ok
ok is the Norwegian way to say ok.
In Norwegian, ok is used both as an interjection to signal agreement and as an adjective meaning 'fine' or 'acceptable'.
Meaning: acknowledgement or acceptance (intj)
Which one should you use?
The word Okei is the Norwegian equivalent of the English word 'okay' and is used in informal conversations.
Did you know?
- The Old Norse word ók means 'also' or 'too', which is a completely different meaning from the modern English 'okay'.
- If you say ok with a falling intonation in a Norwegian conversation, it can often sound dismissive or even slightly annoyed, rather than just a simple acknowledgement.
- Unlike English, where 'okay' can be used as a verb meaning 'to approve', ok in Norwegian is rarely used as a verb.
Examples in context
- Ikke si noe, OK?Don't say anything, OK?This sentence shows how to use ok to seek confirmation at the end of a request.Tatoeba #2935371 by eirik174, translation #2270531 by CK
- Ok, det går bra.OK, it's fine.This sentence demonstrates using ok to acknowledge a situation is fine.Tatoeba #13011939 by Just_Some_Guy, translation #6878839 by Eccles17
- Ikke rør noe, OK?Don't touch anything, OK?This sentence shows how to use ok to ensure agreement to a command.Tatoeba #2935366 by eirik174, translation #2271356 by CK
- Kan du gjøre disse endringene i rapporten?Can you make these changes in the report?
- Skal vi møtes på kafeen i morgen?Shall we meet at the café tomorrow?
- Okei.Ok.
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Example conversation
Emma and Kristoffer are deciding on a movie to watch.
- EmmaSkal vi se en film?Shall we watch a movie?
- KristofferOk, det er en god plan.Ok, that is a good plan.
- EmmaVil du ha popcorn?Do you want popcorn?
- KristofferJa, takk.Yes, please.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ok, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
