When you are learning Norwegian, it is helpful to understand some common words like 'verdi'.
'Verdi' means value or worth in English. It's a versatile word you can use in many situations.
For example, you can talk about the 'verdi' of an object, like a car or a piece of jewelry. Or, you can use it to talk about the 'verdi' of something more abstract, such as the value of friendship or hard work.
Keep practicing, and you'll get the hang of it!
§ What 'verdi' Means
The Norwegian word 'verdi' is a noun that translates to 'value' or 'worth' in English. It's a versatile word you'll hear in many contexts, from discussing prices to personal importance. Mastering its use will greatly improve your fluency.
- Meaning 1
- The monetary or material worth of something. This is probably the most common use.
Hva er verdien av dette huset?
Translation hint: What is the worth/value of this house?
- Meaning 2
- The importance or usefulness of something; its significance.
Vi forstår verdien av god helse.
Translation hint: We understand the value/importance of good health.
- Meaning 3
- A moral principle or standard; a 'value' in the ethical sense. This is often used in its plural form, 'verdier'.
Familien har sterke verdier.
Translation hint: The family has strong values.
§ 'Verdi' in Common Phrases
Here are some common ways 'verdi' is used in Norwegian:
- Å ha verdi: To have value/worth
- Av stor verdi: Of great value
- En verdiøkning: An increase in value
- En verdifull gjenstand: A valuable item
Denne gamle mynten har stor verdi.
Translation hint: This old coin has great value.
§ Similar Words and When to Use 'verdi' vs Alternatives
While 'verdi' is your go-to for general 'value' or 'worth', there are other words that might be more specific depending on the context.
- Pris: This means 'price'. Use 'pris' when you are specifically talking about the cost of something in money. 'Verdi' can be the underlying worth, but 'pris' is the actual amount you pay or receive.
Hva er prisen på denne jakken?
Translation hint: What is the price of this jacket?
Compare that to:
Jakken har god verdi for pengene.
Translation hint: The jacket has good value for money.
- Betydning: This word translates to 'meaning' or 'significance'. While 'verdi' can imply significance, 'betydning' directly refers to the importance or impact of something, especially in abstract contexts.
Denne hendelsen hadde stor betydning for oss.
Translation hint: This event had great significance for us.
You wouldn't typically say 'stor verdi' for an event in the same way you would 'stor betydning' unless you are talking about its inherent worth or moral value. When discussing the impact or consequence, 'betydning' is often a better fit.
- Kvalitet: This means 'quality'. While high quality often leads to high 'verdi', they are not interchangeable. 'Kvalitet' describes the standard of something, its excellence, while 'verdi' is its overall worth or usefulness.
Produktet har høy kvalitet.
Translation hint: The product has high quality.
And then:
Det gir god verdi for pengene på grunn av kvaliteten.
Translation hint: It gives good value for money due to the quality.
In summary, 'verdi' is a solid word to use for general concepts of worth and value. Pay attention to the context, and you'll know when to stick with 'verdi' or when a more specific term like 'pris', 'betydning', or 'kvalitet' is a better fit. Keep practicing, and it will become natural.
How Formal Is It?
"Vi anerkjenner den betydelige verdien av forskningsarbeidet ditt. (We recognize the significant value of your research work.)"
"Hva er verdien av dette maleriet? (What is the value of this painting?)"
"Det har ingen verdi for meg. (It has no value to me.)"
"En sjokoladebit er en stor verdi for et barn. (A piece of chocolate is of great value to a child.)"
Guia de pronúncia
- pronouncing 'v' as 'w'
- not rolling the 'r'
Exemplos por nível
Hvilken verdi har utdanning i dagens samfunn?
What value does education have in today's society?
Here, 'verdi' refers to the importance or significance of education.
Vi må verdsette kulturell variasjon for å bygge et inkluderende samfunn.
We must value cultural variation to build an inclusive society.
The verb 'verdsette' means 'to value' or 'to appreciate'.
Det er viktig å ha et sett med grunnleggende verdier som veileder handlingene dine.
It is important to have a set of fundamental values that guide your actions.
In this context, 'verdier' (plural) refers to moral principles.
En persons verdi ligger ikke bare i deres suksess, men også i deres karakter og medfølelse.
A person's worth lies not only in their success, but also in their character and compassion.
Here, 'verdi' speaks to intrinsic human worth.
Han tilfører mye verdi til teamet med sin unike kompetanse.
He adds a lot of value to the team with his unique expertise.
'Tilføre verdi' is a common expression meaning 'to add value'.
Boligens verdi har økt betydelig de siste årene.
The property's value has increased significantly in recent years.
This refers to monetary value.
Vi ser på fordelene og ulempene for å avgjøre om det er verdt det.
We are looking at the pros and cons to decide if it is worth it.
'Verdt' is the adjective form, meaning 'worthwhile' or 'worth it'.
Det er en uvurderlig verdi i å lære av sine feil.
There is an invaluable value in learning from one's mistakes.
'Uvurderlig' means 'invaluable'.
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Usage Notes for verdi
The noun verdi means 'value' or 'worth'. It's a versatile word used in many contexts, from monetary value to abstract personal values.
- Monetary Value: When talking about the price or financial worth of something. For example, Hva er denne bilens verdi nå? (What is the value of this car now?)
- General Worth: Referring to the importance, usefulness, or quality of something. For example, Det er av stor verdi for oss. (It is of great value to us.)
- Personal Values: Used in the plural, verdier, to discuss moral principles or beliefs. For example, Familie har stor verdi for meg. (Family has great value for me.)
- In Compound Nouns: Verdi often forms compound nouns to specify the type of value, such as verdisak (valuable item) or merverdi (added value).
Common Mistakes with verdi
- Confusing with 'pris': While related, verdi is not always interchangeable with pris (price). Pris refers to the amount of money paid or asked for something, whereas verdi is the intrinsic or perceived worth. A house might have a high verdi, but its pris could be lower if the seller needs a quick sale.
- Incorrect pluralization for abstract values: When discussing personal or societal values, always use the plural form verdier. For example, 'Our values' is Våre verdier, not Vår verdi.
- Overusing 'verdi' when a simpler word suffices: Sometimes 'importance' (viktighet) or 'meaning' (mening) might be a more natural fit depending on the context. For example, instead of saying Hva er verdien av dette møtet? (What is the value of this meeting?), it might be more natural to say Hva er viktigheten av dette møtet? (What is the importance of this meeting?) if you're talking about its significance rather than its inherent worth.
Teste-se 42 perguntas
Penger har ofte stor ___.
Money often has great value.
Hva er ___ av denne tingen?
What is the value of this thing?
En god venn har mye ___ i livet.
A good friend has much value in life.
Jeg ser ___ i å lære norsk.
I see value in learning Norwegian.
Et gammelt maleri kan ha høy ___.
An old painting can have high value.
Helse er en viktig ___.
Health is an important value.
Which word means 'value' or 'worth'?
'Verdi' is the correct Norwegian word for 'value' or 'worth'.
Choose the correct translation for 'What is the value?'
'Hva er verdien?' correctly translates to 'What is the value?'.
Which sentence uses 'verdi' correctly?
'Jeg ser en verdi' means 'I see a value', which is a grammatically correct use of the word.
'Verdi' means 'book'.
No, 'verdi' means 'value' or 'worth', not 'book'. 'Bok' means 'book'.
You can use 'verdi' to talk about how important something is.
Yes, 'verdi' can refer to the importance or significance of something.
The sentence 'Dette har ingen verdi' means 'This has no value'.
Yes, 'Dette har ingen verdi' is a correct way to say 'This has no value'.
Hva er ___ av denne bilen? (What is the value of this car?)
We are asking about the 'value' of the car, and 'verdien' is the correct form of 'verdi' for this sentence structure.
Han forstår ikke ___ av å lære norsk. (He doesn't understand the value of learning Norwegian.)
'Verdien' fits the context of understanding the importance or worth of learning Norwegian.
Disse gamle bøkene har stor ___ for meg. (These old books have great value to me.)
Here, 'verdi' refers to the personal worth or significance of the books.
En god utdanning har alltid stor ___. (A good education always has great value.)
'Verdi' is the appropriate word to express the importance and worth of a good education.
Vi må se på ___ av produktet. (We must look at the value of the product.)
When evaluating a product, we often consider its 'value' or worth.
Jeg setter stor ___ på ditt vennskap. (I place great value on your friendship.)
The phrase 'å sette pris/verdi på noe' means to value something. In this context, 'verdi' is a good fit.
Hva er den virkelige ___ av denne gjenstanden?
In this context, 'verdi' (worth/value) is the most appropriate word to ask about the intrinsic value of an object, not just its price.
Han forstår ikke den emosjonelle ___ av gamle bilder.
'Verdi' is used here to express the emotional worth or significance of the old pictures.
Selskapet legger stor ___ i god kundeservice.
To 'legge stor verdi i noe' means to place great value on something. This idiom fits well here.
Denne informasjonen er av stor ___ for prosjektet.
Here, 'verdi' refers to the usefulness or importance of the information for the project.
Vi må vurdere den økonomiske ___ av investeringen.
When discussing investments, 'økonomisk verdi' refers to the financial worth or value of that investment.
Hennes meninger har alltid hatt stor ___ for meg.
Here, 'verdi' indicates that her opinions are highly regarded and considered valuable.
Someone is asking about the worth of an old coin.
The speaker understands the importance of effort.
They talked about societal principles.
Read this aloud:
Hva er din viktigste verdi i livet?
Focus: verdi
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Read this aloud:
En god utdanning har stor verdi.
Focus: utdanning
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Vi må beskytte våre felles verdier.
Focus: felles verdier
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Write a short paragraph about something you own that has great personal value to you, explaining why it's important. Use the word 'verdi' at least once.
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Sample answer
Min gamle gitar har stor personlig verdi for meg. Den var en gave fra bestefar, og jeg har spilt på den i mange år. Den har sentimental verdi, ikke bare økonomisk.
Imagine you are discussing the value of education with a friend. Write three sentences using 'verdi' to express different aspects of its importance.
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Sample answer
Jeg tror utdanning har enorm verdi for fremtiden. Den gir oss kunnskap og muligheter. Dens virkelige verdi kan ikke måles i penger.
You are making a list of qualities you look for in a good friend. Write two sentences describing what you value most, using 'verdi' in one of them.
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Jeg setter stor pris på ærlighet i et vennskap. Vennskapets verdi ligger i tillit og støtte.
Hva gir folk en følelse av ro og glede ifølge teksten?
Read this passage:
Mange mennesker finner stor verdi i å tilbringe tid i naturen. Frisk luft og vakker utsikt gir dem en følelse av ro og glede. Denne opplevelsen har ofte mer verdi enn materielle ting.
Hva gir folk en følelse av ro og glede ifølge teksten?
Teksten sier 'Frisk luft og vakker utsikt gir dem en følelse av ro og glede', som er en del av å tilbringe tid i naturen.
Teksten sier 'Frisk luft og vakker utsikt gir dem en følelse av ro og glede', som er en del av å tilbringe tid i naturen.
Hvorfor stilte folk spørsmål ved produktets verdi?
Read this passage:
Selskapet lanserte et nytt produkt med mange innovative funksjoner. Til tross for de avanserte egenskapene, var prisen høy, og mange stilte spørsmål ved om det ga god verdi for pengene.
Hvorfor stilte folk spørsmål ved produktets verdi?
Teksten nevner at 'prisen var høy, og mange stilte spørsmål ved om det ga god verdi for pengene', noe som indikerer en bekymring for pris i forhold til funksjoner.
Teksten nevner at 'prisen var høy, og mange stilte spørsmål ved om det ga god verdi for pengene', noe som indikerer en bekymring for pris i forhold til funksjoner.
Hvorfor var boken viktig for biblioteket?
Read this passage:
Den gamle boken hadde stor historisk verdi. Den inneholdt sjeldne tegninger og detaljer om lokal historie som ikke var tilgjengelig andre steder. Biblioteket anså den som en uvurderlig del av samlingen sin.
Hvorfor var boken viktig for biblioteket?
Teksten sier at boken 'hadde stor historisk verdi' og 'inneholdt sjeldne tegninger og detaljer om lokal historie'.
Teksten sier at boken 'hadde stor historisk verdi' og 'inneholdt sjeldne tegninger og detaljer om lokal historie'.
Selskapets aksjer har mistet mye av sin ____ på børsen.
In this context, 'verdi' refers to the monetary worth or value of the company's shares in the stock market. 'Mengde' means quantity, 'størrelse' means size, and 'formue' means wealth, which are not suitable here.
Kunstverkets ____ ble nylig estimert til flere millioner kroner.
'Verdi' is the most appropriate word to describe the estimated monetary worth of an artwork. 'Betydning' means significance, 'utseende' means appearance, and 'kvalitet' means quality, which don't fit the context of an estimated price.
Han la stor ____ i ærlighet og hardt arbeid.
Here, 'verdi' refers to the importance or principles someone holds. It means he placed great importance on honesty and hard work. 'Vekt' means weight, 'fortjeneste' means profit, and 'byrde' means burden, which are incorrect.
Utdanning er en investering som beholder sin ____ gjennom hele livet.
Education retains its worth or importance over a lifetime. 'Verdi' is the best fit. 'Status' refers to social standing, 'pris' means price, and 'nytte' means utility, but 'verdi' captures the lasting benefit more accurately.
For å lykkes er det viktig å forstå kundenes ____ og behov.
To succeed, it's crucial to understand what customers value (their core values) and what they need. 'Meninger' means opinions, 'preferanser' means preferences, and 'prinsipper' means principles, but 'verdi' encompasses the deeper importance they place on things.
Eiendommens ____ har økt betydelig de siste ti årene på grunn av byutviklingen.
The property's monetary worth or market value has increased due to urban development. 'Verdi' is the direct and most fitting term. 'Størrelse' means size, 'attraktivitet' means attractiveness, and 'beliggenhet' means location, which are factors influencing value but not the value itself.
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