Signification
To listen to and learn from feedback.
Contexte culturel
In Norwegian work culture, 'flat structure' means even leaders are expected to 'ta til seg' feedback from subordinates. It is a sign of a 'moderne leder' (modern leader). The concept of 'takhøyde' (room for feedback) is essential. If there is 'lav takhøyde', people are afraid to give feedback because others won't 'ta det til seg'. Norwegian schools focus on 'vurdering for læring' (assessment for learning). Students are graded on how well they 'tar til seg' feedback to improve their next draft.
The 'Sponge' Test
If you can replace the phrase with 'absorb' and it still makes sense, you are using it correctly!
Watch the Pronoun!
Never say 'Jeg tar til seg'. It's the #1 mistake. Always match the pronoun to the person.
Signification
To listen to and learn from feedback.
The 'Sponge' Test
If you can replace the phrase with 'absorb' and it still makes sense, you are using it correctly!
Watch the Pronoun!
Never say 'Jeg tar til seg'. It's the #1 mistake. Always match the pronoun to the person.
Humility is Key
Using this phrase in a job interview shows you are 'lærevillig' (willing to learn), which is highly valued in Norway.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun (meg, deg, seg, oss, dere).
Vi må prøve å ta til ____ kritikken vi fikk.
The subject is 'Vi' (We), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
A: Jeg tar til meg den nye sofaen. B: Hun tok til seg tipsene fra læreren. C: Vi tar til oss hunden hver dag.
B is correct because tips/advice can be internalized. A sofa is a physical object, and 'taking to oneself' a dog sounds like biological absorption.
Complete the dialogue.
Sjef: 'Du må jobbe raskere.' Ansatt: 'Greit, jeg skal ____.'
'Ta det til meg' means you will internalize the feedback and improve.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesVi må prøve å ta til ____ kritikken vi fikk.
The subject is 'Vi' (We), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
A: Jeg tar til meg den nye sofaen. B: Hun tok til seg tipsene fra læreren. C: Vi tar til oss hunden hver dag.
B is correct because tips/advice can be internalized. A sofa is a physical object, and 'taking to oneself' a dog sounds like biological absorption.
Sjef: 'Du må jobbe raskere.' Ansatt: 'Greit, jeg skal ____.'
'Ta det til meg' means you will internalize the feedback and improve.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes! You can 'ta til deg' praise (ros) just as much as criticism. It means you actually believe the nice things people say.
Not exactly. 'Å lære' is the result. 'Å ta til seg' is the process of accepting the information so that you *can* learn.
Technically yes, but it sounds very scientific. Use 'å spise' or 'å drikke' for normal meals.
The opposite is 'å avvise' (to reject) or 'å overse' (to ignore) feedback.
It is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your boss, or in a newspaper article.
Expressions liées
å ta til hjertet
similarTo take something to heart.
å suge til seg
specialized formTo soak up (like a sponge).
å ta seg av
contrastTo take care of.
å bite seg merke i
similarTo take note of.
å lytte til
builds onTo listen to.
