Significado
Stating time.
Contexto cultural
Punctuality is a core value. If you say 'Klokken er fem', it is expected to be exactly five, not 5:05. The 'five o'clock' mark is often the absolute end of the day. Staying late is sometimes seen as a sign of poor time management rather than dedication. In many Norwegian dialects, the feminine form 'klokka' is preferred over the masculine 'klokken'. Dinner (middag) is usually eaten shortly after five, making it a quiet time on the streets but a busy time in kitchens.
Use 'Klokka'
If you want to sound more like a local in Oslo, use the feminine 'Klokka er fem'.
The 'Halv' Trap
Remember that 'Halv fem' is 4:30. This is the most common mistake for foreigners in Norway!
Significado
Stating time.
Use 'Klokka'
If you want to sound more like a local in Oslo, use the feminine 'Klokka er fem'.
The 'Halv' Trap
Remember that 'Halv fem' is 4:30. This is the most common mistake for foreigners in Norway!
24-Hour Clock
While you say 'fem', you will see '17:00' on your phone. Don't let it confuse you!
Punctuality
If you say you'll meet at five, be there at 16:59.
Ponte a prueba
How do you say 'It is five o'clock' in Norwegian?
Choose the correct translation:
In Norwegian, we say 'The clock is five'.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'klokke'.
_______ er fem.
The noun must be in the definite singular form.
Fill in the missing response.
A: Hva er klokken? B: ___________ (It is five).
Both 'Klokken er fem' and 'Den er fem' are natural responses.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving work at exactly 5:00 PM. What do you say?
This is the standard way to announce the time as you leave.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Norwegian vs English Time
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosChoose the correct translation:
In Norwegian, we say 'The clock is five'.
_______ er fem.
The noun must be in the definite singular form.
A: Hva er klokken? B: ___________ (It is five).
Both 'Klokken er fem' and 'Den er fem' are natural responses.
You are leaving work at exactly 5:00 PM. What do you say?
This is the standard way to announce the time as you leave.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, if someone asks 'Hva er klokken?', you can simply answer 'Fem'. It's very common.
Both are correct. 'Klokken' is more formal/standard Bokmål; 'Klokka' is more common in speech and dialects.
In speech, we usually just say 'fem'. If context is needed, say 'fem om morgenen' (AM) or 'fem på ettermiddagen' (PM).
Because in Norwegian, time is an attribute of the clock itself, not a general state of 'it'.
No, there is no direct equivalent used at the end of the sentence in Norwegian.
You would still usually say 'fem' when reading it aloud, unless it's a very formal announcement.
Yes, the number 'fem' does not change based on gender or case.
Yes, 'den' refers back to 'klokken' and is very common.
It means 'the stroke of five', often used for deadlines.
It's very similar: 'Klokka er fem'.
Frases relacionadas
Hva er klokken?
similarWhat time is it?
Klokken slår fem
specialized formThe clock strikes five
Fem på fem
builds onFive to five (4:55)
Fem over fem
builds onFive past five (5:05)
Halv fem
contrastHalf past four (4:30)
