Meaning
To go out for some fresh air or activity.
Cultural Background
The 'Søndagstur' is a national institution. Even if it's raining sideways, you will see Norwegians 'tar seg en tur ut' in full Gore-Tex gear. Swedes use the similar 'ta en promenad,' but the Norwegian 'tur' concept is more deeply tied to the idea of 'wilderness,' even in cities. Danes 'går en tur,' but since Denmark is flat, the 'tur' is often more urban or coastal compared to the Norwegian mountain 'tur'. In the US, 'going for a walk' is often seen as exercise. In Norway, 'en tur ut' is seen as a mental necessity and a way of being.
The 'Seg' Rule
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. If you say 'Jeg tar seg en tur,' Norwegians will know what you mean, but it sounds very 'foreign.'
The Weather Excuse
Never use bad weather as an excuse not to 'ta en tur ut' with a Norwegian. They will just offer to lend you a raincoat.
Meaning
To go out for some fresh air or activity.
The 'Seg' Rule
Always double-check your reflexive pronoun. If you say 'Jeg tar seg en tur,' Norwegians will know what you mean, but it sounds very 'foreign.'
The Weather Excuse
Never use bad weather as an excuse not to 'ta en tur ut' with a Norwegian. They will just offer to lend you a raincoat.
Not for Clubbing
If you want to go to a bar, say 'dra ut' or 'dra på byen.' Saying 'ta en tur ut' might make your friends think you want to go for a hike in the dark!
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Vi er så slitne. Vi må ta ___ en tur ut.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a casual walk?
Hva sier du til vennen din?
'Reise' is for long trips, and 'gå til utlandet' means going abroad. 'Ta meg en tur ut' is perfect for a walk.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Det er så mye bråk her inne! B: Ja, jeg er enig. Skal vi ______?
If it's noisy inside (her inne), the logical response is to go out (ut).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You have been sitting at your desk for 5 hours and your head hurts.
Fresh air and a walk are the standard Norwegian 'cure' for desk fatigue.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVi er så slitne. Vi må ta ___ en tur ut.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Hva sier du til vennen din?
'Reise' is for long trips, and 'gå til utlandet' means going abroad. 'Ta meg en tur ut' is perfect for a walk.
A: Det er så mye bråk her inne! B: Ja, jeg er enig. Skal vi ______?
If it's noisy inside (her inne), the logical response is to go out (ut).
You have been sitting at your desk for 5 hours and your head hurts.
Fresh air and a walk are the standard Norwegian 'cure' for desk fatigue.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes! 'En tur' is very flexible. You can say 'Jeg tar meg en tur ut på sykkelen.'
Both are correct. 'Gå en tur' is more specific to walking. 'Ta en tur' is more general and common.
In this specific idiom, 'seg' adds a natural, native flavor. Without it, it's more formal/stiff.
'Ut' is for movement (going out), 'ute' is for location (being outside). Since 'ta' implies movement, we use 'ut'.
Absolutely. It's the standard way to say you're taking a short break.
Yes, 'en gåtur' (a walk-trip) is a very popular first date in Norway.
It can be 10 minutes or 3 hours. It's about the intent, not the time.
Yes, if you are outside and want to go inside for a bit, but it's much less common.
Say 'Jeg tar en tur på butikken.' You don't need 'ut' if you name the destination.
Rarely. It's mostly spoken or used in casual chats/texts.
Related Phrases
å gå på tur
similarTo go hiking
å lufte seg
synonymTo air oneself
å stikke ut
informalTo pop out
å dra på tur
similarTo go on a trip
å spasere
specialized formTo stroll
å gå seg vill
contrastTo get lost
