Meaning
Organizing things.
Cultural Background
Norwegians value 'dugnad' (community work), where 'holde orden' is a key part of maintaining shared spaces. In Scandinavian offices, 'holde orden' is often linked to 'HMS' (Health, Environment, and Safety) standards. Parents often teach children to 'holde orden' as a way to learn responsibility.
Use 'på'
Always add 'på' if you are organizing a specific object or list.
Social Value
Mentioning that you 'holder orden' is a great way to show you are reliable in a job interview.
Meaning
Organizing things.
Use 'på'
Always add 'på' if you are organizing a specific object or list.
Social Value
Mentioning that you 'holder orden' is a great way to show you are reliable in a job interview.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
Jeg prøver å _____ orden på skrivebordet.
The collocation is 'holde orden'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the best option.
Holde orden is the correct collocation.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Holde orden
Holde orden means maintaining tidiness.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvorfor er det så rotete? B: Jeg skal _____.
It is the only natural sounding response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJeg prøver å _____ orden på skrivebordet.
The collocation is 'holde orden'.
Choose the best option.
Holde orden is the correct collocation.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Holde orden means maintaining tidiness.
A: Hvorfor er det så rotete? B: Jeg skal _____.
It is the only natural sounding response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, 'Jeg holder orden på filene mine' is perfect.
It can be, depending on tone. Use 'Kan du hjelpe til med å holde orden?' to be polite.
'Rydd' is the act of cleaning up once. 'Holde orden' is the continuous habit.
Yes, 'holde orden på økonomien' is very common.
It is neutral. It works in both casual and formal settings.
No, keep it indefinite: 'holde orden'.
Related Phrases
Ryddig
synonymTidy
Holde styr på
similarKeep track of
Sette i system
builds onTo organize into a system
