Signification
Walking for leisure or exercise
Contexte culturel
The 'Søndagstur' (Sunday walk) is a national institution. Even if it's freezing, families will go out for a walk, often bringing an orange and a 'Kvikk Lunsj' chocolate bar. The concept of 'Allemannsretten' (Right to Roam) allows people to 'gå en tur' almost anywhere in nature, as long as they respect the environment. Walking is seen as a cure for everything. If you are sick, sad, or angry, a Norwegian will likely tell you to 'gå en tur'. The 'Matpakke' (packed lunch) is the traditional companion for a slightly longer 'tur'. It usually consists of open-faced brown bread sandwiches.
The Sunday Rule
If you want to sound like a local, mention that you 'gikk en tur' on Sunday. It's the most common Monday morning small talk.
Don't say 'Gå en walk'
Even though Norwegians use many English loanwords, 'walk' is not one of them in this context. Stick to 'tur'.
Signification
Walking for leisure or exercise
The Sunday Rule
If you want to sound like a local, mention that you 'gikk en tur' on Sunday. It's the most common Monday morning small talk.
Don't say 'Gå en walk'
Even though Norwegians use many English loanwords, 'walk' is not one of them in this context. Stick to 'tur'.
Verb-Noun Connection
Remember that 'gå' is the action and 'tur' is the event. You can't 'ha' (have) a tur in Norwegian like you 'have' a walk in English.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'å gå'.
I går ______ jeg en tur i skogen.
The sentence starts with 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'gikk'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural Norwegian sentence.
'Gå en tur' is the standard collocation in Norwegian.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi ____ en tur? B: Ja, det er fint vær!
'Gå en tur' is the most common way to invite someone for a walk.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three primary variations of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of 'Tur'
Leisure
- • Gå en tur
- • Rusletur
- • Kveldstur
Active
- • Gå på tur
- • Topptur
- • Skitur
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI går ______ jeg en tur i skogen.
The sentence starts with 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'gikk'.
Choose the most natural Norwegian sentence.
'Gå en tur' is the standard collocation in Norwegian.
A: Skal vi ____ en tur? B: Ja, det er fint vær!
'Gå en tur' is the most common way to invite someone for a walk.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three primary variations of the phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is very common and almost identical in meaning to 'Jeg går en tur'.
Yes, it is always 'en tur'.
Then you say 'Jeg går en løpetur' or simply 'Jeg løper'.
Usually yes, unless you are talking about the general activity like 'Jeg liker å gå tur'.
No, it's neutral and can be used with anyone.
It can be 10 minutes or 2 hours. There is no fixed time.
Yes, you can say 'kjøre en tur', but 'gå en tur' is specifically for walking.
A very slow, relaxed walk, often looking at shop windows or nature.
Use 'en' for a stroll and 'på' for a hike.
Yes, 'walk and talk' meetings are common in Norway.
Expressions liées
Gå på tur
similarTo go hiking/trekking
Ta en tur
synonymTo take a walk/trip
Gå tur med hunden
specialized formTo walk the dog
En gåtur
builds onA walk (noun)
Topptur
specialized formA hike to a mountain peak
