Signification
Taking time off.
Contexte culturel
The 'Fellesferie' is a unique Norwegian phenomenon where most people take their holiday simultaneously in July. This can make cities very quiet and popular tourist spots very crowded. The 'Hytte' (cabin) culture is central to being on holiday. Many Norwegians don't go abroad but spend their 'ferie' at a family cabin with no running water to 'disconnect'. Holiday money ('feriepenger') is paid out in June instead of a regular salary. This ensures everyone has the means to actually 'være på ferie'. There is a strong social norm against contacting people who are 'på ferie'. Respecting this boundary is key to professional etiquette in the region.
The 'På' Rule
Always use 'på'. If you use 'i', people will still understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
Article Avoidance
Don't say 'på en ferie' unless you are describing the holiday with an adjective like 'en fin ferie'.
Signification
Taking time off.
The 'På' Rule
Always use 'på'. If you use 'i', people will still understand you, but you'll sound like a beginner.
Article Avoidance
Don't say 'på en ferie' unless you are describing the holiday with an adjective like 'en fin ferie'.
Out of Office
When writing an OOO reply, use 'Jeg er på ferie til [dato]'. It's the most natural way.
Small Talk
Asking someone if they have been 'på ferie' is the safest and most common small talk in Norway after a break.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg kan ikke komme på møtet fordi jeg er ___ ferie.
In Norwegian, the fixed collocation is always 'på ferie'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'They were on holiday'.
We use 'på', no article, and the verb 'å være'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hvor er læreren? B: Hun ___ ___ ferie i Italia.
The context implies she is currently there, so 'er på' is the correct state.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are writing an out-of-office email.
This specifies the state and the duration, perfect for an auto-reply.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Ferie
Season
- • Sommerferie
- • Vinterferie
- • Påskeferie
Location
- • Norgesferie
- • Sydenferie
- • Byferie
Activity
- • Hytteferie
- • Skiferie
- • Badeferie
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg kan ikke komme på møtet fordi jeg er ___ ferie.
In Norwegian, the fixed collocation is always 'på ferie'.
Select the correct way to say 'They were on holiday'.
We use 'på', no article, and the verb 'å være'.
A: Hvor er læreren? B: Hun ___ ___ ferie i Italia.
The context implies she is currently there, so 'er på' is the correct state.
You are writing an out-of-office email.
This specifies the state and the duration, perfect for an auto-reply.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, that is grammatically incorrect in Norwegian. You must use 'på'.
'Ferie' is a scheduled long break (weeks). 'Fritid' is your general free time after work or on weekends.
It is neutral. It can be used in any context, from a text to a boss to a chat with a friend.
Usually no. We say 'Jeg er på ferie', not 'Jeg er på en ferie'.
Use the past tense of 'å være': 'Jeg var på ferie'.
It refers to the three weeks in July when most of Norway is 'på ferie' at the same time.
Yes, if it's a special trip away, but usually 'ferie' implies something longer than 2 days.
Use 'Jeg skal dra på ferie' or 'Jeg skal på ferie'.
It is masculine: 'en ferie'.
It's a specific term for being 'på ferie' in a warm, southern country like Spain or Greece.
Yes, but it sounds a bit more formal or literary than 'Jeg er på ferie'.
It is the 'holiday money' Norwegians receive in June to pay for their time 'på ferie'.
Expressions liées
å ha ferie
similarto have time off
å dra på ferie
builds onto go on holiday
å feriere
specialized formto spend a holiday
en ferieavvikling
specialized formthe execution of holiday
å ta ferie
similarto take a holiday
