When you want to say that something surrounds something else in Norwegian, you use the verb omgi. It's a regular verb, but it's often used reflexively with seg. So you might hear omgir seg med, which means 'surrounds oneself with'.
For example, if you want to say 'The house is surrounded by trees,' you could say 'Huset er omgitt av trær.' Another example could be 'Hun liker å omgi seg med positive mennesker,' meaning 'She likes to surround herself with positive people.'
When learning Norwegian, you'll encounter verbs that are similar to English but have subtle differences. 'Omgi' is one such verb. It means 'to surround' or 'to encompass'. You'll often hear it in descriptions of places or when talking about something that is all around something else.
For example, you might say at huset er omgitt av trær (the house is surrounded by trees). The past participle 'omgitt' is very common. Understanding 'omgi' helps you describe environments and the relationships between objects in space.
When we talk about the verb “omgi” (to surround), we use it to describe something that is encircled or enclosed by something else. This can be used in a literal sense, like a fence surrounding a garden, or more figuratively, such as an atmosphere surrounding a person. It often implies that whatever is surrounding is all around the object or person in question. Think of it as being on all sides of something.
Let's look at the Norwegian word 'omgi'. This word means 'to surround'. It's a useful verb to know for describing your environment or situations where something is encircled. We'll cover its meaning, how to use it, and some related words.
§ What 'omgi' means
The verb 'omgi' (pronounced 'OM-jee') translates directly to 'to surround' or 'to encompass'. Think of it as describing something being all around something else.
- Meaning
- To be or come all around (someone or something).
§ How to use 'omgi'
'Omgi' is a transitive verb, which means it usually takes a direct object. You'll often see it used in both active and passive voice.
§ Active Voice Examples
Fjellene omgir
En høy mur omgir
Publikum omga
§ Passive Voice Examples (often with 'bli' or '-s' form)
Byen er omgitt av fjell. (The city is surrounded by mountains.)
Han følte seg omgitt av venner. (He felt surrounded by friends.)
Landsbyen omgis av tett skog. (The village is surrounded by dense forest. - using the passive '-s' form)
§ Similar words and when to use 'omgi' vs alternatives
While 'omgi' is generally the go-to word for 'to surround', there are a few alternatives or related words that have slightly different nuances. Knowing these will help you choose the best word for your context.
- Omringe: This word is very close in meaning to 'omgi', also meaning 'to surround' or 'to encircle'. However, 'omringe' often carries a stronger connotation of being enclosed or besieged, especially in a military context or when describing a crowd that is closing in.
- Nuance
- Often implies a more active, sometimes restrictive or hostile, encirclement.
- Sirkle rundt: This phrase means 'to circle around'. It suggests movement in a circular path rather than a static state of being surrounded.
- Nuance
- Emphasizes movement in a circle.
- Innramme: This means 'to frame' or 'to border'. While it describes something around an object, it usually refers to something that defines the edges or boundary, like a picture frame.
- Nuance
- Suggests creating a border or frame for something.
Soldatene omringet
Journalistene omringet
Ørnen sirklet rundt
Et gullornament innrammet
§ When to use 'omgi'
Use 'omgi' for general descriptions of things being around something else, whether physically or metaphorically. It's a neutral term that doesn't necessarily imply a threat or a specific purpose for the surrounding elements.
- For natural landscapes: 'Byen er omgitt av skog.' (The city is surrounded by forest.)
- For general objects: 'Gjerdet omgir
- For abstract concepts: 'Han liker å omgi seg med positive mennesker.' (He likes to surround himself with positive people.)
By understanding the nuances of 'omgi' and its related terms, you can more accurately describe the world around you in Norwegian. Keep practicing, and you'll master these distinctions.
趣味小知识
The prefix 'om-' in Norwegian often means 'around' or 'about', similar to 'circum-' or 'ambi-' in English. This makes 'omgi' a very literal compound of 'around' + 'give' (in its older sense of 'to go' or 'to place').
发音指南
- pronouncing the 'g' hard like in 'gate'
- misplacing the stress on the second syllable
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Bygningen er omgitt av trær.
The building is surrounded by trees.
Hun liker å omgi seg med venner.
She likes to surround herself with friends.
Fjellene omgir dalen på alle sider.
The mountains surround the valley on all sides.
En mur omgir hagen.
A wall surrounds the garden.
De vil omgi seg med kunst.
They want to surround themselves with art.
Øya er omgitt av hav.
The island is surrounded by sea.
Huset er omgitt av en stor tomt.
The house is surrounded by a large plot.
Barna elsker å omgi seg med leker.
The children love to surround themselves with toys.
Bygningen er omgitt av trær.
The building is surrounded by trees.
De omringet fienden raskt.
They surrounded the enemy quickly.
En ringmur omgav den gamle byen.
A city wall surrounded the old town.
Huset vårt er omgitt av en vakker hage.
Our house is surrounded by a beautiful garden.
Fjellet er omgitt av tett skog.
The mountain is surrounded by dense forest.
Omgi deg med mennesker som inspirerer deg.
Surround yourself with people who inspire you.
Barnet var omgitt av leker.
The child was surrounded by toys.
Øya er helt omgitt av vann.
The island is completely surrounded by water.
Bygningen er omgitt av en vakker hage.
The building is surrounded by a beautiful garden.
Here 'omgitt' is the past participle used as an adjective.
Fjellene som omgir dalen, er dekket av snø.
The mountains that surround the valley are covered in snow.
'omgir' is the present tense of the verb.
Hun liker å omgi seg med kunst og bøker.
She likes to surround herself with art and books.
'omgi seg med' means 'to surround oneself with'.
Tåken omga hele fjorden, slik at vi ikke kunne se noe.
The fog surrounded the entire fjord, so we couldn't see anything.
'omga' is the past tense of the verb.
Landsbyen er omgitt av tette skoger.
The village is surrounded by dense forests.
Another example of 'omgitt' as a past participle.
Det er viktig å omgi seg med positive mennesker.
It is important to surround yourself with positive people.
Similar to example 3, focusing on people.
Politiet omringet bygningen etter meldingen om innbruddet.
The police surrounded the building after the report of the break-in.
'omringe' is a common synonym for 'omgi' in the context of encircling, often with more intent.
Muren som omkranser slottet, er veldig gammel.
The wall that encircles the castle is very old.
'omkranse' is another synonym, often used for something that forms a circle around something else.
Bygda er omgitt av majestetiske fjell og dype fjorder.
The village is surrounded by majestic mountains and deep fjords.
Here, 'omgitt' is the past participle used as an adjective.
Politiet omringet huset der tyvene holdt seg skjult.
The police surrounded the house where the thieves were hiding.
'omringet' is the past tense of 'omringe', a related verb meaning 'to encircle'.
Han følte seg omgitt av varme og kjærlighet fra familien sin.
He felt surrounded by warmth and love from his family.
'omgitt av' is a common construction meaning 'surrounded by'.
Vannet omgir den lille øya, og gjør den vanskelig å nå.
The water surrounds the small island, making it difficult to reach.
'omgir' is the present tense of 'omgi'.
Arkitekten designet bygningen slik at den ville omgi en indre hage.
The architect designed the building so that it would surround an inner garden.
'ville omgi' indicates a future action in the past.
Larmen fra trafikken omga ham, og gjorde det vanskelig å konsentrere seg.
The noise from the traffic surrounded him, making it difficult to concentrate.
'omga' is the past tense of 'omgi'.
De tykke murene var ment å omgi og beskytte festningen.
The thick walls were meant to surround and protect the fortress.
'å omgi' is the infinitive form.
Hele prosjektet er omgitt av et slør av mystikk.
The whole project is surrounded by a veil of mystery.
Figurative use of 'omgitt'.
常见搭配
常用短语
Byen er omgitt av fjell.
The city is surrounded by mountains.
Han liker å omgi seg med positive mennesker.
He likes to surround himself with positive people.
Gjerdet skal omgi hagen.
The fence will surround the garden.
De måtte omgi fienden for å vinne.
They had to surround the enemy to win.
Huset er omgitt av en stor hage.
The house is surrounded by a large garden.
Jeg vil omgi meg med kunst.
I want to surround myself with art.
Muren omgir hele eiendommen.
The wall surrounds the entire property.
La oss omgi problemet fra alle sider.
Let's surround the problem from all sides.
Omgi deg med det som gjør deg glad.
Surround yourself with what makes you happy.
Tåken omgitt toppen av fjellet.
The fog surrounded the top of the mountain.
容易混淆的词
More active, often military, encirclement.
To encompass, to include; broader scope or content.
To bypass, to avoid; also 'to associate with' (persons).
习语与表达
"å omgi seg med"
to surround oneself with (people, things)
Hun liker å omgi seg med positive mennesker. (She likes to surround herself with positive people.)
neutral"omgitt av"
surrounded by
Huset var omgitt av en stor hage. (The house was surrounded by a large garden.)
neutral"å omgi med mystikk"
to surround with mystery
Han liker å omgi seg med mystikk. (He likes to surround himself with mystery.)
neutral"å omgi en sak med taushet"
to keep something quiet, to be secretive about a matter
De valgte å omgi saken med taushet. (They chose to keep the matter quiet.)
neutral"å omgi seg med luksus"
to surround oneself with luxury
Han omgir seg med luksus selv om han ikke har råd til det. (He surrounds himself with luxury even though he can't afford it.)
neutral"å omgi seg med dårlig råd"
to be surrounded by bad advice/counsel
Statsministeren omgir seg med dårlig råd. (The prime minister is surrounded by bad advice.)
neutral"å omgi seg med bøker"
to surround oneself with books (implying a love for reading/learning)
En ekte bokelsker liker å omgi seg med bøker. (A true book lover likes to surround themselves with books.)
neutral"å omgi noe med en ramme"
to frame something
Hun valgte å omgi bildet med en enkel ramme. (She chose to frame the picture with a simple frame.)
neutral"å omgi seg med tjenere"
to be attended by servants (often used historically or ironically)
Kongen omga seg med mange tjenere. (The king was surrounded by many servants.)
neutral"å omgi seg med feil folk"
to surround oneself with the wrong people
Pass på å ikke omgi deg med feil folk. (Be careful not to surround yourself with the wrong people.)
neutral容易混淆
Many English speakers might confuse 'omgi' with similar-sounding words or struggle to differentiate it from other verbs related to being around something, like 'å omringe' (to encircle) or 'å omfatte' (to encompass). The core meaning of 'to surround' can be expressed in various ways, and 'omgi' specifically implies being on all sides of something.
'Omgi' specifically means to be on all sides of something, often implying an environment or something that forms a boundary. It's a common and versatile verb. Think of 'omgi' as a more general 'to surround,' whereas 'omringe' is more like 'to encircle' with an active, often military, connotation. 'Omfatte' is broader, meaning 'to include' or 'to encompass'.
Et høyt gjerde omgir huset. (A high fence surrounds the house.)
Can be confused with 'omgi' due to similar meaning of 'surrounding.'
While 'omgi' is a general verb for surrounding, 'omringe' often implies an active, deliberate act of encirclement, frequently used in military contexts or when something is being cornered. It's a more forceful and specific form of surrounding.
Fienden omringet byen. (The enemy encircled the city.)
Can be confused with 'omgi' because both can imply something being within a boundary or scope.
'Omfatte' means 'to encompass' or 'to include.' It refers to what something contains or covers in a broader sense, not necessarily just being physically around it. It's about scope or content.
Prisen omfatter frokost. (The price includes breakfast.)
The prefix 'om-' means 'around' or 're-', but the verb 'stille' (to put/place) makes 'omstille' mean 'to readjust' or 'to adapt,' which has no direct relation to 'surround' but can be mentally associated by learners due to the shared prefix.
'Omstille' means to adjust or adapt oneself or something to a new situation. It's about change and modification, not physical surrounding.
Vi må omstille oss til de nye reglene. (We must adapt to the new rules.)
Again, the shared 'om-' prefix can lead to confusion, but 'tale' means 'to speak,' so 'omtale' means 'to mention' or 'to refer to,' which is entirely unrelated to 'surround.'
'Omtale' means to mention or refer to something or someone, typically in discussion or writing. It's about communication, not physical location.
Filmen fikk god omtale. (The film received good reviews/mentions.)
词源
Old Norse
原始含义： to go around, to encompass
North Germanic文化背景
The concept of 'surrounding' is quite universal, but in Norway, you might frequently hear 'omgi' in descriptions of nature, such as mountains 'omgir' a fjord, or forests 'omgir' a cabin. It can also be used in a more abstract sense, like being 'omgitt' (surrounded) by friends or a good atmosphere.
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真实语境
Describing geographical features or landscapes.
- Fjellene omgir dalen.
- Skogen omgir hytta på alle kanter.
- Øya er omgitt av vann.
Talking about people or objects surrounding someone/something.
- Barna omringet læreren med spørsmål.
- Bøkene omgir ham i studiet.
- En stor folkemengde omgitt scenen.
Figurative use, such as feelings or atmosphere.
- En følelse av ro omgitt henne.
- Mystikk omgir den gamle historien.
- En tykk tåke omgitt byen.
When something is encircled or enclosed.
- Muren omgir hagen.
- Gjerdet omgir eiendommen.
- Ringen omgir fingeren hennes.
Discussing the environment or surroundings of a place.
- Huset er omgitt av vakker natur.
- Kontoret er omgitt av travle gater.
- Hotellet er omgitt av mange restauranter.
对话开场白
"Hva omgir favorittstedet ditt?"
"Har du noen gang følt deg helt omgitt av naturen? Fortell om det."
"Hvordan ville du beskrive omgivelsene der du bor?"
"Hvilken type musikk foretrekker du å bli omgitt av når du jobber?"
"Omgi deg selv med mennesker som...?"
日记主题
Skriv om et sted der du føler deg trygg og omgitt av fred.
Beskriv en drøm der du var omgitt av noe uventet.
Reflekter over hvordan omgivelsene dine påvirker humøret ditt.
Skriv om en gang du følte deg omgitt av kjærlighet.
Hvilke fem ting ønsker du å bli omgitt av i ditt ideelle hjem?
自我测试 72 个问题
Byen er ___ av fjell. (The city is ___ by mountains.)
'Omgitt' is the past participle, used here to form the passive voice.
Barnet liker å ___ seg med leker. (The child likes to ___ himself with toys.)
After 'å like å' (to like to), you use the infinitive form of the verb.
Vannet ___ øya. (The water ___ the island.)
'Omgir' is the present tense, fitting for a general statement.
Sofaen ___ meg med myke puter. (The sofa ___ me with soft pillows.)
'Omgir' is the present tense, indicating a current action.
Huset var ___ av en stor hage. (The house was ___ by a large garden.)
'Omgitt' is the past participle, used here to form the passive voice.
De ___ seg med venner. (They ___ themselves with friends.)
'Omgir' is the present tense, fitting for a regular or habitual action.
Hva betyr «omgi»?
«Omgi» betyr å være rundt noe eller noen.
Hvilken setning bruker «omgi» riktig?
I denne setningen betyr det at han er sammen med venner.
Hva er den beste oversettelsen for «The house is surrounded by trees»?
«Omgitt av» er den korrekte måten å si «surrounded by» på.
Ordet «omgi» betyr å lukke noe.
«Omgi» betyr å være rundt noe, ikke å lukke det.
Du kan bruke «omgi» når du snakker om en mur rundt en hage.
En mur omgir en hage, den er rundt den.
Setningen «Jeg omgir meg med musikk» betyr at du hører på musikk.
I denne sammenhengen betyr det å ha musikk rundt seg, altså å høre på det.
The house is surrounded by trees.
The city is surrounded by mountains.
I like to be surrounded by friends.
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Omgi deg med mennesker du liker.
Focus: om-gee
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Blomstene omgir hagen.
Focus: om-geer
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Skyene omgir toppen av fjellet.
Focus: om-geer
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Fjellene ___ landsbyen på alle kanter. (The mountains ___ the village on all sides.)
Here we need the present tense of 'omgi' (to surround) to match 'fjellene' (the mountains).
En vakker hage ___ huset. (A beautiful garden ___ the house.)
We use the present tense 'omgir' for an ongoing state. 'Omgav' would be past tense.
Hun følte seg ___ av venner. (She felt ___ by friends.)
Here, 'omgitt' is the past participle used as an adjective, meaning 'surrounded'.
Mange trær ___ den lille hytta. (Many trees ___ the small cabin.)
'Omgir' is the correct present tense form for 'trær' (trees).
Jeg vil ikke ___ meg med negative tanker. (I don't want to ___ myself with negative thoughts.)
After 'vil ikke' (do not want to), we use the infinitive form 'omgi'.
Da jeg var barn, ble jeg alltid ___ av mine søsken. (When I was a child, I was always ___ by my siblings.)
This sentence uses the passive voice 'ble ... omgitt' (was surrounded), requiring the past participle.
The city is surrounded by beautiful nature.
She likes to surround herself with friends.
The mountain surrounds the valley on all sides.
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Huset er omgitt av en stor hage.
Focus: omgitt
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Jeg vil omgi meg med positive mennesker.
Focus: omgi meg
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Disse veggene omgir den gamle festningen.
Focus: omgir
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Which of these best completes the sentence: 'Landsbyen er ___ av skog'?
The past participle 'omgitt' is used here to form the passive voice, meaning 'is surrounded'.
Choose the correct form of 'omgi' to say: 'They will surround the area.'
In future tense constructions with 'vil', the infinitive form of the verb is used.
Which sentence correctly uses 'omgi' in the past tense?
'Omga' is the simple past tense (preterite) of 'omgi'.
The sentence 'Byen er omgitt av en elv' means 'The city is surrounded by a river.'
'Omgitt av' is the correct passive construction for 'surrounded by'.
You can use 'omgi' to describe a feeling or atmosphere surrounding someone.
Yes, 'omgi' can be used metaphorically, e.g., 'å omgi seg med mystikk' (to surround oneself with mystery).
The past participle of 'omgi' is 'omget'.
The correct past participle is 'omgitt'.
What surrounds the city?
What did she like to surround herself with?
What surrounds the cabin?
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Forsøk å si: 'Landsbyen er omgitt av grønne åser.'
Focus: omgitt, grønne, åser
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Si etter meg: 'Familien pleide å omgi seg med musikk og latter.'
Focus: omgi, musikk, latter
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Gjenta: 'Det er viktig å omgi seg med positive mennesker.'
Focus: viktig, omgi, positive
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This sentence means 'The city is surrounded by mountains.' 'Omgitt' is the past participle of 'omgi' and functions as an adjective here.
This sentence means 'She likes to surround herself with friends.' The reflexive pronoun 'seg' is essential here.
This sentence means 'We must surround the area with a fence.' The verb 'omgi' is used directly.
Arkitektene planla bygningene slik at de skulle ___ et sentralt torg, noe som skapte en følelse av fellesskap.
I denne setningen refererer 'omgi' til handlingen med å inneslutte eller omringe et område, som her er et torg. De andre alternativene passer ikke konteksten.
På grunn av sin høye status og innflytelse, er presidenten alltid nødt til å ___ seg med sikkerhetspersonell.
Her betyr 'omgi' å ha folk eller ting rundt seg, spesifikt sikkerhetspersonell for beskyttelse. 'Omslutte' og 'omfavne' betyr å klemme eller pakke inn, mens 'omgå' betyr å unngå.
Kunstneren brukte et diffust lys for å ___ statuen, noe som ga den et mystisk og eterisk utseende.
I denne konteksten betyr 'omgi' å plassere noe rundt statuen, i dette tilfellet lys, for å skape en spesiell effekt. De andre ordene gir ikke mening her.
For å fremme en følelse av eksklusivitet, valgte designerne å ___ de private hagene med høye hekker.
'Omgi' er det riktige valget her, da det betyr å inneslutte hagene med hekker. De andre alternativene passer ikke betydningen av å skape en fysisk barriere.
På konferansen var det en livlig debatt som syntes å ___ alle deltakerne, og ingen klarte å unnslippe dens intensitet.
Her brukes 'omgi' i overført betydning for å beskrive hvordan debatten 'omringet' eller 'innlemmet' deltakerne i sin intensitet. De andre alternativene passer ikke den figurative bruken.
Han liker å ___ seg med bøker og intellektuelle, for å stadig utvide sin kunnskapshorisont.
Å 'omgi seg med' betyr å ha folk eller ting rundt seg som påvirker en. I dette tilfellet bøker og intellektuelle for å utvide kunnskap. 'Omfavne' betyr å klemme, 'omfatte' betyr å inkludere, og 'omgå' betyr å unngå.
Hvilket ord er et synonym for 'omgi'?
'Inneslutte' betyr å omslutte eller holde noe innenfor grenser, som er et nært synonym til 'omgi'.
Velg setningen der 'omgi' er brukt korrekt.
I denne setningen betyr 'omgikk' (preteritum av omgi) at trærne omsluttet eller var rundt huset, noe som er korrekt bruk av verbet.
Hvilken preposisjon passer best sammen med 'omgi' for å indikere en beskyttende funksjon?
Ofte brukes 'med' for å indikere hva noe er omgitt av, for eksempel 'omgi med en mur' som gir en beskyttende kontekst.
Setningen 'Byen er omgitt av fjell' betyr at fjellene er langt unna byen.
Hvis byen er omgitt av fjell, betyr det at fjellene er rundt byen, ikke langt unna.
Man kan si 'å omgi seg med gode venner' for å uttrykke at man omgir seg med positive mennesker.
Uttrykket 'å omgi seg med gode venner' er en vanlig måte å beskrive det å ha positive mennesker rundt seg.
Verbet 'omgi' kan kun brukes om fysiske objekter.
'Omgi' kan også brukes i overført betydning, for eksempel 'å omgi seg med mystikk' eller 'å være omgitt av rykter'.
The city is surrounded by majestic mountains and deep fjords. Listen for 'omgitt'.
It's important to surround yourself with positive people for good mental health. Listen for 'omgi seg'.
The old town is surrounded by a well-preserved city wall from the Middle Ages. Listen for 'omgitt'.
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Jeg liker å omgi meg med kunst og kultur.
Focus: om-gi
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Huset er omgitt av en vakker hage.
Focus: om-gitt
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De valgte å omgi seg med eksperter for å sikre prosjektets suksess.
Focus: om-gi seg
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This sentence correctly uses 'omgitt av' to describe something being surrounded by another.
The reflexive pronoun 'seg' is used when the subject is also the object of 'omgi'.
The adjective 'tett' (dense) modifies 'skogen' (forest), and 'omgir' (surrounds) is the verb.
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blomst
A1the reproductive part of a plant
blå
A1The color of the clear sky.
brun
A1The color of wood or soil.
felle
B1to fell or trap
fjell
A1large natural elevation of earth
flokk
B1A flock, herd or group
fruktbar
C1fertile or productive
fryse
A2to freeze or be cold
fugl
A2an animal with feathers and wings
glatt
B1Smooth or slippery
