A1 Expression Neutral

Lykke til på eksamen

Good luck on the exam

Meaning

Wishing success for a test

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Cultural Background

Norwegians are generally modest. Wishing someone luck is a way to acknowledge their effort without being overbearing. In universities, it is common for professors to end a lecture before an exam period by saying 'Lykke til på eksamen' to the whole class.

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Keep it short

You don't need a long sentence. 'Lykke til!' is often enough.

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Use it in texts

It is a very common text message to send to friends before they go offline to study.

Meaning

Wishing success for a test

💡

Keep it short

You don't need a long sentence. 'Lykke til!' is often enough.

💬

Use it in texts

It is a very common text message to send to friends before they go offline to study.

Test Yourself

Which preposition is correct?

Lykke til ___ eksamen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

In Norwegian, we say 'på eksamen'.

Complete the phrase.

____ til på eksamen!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Lykke

The phrase is 'Lykke til'.

What do you say to a friend before a test?

A: Jeg skal ha eksamen nå. B: ________

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Lykke til på eksamen!

This is the appropriate supportive phrase.

When is this phrase used?

Lykke til på eksamen is used...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Before the exam

It is a wish for future success.

🎉 Score: /4

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

4 exercises
Which preposition is correct? Choose A1

Lykke til ___ eksamen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer:

In Norwegian, we say 'på eksamen'.

Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

____ til på eksamen!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Lykke

The phrase is 'Lykke til'.

What do you say to a friend before a test? dialogue_completion A1

A: Jeg skal ha eksamen nå. B: ________

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Lykke til på eksamen!

This is the appropriate supportive phrase.

When is this phrase used? situation_matching A1

Lykke til på eksamen is used...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Before the exam

It is a wish for future success.

🎉 Score: /4

Frequently Asked Questions

6 questions

Yes, it is polite and professional.

No, it works for any test.

You don't need to apologize; it was just a wish.

Usually, but 'med' is also common.

Yes, 'Lykke til på intervjuet' is perfect.

It is neutral.

Related Phrases

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Masse lykke til

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Lots of good luck

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Krysser fingrene

builds on

Crossing fingers

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Du fikser dette

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You've got this

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