A1 Collocation Neutral

Å ta en pause.

To take a break.

Significado

Stopping briefly.

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Contexto cultural

The 'kaffepause' is a vital part of the workday. It's often when the most important informal information is shared. In the mountains, a 'pause' often involves finding a 'pustebakke' (a breathing hill) where you stop to catch your breath. The 'matpause' is legally protected. Most workers have a right to at least 30 minutes if they work more than 5.5 hours. During 'dugnad' (community volunteer work), the pause is when people socialize and eat waffles.

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The 'Fra' Rule

Always use 'fra' to say what you are taking a break from. 'Pause fra jobben', 'pause fra barna'.

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Matpakke Culture

If you take a pause at a Norwegian office, bring a 'matpakke' to fit in!

Significado

Stopping briefly.

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The 'Fra' Rule

Always use 'fra' to say what you are taking a break from. 'Pause fra jobben', 'pause fra barna'.

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Matpakke Culture

If you take a pause at a Norwegian office, bring a 'matpakke' to fit in!

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Don't say 'gjøre'

Never say 'gjøre en pause'. It's the most common mistake for foreigners.

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Compound words

Combine 'pause' with other words: 'kaffepause', 'tissepause' (bathroom break), 'røykepause'.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'å ta'.

I går ______ vi en lang pause i skogen.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: tok

'I går' (yesterday) requires the preteritum form 'tok'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural Norwegian sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jeg tar en pause.

'Å ta en pause' is the standard collocation.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Er du sliten? B: Ja, la oss ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ta en pause

The context of being tired suggests taking a break.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are in a meeting and it has lasted 3 hours.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Skal vi ta en pause?

Suggesting a break is appropriate for a long meeting.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Types of Pauses

Work

  • Kaffepause
  • Matpause
  • Lunsjpause
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Nature

  • Pustebakke
  • Appelsinpause
  • Kvikk Lunsj-pause
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Life

  • Tenkepause
  • Forholdspause
  • Skjermpause

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'å ta'. Fill Blank A1

I går ______ vi en lang pause i skogen.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: tok

'I går' (yesterday) requires the preteritum form 'tok'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the most natural Norwegian sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Jeg tar en pause.

'Å ta en pause' is the standard collocation.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Er du sliten? B: Ja, la oss ______.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ta en pause

The context of being tired suggests taking a break.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are in a meeting and it has lasted 3 hours.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Skal vi ta en pause?

Suggesting a break is appropriate for a long meeting.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

Yes, 'å ha en pause' is also correct and very common. 'Ta' is slightly more active, while 'ha' is more state-oriented.

It is masculine: 'en pause'. You can also use feminine 'ei pause' in some dialects, but 'en' is standard.

It can be anything from 5 minutes to a few months (in a relationship), but usually it implies a temporary state.

It's a 'breathing break', often used when you are very busy and just need a moment to breathe.

Yes, it is very common and seen as a way to keep everyone focused.

No, you don't 'ta en pause' to sleep. You 'sover' or 'tar en lur' (take a nap).

It's a nostalgic term for the fish shown on TV during breaks in the old days of NRK.

Yes, 'å ta en pause fra noen' means you need space from them.

That is 'reklamepause'.

Yes, it refers to halftime or any stoppage in play.

Frases relacionadas

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Å hvile

similar

To rest

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Å koble av

similar

To unwind/disconnect

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Et friminutt

specialized form

School recess

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En pustepause

builds on

A breathing space

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Å avbryte

contrast

To interrupt

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