A2 Expression محايد

det stemmer

that is correct

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'det stemmer' to confirm that what someone just said is correct or accurate.

  • Means: That is correct / That matches the facts.
  • Used in: Confirming appointments, agreeing with facts, or verifying information.
  • Don't confuse: 'stemmer' (verb) with 'stemme' (noun: voice/vote).
Nodding head + 'Det stemmer' = Instant agreement

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'that is correct'. You use it when someone asks you a question and you want to say 'yes, that is right'. It is very easy to use.
At this level, you use 'det stemmer' to confirm information. It is a polite way to agree with facts. You can use it in shops, at work, or with friends to show you understand what they said.
As you progress, 'det stemmer' becomes a tool for managing discourse. It helps you verify details during complex conversations, ensuring that both parties share the same understanding of the facts before proceeding to the next topic.
In professional or academic settings, 'det stemmer' serves as a pragmatic marker of validation. It confirms the accuracy of data or statements, facilitating efficient communication by eliminating ambiguity in collaborative environments.
The phrase functions as an epistemic confirmation marker. It signals that the interlocutor's proposition aligns with the speaker's internal knowledge base, effectively closing the verification loop in a communicative exchange.
From a cognitive linguistic perspective, 'det stemmer' functions as a phatic expression that reinforces intersubjectivity. By validating the truth-value of the preceding utterance, the speaker establishes a shared reality, which is essential for maintaining social cohesion in Norwegian discourse.

المعنى

Confirming that information is accurate.

🌍

خلفية ثقافية

Norwegians value directness in facts. 'Det stemmer' is a polite way to be direct. Similar to Swedish 'det stämmer' and Danish 'det stemmer'. In Norwegian offices, this phrase is used to keep meetings efficient. It is used to show you are listening without needing to say 'I understand'.

💡

Silent T

Remember that the 't' in 'det' is always silent in Norwegian.

🎯

Don't overthink

It's a very simple phrase. Don't try to add words to it.

المعنى

Confirming that information is accurate.

💡

Silent T

Remember that the 't' in 'det' is always silent in Norwegian.

🎯

Don't overthink

It's a very simple phrase. Don't try to add words to it.

اختبر نفسك

Complete the sentence.

– Bor du i Oslo? – Ja, ________.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: det stemmer

The phrase 'det stemmer' is used to confirm facts.

Which phrase is correct for confirming a fact?

Which is the most natural way to confirm a fact?

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Det stemmer.

'Det stemmer' is the standard way to confirm factual information.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Vi skal møtes klokken 12. B: ________.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: Det stemmer.

Confirming the time requires 'det stemmer'.

🎉 النتيجة: /3

وسائل تعلم بصرية

الأسئلة الشائعة

2 أسئلة

No, only for facts. Use 'enig' for opinions.

It is neutral and works in all contexts.

عبارات ذات صلة

🔄

Det er riktig

synonym

That is correct

🔗

Jeg er enig

contrast

I agree

🔗

Stemmer det?

specialized form

Is that right?

🔗

Det tror jeg

contrast

I think so

أين تستخدمها

📅

Confirming an appointment

Person A: Vi møtes klokken ti?

Person B: Ja, det stemmer.

neutral
✅

Checking a fact

Person A: Du er fra Trondheim?

Person B: Det stemmer.

neutral
🎧

Customer service

Agent: Jeg ser at du har bestilt pakken til Oslo.

Customer: Det stemmer.

formal
🧠

Recalling a memory

Friend: Vi var i Spania i 2015, ikke sant?

You: Å, det stemmer! Det hadde jeg glemt.

informal
💼

Job interview

Interviewer: Du har fem års erfaring?

Candidate: Det stemmer.

formal
🍕

Ordering food

Waiter: En pizza med ekstra ost?

Customer: Det stemmer.

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'stem' of a flower. If the stem is straight, it's correct. 'Det stemmer' = The stem is straight = It's correct.

Visual Association

Imagine a judge hitting a gavel on a desk. The judge says 'Det stemmer!' as they confirm a fact in a courtroom.

Rhyme

Det stemmer, det er det som glemmer (No, this is not a good rhyme, stick to the meaning!)

Story

I was lost in Oslo. I asked a local: 'Is this the train to Bergen?' He nodded and said: 'Det stemmer.' I felt relieved because the information was confirmed.

Word Web

riktigsantenigbekreftestemmefakta

تحدٍّ

For one day, answer every factual question you are asked with 'Det stemmer' if the answer is yes.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Es correcto

None, they are functionally identical.

French high

C'est exact

French has more formal variants like 'Tout à fait'.

German high

Das stimmt

None, they are cognates.

Japanese moderate

その通りです (Sono tōri desu)

Japanese is more formal/polite than the Norwegian phrase.

Arabic high

هذا صحيح (Hada sahih)

Arabic is slightly more emphatic.

Chinese moderate

对 (Duì)

Norwegian 'det stemmer' is a full phrase, while 'Duì' is a single word.

Korean high

맞아요 (Majayo)

Korean requires honorific endings which Norwegian does not.

Portuguese moderate

Isso mesmo

Portuguese is more expressive/enthusiastic.

Easily Confused

det stemmer مقابل Jeg er enig

Learners use it for facts.

Use 'det stemmer' for facts, 'enig' for opinions.

الأسئلة الشائعة (2)

No, only for facts. Use 'enig' for opinions.

It is neutral and works in all contexts.

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