Meaning
Initiating communication.
Cultural Background
In Norway, 'ta kontakt' is often used to avoid being pushy. It is a polite way to leave the ball in the other person's court. In business, it is common to end an email with 'Ta gjerne kontakt hvis du har spørsmål' (Feel free to get in touch if you have questions). On platforms like LinkedIn, 'ta kontakt' is the standard way to suggest networking.
Use 'med'
Always remember to add 'med' after 'ta kontakt' when you name the person.
Be polite
Add 'gjerne' (gladly) to sound extra polite: 'Ta gjerne kontakt'.
Meaning
Initiating communication.
Use 'med'
Always remember to add 'med' after 'ta kontakt' when you name the person.
Be polite
Add 'gjerne' (gladly) to sound extra polite: 'Ta gjerne kontakt'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct preposition.
Jeg skal ta kontakt ___ deg i morgen.
The phrase is 'ta kontakt med'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural way to say 'Please contact us'.
The standard phrase is 'ta kontakt'.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Ta kontakt
It means to start talking or writing to someone.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg har spørsmål om kurset. B: ___ med læreren.
The context implies reaching out for information.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJeg skal ta kontakt ___ deg i morgen.
The phrase is 'ta kontakt med'.
Choose the natural way to say 'Please contact us'.
The standard phrase is 'ta kontakt'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It means to start talking or writing to someone.
A: Jeg har spørsmål om kurset. B: ___ med læreren.
The context implies reaching out for information.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in written correspondence.
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
'Kontakte' is a single verb, while 'ta kontakt' is a collocation. They are interchangeable.
Only if you specify who you are contacting.
Yes, it is very common in digital networking.
It is standard Norwegian, but similar phrases exist in other languages.
You can say 'Jeg tar kontakt' or 'Jeg ringer deg'.
Yes, it is a very polite and professional way to start a conversation.
Related Phrases
Høre fra seg
similarTo hear from someone
Ta en telefon
specialized formTo make a call
Sende en melding
similarTo send a message
