Significado
Arriving after the scheduled time.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is a sign of respect. Being 'sent ute' for a job interview is often a deal-breaker. In Norwegian business, meetings start exactly on time. If you are 'sent ute', do not expect the meeting to wait for you. For private parties, being 10-15 minutes 'sent ute' is often acceptable, but for dinner parties, you should be on time. Norwegians complain loudly if the bus is 'sent ute', but they are secretly proud of the system's general efficiency.
The SMS Rule
In Norway, if you are more than 5 minutes 'sent ute', it is polite to send a text message immediately.
Don't say 'Jeg er for sent'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Jeg er sent ute'.
Significado
Arriving after the scheduled time.
The SMS Rule
In Norway, if you are more than 5 minutes 'sent ute', it is polite to send a text message immediately.
Don't say 'Jeg er for sent'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Jeg er sent ute'.
Use 'litt'
Even if you are 30 minutes late, saying 'Jeg er litt sent ute' sounds less aggressive, though it might be seen as an understatement.
The 'Academic Quarter'
At universities, 'sent ute' might not count until 15 minutes past the hour. Check your local culture!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Jeg må skynde meg, jeg er sent ____.
'Ute' is the correct form for the state of being late.
Which sentence is correct when you are currently on the way and running late?
Choose the best option:
While they have nuances, all three can be used to describe being late in this context.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Kommer du snart? B: Ja, beklager, jeg er ____ ____ ____.
'Sent ute' is the most natural informal response here.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are 5 minutes behind schedule for a meeting.
'Sent ute' means you are behind schedule.
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Ayudas visuales
Sent Ute vs. Forsinket
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJeg må skynde meg, jeg er sent ____.
'Ute' is the correct form for the state of being late.
Choose the best option:
While they have nuances, all three can be used to describe being late in this context.
A: Kommer du snart? B: Ja, beklager, jeg er ____ ____ ____.
'Sent ute' is the most natural informal response here.
You are 5 minutes behind schedule for a meeting.
'Sent ute' means you are behind schedule.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's better to use 'forsinket' for trains. 'Sent ute' is usually for people.
'Sent ute' is the state of running late. 'For sent' is used with verbs of arrival, like 'komme for sent'.
The phrase itself isn't rude, but the action of being late is considered rude in Norway.
Simply say 'Jeg er sent ute'.
Yes, 'Vi er sent ute med rapporten' is perfectly correct.
Always 'sent ute'. 'Ut' implies movement, 'ute' implies a state.
The opposite is 'tidlig ute' (being early).
Yes, you can use 'litt', 'veldig', or 'fryktelig' to describe how late you are.
Yes, you can be 'sent ute' with starting a family or a career.
Yes, this is a universal expression across Norway.
Frases relacionadas
Å komme for sent
similarTo arrive late
Å være forsinket
synonymTo be delayed
Å være tidlig ute
contrastTo be early
I siste liten
builds onAt the last minute
Å somle
specialized formTo dawdle
