मतलब
Commenting on a pleasant experience
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Takk for sist' rule: When you meet someone again after a 'hyggelig' time, you must say 'Takk for sist' (Thanks for last time). It acknowledges the previous 'Det var hyggelig' moment. In Norwegian business, meetings often end abruptly but politely. 'Det var hyggelig' is the signal that the social part is over and everyone can return to their desks. On a first date, 'Det var hyggelig' is the 'safe' feedback. If they say 'Det var kjempehyggelig!', it's a very good sign. If they just say 'Det var hyggelig', it might just be politeness. In small Norwegian towns, 'Det var hyggelig' might be followed by a longer chat about family. In Oslo, it's often a quick, efficient exit phrase.
The 'Kjempe' Trick
If you really enjoyed yourself, always add 'kjempe' (kjempehyggelig). It makes you sound much more fluent and sincere.
Don't forget the 'I like måte'
If someone says this to you first, the only correct response is 'I like måte'. Saying 'Takk' is okay, but 'I like måte' is much more natural.
मतलब
Commenting on a pleasant experience
The 'Kjempe' Trick
If you really enjoyed yourself, always add 'kjempe' (kjempehyggelig). It makes you sound much more fluent and sincere.
Don't forget the 'I like måte'
If someone says this to you first, the only correct response is 'I like måte'. Saying 'Takk' is okay, but 'I like måte' is much more natural.
The Handshake
When saying 'Det var hyggelig å hilse på deg' to someone new, a firm (but not too firm) handshake is expected.
खुद को परखो
You are leaving a coffee shop after talking to a friend. What do you say?
Jeg må gå nå. _______ å se deg!
Since you are leaving, you must use the past tense 'var'.
Complete the sentence to say 'It was very nice to meet you.'
Det var ______ hyggelig å ______ på deg.
'Veldig' intensifies the feeling, and 'hilse på' is the phrase for meeting someone.
Match the response to the statement.
Person A: 'Det var hyggelig å møte deg!' Person B: '_______'
'I like måte' means 'Likewise' and is the standard response.
Fill in the missing line in this dinner party exit.
Gjest: Takk for i kveld! Vert: Takk for at dere kom. Gjest: ________
This completes the polite exchange by confirming the evening was pleasant.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to say 'Det var hyggelig'
Social
- • After coffee
- • Leaving a party
- • Ending a date
Professional
- • After a meeting
- • Ending an interview
- • Meeting a client
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासJeg må gå nå. _______ å se deg!
Since you are leaving, you must use the past tense 'var'.
Det var ______ hyggelig å ______ på deg.
'Veldig' intensifies the feeling, and 'hilse på' is the phrase for meeting someone.
Person A: 'Det var hyggelig å møte deg!' Person B: '_______'
'I like måte' means 'Likewise' and is the standard response.
Gjest: Takk for i kveld! Vert: Takk for at dere kom. Gjest: ________
This completes the polite exchange by confirming the evening was pleasant.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालYes! It's common to end an email with 'Det var hyggelig å snakke med deg i går' (It was nice talking to you yesterday).
'Hyggelig' is more about the social interaction and politeness. 'Koselig' is more about the atmosphere (candles, warmth, intimacy).
Absolutely. It is perfectly professional and polite.
In Norwegian, adjectives ending in '-ig' almost always have a silent 'g'.
It's grammatically correct but sounds a bit self-centered. Better to just say 'Det var hyggelig'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Det var koselig
similarIt was cozy/nice.
Hyggelig å møte deg
specialized formNice to meet you.
I like måte
contrastLikewise.
Takk for i dag
builds onThanks for today.
