tog
[toːɡ]neuter
The Norwegian word for train (as in a line of connected cars or carriages) is tog.
tog is used to refer to the physical vehicle or the mode of transport. For example, the term lokaltoget refers to a local train.
Meaning: line of connected cars or carriages (noun)
Which one should you use?
While tog is the noun for the vehicle, the verb trene is used when you mean to train or exercise and øve can be used when practicing a specific ability.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
tog is a neuter noun. The plural form remains tog, meaning the word does not change when referring to more than one train. To say 'the train', use the definite form toget.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly attempt to use tog as a verb. However, tog is strictly a noun. If you want to express the action of training or exercising, you must use the verb trene.
Did you know?
- The word tog is also used to describe a ceremonial procession, such as a '17th of May' parade, where people walk in a long line.
- In old Norwegian contexts, tog was used to describe a military expedition or a 'trek' into battle.
- The word tog shares an ancient root with the English word 'tug', both originating from a Proto-Germanic word for 'pulling' or 'rope'.
Examples in context
- Vi dro med toget.We left by train.This sentence demonstrates how to express leaving by means of the tog.Tatoeba #12757610 by pckv, translation #2395 by Zifre
- Han gikk på toget.He got on the train.This sentence shows the phrase used for boarding the tog.Tatoeba #2947948 by eirik174, translation #295129 by CK
- Han tar aldri toget.He never takes the train.This sentence illustrates the use of the verb 'to take' with the tog.Tatoeba #2916731 by eirik174, translation #2896808 by migl
- Jeg tar toget til Oslo i morgen.I'm taking the train to Oslo tomorrow.
- Hvordan kan jeg komme meg til Bergen med toget?How can I get to Bergen by train?
- Jeg tar banen til jobben hver dag.I take the train to work every day.
- La oss ta banen sammen til sentrum.Let's take the train together to the city center.
- 57 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Jakob are standing at the train station platform.
- EmmaKommer toget snart?Is the train coming soon?
- JakobJa, jeg ser toget nå.Yes, I see the train now.
- EmmaDet er et langt tog.It is a long train.
- JakobVi må løpe!We must run!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “train” translations and entries tog, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tog, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
