A1 Collocation Neutral

at tage bussen hjem

to take the bus home

Bedeutung

Traveling to your residence by bus.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

The 'A-bus' system in Copenhagen is so frequent you don't need a timetable. Taking the bus home is seen as a stress-free alternative to city driving. In Nuuk, the bus system (Nuup Bussii) is vital because of the hilly terrain and snow. 'At tage bussen hjem' is a common phrase even in small communities. In Tórshavn, the city buses (Bussleiðin) are free for everyone. This makes 'taking the bus home' a very popular and cost-effective choice. The 'Natbus' (Night Bus) is a rite of passage. Taking it home after a night out is a social experience, often involving loud conversations and fast food.

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The 'Hjem' Rule

Always use 'hjem' for movement. If you say 'hjemme', people will think you are already there.

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No 'til'

Don't say 'til hjem'. It's a classic giveaway that you're a beginner.

Bedeutung

Traveling to your residence by bus.

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The 'Hjem' Rule

Always use 'hjem' for movement. If you say 'hjemme', people will think you are already there.

⚠️

No 'til'

Don't say 'til hjem'. It's a classic giveaway that you're a beginner.

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Bus Numbers

If you use a specific bus, say 'Jeg tager 5C hjem' (I take the 5C home).

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the missing word.

Jeg tager ______ hjem.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bussen

We use the definite form 'bussen' in this standard collocation.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'I took the bus home' (past tense)?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Jeg tog bussen hjem.

'Tog' is the past tense of 'tage'.

Match the Danish to the English.

Match the transport phrases.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tage bussen hjem: Take the bus home, Tage toget hjem: Take the train home, Gå hjem: Walk home, Køre hjem: Drive home

These are all variations of the same movement pattern.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Hvordan kommer du hjem? B: Jeg ____ ______ ____.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tager bussen hjem

This is the most natural response to 'How are you getting home?'.

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Visuelle Lernhilfen

Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A1

Jeg tager ______ hjem.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: bussen

We use the definite form 'bussen' in this standard collocation.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

How do you say 'I took the bus home' (past tense)?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Jeg tog bussen hjem.

'Tog' is the past tense of 'tage'.

Match the Danish to the English. Match A1

Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Tage bussen hjem: Take the bus home, Tage toget hjem: Take the train home, Gå hjem: Walk home, Køre hjem: Drive home

These are all variations of the same movement pattern.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Hvordan kommer du hjem? B: Jeg ____ ______ ____.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: tager bussen hjem

This is the most natural response to 'How are you getting home?'.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Yes, but 'bussen' (the bus) is much more common as it refers to the service.

It's a historical remnant in Danish spelling. Always pronounce it starting with the 'j' sound.

No, it's neutral. You can use it with anyone.

You still say 'Jeg tager bussen hjem' in the singular to describe the overall journey.

It's better to use 'nå' (reach) if you are running for it, or 'tage' for the general action.

Yes! 'Jeg tager bussen hjem til Peter'.

It's 'bussen' with two s's to keep the 'u' sound short.

Jeg sidder i bussen på vej hjem.

A night bus that runs when the normal lines stop, usually after midnight.

Rarely. It's considered polite to keep to yourself.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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at tage toget hjem

similar

To take the train home

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at køre med bussen

similar

To ride with the bus

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at nå bussen

builds on

To catch/make the bus

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at misse bussen

contrast

To miss the bus

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at tage en taxa hjem

similar

To take a taxi home

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