ta vare på deg selv
The English phrase "take care" can be translated into Norwegian as ta vare på deg selv.
The phrase ta vare på deg selv serves two purposes: it can be used as a warm parting expression and also as a literal instruction to look after one's own well-being.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, ta vare på deg selv means "take care of yourself".
Did you know?
- The phrase ta vare på can also be used for inanimate objects, meaning to preserve, store or maintain something for the future.
- In certain contexts, the word vare can refer to a commercial product or commodity, creating a hidden linguistic link between 'care' and 'goods'.
- The word på in this phrase is a rebracketing of the Old Norse upp á, making it a direct cousin of the English word 'upon'.
Examples in context
- Du er gammel nok til å ta vare på deg selv.You are old enough to take care of yourself.This sentence demonstrates how to use ta vare på deg selv to express the idea of being capable of looking after oneself.Tatoeba #342489 by gurobu, translation #64285 by CC
- Vær forsiktig og ha en flott dagBe careful and have a great day
- Ta vare på deg selv og snakkes snartTake care of yourself and talk to you soon
- Pass deg for glattisenWatch out for the icy roads
- Ha det bra, og ta vare på deg selv.Goodbye, and take care of yourself.
- Ta vare på deg selv i sommerferien.Take care of yourself during the summer vacation.
Example conversation
Two friends are parting ways at a bus stop.
- KristofferNå må jeg gå, ha det bra!I have to go now, goodbye!
- IngridVi snakkes snart, Kristoffer.We will talk soon, Kristoffer.
- KristofferJa, ta vare på deg selv, Ingrid.Yes, take care of yourself, Ingrid.
- IngridTakk, det skal jeg gjøre.Thanks, I will.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deg, på, ta, vare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
