Meaning
Spending time with friends.
Cultural Background
Norwegians value 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life), so 'henge ut' often happens in nature. In the city, 'henge ut' often means meeting at a cafe or a park. It is the primary way teenagers describe their social life.
Keep it casual
Only use this with friends you know well.
Avoid formal settings
Never use this in a business meeting.
Meaning
Spending time with friends.
Keep it casual
Only use this with friends you know well.
Avoid formal settings
Never use this in a business meeting.
Use 'bare'
Add 'bare' to sound more natural: 'Vi bare henger ut'.
Test Yourself
Which is correct?
Vi skal ___ i kveld.
Henge ut is the correct slang for socializing.
Fill in the blank.
Vil du ___ med meg?
Henge ut is the standard phrase for hanging out.
Match the situation.
You want to invite a friend to do nothing.
This is the perfect phrase for casual plans.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hva gjør du? B: ___.
The context implies social activity.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVi skal ___ i kveld.
Henge ut is the correct slang for socializing.
Vil du ___ med meg?
Henge ut is the standard phrase for hanging out.
You want to invite a friend to do nothing.
This is the perfect phrase for casual plans.
A: Hva gjør du? B: ___.
The context implies social activity.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it is too informal.
No, adults use it too, but it remains informal.
Jeg hang ut.
It can, but it's ambiguous. Context matters.
Yes, it's fine for family.
Yes, it functions like one.
Related Phrases
Chille
synonymTo relax
Være sammen
similarTo be together
Møtes
similarTo meet
