Signification
Commuting to the workplace
Contexte culturel
The '8-4' workday is standard. Going to work early is often seen as a sign of reliability. Work-life balance is crucial. People 'gå på jobb' but they also 'gå hjem' (go home) strictly on time. With the rise of 'hjemmekontor' (home office), the phrase is becoming more symbolic of 'starting the workday'. The use of 'på' for institutions (jobb, skole, kino) is a unique feature of Norwegian grammar.
The 'På' Rule
Remember that in Norwegian, you are 'on' (på) work, not 'at' or 'to' it.
Don't say 'gå til'
Unless you are literally walking. If you take a car, 'gå på' is the way to go.
Signification
Commuting to the workplace
The 'På' Rule
Remember that in Norwegian, you are 'on' (på) work, not 'at' or 'to' it.
Don't say 'gå til'
Unless you are literally walking. If you take a car, 'gå på' is the way to go.
Use 'dra' for distance
If your commute is over 30 minutes, 'dra på jobb' sounds more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition.
Jeg går ___ jobb hver dag.
'På' is the standard preposition used with 'jobb' for commuting/attending.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am going to work now'?
Choose the best option:
'Går på jobb' is the idiomatic way to say you are heading to your workplace.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvorfor kan du ikke komme på festen? B: Fordi jeg må ___ ___ ___.
The speaker is explaining they have to attend work.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are taking the bus to your office.
Even if you take the bus, 'gå på jobb' is the correct general term.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg går ___ jobb hver dag.
'På' is the standard preposition used with 'jobb' for commuting/attending.
Choose the best option:
'Går på jobb' is the idiomatic way to say you are heading to your workplace.
A: Hvorfor kan du ikke komme på festen? B: Fordi jeg må ___ ___ ___.
The speaker is explaining they have to attend work.
You are taking the bus to your office.
Even if you take the bus, 'gå på jobb' is the correct general term.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it specifically means you are walking to the building on foot.
Norwegian uses 'på' for many institutions and activities. It's just a linguistic convention you have to memorize!
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
No, it's a general term for 'going to work' by any means of transport.
Expressions liées
dra på jobb
similarTo leave for work (often implies a longer distance).
være på jobb
builds onTo be at work.
komme på jobb
similarTo arrive at work.
skulke jobben
contrastTo skip work (play truant).
