Signification
Starting a discussion about something.
Contexte culturel
In Norwegian 'dugnad' (community work) culture, taking up a topic about shared responsibilities is expected and not seen as complaining. Norwegian workplaces have flat hierarchies. An intern can 'ta opp et tema' with a CEO without it being considered rude. Norwegians often use 'softeners' like 'Jeg lurte på...' before taking up a sensitive topic to maintain 'hygge' (coziness/harmony). In Norwegian universities, students are encouraged to 'ta opp' disagreements with professors' theories during seminars.
The 'Det' Trap
Always remember: 'Jeg tar det opp', never 'Jeg tar opp det'. This is the #1 sign of a fluent speaker.
Be Direct
In Norway, it's better to 'ta opp' a problem early than to let it simmer. It's considered professional, not rude.
Signification
Starting a discussion about something.
The 'Det' Trap
Always remember: 'Jeg tar det opp', never 'Jeg tar opp det'. This is the #1 sign of a fluent speaker.
Be Direct
In Norway, it's better to 'ta opp' a problem early than to let it simmer. It's considered professional, not rude.
Recording vs. Talking
If you say 'Jeg tar opp deg', it means 'I am recording you'. Always add 'et tema' or 'noe' to avoid sounding like a spy!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Jeg vil gjerne ___ ___ et viktig tema i dagens møte.
'Ta opp' is the standard collocation for introducing a topic in a meeting.
Which sentence has the correct word order?
How do you say 'I bring it up'?
Short pronouns must be placed between the verb and the particle in Norwegian phrasal verbs.
Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.
1. Å lufte en idé, 2. Å ta opp en sak, 3. Å nevne i forbifarten
'Lufte' is for tentative ideas, 'sak' is for formal cases, and 'nevne' is for casual mentions.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJeg vil gjerne ___ ___ et viktig tema i dagens møte.
'Ta opp' is the standard collocation for introducing a topic in a meeting.
How do you say 'I bring it up'?
Short pronouns must be placed between the verb and the particle in Norwegian phrasal verbs.
1. Å lufte en idé, 2. Å ta opp en sak, 3. Å nevne i forbifarten
'Lufte' is for tentative ideas, 'sak' is for formal cases, and 'nevne' is for casual mentions.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, you 'ta opp' topics, cases, or problems. If you 'ta opp' a person, it means you are admitting them to a school or recording them.
It's neutral! You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Snakke om' is just talking. 'Ta opp' means you are the one who starts the conversation about a specific point.
Use the past tense: 'Jeg tok det opp'.
Yes! 'Jeg vil ta opp en god nyhet' (I want to bring up some good news).
Expressions liées
å ta opp en sak
similarTo bring up a formal case or issue.
å bringe på bane
synonymTo bring something to the table/field.
å lufte et tema
specialized formTo 'air' a topic tentatively.
å legge ballen død
contrastTo stop talking about something.
