Signification
Looking after someone or something.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is central to the concept of 'Friluftsliv' (outdoor life). You are expected to 'ta vare på' the nature you use. Reflects the 'Welfare State' mentality where the collective 'tar vare på' the vulnerable. In Norwegian social media, #tavare is used similarly to #selfcare, focusing on mental health. Relates to the 'stabbur' (storehouse) culture where preserving food for winter was a matter of survival.
The Goodbye Rule
If you are in a hurry, just say 'Ta vare!' It's a perfectly natural way to say 'Take care!'
Avoid 'Av'
Never say 'ta vare av'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers and sounds very 'foreign'.
Signification
Looking after someone or something.
The Goodbye Rule
If you are in a hurry, just say 'Ta vare!' It's a perfectly natural way to say 'Take care!'
Avoid 'Av'
Never say 'ta vare av'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers and sounds very 'foreign'.
Use it for objects
To sound more native, use this phrase when talking about your car or house maintenance instead of just 'vaske' or 'fikse'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg lover å ta vare ___ deg.
The phrase 'ta vare på' always uses the preposition 'på'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I will pay the bill'?
Hvordan sier du 'I will take care of the bill'?
'Ta vare på' means to preserve/keep. To handle a task, use 'ordne'.
Complete the goodbye.
A: Ha det bra! B: Ha det bra, og ___ vare på deg selv!
The imperative form of the phrase is 'Ta vare på...'
Match the sentence to the context.
Match 'Vi må ta vare på regnskogen' to its context.
'Regnskogen' means the rainforest, which is an environmental context.
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Aides visuelles
Ta vare på vs. Passe på
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg lover å ta vare ___ deg.
The phrase 'ta vare på' always uses the preposition 'på'.
Hvordan sier du 'I will take care of the bill'?
'Ta vare på' means to preserve/keep. To handle a task, use 'ordne'.
A: Ha det bra! B: Ha det bra, og ___ vare på deg selv!
The imperative form of the phrase is 'Ta vare på...'
Match 'Vi må ta vare på regnskogen' to its context.
'Regnskogen' means the rainforest, which is an environmental context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, that's a common mistake. Use 'ordne' or 'betale'. 'Ta vare på' means to keep or preserve the bill.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or your best friend.
'Passe på' is about watching or supervising (short term). 'Ta vare på' is about nurturing and preserving (long term).
You say 'Ta vare på deg selv'.
Yes, it's a fossilized noun meaning 'caution' or 'guard'.
Yes, 'ta vare på naturen' is a very common and important phrase in Norway.
Yes, it becomes 'tok vare på'. For example: 'Jeg tok vare på ham'.
It's better to say 'Jeg går tur med hunden'. 'Ta vare på' implies you are responsible for its overall life and health.
Yes, 'ivaretakelse', but it is very formal and used mostly in law or government.
No, use 'spare'. But you can 'ta vare på' a lucky coin.
It's a friendly way to say 'Take care!'
Yes, unless you use the shortened 'Ta vare!' as a greeting/goodbye.
Expressions liées
å passe på
similarto watch over/supervise
å se etter
similarto look after
å ta seg av
builds onto deal with/handle
å bevare
specialized formto preserve
å pleie
specialized formto nurse/tend
