Significado
To have options to succeed.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is central to the 'Nordic Dream'—the idea that the state provides the 'muligheter', but the individual must take them. In Norwegian flat-hierarchy workplaces, a boss might say you have 'gode muligheter' to influence a project, encouraging autonomy. Norwegians are modest. Even if a team is much better, they will say they have 'gode muligheter' rather than 'we will definitely win'. Influencers often use this phrase when promoting courses or 'side hustles', promising 'gode muligheter for ekstra inntekt'.
Use 'for' vs 'til'
Remember: 'mulighet FOR' + noun, 'mulighet TIL Å' + verb. Mastering this makes you sound very natural.
Plurality
Don't forget the 'e' in 'gode'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
To have options to succeed.
Use 'for' vs 'til'
Remember: 'mulighet FOR' + noun, 'mulighet TIL Å' + verb. Mastering this makes you sound very natural.
Plurality
Don't forget the 'e' in 'gode'. It's a very common mistake for English speakers.
Modesty
When talking about yourself, adding 'jeg tror' (I think) before the phrase makes it sound more humble and Norwegian.
Synonym swap
If you find yourself saying 'mulighet' too much, swap it for 'sjanse' or 'utsikt' to vary your language.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the adjective and the preposition.
Han har ______ muligheter ______ å få jobben.
'Gode' is plural to match 'muligheter', and 'til' is used before the infinitive 'å få'.
Which sentence is most natural in a professional setting?
Talking about a company's future:
'Gode muligheter for vekst' is a standard professional collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tror du det blir regn? B: Ja, det er ______ ______ for det.
'Gode muligheter' is the standard way to express high probability in this context.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are looking at a house that needs a lot of work but has a big garden.
'Utvidelse' (expansion) is a common noun used with 'muligheter' in real estate.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHan har ______ muligheter ______ å få jobben.
'Gode' is plural to match 'muligheter', and 'til' is used before the infinitive 'å få'.
Talking about a company's future:
'Gode muligheter for vekst' is a standard professional collocation.
A: Tror du det blir regn? B: Ja, det er ______ ______ for det.
'Gode muligheter' is the standard way to express high probability in this context.
You are looking at a house that needs a lot of work but has a big garden.
'Utvidelse' (expansion) is a common noun used with 'muligheter' in real estate.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, if you are talking about one specific opportunity. 'Gode muligheter' (plural) is used for a general situation.
'Mulighet' is often more about potential and options, while 'sjanse' can be more about luck or a specific risk.
Jeg har gode muligheter til å vinne.
No, usually we use 'fare for' or 'risiko for' for negative outcomes.
Both! 'For' + noun (mulighet for regn), 'Til' + verb (mulighet til å løpe).
Å ha dårlige muligheter (to have poor opportunities).
Yes! 'Store muligheter' means 'big opportunities' and is very common.
Yes, in standard Eastern Norwegian, it is a light 'g' sound.
Yes, e.g., 'Denne PC-en har gode muligheter for oppgradering.'
Jeg hadde gode muligheter.
Very common in economic and political news.
Frases relacionadas
å ha gode sjanser
synonymTo have good chances
å ligge godt an
similarTo be in a good position
å ha potensial
builds onTo have potential
å gripe muligheten
builds onTo seize the opportunity
å ha begrensede muligheter
contrastTo have limited opportunities
