Significado
Focusing on what is important.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is often used to avoid 'klaging' (complaining). Norwegians value self-reliance and taking responsibility for one's own time. In Norwegian flat hierarchies, a boss might use this phrase to empower an employee to choose their own tasks, rather than just giving orders. In the 'wellness' and 'productivity' niche of Norwegian Instagram/TikTok, this phrase is used to encourage followers to put down their phones and go outside. Teachers use this with students to explain that grades are a result of effort and time management.
Sound like a local
Use 'bare' (just) to add emphasis: 'Det er bare snakk om prioriteringer.' This makes you sound very confident in your choice.
Watch your tone
If you say this to someone who is complaining about being busy, it can sound like you are saying 'You are just bad at managing your time.' Use a soft voice!
Significado
Focusing on what is important.
Sound like a local
Use 'bare' (just) to add emphasis: 'Det er bare snakk om prioriteringer.' This makes you sound very confident in your choice.
Watch your tone
If you say this to someone who is complaining about being busy, it can sound like you are saying 'You are just bad at managing your time.' Use a soft voice!
Use in writing
This is a great phrase to use in the conclusion of an essay about social issues or economics to summarize the need for choices.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Jeg kan ikke bli med på kino fordi jeg må lese til eksamen. Det er ______ ______ prioriteringer.
The standard idiom is 'snakk om prioriteringer.'
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context?
A manager is explaining why a project is delayed.
This correctly uses the phrase to justify focusing on certain tasks over others.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Hvorfor har du begynt å sykle til jobben?' B: 'Jeg vil spare penger og få bedre helse. ______.'
The speaker is explaining a lifestyle choice based on values.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Situation: A politician explaining why they spend money on schools instead of a new stadium.
This is the classic way for politicians to justify budget allocations.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Snakk om vs. Handler om
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJeg kan ikke bli med på kino fordi jeg må lese til eksamen. Det er ______ ______ prioriteringer.
The standard idiom is 'snakk om prioriteringer.'
A manager is explaining why a project is delayed.
This correctly uses the phrase to justify focusing on certain tasks over others.
A: 'Hvorfor har du begynt å sykle til jobben?' B: 'Jeg vil spare penger og få bedre helse. ______.'
The speaker is explaining a lifestyle choice based on values.
Situation: A politician explaining why they spend money on schools instead of a new stadium.
This is the classic way for politicians to justify budget allocations.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, they are almost identical. 'Snakk om' is slightly more idiomatic and common in speech, while 'handler om' is more direct.
Absolutely. It is very common when discussing budgets or personal spending. 'Vi kan ikke kjøpe både bil og båt; det er snakk om prioriteringer.'
It can. It implies that if someone 'doesn't have time,' it's because they chose to do something else. Use it carefully with people who are genuinely stressed.
Because life usually involves making many choices, not just one. The plural refers to the general system of choosing.
Yes, if you are referring to one specific choice. 'Å velge dette prosjektet var en viktig prioritering.'
Yes, it is standard Norwegian (Bokmål and Nynorsk) and used across all dialects with local pronunciation variations.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but you might say 'Det er tilfeldig' (It is accidental) or 'Jeg har ikke noe valg' (I have no choice).
Yes! It shows you are a person who can focus on important tasks. 'Jeg er god til å se hva som er viktig når det er snakk om prioriteringer.'
It is always 'snakk om.' 'Snakk av' is incorrect.
Break it down: Pree-oh-ree-teh-ring-er. Practice the 'teh' sound as the strongest part.
Frases relacionadas
Det handler om
synonymIt is about / It concerns
Å sette tæring etter næring
similarTo live within one's means
Tidsklemma
builds onThe time squeeze
Å velge og vrake
contrastTo pick and choose (from an abundance)
