Bedeutung
Indicating imminent departure
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians value 'forutsigbarhet' (predictability). Giving a 'heads up' before you leave is part of being a good guest. Meetings in Norway often end exactly on time. Using this phrase 5 minutes before the end is a standard way to wrap up. The 'Takk for nå' (Thanks for now) is the follow-up to this phrase once you actually stand up. Younger Norwegians might replace 'dra' with 'stikke' or 'løpe' (run) to sound more energetic or casual.
The 10-Minute Rule
In Norway, 'snart' usually means you'll be gone within 10 minutes. Don't say it an hour before you leave!
Avoid 'Er'
Never say 'Jeg er drar'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Jeg skal dra'.
Bedeutung
Indicating imminent departure
The 10-Minute Rule
In Norway, 'snart' usually means you'll be gone within 10 minutes. Don't say it an hour before you leave!
Avoid 'Er'
Never say 'Jeg er drar'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Jeg skal dra'.
Vary your verbs
Use 'gå' if you are walking, 'kjøre' if you are driving, but 'dra' is always safe if you aren't sure.
The Soft Exit
Use this phrase to be polite. Norwegians find it slightly aggressive if you just leave without warning.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing modal verb.
Jeg ____ snart dra.
In Norwegian, 'skal' is used with the infinitive to express future intent.
Which sentence follows the V2 rule correctly?
Choose the correct word order:
In 'Jeg skal snart dra', the verb is in position 2. In 'Snart skal jeg dra', the verb is also in position 2 (after the adverb).
Complete the dialogue with the most polite response.
Vert: Vil du ha et glass vin til? Deg: _________
This is the standard polite way to decline more hospitality when you are planning to leave.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Jeg skal snart dra' to the correct context:
'Snart' implies a very near future action.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenJeg ____ snart dra.
In Norwegian, 'skal' is used with the infinitive to express future intent.
Choose the correct word order:
In 'Jeg skal snart dra', the verb is in position 2. In 'Snart skal jeg dra', the verb is also in position 2 (after the adverb).
Vert: Vil du ha et glass vin til? Deg: _________
This is the standard polite way to decline more hospitality when you are planning to leave.
Match 'Jeg skal snart dra' to the correct context:
'Snart' implies a very near future action.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'Jeg drar snart' is also correct and very common. It's slightly more direct.
No, 'dra' is a general word for leaving. You can 'dra' even if you are walking, though 'gå' is more specific.
'Straks' is even sooner than 'snart'. 'Straks' means 'immediately' or 'right now'.
Use 'Jeg må dra'. It sounds more like you have no choice.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and at work.
In many Norwegian dialects, 'rt' becomes a single retroflex sound where the 'r' isn't heard separately.
Absolutely. It's very common to text 'Jeg skal snart dra' when you are leaving to meet someone.
Usually 'Ha det bra!' or 'Vi ses!' once you actually leave.
Both are fine, but 'gå' is very common for leaving a house.
Yes, that is also perfectly correct and very common.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Jeg må gå
similarI must go
Jeg stikker
synonymI'm heading out
Jeg blir litt til
contrastI'm staying a bit longer
Jeg er på vei
builds onI'm on my way
Vi ses!
specialized formSee you!
