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Telling Time in Norwegian Bokmål

Knowing how to tell time is an essential skill in any language. In this lesson, you will learn how to tell time in Norwegian Bokmål using hours and minutes. You will also learn useful expressions related to time and how to ask someone for the time. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to tell time in Norwegian Bokmål with confidence.

Telling Time in Norwegian Bokmål

How to Tell the Time

In Norwegian Bokmål, the 24-hour clock is used. To tell the time, you need to know the words for the hours and minutes. Here are the words for the hours:

Norwegian Bokmål Pronunciation English Translation
null [nʉl] 12:00 midnight
en [ɛn] 1
to [tuː] 2
tre [treː] 3
fire [fiːrə] 4
fem [fɛm] 5
seks [sɛks] 6
sju [ʃʉː] 7
åtte [ɔtə] 8
ni [niː] 9
ti [tiː] 10
elleve [ɛlɛvə] 11
tolv [tɔlv] 12:00 noon

To express minutes, use the word "over" (past) or "på" (to) followed by the number of minutes. For example:

  • klokken er fem over ni - it is five minutes past nine
  • klokken er ti på halv to - it is ten minutes to one and a half (half past twelve)

Note that when telling the time in Norwegian Bokmål, the hour always comes first, followed by the minutes. Also, "på halv" (at half) is used to express "half past," as seen in the example above.

Here are some more examples:

Norwegian Bokmål English Translation
klokken er ett it is one o'clock
klokken er tolv over ti it is twelve minutes past ten
klokken er halv tolv it is half past eleven
klokken er fem på to it is five minutes to two
klokken er kvart på åtte it is a quarter to eight
klokken er ti over elleve it is ten minutes past eleven

Useful Expressions Related to Time

There are several useful expressions related to time in Norwegian Bokmål that you may find helpful. Here are some examples:

  • når står du opp om morgenen? - what time do you get up in the morning?
  • hvor mange timer sover du om natten? - how many hours do you sleep at night?
  • hvor lang tid tar det å kjøre til byen? - how long does it take to drive to the city?
  • jeg må skynde meg, jeg er allerede for sent ute - I have to hurry, I'm already late
  • er klokken presis? - is the clock accurate?

Asking for the Time

Finally, here are some ways to ask someone for the time in Norwegian Bokmål:

  • hva er klokka? - what time is it?
  • kan du si meg hva klokka er? - can you tell me what time it is?
  • unnskyld, har du klokke? - excuse me, do you have the time?

Conclusion

Now that you have learned how to tell time in Norwegian Bokmål, you can make plans and appointments with confidence. By practicing these expressions and using them in context, you will become more familiar with telling time in Norwegian Bokmål. Congratulations on making progress in your language learning journey!


With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Parts of the Body & How to Say Hello and Greetings.

Table of Contents - Norwegian Bokmål Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Norwegian Bokmål


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Daily Activities


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Drink


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Questions and Negation


Family and Relationships


Norwegian Customs and Traditions

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