Signification
Exiting a bus.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians are very punctual. If you are going to 'gå av', be ready at the door before the bus stops. In the capital, you usually exit through the middle or back doors. Only enter through the front. In smaller places, it is common to say 'Takk' (Thanks) to the driver when you 'går av'. The 'Stopp' button must be pressed. The bus will not stop automatically even if people are standing by the door.
The 'Stopp' Button
Always press the button as soon as the bus leaves the stop *before* yours. If you wait, the driver might not have time to brake safely.
Don't say 'få av'
Even though English says 'get off', never use 'få' in Norwegian for this. It sounds like you are receiving the bus as a gift.
Signification
Exiting a bus.
The 'Stopp' Button
Always press the button as soon as the bus leaves the stop *before* yours. If you wait, the driver might not have time to brake safely.
Don't say 'få av'
Even though English says 'get off', never use 'få' in Norwegian for this. It sounds like you are receiving the bus as a gift.
The Silent Exit
In big cities, don't feel pressured to say goodbye to everyone. A quick nod to the driver is plenty.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg skal gå ___ bussen nå.
In Norwegian, the standard preposition for exiting public transport is 'av'.
Which sentence is correct for a daily commute?
How do you say 'I got off the bus'?
'Gikk' is the past tense of 'gå', and 'av bussen' is the correct collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Unnskyld, skal du ___ bussen her? B: Ja, det skal jeg.
The context of asking someone on a bus usually involves whether they are exiting.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are on a crowded bus and your stop is next.
This is the polite way to tell people you need to reach the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Prepositions for Vehicles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg skal gå ___ bussen nå.
In Norwegian, the standard preposition for exiting public transport is 'av'.
How do you say 'I got off the bus'?
'Gikk' is the past tense of 'gå', and 'av bussen' is the correct collocation.
A: Unnskyld, skal du ___ bussen her? B: Ja, det skal jeg.
The context of asking someone on a bus usually involves whether they are exiting.
You are on a crowded bus and your stop is next.
This is the polite way to tell people you need to reach the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Å gå av T-banen' is perfectly correct and very common.
No, it's just more formal. Stick to 'gå av' for daily life.
You still use 'gå av': 'Jeg skal gå av toget i Lillestrøm.'
Use 'Jeg skal til å gå av' or simply 'Jeg går av nå'.
If you are already on the bus, you can just say 'Jeg skal gå av her.'
Not at all! It's just casual and friendly.
Historically, public transport was seen as a platform you step off from, rather than a room you exit.
You don't usually ask; you just press the button. But if you must, say 'Kan du stoppe på neste?'
It is 'gikk av'. For example: 'Jeg gikk av bussen for ti minutter siden.'
Yes, 'gå av flyet' is correct for disembarking a plane.
Expressions liées
å gå på bussen
contrastTo get on the bus.
å hoppe av bussen
similarTo jump off the bus.
å miste bussen
builds onTo miss the bus.
å stige av
specialized formTo disembark.
