Significado
The physical act of sitting.
Contexto cultural
The 'Bus Stop Rule': Norwegians value physical distance. You only 'setter deg ned' next to a stranger if there are no other options. Even then, it's common to ask 'Er det ledig her?' first. Hiking Etiquette: When you 'setter deg ned' on a trail to eat, it's polite to say 'Hei' to people passing by, but you don't necessarily invite them to sit with you unless you know them. Flat Hierarchy: In a Norwegian office, the boss will 'sette seg ned' at the same lunch table as the interns. There is no 'reserved' seating for higher-ups. Home Visits: It is considered slightly stiff to remain standing for long when visiting a Norwegian home. Your host will quickly encourage you to 'sette deg ned' to create a relaxed 'koselig' atmosphere.
The 'Action' Rule
Always remember that 'sette seg' is an action verb. If you see a chair and you are walking toward it, you are about to 'sette deg'.
Don't forget 'seg'!
In English, you just say 'sit down'. In Norwegian, you MUST say who you are sitting down. It's always 'sit *myself* down'.
Significado
The physical act of sitting.
The 'Action' Rule
Always remember that 'sette seg' is an action verb. If you see a chair and you are walking toward it, you are about to 'sette deg'.
Don't forget 'seg'!
In English, you just say 'sit down'. In Norwegian, you MUST say who you are sitting down. It's always 'sit *myself* down'.
Politeness
Adding 'bare' (just) before the phrase makes it sound much friendlier: 'Bare sett deg ned!'
Teste-se
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Vi må sette ___ ned nå.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss' (us).
Which sentence is correct for the action of sitting down?
Choose one:
'Sette' is the correct verb for the action, and 'meg' must follow the verb.
Complete the dialogue.
Vert: Velkommen! Kom inn! Gjest: Takk! Vert: Bare ____ ___ ___ i sofaen.
The imperative form 'sett' is used for giving a friendly command/invitation.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are on a bus and see an empty seat.
This is the polite way to ask to share a space in public.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Action vs. State
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosVi må sette ___ ned nå.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss' (us).
Choose one:
'Sette' is the correct verb for the action, and 'meg' must follow the verb.
Vert: Velkommen! Kom inn! Gjest: Takk! Vert: Bare ____ ___ ___ i sofaen.
The imperative form 'sett' is used for giving a friendly command/invitation.
You are on a bus and see an empty seat.
This is the polite way to ask to share a space in public.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, that would mean 'Set [something] down'. You must include the reflexive pronoun 'deg' to mean 'Sit down'.
They are mostly interchangeable, but 'ned' emphasizes the physical act of lowering yourself. 'Sette seg' is slightly more abstract.
'Ta plass' is more formal. Use 'sette deg ned' for friends, family, and everyday situations.
Use 'Jeg sitter'. No 'seg', no 'ned'.
No, 'seg' is the reflexive pronoun for the 3rd person (he, she, it, they). For 'I', use 'meg'; for 'you', use 'deg'.
Usually, for a dog, you just say 'Sitt!' (Sit!). 'Sett deg ned' sounds like you are talking to the dog as a human.
It's not strictly required, but it sounds much more natural to a native speaker's ear.
That is 'å sette seg opp'.
Yes, it is very common in both spoken and written Norwegian.
Jeg satte meg ned (I sat down).
Frases relacionadas
å ta plass
synonymTo take a seat
å sette seg til rette
specialized formTo settle in comfortably
å bli sittende
builds onTo remain sitting
å sette i gang
similarTo start something
å sette seg inn i
specialized formTo familiarize oneself with
