Well done!

Norwegian translation: Godt gjort!

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English term or phrase:Well done!
Norwegian translation:Godt gjort!
Entered by: swetlanka

08:07 Nov 8, 2007
English to Norwegian translations [Non-PRO]
Other / Communication phrase
English term or phrase: Well done!
In English we can use this phrase as an approvel after some action when one see a good result. Can I say Bra gjort! in this situation or there is a better variant?
swetlanka
Godt gjort!
Explanation:
You can say "bra gjort", but the more correct version would be "godt gjort".
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Vibeke Koehler
Norway
Local time: 22:44
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4 +1Godt gjort!
Vibeke Koehler


  

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well done!
Godt gjort!


Explanation:
You can say "bra gjort", but the more correct version would be "godt gjort".


    Reference: http://www.kulturnett.no/dokumenter/dokument.jsp?id=T1156347...
Vibeke Koehler
Norway
Local time: 22:44
Native speaker of: Norwegian
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Thank you for your help.

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