What is the difference between “lite” and “litt” in Norwegian?

“Lite” and “litt” are used with uncountable amounts. Here we will explain the difference between “lite” and “litt”, as these two words are often mixed together by those who have just started to learn Norwegian.

 

 

“Lite” means “little” or “not much”

 

For example:

 

Det er lite melk igjen.

There is little milk left.

 

Han synes det er lite å gjøre.

He thinks it is not much to do.

 

Det er lite som skal til før du greier det.

It is a small amount that is needed before you can do it.

 

Vi har lite til felles.

We have little in common.

 

 

 

“Litt” means “a little, a bit”

 

For example:

 

Det er litt melk igjen.

There is a bit of milk left.

 

Han synes det er litt å gjøre.

He thinks it is a bit to do.

 

Det er litt som skal til før du greier det.

It is a bit that is needed before you will manage to do it.

 

Vi har litt til felles.

We have a bit in common.

 

 

 

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