Significado
Believing something without questioning.
Contexto cultural
The phrase reflects Norway's deep historical connection to the sea and the fishing industry, which was the primary source of wealth before oil. Similar 'fish' idioms exist across the region, showing a shared maritime history and mercantile values. In the age of social media, this phrase is used by the Norwegian government in campaigns against disinformation.
Use it with 'alt'
The phrase is most natural when you say 'ta ALT for god fisk' (take EVERYTHING for good fish).
Don't pluralize
Even if you are talking about 100 lies, it is still 'god fisk', never 'gode fisker'.
Significado
Believing something without questioning.
Use it with 'alt'
The phrase is most natural when you say 'ta ALT for god fisk' (take EVERYTHING for good fish).
Don't pluralize
Even if you are talking about 100 lies, it is still 'god fisk', never 'gode fisker'.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Jeg er skeptisk, jeg kan ikke ta alt han sier for ___ ___.
The idiom is fixed as 'god fisk'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly in the past tense?
How do you say 'She believed the lie' using the idiom?
'Tok' is the past tense of 'ta'.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Situation: A website says you won a million dollars but asks for your bank details.
You should be skeptical of scams.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
When to be Skeptical
Internet
- • Pop-up ads
- • Viral rumors
- • Email from princes
Social
- • Gossip
- • Exaggerated stories
- • April Fools jokes
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosJeg er skeptisk, jeg kan ikke ta alt han sier for ___ ___.
The idiom is fixed as 'god fisk'.
How do you say 'She believed the lie' using the idiom?
'Tok' is the past tense of 'ta'.
Situation: A website says you won a million dollars but asks for your bank details.
You should be skeptical of scams.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional Norwegian to express caution about data or claims.
It can be slightly insulting if you imply the other person is 'naiv', but it's usually seen as helpful advice.
Frases relacionadas
å kjøpe noe rått
synonymTo believe something completely without doubt.
å bite på kroken
similarTo fall for a trick or deception.
å være blåøyd
builds onTo be blue-eyed (naive).
