Signification
Using public transport.
Contexte culturel
Public transport is highly trusted. Most people use the 'Rejsekort' app or card. It is common to see even high-ranking politicians taking the bus. The 5C bus line is the busiest in the Nordic countries. It is iconic for its turquoise color and constant flow of diverse people. In smaller towns, 'at tage bussen' requires more planning as they run less frequently. Here, the 'Telebus' (on-demand bus) is a common variation. For teenagers, the bus is the first taste of freedom. 'Natbussen' (the night bus) is a rite of passage for those returning from their first parties.
The 'en' rule
Always remember the '-en' at the end of 'bussen'. It makes you sound much more native.
Don't 'ride'
Avoid saying 'ride bussen'. It's a classic English-speaker mistake that sounds very funny to Danes.
Signification
Using public transport.
The 'en' rule
Always remember the '-en' at the end of 'bussen'. It makes you sound much more native.
Don't 'ride'
Avoid saying 'ride bussen'. It's a classic English-speaker mistake that sounds very funny to Danes.
Use the number
If you want to sound advanced, say 'Jeg tager 5C'eren'. Adding '-eren' to the bus number is very common slang.
Quiet please
When you 'take the bus', keep your voice down. It's a Danish social norm.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'at tage' in the present tense.
Jeg ______ bussen til arbejde hver dag.
The sentence describes a daily habit, so we use the present tense 'tager'.
Which sentence is correct if you were a passenger yesterday?
Hvilken sætning er rigtig?
'Tog' is the past tense of 'tage', and 'bussen' is the correct form for a passenger.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi gå til stationen? B: Nej, det er for langt. Lad os ________.
'Tage bussen' is the natural suggestion for using public transport.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are telling a friend that your car is broken and you have a new routine.
This explains your new mode of transport.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Passenger vs Driver
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg ______ bussen til arbejde hver dag.
The sentence describes a daily habit, so we use the present tense 'tager'.
Hvilken sætning er rigtig?
'Tog' is the past tense of 'tage', and 'bussen' is the correct form for a passenger.
A: Skal vi gå til stationen? B: Nej, det er for langt. Lad os ________.
'Tage bussen' is the natural suggestion for using public transport.
Situation: You are telling a friend that your car is broken and you have a new routine.
This explains your new mode of transport.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but it sounds like you are taking 'any' bus. 'Jeg tager bussen' is much more common for your regular trip.
No, it is neutral. You can use it in any situation.
Then you say 'Jeg missede bussen' or 'Jeg nåede ikke bussen'.
Say 'Jeg sidder i bussen' or 'Jeg er i bussen'.
Yes! 'Jeg tager metroen'.
Both are fine, but 'tage bussen' is more common for the act of choosing that transport.
If you take multiple buses, it's 'at tage busserne'.
Usually, we say 'at cykle' or 'at tage cyklen', but 'tage bussen' is a much stronger collocation.
Ask: 'Hvilken bus skal jeg tage?'
Yes. Tage (infinitive), tager (present), tog (past), taget (past participle).
Yes, 'at fange bussen', but it's more informal.
It's a bus pass, though most now use the 'Rejsekort'.
It depends on the zones, but 'at tage bussen' is generally cheaper than a taxi.
Yes, it's perfect for long-distance buses too.
Expressions liées
at tage toget
similarTo take the train
at køre med bussen
synonymTo ride the bus
at nå bussen
builds onTo make/catch the bus
at misse bussen
contrastTo miss the bus
at skifte bus
specialized formTo change buses
at stå i kø til bussen
similarTo queue for the bus
