Signification
Promoting environmental care
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Friluftsliv' is central. Taking care of nature is seen as a civic duty because of the 'Right to Roam'. Very similar to Norway, the 'Allemansrätten' exists here too, and the phrase 'ta vara på naturen' is equally common. The equivalent 'Leave No Trace' is more of a specific set of rules, whereas the Norwegian phrase is a broader cultural philosophy. There is a deep spiritual connection to nature (Shintoism), but the expression focuses more on 'harmony' and 'preciousness'.
The 'På' Rule
Always remember: you take care ON (på) things in Norway, not OF them.
Definite Form
Don't forget the '-en' on 'naturen'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete.
Signification
Promoting environmental care
The 'På' Rule
Always remember: you take care ON (på) things in Norway, not OF them.
Definite Form
Don't forget the '-en' on 'naturen'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete.
Use it for people too!
You can use 'ta vare på' for friends, family, and yourself. It's a very warm and caring phrase.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Vi må ta vare ___ naturen.
The fixed expression is 'ta vare på'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the right form:
You need the infinitive 'ta' after 'må', and the definite 'naturen'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvorfor plukker du opp søppel? B: Fordi vi må ___ ___ ___ naturen.
The phrase 'ta vare på' fits the context of environmental responsibility.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a national park and see a sign about protecting the environment.
This is a polite request to follow environmental rules.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Connect the pairs:
Basic vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesVi må ta vare ___ naturen.
The fixed expression is 'ta vare på'.
Select the right form:
You need the infinitive 'ta' after 'må', and the definite 'naturen'.
A: Hvorfor plukker du opp søppel? B: Fordi vi må ___ ___ ___ naturen.
The phrase 'ta vare på' fits the context of environmental responsibility.
You are at a national park and see a sign about protecting the environment.
This is a polite request to follow environmental rules.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a speech.
No, that is a literal translation from English and is incorrect in Norwegian.
In Norwegian, we use the definite form for general concepts like 'the nature'.
'Natur' refers to the physical world (trees, mountains), while 'miljø' refers to the environment/surroundings.
Yes, 'Jeg må ta vare på bilen min' means 'I must take care of my car'.
No, in this context 'må' expresses a shared moral necessity, which is very common.
Use the past tense: 'Vi tok vare på'.
You can just say 'Vern naturen!' (Protect the nature!) as a command.
No, 'en vare' can mean a product, but in this idiom, it's an old word for 'guard/care'.
Yes, many Norwegian songs about the environment use this exact wording.
Expressions liées
å verne om
similarto protect/shield
å passe på
similarto watch over
miljøvern
specialized formenvironmental protection
bærekraft
builds onsustainability
å ødelegge
contrastto destroy
