høres bra ut
The English phrase "sounds good" is translated into Norwegian as høres bra ut.
This expression is used to agree with a suggestion or to show that a plan is acceptable. While høres bra ut is often used to comment on the quality of a suggestion, it differs from expressions like det er greit, which focus more on whether a plan is merely acceptable or okay.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of høres (sounds), bra (good/well) and the particle ut (out), which is part of the phrasal verb å høres ut (to sound).
Which one should you use?
You can use det høres fint ut as a variation to say "it sounds fine" or "it sounds nice", which conveys a similar level of agreement.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, you often add the dummy subject det (it) at the beginning to say det høres bra ut, though the phrase høres bra ut is commonly used alone in casual conversation.
Did you know?
- The Norwegian word bra was borrowed from the French word 'brave', which originally meant 'excellent' or 'courageous'.
- The verb høres is a passive form of høre (to hear), literally meaning 'to be heard' in the context of sounding a certain way.
- While høres bra ut expresses a positive reaction, Norwegians might use det er greit to signal a reluctant or neutral agreement.
Examples in context
- Det høres bra ut for meg.That sounds good to me.
- Planen din høres bra ut.Your plan sounds good.
Example conversation
Ingrid and Andreas are discussing dinner plans.
- IngridSkal vi spise pizza i kveld?Shall we eat pizza tonight?
- AndreasJa, det høres bra ut.Yes, that sounds good.
- IngridJeg kan bestille den nå.I can order it now.
- AndreasDet er kjempebra, Ingrid.That is great, Ingrid.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bra, ut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
