jeg er enig
The English phrase "I agree" is translated into Norwegian as jeg er enig.
jeg er enig is used to express that you hold the same opinion as someone else.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, jeg er enig translates to "I am in agreement". Unlike English, which uses a single verb for "to agree", Norwegian uses this construction.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition you use after enig depends on what you are agreeing with. Use enig i when you agree to a proposal, plan or idea. Use enig med when you are expressing agreement with a person.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using med when referring to objects or ideas. For example, do not say jeg er enig med forslaget to mean "I agree with the proposal". Instead, use the preposition i for things like proposals.
Did you know?
- The word enig is actually a cognate of the English word 'one', stemming from the same Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'one' or 'single'.
- To express a lack of agreement, Norwegians often avoid saying jeg er ikke enig and instead use jeg er uenig, using a specific prefix for disagreement.
- In very informal settings, Norwegians might skip the phrase jeg er enig entirely and simply say nettopp, which translates to 'exactly'.
Examples in context
- "Kanskje vi ikke bør fortelle Tom noe om i dag." "Jeg er enig.""Perhaps we'd better not tell Tom anything about today." "I agree."This sentence shows how to use jeg er enig in a short dialogue.Tatoeba #2875579 by eirik174, translation #2830115 by patgfisher
- Jeg er enig i forslaget ditt.I agree to your proposal.This sentence demonstrates how to use enig i to agree to a proposal.Tatoeba #1683635 by Combine988, translation #257119 by CK
- Jeg er enig med deg om denne saken.I agree with you on this issue.This sentence demonstrates how to use enig med to agree with a person.Tatoeba #386943 by contour, translation #253590 by CK
- Ja, helt klart!Yes, definitely!
- Jeg er enig.I agree.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jakob and Emma are discussing which movie to watch.
- JakobDenne filmen ser veldig spennende ut.This movie looks very exciting.
- EmmaJeg er enig, la oss se den.I agree, let's watch it.
- JakobSkal vi kjøpe popcorn også?Should we buy popcorn too?
- EmmaJa, det høres ut som en plan.Yes, that sounds like a plan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enig, jeg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
