flink pike
The English phrase "good girl" translates to Norwegian as flink pike.
The phrase is used to praise a girl or a female pet for behaving well or doing something correctly.
Did you know?
- While flink is used for praise, overusing it can imply a person is merely compliant rather than genuinely talented.
- The word pike used in this phrase is an older term that carries a historical connection to girls from upper-class families striving for success in urban society.
- In modern Norwegian, pike can sound more old-fashioned or formal than the common word jente for 'girl'.
Examples in context
- Du er en bra jente. Du gjør det så bra på skolen!You are a good girl. You're doing so well in school!
- Du er en flink pike.You are a good girl.
- Se, for en flink pike!Look, what a good girl!
- Hun er en flink pike som hører etter.She is a good girl who listens.
Example conversation
Jakob is praising Emma for finishing her homework.
- JakobDu er en flink pike, Emma.You are a good girl, Emma.
- EmmaTakk, pappa!Thanks, dad!
- JakobDu gjorde en kjempejobb.You did a great job.
- EmmaNå er jeg ferdig med alt.Now I am finished with everything.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries flink, flink pike, pike, CC BY-SA 4.0.
