tappe 30秒了解
- Tape means to lose a contest or competition, the opposite of win.
- It is a weak verb conjugated as taper, tapte, and har tapt.
- Do not confuse it with miste, which is used for losing objects.
- Commonly used with prepositions mot (against) and for (to someone).
The Norwegian verb tape (often misspelled as 'tappe' by learners) is a fundamental term used to describe the act of losing a contest, a match, or a competition. At its core, it is the direct antonym of å vinne (to win). While English speakers might use 'lose' for both misplaced keys and a lost football game, Norwegian makes a sharp distinction. You use tape when there is an opponent, a set of rules, or a competitive stakes involved. Whether you are playing a friendly game of Ludo with your family or competing in the World Cup, if the final score is not in your favor, you have tapt.
- Competitive Context
- This verb is primarily used in sports, games, and elections. For example, 'Senterpartiet tapte mange velgere' (The Center Party lost many voters) or 'Vi tapte finalen' (We lost the final).
Det er kjedelig å tape mot naboen i sjakk.
In Norwegian culture, the concept of being a 'god taper' (a good loser) is highly valued. It reflects the social ethos of sportsmanship and the idea that participation and fair play are just as important as the result. However, because Norwegians are very passionate about winter sports and football, you will often hear this word used with a heavy sigh in sports bars or during the Olympics. It is also used in financial contexts, such as 'å tape penger' (to lose money), which implies a negative outcome in a business 'contest' against the market.
- Emotional Nuance
- Losing isn't just about the score; it's about the 'nederlag' (defeat). Norwegians use this word to express the sting of a missed opportunity or a failed endeavor.
Ingen liker å tape ansikt foran kollegene sine.
The term also extends into legal and political spheres. To 'tape en rettssak' means to lose a court case, implying that the legal battle was a contest where one side emerged as the loser. In politics, losing an election ('å tape valget') is the standard way to describe a party or candidate that failed to secure enough votes. The breadth of this word covers everything from a minor card game to major historical defeats, making it an essential part of the Norwegian vocabulary for anyone discussing outcomes and results.
Using tape correctly requires understanding its conjugation and the prepositions that typically follow it. As a weak verb, it follows a predictable pattern: taper (present), tapte (past), and har tapt (present perfect). The most common construction involves stating who or what you lost to, or what you lost in terms of stakes.
- The Preposition 'Mot' vs. 'For'
- While 'mot' (against) is used to describe the opponent during the game, 'for' is the most common preposition to describe the result: 'De tapte for det beste laget' (They lost to the best team).
Hvis vi ikke trener mer, kommer vi til å tape hver eneste kamp denne sesongen.
When discussing financial or abstract losses, the verb is often used transitively. For instance, 'Firmaet tapte millioner i fjor' (The company lost millions last year). Here, the focus is on the quantity lost rather than an opponent. This usage is vital in business Norwegian. Another important abstract use is 'å tape ansikt' (to lose face), which describes a loss of social standing or respect.
- Compound Usage
- You can combine 'tape' with adverbs to change the intensity. 'Å tape sårt' means to lose painfully or narrowly, while 'å tape stort' means to lose by a large margin.
Laget tapte med vilje for å få en lettere motstander i neste runde.
Sentence structure follows the standard V2 rule in Norwegian. In a declarative sentence, the verb 'taper' or 'tapte' will be the second element. 'I går tapte vi' (Yesterday we lost) shows the subject-verb inversion common in the language. Mastery of these patterns allows you to describe outcomes in various contexts, from casual gaming to high-stakes political analysis.
In Norway, sports are a national pastime, and consequently, the word tape is everywhere. If you turn on the evening news (NRK Dagsrevyen), you will almost certainly hear it during the sports segment. Sports commentators use it to analyze everything from cross-country skiing to the Premier League. You will hear phrases like 'De tapte på mållinjen' (They lost at the finish line) or 'Et forsmedelig tap' (A humiliating loss).
- At the Stadium
- Fans shouting 'Vi kan ikke tape i dag!' (We cannot lose today!) is a common sound at Ullevaal Stadion during national matches.
Kommentatoren ropte: 'De har tapt kontrollen over kampen!'
Beyond the physical stadium, the word is a staple of the Norwegian gaming and e-sports community. On platforms like Twitch or Discord, Norwegian gamers will say 'Jeg taper hver gang jeg spiller mot deg' (I lose every time I play against you). It’s also common in school settings during physical education or recess games. Children learn early on the importance of not being a 'dårlig taper' (sore loser), a phrase parents and teachers use frequently to encourage social cohesion.
- In the Media
- Headlines often use the past tense: 'Norge tapte mot Tyskland' (Norway lost to Germany). It is a punchy, direct word for reporting results.
Avisen skrev at statsministeren tapte debatten i går kveld.
Finally, in everyday conversations about life’s minor setbacks, someone might say 'Man vinner noen, og man taper noen' (You win some, and you lose some). This philosophical usage shows how deeply the concept of winning and losing contests is embedded in the Norwegian worldview, serving as a metaphor for the ups and downs of daily existence.
The most frequent mistake English speakers make when learning this word is the confusion between tape (to lose) and miste (to lose). In English, the word 'lose' covers both losing a game and losing your wallet. In Norwegian, these are strictly separate. If you say 'Jeg tapte nøklene mine', a Norwegian will imagine your keys were in a competition and they lost. The correct word for losing an object is miste.
- The Spelling Trap
- Another massive hurdle is the spelling. 'Tape' (one 'p') is to lose. 'Tappe' (two 'p's) means to draw liquid, like tapping a keg or draining a battery. This is a common typo even for natives, but for learners, it can change the meaning of a sentence entirely.
Feil: Jeg tappet mobilen i bakken. (Incorrect: Use 'mistet' for dropping/losing an object).
Grammatically, learners often struggle with the preposition. In English, we 'lose to' someone. In Norwegian, you also 'taper for' someone, but learners often try to use 'til' because it feels like a closer translation of 'to'. Remember: Vi tapte for dem, not til dem. Using 'mot' is acceptable when describing the action of playing against someone, but 'for' is the standard for the result.
- Confusion with 'Forlorne'
- Older texts or very formal contexts might use 'forlise' or 'forlorne', but in modern A2-level Norwegian, 'tape' is the only word you need for contests. Don't overcomplicate it!
Riktig: Vi tapte kampen 2-1.
Lastly, be careful with the word 'tap'. 'Tap' is the noun (a loss), while 'tape' is the verb. 'Det var et stort tap' (It was a big loss) uses the noun. Mixing up the noun and verb forms is a common A2 error. Ensure you are using the verb endings (-er, -te) when you are describing the action of losing.
While tape is the most common verb for losing, Norwegian offers several synonyms and related expressions that can add variety to your speech. Depending on the intensity or the context of the loss, you might choose a different phrasing to sound more natural or more descriptive.
- Nederlag
- This is the noun for 'defeat'. Instead of saying 'vi tapte', you can say 'vi gikk på et nederlag' (we suffered a defeat). This sounds slightly more formal and is common in news reporting.
- Bli slått
- Literal translation: 'to be beaten'. This is a very common alternative. 'Vi ble slått av svenskene' (We were beaten by the Swedes) focuses more on the opponent's victory than your own loss.
Etter en lang kamp måtte de se seg slått.
In a more informal or slang-heavy context, especially among younger people or in gaming, you might hear 'å bli knust' (to be crushed) or 'å bli eid' (to be owned - from English). These imply a very large margin of loss. Conversely, if you lose by just a little, you might say 'å tape med et nødskrik' (to lose by a hair's breadth), though this is more commonly used for winning narrowly. For losing narrowly, 'å tape knepent' is the professional term.
- Ryke ut
- Specifically used in tournaments. 'Norge røk ut av EM' (Norway was knocked out of the European Championship). This implies that by losing, you are no longer in the competition.
Det er bedre å ryke ut nå enn i finalen.
Understanding these alternatives helps you navigate different social settings. While 'tape' is your reliable workhorse verb, knowing when to use 'nederlag' or 'bli slått' will make your Norwegian sound more nuanced and sophisticated, moving you beyond the basic A2 level toward B1 proficiency.
按水平分级的例句
Jeg taper i spill.
I lose at games.
Present tense of 'tape'.
Vi taper nå.
We are losing now.
Simple present with 'vi'.
Hvem taper?
Who is losing?
Question form.
Han vil ikke tape.
He does not want to lose.
Infinitive after 'vil'.
Hun taper ofte.
She often loses.
Adverb 'ofte' placement.
De taper i dag.
They are losing today.
Present tense.
Ikke tape!
Don't lose!
Imperative with 'ikke'.
Jeg hater å tape.
I hate to lose.
Infinitive with 'å'.
Vi tapte kampen i går.
We lost the match yesterday.
Past tense 'tapte'.
Har du tapt før?
Have you lost before?
Present perfect 'har tapt'.
Laget tapte for Sverige.
The team lost to Sweden.
Preposition 'for' indicating the opponent.
Han tapte mye penger på børsen.
He lost a lot of money on the stock market.
Transitive use with money.
Det er ikke gøy å tape.
It is not fun to lose.
Infinitive phrase.
Vi tapte med vilje.
We lost on purpose.
Adverbial phrase 'med vilje'.
Hun tapte ansikt i møtet.
She lost face in the meeting.
Idiomatic expression.
Hvorfor tapte de?
Why did they lose?
Past tense question.
Partiet tapte mange stemmer ved valget.
The party lost many votes in the election.
Political context.
Bedriften har tapt terreng til konkurrentene.
The company has lost ground to competitors.
Metaphorical use of 'terreng'.
Hvis vi taper denne saken, er alt over.
If we lose this case, everything is over.
Conditional 'hvis' clause.
Han er kjent for å være en dårlig taper.
He is known for being a sore loser.
Noun use 'taper'.
De tapte knepent i finalen.
They lost narrowly in the final.
Adverb 'knepent' modifying the verb.
Det er viktig å lære av å tape.
It is important to learn from losing.
Gerund-like use of 'å tape'.
Ingen vil tape ansikt i denne situasjonen.
No one wants to lose face in this situation.
Modal verb 'vil' + infinitive.
Vi tapte mot et mye bedre lag.
We lost against a much better team.
Preposition 'mot' indicating opposition.
Regjeringen tapte tillit i befolkningen.
The government lost trust among the population.
Abstract transitive use.
Han tapte saken i Høyesterett.
He lost the case in the Supreme Court.
Legal context.
Det å tape kan være en verdifull erfaring.
Losing can be a valuable experience.
Substantivized infinitive 'Det å tape'.
De tapte stort på den investeringen.
They lost big on that investment.
Adverb 'stort' for emphasis.
Norge tapte kampen om ressursene.
Norway lost the battle for the resources.
Metaphorical 'kampen om'.
Mange frykter å tape jobben sin.
Many fear losing their jobs.
Note: 'Miste' is more common, but 'tape' implies a competitive selection.
Han tapte alt han eide på gambling.
He lost everything he owned on gambling.
Intense transitive use.
Vi kan ikke tillate oss å tape mer tid.
We cannot afford to lose more time.
Abstract use with 'tid'.
Institusjonen har tapt sin opprinnelige funksjon.
The institution has lost its original function.
Formal academic context.
Argumentasjonen hans tapte kraft mot slutten.
His argument lost power towards the end.
Metaphorical use in rhetoric.
De tapte kampen mot klokka.
They lost the race against time.
Idiomatic 'kampen mot klokka'.
Å tape terreng i den teknologiske utviklingen er fatalt.
Losing ground in technological development is fatal.
Infinitive subject.
Han tapte retten til å praktisere som lege.
He lost the right to practice as a doctor.
Legal/Professional loss.
Selskapet tapte ansikt globalt etter skandalen.
The company lost face globally after the scandal.
Global/Corporate context.
Vi må ikke tape av syne våre langsiktige mål.
We must not lose sight of our long-term goals.
Idiom 'tape av syne'.
Hennes innflytelse tapte seg med årene.
Her influence waned over the years.
Reflexive-like use (waning).
I dette politiske spillet er det bare tapere.
In this political game, there are only losers.
Cynical/Philosophical use.
Han tapte sin sjel til materialismen.
He lost his soul to materialism.
Literary/Existential use.
Verket tapte sin aura i den digitale reproduksjonen.
The work lost its aura in the digital reproduction.
Aesthetic/Philosophical context.
Nasjonsbyggingen tapte fremdrift etter krigen.
Nation-building lost momentum after the war.
Historical/Sociological analysis.
De tapte kampen for tilværelsen.
They lost the struggle for existence.
Reference to Darwinism/Naturalism.
Rettsstaten må aldri tape kampen mot korrupsjon.
The rule of law must never lose the battle against corruption.
High-level legal/political ethics.
Han tapte mælet av ren forbauselse.
He lost his speech from pure astonishment.
Archaic/Literary idiom 'tape mælet'.
Diktet tapte sin rytmiske klang i oversettelsen.
The poem lost its rhythmic sound in translation.
Linguistic/Literary critique.
常见搭配
常用短语
— Win or lose. Used to describe a situation where the outcome is uncertain.
Vinn eller tap, vi skal ha det gøy.
— To lose spectacularly or very loudly. Used when a defeat is obvious and massive.
De tapte så det ljomte i hele byen.
— Don't be a sore loser. A common reprimand for people who get angry when they lose.
Slutt å skrike, ikke vær en dårlig taper.
— To lose at the very last second or at the finish line.
Han tapte på målstreken i 50-meteren.
— Everything is lost. A dramatic expression of total failure.
Skipet synker, alt er tapt!
— To lose face publicly or to the outside world.
Firmaet tapte ansikt utad etter lekkasjen.
— To lose one's innocence. A metaphorical phrase.
Barnet tapte sin uskyld altfor tidlig.
— To lose oneself. Often used in psychological or romantic contexts.
Hun var redd for å tape seg selv i forholdet.
习语与表达
— To suffer a loss of respect; to be humiliated.
Han ville ikke be om unnskyldning i frykt for å tape ansikt.
Neutral/FormalSummary
The Norwegian verb 'tape' is exclusively for losing contests, games, or money. Example: 'Vi tapte kampen' (We lost the match). Remember the double 'p' in 'tappe' means something else entirely (to drain).
- Tape means to lose a contest or competition, the opposite of win.
- It is a weak verb conjugated as taper, tapte, and har tapt.
- Do not confuse it with miste, which is used for losing objects.
- Commonly used with prepositions mot (against) and for (to someone).
