Significado
Preparing an evening meal.
Contexto cultural
The 'Early Dinner': Norwegians eat dinner much earlier than most of the world, often right after work (4 PM). This leaves the whole evening free for activities. The 'Grandiosa' Phenomenon: While 'lage middag' usually implies cooking, for millions of Norwegians, it often means putting a frozen 'Grandiosa' pizza in the oven. Friday Taco: 'Lage middag' on a Friday almost universally means preparing a taco spread, a tradition that started in the 90s. Potatoes: Historically, 'lage middag' wasn't complete without boiling potatoes. While pasta and rice are common now, the potato remains the king of the Norwegian dinner plate.
Keep it simple
At A1, don't worry about fancy verbs. 'Lage middag' covers 99% of your needs.
The Silent G
In many Norwegian dialects, the 'g' at the end of 'middag' is completely silent. Listen for 'mid-da'.
Significado
Preparing an evening meal.
Keep it simple
At A1, don't worry about fancy verbs. 'Lage middag' covers 99% of your needs.
The Silent G
In many Norwegian dialects, the 'g' at the end of 'middag' is completely silent. Listen for 'mid-da'.
The 4 PM Rule
If you are invited for 'middag' at 4 PM, show up at 4 PM. It's not a late-night party!
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'å lage'.
I går ______ jeg middag til hele familien.
The sentence refers to 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'lagde' (or 'laget').
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Norwegian way to say 'I am making dinner'.
'Lage middag' is the standard collocation without an article or the verb 'gjøre'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er du sulten? B: Ja, skal vi ______?
If it's the main meal time, 'lage middag' is the most appropriate response to being hungry.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at home at 5 PM and your roommate asks what you are doing.
5 PM is the prime time for 'middag' in Norway.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
What can you 'lage'?
Meals
- • Middag
- • Frokost
- • Lunsj
- • Kveldsmat
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosI går ______ jeg middag til hele familien.
The sentence refers to 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'lagde' (or 'laget').
Choose the natural Norwegian way to say 'I am making dinner'.
'Lage middag' is the standard collocation without an article or the verb 'gjøre'.
A: Er du sulten? B: Ja, skal vi ______?
If it's the main meal time, 'lage middag' is the most appropriate response to being hungry.
You are at home at 5 PM and your roommate asks what you are doing.
5 PM is the prime time for 'middag' in Norway.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but 'kveldsmat' is a very light snack (like a slice of bread) eaten right before bed, usually around 8 or 9 PM.
No, it's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You can, but it sounds a bit old-fashioned. It comes from a time when most dinner was boiled (potatoes, fish, etc.).
You say 'lage middag' (make dinner) but 'hva skal vi ha TIL middag?' (what shall we have FOR dinner?).
Yes, 'lage kaffe' is perfect.
Both 'lagde' and 'laget' are correct and very common.
Yes, 'middag' almost by definition implies a warm meal.
You can say 'Jeg lager mat'.
Then you say 'Jeg varmer opp middag'.
In some very rural dialects or among the very elderly, 'middag' might still be eaten at 12:00, but this is rare now.
Frases relacionadas
Lage mat
similarTo make food (general)
Spise middag
builds onTo eat dinner
Be på middag
specialized formTo invite for dinner
Middagsrester
builds onDinner leftovers
Koke middag
similarTo boil/cook dinner
