Signification
Starting the workday.
Contexte culturel
Punctuality is key. If you say you 'går på jobb' at 8, you are expected to be there at 8 sharp. 'Fleksitid' is common, but core hours are respected. Similar to Norway, Swedes use 'gå till jobbet'. The 'fika' (coffee break) is a vital part of the day once you have 'gone to work'. The phrase 'go to work' is used, but there is often more emphasis on the 'hustle'. Americans might say 'heading in' or 'going into the office'. Going to work often involves long commutes and a strong sense of duty. The 'salaryman' culture makes 'going to work' a central life event.
The 'På' Rule
Remember that in Norwegian, we are 'on' work, 'on' school, and 'on' the cinema. Use 'på' for activities!
Don't say 'gå til'
While people will understand you, 'gå til jobb' sounds like you are literally walking. Use 'på' to sound like a local.
Signification
Starting the workday.
The 'På' Rule
Remember that in Norwegian, we are 'on' work, 'on' school, and 'on' the cinema. Use 'på' for activities!
Don't say 'gå til'
While people will understand you, 'gå til jobb' sounds like you are literally walking. Use 'på' to sound like a local.
Remote Work
Even if you work from home, you can say 'Jeg går på jobb' to signal you are starting your day. It's a great way to set boundaries.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg skal gå ___ jobb nå.
In Norwegian, the fixed expression is 'å gå på jobb'.
Which sentence is in the past tense?
Select the correct past tense form.
'Gikk' is the past tense of 'å gå'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvorfor kan du ikke komme i kveld? B: Fordi jeg må ___ ___ ___ i morgen tidlig.
The speaker is explaining their future commitment to start work.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving your house at 07:45.
You use 'går på' when you are in the process of starting or heading to work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Transport to Work
Public
- • Buss
- • Tog
- • Trikk
Private
- • Bil
- • Sykkel
- • Gå
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg skal gå ___ jobb nå.
In Norwegian, the fixed expression is 'å gå på jobb'.
Select the correct past tense form.
'Gikk' is the past tense of 'å gå'.
A: Hvorfor kan du ikke komme i kveld? B: Fordi jeg må ___ ___ ___ i morgen tidlig.
The speaker is explaining their future commitment to start work.
You are leaving your house at 07:45.
You use 'går på' when you are in the process of starting or heading to work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Å gå på jobb' is used regardless of your transportation method.
'Jobb' is more informal and common. 'Arbeid' is formal and often refers to the labor itself.
In the phrase 'gå på jobb', we usually don't use the definite form 'jobben' unless we are talking about a very specific task.
Use 'Jeg er på jobb'.
Yes, that is also very common if you work in an office.
Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite for all situations.
You still say 'Jeg går på jobb', even if it's 10 PM.
Yes, 'å stikke på jobb' is very common among friends.
No, 'min' is implied. Just say 'gå på jobb'.
It's a linguistic convention in Norwegian for institutions and public places.
Expressions liées
å være på jobb
similarto be at work
å dra fra jobb
contrastto leave work
å skulke jobben
contrastto skip work
å jobbe overtid
builds onto work overtime
å ha hjemmekontor
specialized formto have a home office
