Meaning
Exercising by running.
Cultural Background
The 'søndagstur' is a national institution. While many walk, 'løpe en tur' is the high-energy version of this tradition. There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. People 'løpe en tur' even in sub-zero temperatures. It is common for colleagues to 'løpe en tur' together during lunch or after work as a team-building activity. In cities like Oslo, 'løpe en tur' around Sognsvann or along the Akerselva river is a daily ritual for thousands.
Use 'en tur' for everything
In Norway, almost any leisure activity can be 'en tur'. Gå en tur, sykle en tur, kjøre en tur. Master this, and you sound very native!
Don't say 'løpe tur'
Always remember the 'en'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a Norwegian ear.
Meaning
Exercising by running.
Use 'en tur' for everything
In Norway, almost any leisure activity can be 'en tur'. Gå en tur, sykle en tur, kjøre en tur. Master this, and you sound very native!
Don't say 'løpe tur'
Always remember the 'en'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a Norwegian ear.
The Weather Rule
If you tell a Norwegian you didn't run because it was raining, they will likely remind you that 'there is no bad weather, only bad clothes'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Jeg skal løpe en ____.
'Tur' is the correct word for a short exercise outing.
Which sentence is in the past tense?
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
'Løp' is the past tense of 'løpe'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hva gjorde du i morges? B: Jeg ____ en tur i parken.
The question is in the past tense ('gjorde'), so the answer must be too.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
When would you say 'Skal vi løpe en tur?'
This is an invitation for a shared activity.
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Visual Learning Aids
Types of 'Tur'
Movement
- • Løpe en tur
- • Gå en tur
- • Sykle en tur
- • Skitur
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJeg skal løpe en ____.
'Tur' is the correct word for a short exercise outing.
Choose the correct past tense sentence.
'Løp' is the past tense of 'løpe'.
A: Hva gjorde du i morges? B: Jeg ____ en tur i parken.
The question is in the past tense ('gjorde'), so the answer must be too.
When would you say 'Skal vi løpe en tur?'
This is an invitation for a shared activity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsAlmost. 'Løpe' is the general word for running, while 'jogge' specifically means a slower pace. 'Løpe en tur' is more common for any kind of running exercise.
No, 'reise' is for long-distance travel. Use 'tur' for exercise.
Yes, 'løpe en tur' is a fixed collocation. 'Løpe tur' is grammatically incorrect.
The past tense is 'løp en tur'. For example: 'Jeg løp en tur i går.'
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even in a professional setting when discussing hobbies.
Not usually. Sprinting is just 'løpe'. 'Løpe en tur' implies a longer, sustained activity.
You usually say 'løpe på tredemølle' rather than 'løpe en tur', as 'tur' implies going somewhere.
Both work! 'Ta en løpetur' is also very common.
Because Norwegians view exercise as an outing or a small journey into nature.
Yes! You can add adjectives between 'en' and 'tur'.
Related Phrases
Gå en tur
similarTo go for a walk
Ta en joggetur
synonymTo take a jog
Løpe maraton
specialized formTo run a marathon
Trene
builds onTo exercise/train
