मतलब
Stop working for a short time
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'kaffepause' is an unofficial but vital part of the workday. It usually happens around 10:00 and 14:00. It's a time for 'uformell prat' (informal chat). During a 'søndagstur', taking a pause is often the highlight. People bring a 'sitteunderlag' (sitting mat) to stay warm while they rest. In schools, the 'friminutt' is the official pause. However, teachers often use 'ta en pause' for shorter, in-class stretches. The concept of 'fredagskos' often starts with taking a break from the work week on Friday afternoon.
The 5-minute rule
If you want to sound like a native, use 'ta en femmer' for a very quick break.
Relationship Danger
Be careful using this with a partner; it often means a temporary breakup.
मतलब
Stop working for a short time
The 5-minute rule
If you want to sound like a native, use 'ta en femmer' for a very quick break.
Relationship Danger
Be careful using this with a partner; it often means a temporary breakup.
The Coffee Connection
In Norway, 'ta en pause' almost always implies 'ta en kaffe'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'å ta'.
I går ______ vi en lang pause i skogen.
The sentence refers to 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'tok'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural Norwegian expression:
'Ta en pause' is the standard collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi har jobbet i mange timer nå. B: Ja, ___________?
This is the most natural way to suggest a break to someone else.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
You are hiking up a steep hill and need to catch your breath.
This idiom specifically refers to resting during physical exertion like climbing.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Types of Norwegian Pauses
Work
- • Kaffepause
- • Lunsjpause
- • Femmer
School
- • Friminutt
- • Storefri
Nature
- • Pust i bakken
- • Matpause
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासI går ______ vi en lang pause i skogen.
The sentence refers to 'I går' (yesterday), so we need the past tense 'tok'.
Choose the natural Norwegian expression:
'Ta en pause' is the standard collocation.
A: Vi har jobbet i mange timer nå. B: Ja, ___________?
This is the most natural way to suggest a break to someone else.
You are hiking up a steep hill and need to catch your breath.
This idiom specifically refers to resting during physical exertion like climbing.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, that is a common mistake. Always use 'ta'.
'Pause' is a short rest; 'avbrekk' is a longer interruption or change in routine.
You say 'lunsjpause' or simply 'lunsj'.
It is masculine: 'en pause'.
Yes, 'ta en pause fra sosiale medier' is very common.
That is the specific word for a break between classes in school.
Jeg tok en pause.
Yes, it is encouraged to keep everyone focused.
It's an idiom for taking a breather, usually during physical work.
It's better to include 'en' in most cases to sound natural.
It can be anything from 5 minutes to an hour.
They value efficiency, and short breaks are seen as a way to stay efficient.
Mange pauser.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Ta et avbrekk
similarTo take a break from a routine
Puste ut
similarTo breathe out / relax
Ta en pust i bakken
idiomaticTo take a breather
Slappe av
builds onTo relax
Ha friminutt
specialized formTo have a school recess
