Signification
Taking a break from work to travel.
Contexte culturel
The 'hytte' (cabin) is the most popular destination. Many Norwegians 'drar på ferie' to a place with no running water to 'disconnect'. The concept of 'Syden' is a cultural staple. It refers to any sunny destination in the south of Europe. Vacation time is highly protected. It is considered rude to contact someone who has 'dratt på ferie' for work matters. Norwegians often 'drar på ferie' to Spain or Greece to escape the long, dark winters.
The 'Skal' Shortcut
In spoken Norwegian, you can often drop 'dra' if you use 'skal'. 'Jeg skal på ferie' is very common.
Avoid 'Gå'
Never say 'gå på ferie' unless you are walking. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Signification
Taking a break from work to travel.
The 'Skal' Shortcut
In spoken Norwegian, you can often drop 'dra' if you use 'skal'. 'Jeg skal på ferie' is very common.
Avoid 'Gå'
Never say 'gå på ferie' unless you are walking. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
The 'Syden' factor
If you don't have a specific plan, just say you're going to 'Syden'. Everyone will understand you want sun!
Past Tense Mastery
Memorize 'dro' immediately. You will use it every time you return from a trip.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg skal dra ___ ferie til Italia.
In Norwegian, the fixed expression is always 'dra på ferie'.
Choose the correct past tense form of the verb.
I fjor ___ vi på ferie til Nord-Norge.
'Dro' is the irregular past tense of 'å dra'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Hvorfor er ikke Per på kontoret? B: Han har ___.
'Har dratt på ferie' is the correct present perfect form to explain an absence.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
Sentence: 'Jeg trenger virkelig å dra på ferie.'
This sentence expresses a need or desire for a break.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Dra vs. Gå
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg skal dra ___ ferie til Italia.
In Norwegian, the fixed expression is always 'dra på ferie'.
I fjor ___ vi på ferie til Nord-Norge.
'Dro' is the irregular past tense of 'å dra'.
A: Hvorfor er ikke Per på kontoret? B: Han har ___.
'Har dratt på ferie' is the correct present perfect form to explain an absence.
Sentence: 'Jeg trenger virkelig å dra på ferie.'
This sentence expresses a need or desire for a break.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is perfectly correct and very common. 'Dra' is slightly more informal and used more in daily speech.
Use 'på ferie' for the action of going/being on holiday. Use 'i ferien' to describe something that happens during that time (e.g., 'Jeg leste tre bøker i ferien').
It means 'to pull' or 'to draw'. In this context, it's an idiomatic way of saying 'to go' or 'to depart'.
No, in this fixed expression 'dra på ferie', you do not use an article.
Usually, 'ferie' implies a longer break. For a weekend, 'en tur' or 'en helgetur' is more appropriate.
There isn't a perfect word, but you can say 'hjemmeferie' or 'å ha ferie hjemme'. You wouldn't use 'dra' here.
In Norwegian, it is singular ('en ferie'). This is different from English 'holidays' or Spanish 'vacaciones'.
It's the collective holiday period in July when most Norwegians take their time off simultaneously.
No, that sounds like 'ferie' is a city. Always use 'på'.
Yes. Present: drar, Past: dro, Perfect: har dratt.
Jeg gleder meg til å dra på ferie.
Yes, but usually to inform others of your absence. 'Jeg drar på ferie neste uke.'
Expressions liées
å reise bort
similarTo travel away
å ha fri
builds onTo have time off
å ta ferie
synonymTo take vacation
ferieavvikling
specialized formThe execution of vacation time
