Signification
Ending a meeting.
Contexte culturel
The 'Doorway Conversation': Saying 'Jeg må dra nå' is often just the start of a long goodbye that happens while standing in the hallway. Punctuality is key. If a meeting is scheduled to end at 3:00 PM, saying 'Jeg må dra nå' at 2:59 PM is seen as professional, not rude. It is common to thank the host for the time spent ('Takk for nå' or 'Takk for meg') immediately after saying you must leave. In rural areas, 'dra' might be replaced by 'fare', which has a slightly more traditional, 'journey-like' feel.
The Softener
Add 'nesten' (almost) to sound more polite: 'Jeg må nesten dra nå'.
V2 Rule
If you start with 'Nå', remember to flip the subject and verb: 'Nå må jeg dra'.
Signification
Ending a meeting.
The Softener
Add 'nesten' (almost) to sound more polite: 'Jeg må nesten dra nå'.
V2 Rule
If you start with 'Nå', remember to flip the subject and verb: 'Nå må jeg dra'.
The Combo
Always follow this phrase with 'Takk for i dag' or 'Takk for meg' for maximum politeness.
Directness
Don't feel the need to give a long excuse. 'Jeg må dra nå' is perfectly acceptable on its own.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing modal verb.
Jeg ___ dra nå.
'Må' means 'must/have to', which fits the context of needing to leave.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct word order:
Because of the V2 rule, the verb 'må' must come second after the adverb 'Nå'.
Complete the dialogue with a polite exit.
A: Vil du ha en kopp kaffe til? B: Nei takk, ___.
This is the standard way to politely decline more food/drink when you need to leave.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations for these variations.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg ___ dra nå.
'Må' means 'must/have to', which fits the context of needing to leave.
Choose the correct word order:
Because of the V2 rule, the verb 'må' must come second after the adverb 'Nå'.
A: Vil du ha en kopp kaffe til? B: Nei takk, ___.
This is the standard way to politely decline more food/drink when you need to leave.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for these variations.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is very neutral and standard. It is more rude to leave without saying anything.
Yes, they are interchangeable in most social contexts, though 'gå' implies walking.
'Må' means you have to leave (necessity). 'Skal' means you are going to leave (plan).
You can say 'Jeg blir nødt til å gå nå' or 'Jeg må dessverre ta avskjed'.
This is due to the V2 rule in Norwegian, where the verb must be the second element in the sentence.
Only if you have a very casual relationship with your colleagues. Otherwise, stick to 'dra'.
No, because 'må' is a modal verb, and modal verbs are followed by the bare infinitive.
It literally means 'to pull' or 'to drag'.
Yes, it is very common to use when you need to hang up.
The past tense is 'Jeg måtte dra nå' (though 'nå' would usually change to 'da' in the past).
Expressions liées
Jeg må stikke
synonymI gotta split / I'm off
Takk for meg
builds onThanks for having me
Vi snakkes
builds onTalk to you later
Jeg må gå nå
similarI must go/walk now
Ha det bra
builds onGoodbye
