Signification
Eating out.
Contexte culturel
Dining out is expensive, so it's often a long, social event. Don't expect the bill to come immediately after you finish eating; you often have to ask for it. In contrast to Norway, US restaurants often 'turn tables' quickly. Being 'på restaurant' in the US feels more like a transaction than a 3-hour social event. The origin of the word 'restaurant'. The culture of 'å være på restaurant' is deeply ingrained in daily life, often more so than in Norway. Tipping is non-existent and can even be seen as rude. When you are 'på restaurant' in Japan, the service is included in the price and the experience.
The 'På' Rule
Memorize 'på' for all entertainment venues: på kino, på teater, på restaurant, på konsert.
Don't over-tip
In Norway, being 'på restaurant' doesn't require heavy tipping. 5-10% is plenty.
Signification
Eating out.
The 'På' Rule
Memorize 'på' for all entertainment venues: på kino, på teater, på restaurant, på konsert.
Don't over-tip
In Norway, being 'på restaurant' doesn't require heavy tipping. 5-10% is plenty.
Indefinite is Key
Use the indefinite 'på restaurant' when talking about the concept of dining out. It sounds much more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition.
Jeg er ___ restaurant nå.
In Norwegian, we use 'på' for restaurants.
Which sentence is correct for a general statement about liking to dine out?
Hvilken setning er riktig?
General activities use the indefinite form without an article.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvor var dere i går kveld? B: Vi ___ på restaurant.
The question is in the past tense ('var'), so the answer should be too.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Vi skal være på restauranten klokken åtte.'
The use of 'skal' (future) and 'restauranten' (definite) indicates a specific plan.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Public Places using 'PÅ'
Entertainment
- • Restaurant
- • Kino
- • Teater
- • Konsert
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg er ___ restaurant nå.
In Norwegian, we use 'på' for restaurants.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
General activities use the indefinite form without an article.
A: Hvor var dere i går kveld? B: Vi ___ på restaurant.
The question is in the past tense ('var'), so the answer should be too.
Sentence: 'Vi skal være på restauranten klokken åtte.'
The use of 'skal' (future) and 'restauranten' (definite) indicates a specific plan.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNorwegian uses 'på' for public institutions and places where social activities happen. Think of it as being 'on the scene'.
Yes, but it's more common to just say 'Jeg er på restaurant' if the specific restaurant doesn't matter.
Almost. 'Å spise ute' is the action, 'å være på restaurant' is the location/state.
Use the past tense: 'Jeg var på restauranten.'
Expressions liées
å spise ute
synonymTo eat out.
å gå ut og spise
similarTo go out and eat.
å bestille bord
builds onTo book a table.
å ta en matbit
specialized formTo grab a bite to eat.
