Signification
Asking for the train location
Contexte culturel
Norwegians are generally very helpful but can be reserved. Always start your question with 'Unnskyld' (Excuse me) to be polite. In Oslo, the 'T-bane' is the lifeblood of the city. Don't confuse it with the regional 'tog' (Vy). The 'Bergensbanen' is a national treasure. Asking about the train often leads to locals sharing tips about the best side of the train to sit on for the view. Snow often causes delays. 'Hvor er toget?' is a common question during 'snøkaos' (snow chaos).
Use 'Står'
Saying 'Hvor står toget?' sounds more like a native speaker when the train is at the platform.
Silent T
In the word 'toget', the final 't' is often silent. Don't over-pronounce it!
Signification
Asking for the train location
Use 'Står'
Saying 'Hvor står toget?' sounds more like a native speaker when the train is at the platform.
Silent T
In the word 'toget', the final 't' is often silent. Don't over-pronounce it!
Politeness
Always add 'Unnskyld' before the phrase when talking to strangers.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask where the train is.
Hvor ___ toget?
'Er' is the present tense of 'to be' (is).
Which of these is the correct way to say 'The train'?
Select the correct form:
In Norwegian, 'tog' is a neuter noun, so the definite article is the suffix '-et'.
Match the Norwegian words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue at the station.
A: Unnskyld, ___ ___ toget? B: Det er på spor 4.
You are asking for the location, so 'hvor' is correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesHvor ___ toget?
'Er' is the present tense of 'to be' (is).
Select the correct form:
In Norwegian, 'tog' is a neuter noun, so the definite article is the suffix '-et'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core components of the phrase.
A: Unnskyld, ___ ___ toget? B: Det er på spor 4.
You are asking for the location, so 'hvor' is correct.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that sounds like 'Where is train?'. You need the '-et' for 'the train'.
It is neuter: 'et tog'. That's why the definite form is 'toget'.
You say 'Hvor er togene?'.
Ask 'Hvor er T-banen?'.
It is neutral. It's fine for all situations.
Add 'til [City]', e.g., 'Hvor er toget til Bergen?'.
It means 'track' or 'platform'.
Norwegians use 'står' (stands) for stationary objects like trains at a platform.
No, it is silent.
It's the specific high-speed train to the Oslo Airport.
Expressions liées
Når går toget?
similarWhen does the train leave?
Toget har gått
specialized formThe train has left / The opportunity is gone.
Hvor er stasjonen?
similarWhere is the station?
Hvilket spor?
builds onWhich track?
