意味
Having a short sleep.
文化的背景
The 'ettermiddagslur' is a staple of Norwegian life, especially for the older generation. It's often taken in a 'godstol' (comfy chair) after dinner. Some modern Norwegian offices have 'hvilerom' (rest rooms) where employees can take a 15-minute blund to increase productivity. At a 'hytte' (cabin), taking a blund after skiing is almost mandatory and is a key part of 'hytteliv'. The word 'blund' is used in the famous lullaby 'Kjære lille gutten min', showing its deep roots in childhood comfort.
The 20-Minute Rule
In Norway, a 'blund' is usually understood to be short (15-30 mins). If you sleep longer, call it 'en lur' or just 'sove litt'.
Don't forget the 'seg'!
Leaving out the reflexive pronoun is the #1 sign of a learner. Even if it feels weird to 'take yourself' a nap, do it!
意味
Having a short sleep.
The 20-Minute Rule
In Norway, a 'blund' is usually understood to be short (15-30 mins). If you sleep longer, call it 'en lur' or just 'sove litt'.
Don't forget the 'seg'!
Leaving out the reflexive pronoun is the #1 sign of a learner. Even if it feels weird to 'take yourself' a nap, do it!
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun (meg, deg, seg, oss, dere).
Jeg er så trøtt. Jeg må ta ___ en blund.
Since the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the reflexive pronoun must be 'meg'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural way to say 'He is napping'.
The idiom requires both the verb 'ta' and the reflexive pronoun 'seg'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi gå på kino nå? B: Nei, jeg er sliten. Jeg skal ____.
B says they are tired, so 'ta meg en blund' (take a nap) is the most logical response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Vi tar oss en blund'?
'Blund' is for short daytime rests, and 'oss' refers to 'we'.
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Types of Sleep in Norwegian
Short
- • en blund
- • en lur
- • en powernap
Long
- • nattesøvn
- • skjønnhetssøvn
練習問題バンク
4 問題Jeg er så trøtt. Jeg må ta ___ en blund.
Since the subject is 'Jeg' (I), the reflexive pronoun must be 'meg'.
Choose the most natural way to say 'He is napping'.
The idiom requires both the verb 'ta' and the reflexive pronoun 'seg'.
A: Skal vi gå på kino nå? B: Nei, jeg er sliten. Jeg skal ____.
B says they are tired, so 'ta meg en blund' (take a nap) is the most logical response.
When would you say 'Vi tar oss en blund'?
'Blund' is for short daytime rests, and 'oss' refers to 'we'.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, but for babies, we more often use 'å sove' or 'å ta en lur'. 'Blund' sounds a bit more adult or poetic.
It is masculine: 'en blund'.
Only if you have a very close, informal relationship. Otherwise, say 'Jeg trenger en liten pause'.
They are 95% the same. 'Blund' can feel a bit shorter and more about 'closing the eyes', while 'lur' is a standard nap.
Jeg tok meg en blund.
Yes, but it's a bit of a contradiction. Usually, a blund is short.
Yes, it is universally understood, though some dialects might prefer 'lur'.
Technically yes, if you nod off for a second, but usually it implies lying or sitting down.
No, 'dream' is 'drøm'. 'Blund' is just the act of sleeping briefly.
Both are possible! 'Ta' is more active, 'få' (get) is more passive. 'Ta' is more common.
関連フレーズ
å ta en lur
synonymTo take a nap.
å få seg litt på øyet
similarTo get some shut-eye.
å slumre
similarTo doze or snooze.
å sove som en stein
contrastTo sleep like a rock.
