Norwegian · Common Verbs

Løpe

To run

Beginnerverb

Definition

To move quickly on foot.

Example

Hun løper i parken hver morgen.

She runs in the park every morning.

Etymology

'Løpe' has its roots in the Old Norse 'hlaupa', from Proto-Germanic '*hlaupan', signifying the act of running as a fundamental human activity.

How & Where It’s Used

'Løpe' is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts, often in informal discussions but also in sports or physical activity settings.

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