Det stemmer.
That is correct.
Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use 'Det stemmer' to confirm that what someone just said is accurate or correct.
- Means: That is correct/That matches.
- Used in: Confirming facts, agreeing with statements, or verifying information.
- Don't confuse: Don't use it to mean 'I agree' with an opinion; use 'Jeg er enig' instead.
Explanation at your level:
意思
Confirming information.
文化背景
Norwegians value brevity. 'Det stemmer' is preferred over long-winded confirmations. In meetings, it shows you are listening and validating the speaker's data. It is often used when someone recalls a shared memory correctly.
The Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'Det' is silent. It is pronounced like 'De'.
Sound Native
Use this instead of just 'Ja' to show you are really listening to the details.
意思
Confirming information.
The Silent T
Remember that the 't' in 'Det' is silent. It is pronounced like 'De'.
Sound Native
Use this instead of just 'Ja' to show you are really listening to the details.
Politeness
It is a very polite way to acknowledge someone's input without being overly formal.
自我测试
Which phrase confirms a fact?
Someone says 'You are from Oslo'. What do you say?
It is the standard way to confirm a fact.
Complete the phrase.
— Er dette riktig adresse? — Ja, ___ stemmer.
The phrase is 'Det stemmer'.
Match the response.
Match the statement with the confirmation.
Use 'Det stemmer' for facts, 'Jeg er enig' for opinions.
Finish the dialogue.
A: 'Vi starter klokken 9.' B: '___.'
Confirming a time is a factual confirmation.
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常见问题
8 个问题No, only for facts. Use 'Jeg er enig' for opinions.
It is neutral. It works everywhere.
It is a standard rule in Norwegian for the word 'det'.
Yes, in very casual settings.
It means 'Yes, that is correct'.
Then you say 'Nei, det stemmer ikke'.
Yes, very common in texts and emails.
No, it is standard across all dialects.
相关表达
Det er riktig
synonymThat is correct
Jeg er enig
contrastI agree
Stemmer det?
specialized formIs that right?
在哪里用
Confirming an appointment
Person A: Vi møtes klokken to?
Person B: Det stemmer!
Verifying personal info
Clerk: Du heter Kari?
Kari: Det stemmer.
Agreeing with a fact
Friend: Det er veldig kaldt i dag.
You: Det stemmer, minus ti grader.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a piano tuner. When the note is right, it 'stems' (matches).
Visual Association
Imagine a checkmark appearing in the air every time you say it.
Rhyme
Det stemmer, det er det som glemmer (not really, but it's short!)
Story
You are at a bank. The clerk asks your name. You say 'Ola'. She asks 'Ola Nordmann?'. You smile and say 'Det stemmer'. She nods and processes your request.
Word Web
挑战
For the next 5 minutes, whenever someone says something true to you, reply with 'Det stemmer' instead of 'Ja'.
In Other Languages
Es correcto
Det stemmer is more versatile in casual conversation.
C'est exact
Det stemmer feels slightly warmer/friendlier.
Das stimmt
None, they are functionally equivalent.
その通りです (Sono tōri desu)
Japanese requires more honorifics than the neutral 'Det stemmer'.
هذا صحيح (Hadha sahih)
Arabic is more emphatic about the truth of the statement.
Easily Confused
Learners use it for facts.
Use 'enig' for feelings/opinions, 'stemmer' for facts.
Sounds like 'That is true'.
Use 'sant' for abstract truths, 'stemmer' for specific details.
Too simple.
Use 'Det stemmer' to be more specific and polite.
常见问题 (8)
No, only for facts. Use 'Jeg er enig' for opinions.
It is neutral. It works everywhere.
It is a standard rule in Norwegian for the word 'det'.
Yes, in very casual settings.
It means 'Yes, that is correct'.
Then you say 'Nei, det stemmer ikke'.
Yes, very common in texts and emails.
No, it is standard across all dialects.