Significado
To have the power or ability to do
Contexto cultural
In Norwegian business culture, this phrase is often used to 'soften' power. Instead of saying 'I decide', one says 'I am in a position to decide', which sounds less like a personal ego trip and more like a functional role. In American business, the English equivalent is often used to signal 'leverage'. It is more aggressive than the Norwegian usage, which tends to be more about administrative mandate. The Japanese equivalent 'tachiba' is crucial for maintaining 'wa' (harmony). It defines what one is allowed to say based on their rank, much like the Norwegian formal register. Germans use 'in der Lage sein' frequently in technical and professional contexts. It is seen as a mark of precision and competence.
The 'Refusal' Hack
Use this phrase when you need to say 'no' at work. It sounds professional and shifts the blame to your 'position' rather than your 'will'.
Avoid 'Av'
Never say 'posisjon av å'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'posisjon til å'.
Significado
To have the power or ability to do
The 'Refusal' Hack
Use this phrase when you need to say 'no' at work. It sounds professional and shifts the blame to your 'position' rather than your 'will'.
Avoid 'Av'
Never say 'posisjon av å'. It's a common mistake for English speakers. Always use 'posisjon til å'.
Janteloven
Be careful not to sound too arrogant. In Norway, using this phrase to brag about personal power can backfire. Use it to talk about your role or your company instead.
Teste-se
Fyll inn de manglende ordene i denne formelle setningen.
Selskapet er nå i en _______ til å investere i utlandet.
'Posisjon' is the standard word used in this collocation to denote strategic or financial capability.
Hvilken setning er mest naturlig i en profesjonell sammenheng?
Du vil si at du ikke kan gi et lån akkurat nå.
This version uses the correct article ('en') and the correct preposition ('til å').
Fullfør dialogen med riktig form av uttrykket.
A: Kan du endre møtetiden? B: Nei, som prosjektmedarbeider er jeg dessverre ikke ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ta den avgjørelsen.
The speaker is explaining that they lack the authority (position) to make the decision.
Match situasjonen med riktig bruk av uttrykket.
Situasjon: En politiker som ikke vil svare på et spørsmål om fremtiden.
This is a standard formal way to avoid speculation in politics.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Can vs. In a Position To
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosSelskapet er nå i en _______ til å investere i utlandet.
'Posisjon' is the standard word used in this collocation to denote strategic or financial capability.
Du vil si at du ikke kan gi et lån akkurat nå.
This version uses the correct article ('en') and the correct preposition ('til å').
A: Kan du endre møtetiden? B: Nei, som prosjektmedarbeider er jeg dessverre ikke ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ta den avgjørelsen.
The speaker is explaining that they lack the authority (position) to make the decision.
Situasjon: En politiker som ikke vil svare på et spørsmål om fremtiden.
This is a standard formal way to avoid speculation in politics.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, it's also common in politics, sports commentary, and formal personal situations like discussing finances.
Yes, as long as the action is something that requires some form of power, money, or right.
'Å kunne' is general ability. 'Å være i en posisjon til å' implies that the situation or your status allows it.
Only if you are being funny or discussing something very serious like a legal matter.
Use 'Jeg er ikke i en posisjon til å...'.
It can, but 95% of the time it is figurative.
It is masculine (en posisjon).
Yes, adding adjectives like 'god', 'dårlig', or 'unik' is very common.
In formal meetings and news broadcasts, yes. In daily grocery store talk, no.
There isn't one single phrase, but 'å være maktesløs' (to be powerless) is a conceptual opposite.
Yes, it is highly recommended for showing professional maturity.
Because it is followed by a verb (infinitive). If it were followed by a noun, you would just use 'til'.
Frases relacionadas
å være i stand til å
similarTo be able to/capable of
å ha anledning til å
similarTo have the opportunity to
å ha myndighet til å
specialized formTo have the legal authority to
å ligge an til å
similarTo be on track to
å ha mulighet til å
synonymTo have the possibility to
