Significado
To be busy or traveling from place to place.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is linked to 'tidsklemma', the modern struggle of balancing work and family life. Being 'på farten' is almost a default state for Norwegian parents in urban areas. There is a high value placed on 'friluftsliv' (outdoor life). Being 'på farten' often implies you are heading out to the woods or mountains, which is seen as very positive. While Americans use 'on the go', the Norwegian 'på farten' is slightly more likely to be used for business travel specifically, similar to 'on the road'. In Japan, showing that you are 'batabata' (busy/moving) is often a sign of politeness to show you are working hard for the group.
The 'Busy' Distinction
Use this phrase when you want to sound active and productive, rather than just stressed.
False Friend Alert
Never laugh when a Norwegian says they are 'på farten'. They are just busy, not gassy!
Significado
To be busy or traveling from place to place.
The 'Busy' Distinction
Use this phrase when you want to sound active and productive, rather than just stressed.
False Friend Alert
Never laugh when a Norwegian says they are 'på farten'. They are just busy, not gassy!
Social Media
Use #påfarten on Instagram when posting a photo of your coffee and your train ticket.
Teste-se
Fyll inn riktig preposisjon.
Jeg kan ikke snakke nå, jeg er ___ farten.
The standard idiom is 'på farten'.
Hvilken setning er riktig?
Når bruker vi 'på farten'?
'På farten' describes being busy and moving between places.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Skal du være hjemme i helgen? B: Nei, jeg skal ___ hele helgen.
The full verb phrase is 'å være på farten'.
Match situasjonen med riktig uttrykk.
Du har vært i fem butikker og skal nå hente barna.
This describes a series of errands and movement.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJeg kan ikke snakke nå, jeg er ___ farten.
The standard idiom is 'på farten'.
Når bruker vi 'på farten'?
'På farten' describes being busy and moving between places.
A: Skal du være hjemme i helgen? B: Nei, jeg skal ___ hele helgen.
The full verb phrase is 'å være på farten'.
Du har vært i fem butikker og skal nå hente barna.
This describes a series of errands and movement.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, for a car in motion, use 'i fart'. 'På farten' is for people's schedules.
Almost. 'I farta' is more informal and usually means you are doing something very quickly while moving.
Yes, it is neutral. You can tell a client 'Jeg er på farten i dag, men svarer i morgen.'
To be 'i ro' (at rest) or 'hjemmeværende' (staying at home).
Not necessarily. It can just mean an active, full life.
Yes, that is a perfect way to say you are currently traveling to Oslo.
Always 'på farten' (definite form).
Yes, but 'på reisefot' is more specific for vacations.
Jeg er alltid på farten.
In Norwegian, not at all. It is a very common, clean word meaning speed.
Frases relacionadas
i farta
similarIn a hurry / on the fly
på reisefot
specialized formAbout to travel / on a trip
å farte rundt
builds onTo wander/travel around
å ha det travelt
synonymTo be busy
underveis
similarOn the way
