Signification
Working out with others
Contexte culturel
Norwegians love 'organisert idrett' (organized sports). Even adults join clubs to 'trene sammen' in a structured way. On Instagram, Norwegians use the hashtag #treningsglede (training joy) often featuring photos of people who 'trener sammen'. It is common for Norwegian offices to have a 'trimrom' (exercise room) where colleagues are encouraged to 'trene sammen'. In winter, 'trene sammen' often means cross-country skiing in the 'marka' (forests).
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember to add 'med' if you name the person. 'Vi trener sammen' vs 'Jeg trener sammen med Per'.
Gym Etiquette
In Norway, even if you 'trener sammen', it's polite to keep your voice at a moderate level in public gyms.
Signification
Working out with others
The 'Med' Rule
Always remember to add 'med' if you name the person. 'Vi trener sammen' vs 'Jeg trener sammen med Per'.
Gym Etiquette
In Norway, even if you 'trener sammen', it's polite to keep your voice at a moderate level in public gyms.
Compound Nouns
You can turn this into a noun: 'fellestrening' (joint training).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Vi skal ______ sammen klokken 18:00.
Since it's a fitness context (implied by 'sammen' in this unit), 'trene' is the correct verb.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I train with my brother'?
You need 'sammen med' to indicate 'together with'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Har du lyst til å løpe en tur? B: Ja! La oss _______.
Person B agrees to the joint activity, so 'trene sammen' is the logical choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the gym and see a friend.
'Trene' is for the gym. 'Øve' is for music. 'Sove' is for sleeping!
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to Trene Sammen
Steder
- • På gymmet
- • I parken
- • I skogen
- • I svømmehallen
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVi skal ______ sammen klokken 18:00.
Since it's a fitness context (implied by 'sammen' in this unit), 'trene' is the correct verb.
How do you say 'I train with my brother'?
You need 'sammen med' to indicate 'together with'.
A: Har du lyst til å løpe en tur? B: Ja! La oss _______.
Person B agrees to the joint activity, so 'trene sammen' is the logical choice.
You are at the gym and see a friend.
'Trene' is for the gym. 'Øve' is for music. 'Sove' is for sleeping!
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, use 'studere sammen' or 'lese sammen'.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
'Trene' is more intense/goal-oriented. 'Mosjonere' is general light exercise like walking.
You say 'Vi burde trene sammen'.
Yes, this is very common in many Norwegian dialects.
Yes, a 'trener' is a coach, but 'å trene' usually means to perform the exercise yourself.
In a standard sentence, it is 'trene sammen'.
Yes, 'trene yoga sammen' is perfectly fine.
You usually say 'trene hunden', but if you and the dog are both exercising, you could jokingly say 'vi trener sammen'.
Ask: 'Har du lyst til å trene sammen etter jobb?'
Expressions liées
en treningsøkt
builds ona workout session
en treningspartner
specialized forma training partner
å være i form
similarto be in shape
å varme opp
builds onto warm up
