Norwegian · Travel & Places
Tog
Train
Beginnernoun · neuter
Definition
A connected line of carriages that runs on rails.
Example
Toget til Bergen er forsinket.
The train to Bergen is delayed.
Etymology
'Tog' derives from the Old Norse word 'tóg', meaning 'to pull' or 'to drag', which reflects the act of trains pulling carriages. It has maintained its meaning into modern Norwegian as a term for trains.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tog' is used in both formal and informal contexts, mostly in written form, when discussing rail transport. It is widely understood throughout Norway in both rural and urban areas.