Meaning
To leave the house.
Cultural Background
The 'Søndagstur' (Sunday trip) is a sacred institution. Almost every Norwegian family will 'ta en tur ut' on Sunday, regardless of the weather. Swedes use 'ta en promenad', which is slightly more formal. The Norwegian 'tur' is seen as more rugged and outdoorsy. Danes might say 'gå en tur'. Since Denmark is flat, a 'tur' is often a stroll in the city or on the beach, rather than the woods. In big cities like Oslo, 'ta en tur ut' is increasingly used to mean 'getting away from the screen' in the context of digital detox.
The 'Seg' Trick
Add 'meg/deg/seg' to sound more native: 'Jeg skal ta *meg* en tur ut.' It sounds more relaxed.
Ut vs. Ute
Never say 'ta en tur ute'. 'Ut' is the direction you are heading.
Meaning
To leave the house.
The 'Seg' Trick
Add 'meg/deg/seg' to sound more native: 'Jeg skal ta *meg* en tur ut.' It sounds more relaxed.
Ut vs. Ute
Never say 'ta en tur ute'. 'Ut' is the direction you are heading.
The Universal Excuse
In Norway, 'taking a trip out' is an unchallengeable excuse for needing a break. No one will ask why.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Det er så fint vær i dag! Skal vi ___ ___ ___ ___?
The full phrase is 'ta en tur ut'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Which one would you say if you are leaving the house now?
'Ut' is for movement, and 'ta' is the correct verb.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Du ser litt sliten ut. B: Ja, jeg har jobbet for mye. Jeg tror jeg må ___.
Taking a trip out is the most natural Norwegian response to feeling 'sliten' (tired/worn out) from work.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match 'Jeg skal bare ta en tur ut med søpla' to the context.
'Søpla' means the trash, and 'ta en tur ut' is used for this quick exit.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Ut vs. Ute
Practice Bank
4 exercisesDet er så fint vær i dag! Skal vi ___ ___ ___ ___?
The full phrase is 'ta en tur ut'.
Which one would you say if you are leaving the house now?
'Ut' is for movement, and 'ta' is the correct verb.
A: Du ser litt sliten ut. B: Ja, jeg har jobbet for mye. Jeg tror jeg må ___.
Taking a trip out is the most natural Norwegian response to feeling 'sliten' (tired/worn out) from work.
Match 'Jeg skal bare ta en tur ut med søpla' to the context.
'Søpla' means the trash, and 'ta en tur ut' is used for this quick exit.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but it's less common. Usually, it implies walking. If driving, you might say 'ta en kjøretur'.
Both are correct. 'Gå en tur' specifically means walking. 'Ta en tur ut' is more about the act of leaving the house.
Yes, it is always 'en tur'.
Yes, if you are outside and want to go inside for a bit, but it's much less common than 'ut'.
Not necessarily. It can just mean standing on the balcony or walking to the mailbox.
'Tur' is short and local. 'Reise' is long and involves travel to another city or country.
Yes, if you are telling a colleague you will be away from your desk for 15 minutes.
No, it is standard, neutral Norwegian.
Anywhere from 5 minutes to a few hours. There is no fixed time.
If you just say 'Jeg skal ta en tur', people will ask 'Where?'. Adding 'ut' makes it a complete thought meaning 'I'm stepping out'.
Related Phrases
å gå på tur
similarTo go for a hike/walk
å lufte seg
synonymTo get some fresh air
å stikke ut
informalTo pop out
å gå ut
contrastTo go out (to a party/bar)
å ta en sving
specialized formTo take a quick loop/turn
