Significado
Expressing acceptance.
Contexto cultural
Norwegians are generally non-confrontational. This phrase is a key tool in maintaining that social peace. Similar usage is found in Sweden ('Det går bra') and Denmark ('Det går fint'). In a Norwegian office, saying 'Det går greit' is a professional way to agree to a task without sounding overly submissive. In texts, it is often shortened to just 'Går greit'.
Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'Det' is always silent in Norwegian.
The Diphthong
Practice the 'ei' sound in 'greit'. It is a classic Norwegian sound.
Significado
Expressing acceptance.
Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'Det' is always silent in Norwegian.
The Diphthong
Practice the 'ei' sound in 'greit'. It is a classic Norwegian sound.
Don't overthink
Norwegians use this phrase constantly. Don't worry about being too formal.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence.
Hvordan går det? ____ ____ greit.
The phrase is 'Det går greit'.
Which is the correct neuter form?
Det går ____.
Because 'det' is neuter, the adjective must be 'greit'.
What is the best response to 'Beklager at jeg er sen'?
A: Beklager at jeg er sen. B: ____.
This is the standard way to accept an apology.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You want to say that a plan is okay.
This phrase is used for agreement.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosHvordan går det? ____ ____ greit.
The phrase is 'Det går greit'.
Det går ____.
Because 'det' is neuter, the adjective must be 'greit'.
A: Beklager at jeg er sen. B: ____.
This is the standard way to accept an apology.
You want to say that a plan is okay.
This phrase is used for agreement.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasYes, it is perfectly acceptable in casual or semi-formal emails.
No, it is very polite and helpful.
'Fint' is slightly more positive.
Yes, it is a very common way to agree.
It is just a rule of Norwegian pronunciation.
It is used in all of Norway, and similar forms exist in Sweden and Denmark.
It sounds like the 'ay' in 'day'.
No, it might sound dismissive.
It is neutral.
No, it is gender-neutral.
Yes, if the relationship is casual.
That is grammatically incorrect.
Frases relacionadas
Det går fint
synonymIt goes well
Det er greit
similarIt is fine
Grei skuring
specialized formAll good
Alt i orden
similarEverything is in order
