Signification
Having limited time
Contexte culturel
The term 'tidsklemma' (the time squeeze) is a common cultural concept describing the stress of modern life. Being 'travelt' is often discussed in the media as a health concern. Punctuality is vital. If you are 'travelt', it's often seen as a valid reason to skip small talk, as being on time for the next appointment is more important. Slow TV (Sakte-TV) is the cultural opposite of 'å ha det travelt'. It encourages people to slow down and watch a train journey for 7 hours. In Northern Norway, there is a stereotype of being more 'avslappet' (relaxed) and having it less 'travelt' than people in Oslo.
The 'Det' Rule
Never forget the 'det'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Don't use 'er'
Saying 'Jeg er travel' is a very common beginner mistake. Stick to 'Jeg har det travelt'.
Signification
Having limited time
The 'Det' Rule
Never forget the 'det'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Don't use 'er'
Saying 'Jeg er travel' is a very common beginner mistake. Stick to 'Jeg har det travelt'.
Polite Refusal
In Norway, saying you have it 'travelt' is a very polite and accepted way to decline an invitation or end a chat.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'I am in a hurry'.
Jeg ___ ___ travelt.
The correct collocation is 'å ha det travelt'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'They were busy yesterday'?
You need the past tense of 'ha' (hadde) and the formal object 'det'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kan du hjelpe meg? B: Beklager, jeg har det travelt ___ ___ nå.
'Akkurat nå' means 'right now' and fits the context of a quick excuse.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are running to catch the train.
'Jeg har det travelt' is used when you are physically rushing.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Travelt vs. Opptatt
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJeg ___ ___ travelt.
The correct collocation is 'å ha det travelt'.
How do you say 'They were busy yesterday'?
You need the past tense of 'ha' (hadde) and the formal object 'det'.
A: Kan du hjelpe meg? B: Beklager, jeg har det travelt ___ ___ nå.
'Akkurat nå' means 'right now' and fits the context of a quick excuse.
You are running to catch the train.
'Jeg har det travelt' is used when you are physically rushing.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's perfect for that. It implies you have a lot to do in a short amount of time.
In this phrase, it functions as an adverb describing the state of 'having it'.
'Travelt' is more neutral and describes the situation. 'Stresse' is more about the negative feeling of being overwhelmed.
Yes, you can say 'en travel gate'. In that case, 'travel' is an adjective.
You can say 'Jeg har det litt travelt'.
It is neutral and can be used in almost any context.
It's a formal object that refers to the general situation, similar to 'it' in 'How is it going?'.
Yes, this means you are busy taking care of your children.
'Å ha god tid' (to have good/plenty of time).
No, it's a false friend! It means busy/hurried.
Expressions liées
å ha dårlig tid
similarTo have little time left.
å være opptatt
similarTo be occupied/busy.
å stresse
similarTo stress.
å forte seg
builds onTo hurry up.
