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Norwegian frequency list

No. 24 in Norwegian

opp

"Opp" means "up" in English.

In a sentence

  • Jeg må stå opp tidlig i morgen.

    I have to get up early tomorrow.

    In this sentence, 'opp' is used to indicate the action of rising or getting out of bed.

  • Barnet tok opp lekene fra gulvet.

    The child picked up the toys from the floor.

    Here, 'opp' conveys the upward motion of lifting something.

  • Vi må finne opp en god idé.

    We need to come up with a good idea.

    In this usage, 'opp' is part of an idiomatic expression meaning to create or invent.

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