å ta initiativ
to take initiative
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/oː tɑ ɪnɪsiɑˈtiːv/
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Cultural Note
In modern Norwegian dating, either person can comfortably take the first step.
📝 Example Sentences
Noen må ta initiativ hvis dette skal bli noe.
Someone has to take initiative if this is going to become something.
Hun tok initiativ til den første daten.
She took the initiative for the first date.