Signification
Relaxing.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians often 'tar det med ro' in nature. It's not about reaching the peak as fast as possible, but about the 'ro' found in the forest or mountains. In Norwegian offices, 'å ta det med ro' is a valid way to prevent burnout. It is culturally acceptable to prioritize mental health over extreme overtime. Sundays in Norway are 'stilledager' (quiet days). Most shops are closed, and the whole country collectively 'tar det med ro'. The ultimate place to 'ta det med ro' is at a cabin (hytte). Here, the lack of modern distractions helps people find their 'indre ro' (inner calm). While 'Kos' is the feeling, 'ta det med ro' is the action that leads to it. It's about finding the 'just right' amount of activity.
Use 'Helt'
Add 'helt' (completely) to sound more native: 'Jeg skal ta det helt med ro'.
Silent Letters
Remember that the 't' in 'det' and 'd' in 'med' are silent. Don't over-pronounce them!
Signification
Relaxing.
Use 'Helt'
Add 'helt' (completely) to sound more native: 'Jeg skal ta det helt med ro'.
Silent Letters
Remember that the 't' in 'det' and 'd' in 'med' are silent. Don't over-pronounce them!
The 'Ro' Response
When someone asks how you are, and you've been busy, saying 'Jeg prøver å ta det med ro' is a very relatable answer.
Imperative Use
Use 'Ta det med ro!' to calm down a friend who is panicking about something small.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb in the correct form (Present Tense).
Jeg ______ det med ro i dag fordi jeg har fri.
The present tense of 'å ta' is 'tar'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I relaxed this weekend'?
Hva gjorde du i helgen?
'Tok det med ro' is the standard past tense idiom for relaxing.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Jeg er så stresset for eksamen! B: __________, du har lest kjempebra.
'Ta det med ro' is used here to reassure someone and tell them not to worry.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
Du er på ferie og vil ikke stresse.
This is the classic way to describe a stress-free holiday vibe.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are all related but 'Ta det med ro' is the most direct equivalent to 'Take it easy'.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Ro vs. Rolig
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesJeg ______ det med ro i dag fordi jeg har fri.
The present tense of 'å ta' is 'tar'.
Hva gjorde du i helgen?
'Tok det med ro' is the standard past tense idiom for relaxing.
A: Jeg er så stresset for eksamen! B: __________, du har lest kjempebra.
'Ta det med ro' is used here to reassure someone and tell them not to worry.
Du er på ferie og vil ikke stresse.
This is the classic way to describe a stress-free holiday vibe.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related but 'Ta det med ro' is the most direct equivalent to 'Take it easy'.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, it is neutral and polite. It shows you are managing your workload calmly.
Almost, but 'ta det med ro' often implies slowing down the pace, while 'slappe av' is just resting.
'Det' is a dummy pronoun used in many Norwegian idioms. It doesn't refer to a specific noun.
Use the past tense: 'Jeg tok det med ro'.
No, use 'vær stille' or 'snakk lavere' for volume.
Yes, this is a universal Norwegian expression used from Oslo to Tromsø.
The opposite would be 'å stresse' or 'å ha det travelt'.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. It must be the noun 'ro'.
Yes, if you are describing how you handle stress: 'Jeg klarer å ta det med ro i pressede situasjoner'.
Not in Norway! It sounds like you have good work-life balance.
Yes, it's a very common way to tell children to settle down.
It means peace, calm, or tranquility.
Yes, 'ta det chill' or 'chille'n' are common among younger people.
In this phrase, it usually sounds like 'meh'.
Expressions liées
Slappe av
synonymTo relax
Koble ut
similarTo disconnect
Senke skuldrene
similarTo lower one's shoulders
Ta det rolig
similarTake it slowly/quietly
Puste ut
builds onTo breathe out
Helt konge
contrastTotally king (awesome)
