Significado
To have an advantage.
Contexto cultural
Norwegians value 'forutsigbarhet' (predictability). Being in a 'gunstig posisjon' often means you have secured yourself against future risks. Similar to Norway, Swedes use 'gynnsamt läge'. It reflects the 'Lagom' mindset—not too much, not too little, just strategically right. In the US, people are more likely to say they are 'winning' or 'ahead of the game'. The Norwegian phrase is much more understated. In Japan, being in a 'gunstig posisjon' is often linked to 'wa' (harmony) and having the support of others.
Use it in Cover Letters
Using this phrase in a 'søknad' (application) shows you have a high level of professional Norwegian.
Don't say 'på'
Remember: 'i en posisjon', never 'på en posisjon'.
Significado
To have an advantage.
Use it in Cover Letters
Using this phrase in a 'søknad' (application) shows you have a high level of professional Norwegian.
Don't say 'på'
Remember: 'i en posisjon', never 'på en posisjon'.
Teste-se
Fyll inn det manglende ordet i setningen.
Etter å ha spart i fem år, er hun nå i en ______ posisjon til å kjøpe leilighet.
'Gunstig' is the correct adjective to describe a favorable position.
Hvilken setning er mest formell og korrekt?
Hvordan beskriver du en bedrift som gjør det bedre enn konkurrentene?
This is the standard formal collocation.
Match uttrykket med riktig betydning.
Match pairs
These are all related but distinct nuances of advantage.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosEtter å ha spart i fem år, er hun nå i en ______ posisjon til å kjøpe leilighet.
'Gunstig' is the correct adjective to describe a favorable position.
Hvordan beskriver du en bedrift som gjør det bedre enn konkurrentene?
This is the standard formal collocation.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are all related but distinct nuances of advantage.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, you don't say 'en gunstig person'. You say 'en gunstig posisjon' or 'en gunstig pris'.
Yes, but it's more formal. 'Fordel' is the noun for advantage, 'gunstig posisjon' is the state of having it.
You say 'en ugunstig posisjon'. Just add the prefix 'u-'.
Yes, very often! Especially in football or chess to describe tactical setups.
Only if you are being ironic or talking about something serious like work or a house purchase.
They are almost identical. 'Gunstig' is slightly more common in everyday professional speech.
In the context of prices, yes. In the context of a position, it means strategic advantage.
It is 'en posisjon' (masculine).
Yes, that is perfectly correct and very common.
Yes, because it requires understanding of formal register and nuanced adjectives.
Frases relacionadas
å ha et overtak
synonymTo have the upper hand.
å ligge godt an
similarTo be on track for success.
å sitte med trumfesset
specialized formTo hold the trump card.
