Signification
Expressing enjoyment of a meal.
Contexte culturel
The phrase 'Takk for maten' is a mandatory social ritual after every meal. 'Jeg liker maten' is often said during the meal as a precursor to this final thanks. Complimenting the host's food is seen as a sign of respect and good upbringing. Being 'kresen' (picky) is generally frowned upon. In cities like Oslo, food culture has become very international. You can use 'Jeg liker maten' for everything from traditional 'fårikål' to trendy 'taco'. During 'lunsjpause' (lunch break), colleagues might say this about the canteen food to keep the atmosphere positive.
Add 'veldig godt'
To sound more enthusiastic, always add 'veldig godt' at the end.
Don't forget the -en
Saying 'Jeg liker mat' at a dinner party sounds like you are stating a biological fact rather than a compliment.
Signification
Expressing enjoyment of a meal.
Add 'veldig godt'
To sound more enthusiastic, always add 'veldig godt' at the end.
Don't forget the -en
Saying 'Jeg liker mat' at a dinner party sounds like you are stating a biological fact rather than a compliment.
The 'Takk' Rule
Always follow up a food compliment with 'Takk' if someone served it to you.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I like the food'.
Jeg ______ maten.
'Liker' is the present tense form of the verb.
Which sentence correctly specifies 'the food' you are currently eating?
Velg riktig setning:
The suffix '-en' makes the noun definite (the food).
Complete the dialogue with a polite response.
Servitør: Smaker det godt? Deg: Ja, ___ _____ _____.
This is the most natural way to respond to a waiter's question about the taste.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Jeg liker maten'?
The phrase expresses enjoyment of the food you are currently consuming.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English translation.
Koble sammen parene:
Matching the definite and indefinite forms correctly.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Definite vs Indefinite
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesJeg ______ maten.
'Liker' is the present tense form of the verb.
Velg riktig setning:
The suffix '-en' makes the noun definite (the food).
Servitør: Smaker det godt? Deg: Ja, ___ _____ _____.
This is the most natural way to respond to a waiter's question about the taste.
When would you say 'Jeg liker maten'?
The phrase expresses enjoyment of the food you are currently consuming.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the definite and indefinite forms correctly.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'elsker' means 'love'. It is stronger and used if the food is truly amazing.
Yes, 'mat' is a masculine noun, so it always takes the '-en' suffix in the definite singular.
You can say 'Maten var ikke helt min smak' (The food was not quite my taste).
'Liker' is your opinion; 'smaker' describes the flavor itself.
Say it while you are eating. After eating, say 'Takk for maten'.
No, for drinks you would say 'Jeg liker drikken' or 'Jeg liker kaffen'.
Yes, it is very common and appreciated.
Simply swap the subject and verb: 'Liker du maten?'
Say 'Jeg liker vanligvis denne typen mat, men ikke denne gangen'.
It is singular. The plural 'the foods' would be 'matvarene' or 'rettene'.
Expressions liées
Det smaker godt
similarIt tastes good
Jeg er mett
builds onI am full
Takk for maten
builds onThanks for the food
Maten er nydelig
specialized formThe food is lovely/delicious
Jeg liker mat
contrastI like food (in general)
