Schedule & Booking

1. Hva er åpningstidene?

   What are the opening hours?

   Usage

   Used to ask opening hours at attractions, stores, or museums

   Grammar Note

   "Åpningstidene" = opening + times (definite plural). Many Norwegian shops close early or are closed on Sundays

2. Toget avgår klokken åtte

   The train departs at eight o'clock

   Usage

   Used to state a train departure time

   Grammar Note

   "Klokken" = the clock / at (o'clock). "Hva er klokken?" = What time is it? — essential time expression

3. Hvor lang tid tar det?

   How long does it take?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the duration of a journey, activity, or process

   Grammar Note

   "Hvor lang tid…?" = how much time…? Response: "Det tar en time" (it takes an hour), "ti minutter" (10 minutes)

4. Er butikken stengt på søndager?

   Is the shop closed on Sundays?

   Usage

   Used to check Sunday opening hours — many Norwegian shops are closed or have limited Sunday hours

   Grammar Note

   "Søndager" is the plural of "søndag" (Sunday). "På + weekday plural" expresses habitual occurrence

5. Jeg vil bestille en time

   I want to make an appointment

   Usage

   Used to request an appointment at a clinic, salon, restaurant, or other service

   Grammar Note

   "Time" means both "an hour" and "appointment". "Bestille en time" = book an appointment (by context)

6. Neste buss går om ti minutter

   The next bus leaves in ten minutes

   Usage

   Used to inform someone about the next bus departure time

   Grammar Note

   "Om + time" = in (time). "Om ti minutter" = in ten minutes, "om en time" = in an hour

7. Museet åpner klokken ti

   The museum opens at ten o'clock

   Usage

   Used to state when a museum or attraction opens

   Grammar Note

   "Åpner" = opens (present tense of "åpne"). "Museet" = the museum (neuter definite with "-et")

8. Er det ledig i morgen?

   Is it available tomorrow?

   Usage

   Used to ask about availability for the next day at a restaurant, tour, or facility

   Grammar Note

   "Ledig" = free/available/vacant. "Er det ledig?" works for seats, rooms, appointments, and time slots

9. Kan vi møtes på mandag?

   Can we meet on Monday?

   Usage

   Used to schedule a meeting or appointment on Monday

   Grammar Note

   "Møtes" = meet each other (reciprocal form with "-s"). "På mandag" = on (this) Monday

10. Vi er sent ute, skynd deg!

    We are running late, hurry up!

    Usage

    Used to urge companions to hurry when running late for a scheduled event

    Grammar Note

    "Skynd deg" = hurry up (reflexive imperative). "Deg" = yourself. "Sent ute" = out late / running late

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