Significado
Relaxing and not worrying.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Søndagstur' (Sunday hike) is a prime example of taking it easy. It's not about speed, but about being in nature and finding 'ro'. Norwegian bosses often encourage employees to 'ta det med ro' if they see them working too late, reflecting the value of mental health over overtime. The cabin is the physical manifestation of 'ro'. Many cabins lack modern distractions specifically to force people to 'ta det med ro'. Norway invented 'Slow TV' (e.g., 7 hours of a train ride). This is the ultimate national expression of 'å ta det med ro' as entertainment.
The 'Det' is key
Don't forget the 'det'. You aren't just taking rest; you are taking 'it' (the situation) with rest.
Silent letters
Remember that the 't' in 'det' and the 'd' in 'med' are silent. If you pronounce them, you will sound very foreign.
Significado
Relaxing and not worrying.
The 'Det' is key
Don't forget the 'det'. You aren't just taking rest; you are taking 'it' (the situation) with rest.
Silent letters
Remember that the 't' in 'det' and the 'd' in 'med' are silent. If you pronounce them, you will sound very foreign.
The Hytte context
If a Norwegian invites you to a cabin to 'ta det med ro', expect long walks and no internet!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form (present tense).
Jeg ___ det med ro i dag.
The idiom always uses the verb 'å ta'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I will relax this weekend'?
Hva skal du gjøre i helgen?
This is the standard idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Jeg har så mye å gjøre! Jeg er så stresset! B: ______, det ordner seg.
You use this phrase to comfort someone who is stressed.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are at a cabin in the mountains, sitting by the fire.
Relaxing at a cabin is the perfect context for 'ta det med ro'.
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Ayudas visuales
Ta det med ro vs. Slappe av
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg ___ det med ro i dag.
The idiom always uses the verb 'å ta'.
Hva skal du gjøre i helgen?
This is the standard idiomatic expression.
A: Jeg har så mye å gjøre! Jeg er så stresset! B: ______, det ordner seg.
You use this phrase to comfort someone who is stressed.
You are at a cabin in the mountains, sitting by the fire.
Relaxing at a cabin is the perfect context for 'ta det med ro'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very common to say you will 'ta det med ro' with a project to ensure quality.
Almost, but 'ta det med ro' can also mean to stay calm mentally, while 'slappe av' is more about physical relaxation.
Use the past tense of 'ta': 'Jeg tok det med ro'.
It can be. It's better to say 'Vi burde kanskje ta det litt med ro' (We should perhaps take it a bit easy).
The opposite is 'å stresse' or 'å skynde seg'.
No, that sounds like 'take it with peace' and is not a standard idiom.
Yes, but in this context, it only means 'rest' or 'calm'.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
No, it is only used for people or situations.
It's a 'dummy object' that represents the general state of things.
Frases relacionadas
slappe av
synonymto relax
ta det piano
similarto take it easy/quietly
senke skuldrene
builds onto lower one's shoulders
puste ut
similarto breathe out
skynde seg
contrastto hurry
