er dyrt
synonymIt is expensive
Det koster skjorta
similarIt costs a lot
Hva koster det?
builds onHow much does it cost?
