المعنى
Not rushing.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'Sakte-TV' (Slow TV) on NRK, like a 7-hour train ride broadcast, is the ultimate cultural expression of 'å ta seg tid'. It celebrates the beauty of the mundane and the rejection of fast-paced editing. While Norway values 'taking time' for personal balance, Japanese culture often emphasizes 'Ma' (the space/gap). Taking time in a conversation (silence) is a sign of respect and deep thinking. In contrast to Norway, the US often follows 'Time is money'. 'Taking your time' can sometimes be seen as being slow or inefficient in a high-pressure corporate environment. Similar to Norway's 'kos', these cultures value long meals. 'Taking time' for lunch is a non-negotiable social ritual that takes precedence over work.
The 'God' Trick
Always add 'god' (good) if you want to sound like a native speaker describing a relaxing activity. 'Vi tok oss god tid' sounds much more natural than just 'Vi tok oss tid'.
Reflexive Matching
The most common error is using 'seg' for everyone. Remember: Jeg -> meg, Du -> deg!
المعنى
Not rushing.
The 'God' Trick
Always add 'god' (good) if you want to sound like a native speaker describing a relaxing activity. 'Vi tok oss god tid' sounds much more natural than just 'Vi tok oss tid'.
Reflexive Matching
The most common error is using 'seg' for everyone. Remember: Jeg -> meg, Du -> deg!
Gratitude
In Norway, thanking someone for their time is more common than thanking them for their 'help' in professional settings.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Vi må ta ___ tid til å nyte ferien.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
Which sentence is correct for duration?
How do you say 'The flight takes 2 hours'?
Objects like planes don't use the reflexive 'seg'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are thanking a busy doctor for a long consultation.
'Tok deg tid' is the most polite and natural way to acknowledge someone's effort.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi løpe til bussen? B: Nei, bussen går om ti minutter. Vi kan ___ ___ ___ ___.
'Ta oss god tid' means we have plenty of time and don't need to rush.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to use 'Å ta seg tid'
Self-Care
- • Resting
- • Hobbies
- • Exercise
Social
- • Coffee
- • Talking
- • Dating
Work
- • Planning
- • Quality
- • Meetings
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينVi må ta ___ tid til å nyte ferien.
The subject is 'Vi' (we), so the reflexive pronoun must be 'oss'.
How do you say 'The flight takes 2 hours'?
Objects like planes don't use the reflexive 'seg'.
You are thanking a busy doctor for a long consultation.
'Tok deg tid' is the most polite and natural way to acknowledge someone's effort.
A: Skal vi løpe til bussen? B: Nei, bussen går om ti minutter. Vi kan ___ ___ ___ ___.
'Ta oss god tid' means we have plenty of time and don't need to rush.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it sounds like you are literally stealing a clock. You must use 'meg' (Jeg tar meg tid).
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Bruke tid' is about the amount (I spent 2 hours). 'Ta seg tid' is about the choice (I chose to slow down).
Usually no. It's almost always used for something positive or necessary, like resting or helping.
Use 'til å' + infinitive. Example: 'Ta deg tid til å puste.'
Yes, in many contexts it functions exactly like 'slow down' or 'don't rush'.
Yes, this is a very common and natural sentence.
Tok seg tid. Example: 'Jeg tok meg tid i går.'
Yes, but often as 'ta seg tid' or 'gje seg tid'.
Only if the movie is a character! Otherwise, say 'Filmen er lang'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Å ta det med ro
similarTo take it easy
Å sette av tid
similarTo set aside time
Å kaste bort tid
contrastTo waste time
Å ha dårlig tid
contrastTo be in a hurry
Å unne seg
builds onTo treat oneself
