Significado
Seizing an opportunity.
Contexto cultural
The TV show 'Ta Sjansen' at Holmenkollen is a major cultural touchstone. It celebrated creativity and the 'brave amateur' spirit. Norwegians value 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life), where taking a chance on a new hiking trail is seen as a positive character trait. In Norwegian workplaces, flat hierarchy means even junior employees are encouraged to 'ta sjansen' and share their ideas. While 'Janteloven' discourages bragging, 'ta sjansen' is the socially acceptable way to pursue success without appearing arrogant.
Use it for encouragement
If you don't know what to say to a friend who is nervous, 'Ta sjansen!' is always a safe and positive choice.
Don't say 'Gjøre'
English speakers often say 'make a chance'. In Norwegian, this sounds very strange. Stick to 'ta'.
Significado
Seizing an opportunity.
Use it for encouragement
If you don't know what to say to a friend who is nervous, 'Ta sjansen!' is always a safe and positive choice.
Don't say 'Gjøre'
English speakers often say 'make a chance'. In Norwegian, this sounds very strange. Stick to 'ta'.
The Bell Metaphor
If you want to sound very native, mention 'ringing the bell' (ringe i bjella) after taking a chance, referring to the TV show.
Preposition 'på'
Always use 'på' if you are taking a chance ON something. 'Jeg tar sjansen på deg.'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'å ta'.
I går ______ jeg sjansen og ringte ham.
The sentence starts with 'I går' (Yesterday), so you must use the past tense 'tok'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best way to encourage a friend.
The idiom is 'å ta sjansen' with the definite article.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your friend is afraid to try skiing for the first time.
'Ta sjansen' is used here to encourage someone to try a new activity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal du søke på jobben? B: Ja, jeg tror jeg skal ______ ______.
The standard response to an opportunity is 'ta sjansen'.
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Ayudas visuales
Sjanse vs. Mulighet
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosI går ______ jeg sjansen og ringte ham.
The sentence starts with 'I går' (Yesterday), so you must use the past tense 'tok'.
Choose the best way to encourage a friend.
The idiom is 'å ta sjansen' with the definite article.
Situation: Your friend is afraid to try skiing for the first time.
'Ta sjansen' is used here to encourage someone to try a new activity.
A: Skal du søke på jobben? B: Ja, jeg tror jeg skal ______ ______.
The standard response to an opportunity is 'ta sjansen'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Sjanse' implies risk or luck. 'Mulighet' is a more neutral word for 'opportunity'.
Yes, 'å ta sjansene', but it is much less common than the singular idiom.
'Ta en sjanse' is 'take a chance' (general). 'Ta sjansen' is 'take THE chance' (this specific one). Both are correct but 'sjansen' is more common in this idiom.
Jeg tok sjansen.
Usually, it is used for positive risks, but you can say 'Jeg tar sjansen på at det ikke regner' (I'm taking the chance that it won't rain).
'Gå for det' or 'Gunne på' are more casual alternatives.
'Våge' means 'to dare'. 'Ta sjansen' is the action of daring to do something specific.
Because 'sjanse' is a masculine noun (en sjanse), so the definite form ends in -en.
It's possible, but 'Ta sjansen' sounds much more natural and idiomatic.
Frases relacionadas
Gripe muligheten
synonymSeize the opportunity
Hoppe i det
similarJump into it
Våge
builds onTo dare
Satse alt
specialized formBet everything / Go all in
La det stå til
similarLet it go / Give it a whirl
