When we use the word snart in Norwegian, we're talking about something happening in the near future. It means 'soon' or 'in a short time.' For example, if you say 'Jeg kommer snart,' you mean 'I'm coming soon.' It's a very common adverb to express immediacy.
§ What does 'snart' mean?
'Snart' is a common Norwegian adverb. It means 'soon' or 'in a short time'. You use it to talk about things that will happen in the near future. It’s similar to saying 'shortly' or 'presently' in English.
- DEFINITION
- in a short time
You'll hear and use 'snart' a lot in everyday Norwegian conversations. It's a word that helps indicate when something is going to happen, usually without giving a specific time.
§ When do people use 'snart'?
People use 'snart' when they want to convey that an event or action is approaching quickly. It's very flexible and can be used in many different contexts. Here are some common situations:
- To talk about future events that are imminent.
- To reassure someone that something will happen without a long wait.
- To express anticipation for something.
Jeg kommer snart hjem. (I'm coming home soon.)
Middagen er snart klar. (Dinner is soon ready.)
Vi skal reise snart. (We are leaving soon.)
Notice how 'snart' fits naturally into different sentence structures. It usually comes after the verb or at the end of the sentence, depending on emphasis and flow.
You might also hear it in questions:
Kommer du snart? (Are you coming soon?)
Er den ferdig snart? (Will it be finished soon?)
It’s a simple word that can make your Norwegian sound more natural and fluent. Practice using it to talk about your plans or things that are about to happen.
Remember, 'snart' implies a relatively short waiting period. If you mean something will happen at some point in the future, but not necessarily very soon, you might use other words like 'etter hvert' (eventually) or 'om en stund' (in a while).
Vi sees snart! (We'll see each other soon!)
How Formal Is It?
"Middagen serveres om kort tid. (Dinner will be served in a short time.)"
"Vi drar snart. (We're leaving soon.)"
"Jeg kommer straks. (I'll be there right away.)"
"Er vi der snart? (Are we there yet? / Are we there soon?)"
"Sommeren er rett rundt hjørnet. (Summer is just around the corner.)"
Le savais-tu ?
The English word 'smart' is a distant relative, originally meaning 'painful' or 'sharp', and later evolving to mean 'quick-witted'.
Guide de prononciation
- pronouncing the 'r' too hard
- missing the 't' sound at the end
Grammaire à connaître
Adverbs of time like 'snart' usually come after the verb in a main clause.
Jeg kommer snart. (I am coming soon.)
In a subordinate clause, 'snart' typically comes after the subject and before the verb.
Hun sa at hun snart skulle reise. (She said that she soon would travel.)
'Snart' can also be used at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, followed by inversion (verb-subject).
Snart er det sommer. (Soon it is summer.)
When used with modal verbs, 'snart' usually comes after the modal verb but before the main verb.
Vi må snart gå. (We must soon go.)
'Snart' can combine with other words to form expressions, like 'snart ferdig' (soon finished).
Middagen er snart ferdig. (Dinner is soon finished.)
Exemples par niveau
Jeg kommer snart hjem.
I am coming home soon.
Middagen er snart ferdig.
Dinner is almost ready.
Vi må dra snart.
We must leave soon.
Skolen starter snart.
School starts soon.
Er du snart klar?
Are you ready soon?
Det blir snart mørkt.
It will be dark soon.
Bussen kommer snart.
The bus is coming soon.
Jeg er snart ferdig med boken.
I am almost finished with the book.
Jeg skal snart dra hjem.
I am leaving home soon.
Det vil snart være vår.
It will soon be spring.
Vi må snart ta en beslutning.
We must soon make a decision.
Han kommer snart tilbake.
He will soon be back.
Hun er snart ferdig med oppgaven sin.
She is almost done with her assignment.
Toget skal snart ankomme stasjonen.
The train is due to arrive at the station soon.
Vi kan snart begynne å spise.
We can start eating soon.
Været vil snart bli bedre.
The weather will soon improve.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Jeg kommer snart.
I'm coming soon. (I come soon.)
Er du snart ferdig?
Are you almost done? (Are you soon finished?)
Maten er snart klar.
The food is almost ready. (The food is soon ready.)
Vi er snart hjemme.
We are almost home. (We are soon home.)
Det er snart tid for å spise.
It's almost time to eat. (It is soon time for to eat.)
Det blir snart sommer.
It will soon be summer. (It becomes soon summer.)
Jeg må snart dra.
I have to leave soon. (I must soon leave.)
Kan du komme så snart som mulig?
Can you come as soon as possible? (Can you come so soon as possible?)
Vi sees snart!
See you soon! (We see us soon!)
Filmen begynner snart.
The movie starts soon. (The film begins soon.)
Modèles grammaticaux
Expressions idiomatiques
"Jeg kommer snart."
I'm coming soon.
Jeg kommer snart, bare vent litt.
neutral"Vi sees snart."
See you soon.
Ha det bra! Vi sees snart.
neutral"Snart ferdig."
Almost done.
Er du snart ferdig med leksene dine?
neutral"Det er snart jul."
It's almost Christmas.
Tiden flyr, det er snart jul igjen.
neutral"Så snart som mulig."
As soon as possible.
Send meg informasjonen så snart som mulig.
neutral"Snart skal jeg..."
Soon I will...
Snart skal jeg reise til Norge.
neutral"Det blir snart mørkt."
It will be dark soon.
Vi må skynde oss, det blir snart mørkt.
neutral"Han kommer snart tilbake."
He will be back soon.
Ikke bekymre deg, han kommer snart tilbake.
neutral"Snart er det helg."
It's almost the weekend.
Endelig fredag, snart er det helg!
neutral"Det er ikke lenge til snart."
It won't be long until soon.
Er du klar? Det er ikke lenge til snart vi drar.
neutralStructures de phrases
Jeg kommer snart.
I am coming soon.
Vi drar snart hjem.
We are going home soon.
Middagen er snart klar.
Dinner is soon ready.
Bussen kommer snart.
The bus is coming soon.
Jeg må snart gå.
I must soon go.
Snart er det sommer.
Soon it is summer.
Er du ferdig snart?
Are you finished soon?
De kommer snart tilbake.
They are coming back soon.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of a 'snarl' or a 'snake' that moves quickly. 'Snart' means soon, like a quick movement.
Association visuelle
Imagine a clock with the hands spinning very fast, indicating that time is passing quickly and something will happen soon.
Word Web
Défi
Try to use 'snart' in three different sentences describing things you will do or that will happen in the near future. For example: 'Jeg skal snart spise.' (I will soon eat.)
Origine du mot
Old Norse
Sens originel : quickly, soon
North GermanicContexte culturel
When a Norwegian says 'snart', it can sometimes mean 'eventually' rather than 'very soon' to an English speaker. It's often used with a more relaxed sense of time than in English. For instance, if someone says 'Jeg kommer snart,' they might arrive in 10 minutes or 30 minutes, depending on the context and the person.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Saying goodbye with an intention to meet again soon.
- Vi snakkes snart!
- Sees snart!
- Kom snart tilbake!
Talking about an upcoming event or action.
- Middagen er snart klar.
- Bussen kommer snart.
- Jeg er snart ferdig.
Expressing that something will happen without much delay.
- Vinteren er snart her.
- Det blir snart mørkt.
- Filmen starter snart.
Asking or stating when someone will arrive or something will be ready.
- Kommer du snart?
- Er den snart ferdig?
- Det er snart tid for å gå.
Referring to something that will be completed or achieved in the near future.
- Jeg er snart voksen.
- Vi er snart fremme.
- Oppgaven er snart løst.
Amorces de conversation
"Hva skal du gjøre snart?"
"Når kommer du snart på besøk?"
"Er det noe du ser frem til snart?"
"Hva pleier du å si når du skal sees snart?"
"Hva er det første du skal gjøre når du er snart ferdig med jobben?"
Sujets d'écriture
Skriv fem setninger om ting du skal gjøre snart.
Beskriv en situasjon hvor du brukte ordet 'snart' nylig.
Tenk på en venn du ikke har sett på lenge. Skriv en kort melding til dem med 'snart'.
Hva betyr 'snart' for deg i en travel hverdag?
Lag en liten historie hvor 'snart' er et viktig ord for handlingen.
Teste-toi 96 questions
Jeg kommer ___ hjem. (I am coming home soon.)
'Snart' means 'soon' and fits the context of coming home in a short time.
Maten er ___ klar. (The food is ready soon.)
To say the food will be ready in a short time, 'snart' is the correct word.
Vi sees ___. (We'll see each other soon.)
'Vi sees snart' is a common way to say 'See you soon'.
Toget kommer ___. (The train is coming soon.)
'Snart' indicates the train's arrival in a short time.
Bussen går ___. (The bus leaves soon.)
To express that the bus will depart in a short time, 'snart' is appropriate.
Han lærer norsk ___. (He learns Norwegian soon.)
'Snart' implies that his Norwegian learning will be successful in a short time.
Which word means 'soon'?
'Snart' translates directly to 'soon' or 'in a short time' in English.
We are leaving ___.
The sentence 'We are leaving snart' means 'We are leaving soon'.
Which sentence uses 'snart' correctly?
'Jeg kommer snart' means 'I am coming soon'. The other options don't make as much sense with 'snart' in this context.
The word 'snart' means 'never'.
'Snart' means 'soon', not 'never'.
If someone says 'Jeg er snart hjemme', they mean 'I am home soon'.
'Jeg er snart hjemme' translates to 'I am home soon' or 'I will be home shortly'.
You can use 'snart' to talk about something happening in the distant future.
'Snart' refers to a short time from now, not the distant future.
Listen for 'snart' in a sentence about going home.
Listen for 'snart' in a question about eating.
Listen for 'snart' in a sentence about a bus.
Read this aloud:
Vi ses snart!
Focus: snart (s-nah-rt)
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Er du ferdig snart?
Focus: snart (s-nah-rt)
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Read this aloud:
Han kommer snart.
Focus: snart (s-nah-rt)
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Write a short sentence telling someone you will see them soon.
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Vi ses snart. (We'll see each other soon.)
Imagine you are waiting for a bus. Write a sentence saying the bus will arrive soon.
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Bussen kommer snart. (The bus is coming soon.)
You are telling a friend you will be home soon. Write a sentence.
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Jeg er hjemme snart. (I am home soon.)
When will the person eat dessert?
Read this passage:
Jeg spiser middag nå. Jeg skal spise dessert snart. Da er jeg mett.
When will the person eat dessert?
The word 'snart' means soon.
The word 'snart' means soon.
When will the meeting start?
Read this passage:
Vi har et møte om fem minutter. Vi starter snart.
When will the meeting start?
'Snart' indicates it will happen in a short time, and 'fem minutter' specifies that time.
'Snart' indicates it will happen in a short time, and 'fem minutter' specifies that time.
What does the person want to do soon?
Read this passage:
Jeg er veldig trøtt. Jeg vil sove snart.
What does the person want to do soon?
The person is tired and wants to 'sove snart' (sleep soon).
The person is tired and wants to 'sove snart' (sleep soon).
Jeg må gå. Vi sees ___!
'Snart' means 'soon' or 'in a short time', which fits the context of saying goodbye and expecting to see someone again.
Middagen er klar ___. Vask hendene dine.
'Snart' (soon) indicates that the dinner will be ready in a short time, prompting the action of washing hands.
Skolen starter ___ igjen etter ferien.
'Snart' (soon) means that school will resume in a short period after the holiday.
Vi kommer ___ hjem fra butikken.
'Snart' (soon) means they will be home from the store in a short time.
Jeg håper du blir frisk ___.
'Snart' (soon) expresses the hope that someone will recover in a short time.
Bussen kommer ___.
'Snart' (soon) indicates that the bus will arrive in a short period.
Which sentence correctly uses 'snart'?
'Snart' usually comes after the verb in a main clause.
What is the best translation for 'Vi spiser snart'?
'Snart' implies a future action. While 'We eat soon' is grammatically correct in English, 'We will eat soon' conveys the sense of immediacy better in this context.
Choose the sentence where 'snart' makes sense.
'Blir' (becomes) is the correct verb to use when talking about someone soon reaching an age. 'Snart' fits well with this future event.
You can say 'Jeg skal snart reise' to mean 'I am leaving soon.'
'Skal reise' means 'will travel/leave', and 'snart' indicates this will happen in a short time.
'Snart' always comes at the beginning of a sentence.
'Snart' can come at the beginning for emphasis (e.g., 'Snart kommer jeg'), but it often follows the verb (e.g., 'Jeg kommer snart').
If someone says 'Vi må gå snart', they mean 'We had to leave a long time ago.'
'Vi må gå snart' means 'We must leave soon,' indicating an action that needs to happen in a short time, not in the past.
The speaker is saying they will be home in a short time.
The speaker is asking if they should leave in a short time.
The speaker is saying dinner will be ready in a short time.
Read this aloud:
Vi sees snart!
Focus: snart
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Read this aloud:
Jeg må snart gå.
Focus: snart gå
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Read this aloud:
Er du snart ferdig?
Focus: snart ferdig
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Write a short sentence about something you will do soon using 'snart'.
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Jeg skal spise middag snart. (I will eat dinner soon.)
Imagine you are making plans with a friend. Write a sentence telling them you will arrive soon.
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Jeg kommer snart! (I'm coming soon!)
Describe something that will happen in the near future at your home, using 'snart'.
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Filmen begynner snart. (The movie starts soon.)
When will Maria return?
Read this passage:
Klokken er fem. Maria må dra. Hun sier: 'Jeg må gå nå, men jeg kommer snart tilbake.' Hun glemte vesken sin.
When will Maria return?
Maria says 'jeg kommer snart tilbake' which means 'I will be back soon'.
Maria says 'jeg kommer snart tilbake' which means 'I will be back soon'.
What will happen soon?
Read this passage:
Er du sulten? Jeg skal lage mat snart. Det blir pannekaker. Vil du spise med meg?
What will happen soon?
The passage says 'Jeg skal lage mat snart. Det blir pannekaker.' meaning 'I will cook soon. It will be pancakes.'
The passage says 'Jeg skal lage mat snart. Det blir pannekaker.' meaning 'I will cook soon. It will be pancakes.'
According to the meteorologist, what will happen?
Read this passage:
Været er dårlig i dag. Det regner. Men meteorologen sier at solen kommer snart.
According to the meteorologist, what will happen?
The meteorologist says 'solen kommer snart' which means 'the sun will come soon'.
The meteorologist says 'solen kommer snart' which means 'the sun will come soon'.
Vi må skynde oss, bussen går ___.
'Snart' betyr 'soon' og passer best her for å indikere at bussen går om kort tid.
Jeg har mye å gjøre, men jeg er ferdig ___.
'Snart' betyr 'soon' og indikerer at personen forventes å være ferdig i løpet av kort tid.
Er du klar? Vi skal reise ___.
'Snart' betyr 'soon' og passer godt her for å indikere en umiddelbar eller nært forestående avreise.
Ikke bekymre deg, maten er klar ___.
'Snart' betyr 'soon' og indikerer at maten vil være klar om kort tid.
De har jobbet hardt hele dagen, og de er ___ ferdige.
'Snart' betyr 'soon' og passer for å uttrykke at de vil være ferdige om kort tid.
Huset blir ferdigbygd ___.
'Snart' betyr 'soon' og indikerer at huset vil være ferdigstilt om ikke lenge.
Listen for when the speaker is coming home.
Listen for the suggestion about leaving.
Listen to find out the status of dinner.
Read this aloud:
Vi sees snart!
Focus: snart
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Read this aloud:
Hun drar snart til Norge.
Focus: drar, snart
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Read this aloud:
Bussen kommer snart.
Focus: bussen, kommer, snart
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Været skifter fort her; det begynte å snø, men det blir nok fint igjen ___.
The sentence implies a quick change back to good weather, making 'snart' (soon) the most appropriate word. 'Aldri' (never), 'lenge' (long), and 'alltid' (always) do not fit the context of an impending, quick change.
Jeg har en følelse av at vi kommer til å høre gode nyheter fra dem ___.
The phrase 'en følelse av at vi kommer til å høre' (a feeling that we will hear) indicates an expectation for the near future, so 'snart' (soon) is the correct choice. 'Nylig' (recently) and 'tidligere' (earlier) refer to the past, and 'sjelden' (rarely) does not fit the hopeful tone.
Ikke bekymre deg for den lille feilen; den vil være glemt ___.
The advice 'ikke bekymre deg' (don't worry) suggests that the problem is temporary and will be resolved or forgotten quickly. 'Snart' (soon) fits this meaning perfectly. 'I går' (yesterday), 'aldri' (never), and 'alltid' (always) do not convey the intended sense of a brief duration.
Bussen er forsinket, men informasjonen sier at den ankommer ___.
Despite the bus being delayed ('forsinket'), the information suggests its arrival is imminent. 'Snart' (soon) indicates this upcoming arrival. 'Sent' (late) would contradict the idea of an upcoming arrival, 'nå' (now) would imply immediate presence, and 'aldri' (never) is contrary to an arrival.
Hvis du fortsetter å øve slik, vil du merke store fremskritt ___.
The phrase 'hvis du fortsetter å øve slik' (if you continue to practice like this) implies that positive results will be seen in the near future. 'Snart' (soon) is the appropriate adverb to convey this. 'Sjelden' (rarely), 'langsomt' (slowly), and 'aldri' (never) do not fit the encouraging tone.
Vi må pakke effektivt; vi skal reise ___.
The need to 'pakke effektivt' (pack efficiently) suggests a quick departure. 'Snart' (soon) indicates that the trip is approaching rapidly. 'I går' (yesterday), 'sjelden' (rarely), and 'sent' (late) do not fit the context of an urgent, impending departure.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'snart' to indicate an imminent event?
'Snart' refers to something happening in a short time. 'Bussen går snart' means the bus is leaving imminently. The other options use 'snart' incorrectly in relation to time.
Choose the sentence where 'snart' best conveys a sense of anticipation.
This sentence uses 'snart' to express that winter is approaching, creating a sense of anticipation for a future event. The other sentences use 'snart' in a more descriptive or completed sense.
In which context would 'snart' imply a rapid succession of events?
The repetition of 'snart' in this sentence emphasizes two events happening one after another in quick succession, highlighting a rapid sequence.
The sentence 'Jeg skal snart flytte til Bergen' implies that the move will happen in the distant future.
'Snart' means 'soon' or 'in a short time,' so the sentence implies the move to Bergen will happen in the near future, not the distant future.
If someone says 'Maten er snart klar,' it means the food is already prepared and on the table.
'Maten er snart klar' means 'The food is almost ready' or 'The food will be ready soon.' It indicates that preparation is ongoing, not completed.
The phrase 'Han er snart ferdig med boken' suggests he has almost finished reading the book.
'Han er snart ferdig med boken' accurately conveys that he is nearing the completion of the book, aligning with the meaning of 'snart'.
Listen for when something will be empty.
Listen for when she said she would arrive.
Listen for the status of the project.
Read this aloud:
Jeg er snart klar til å dra.
Focus: snart
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Middagen er snart ferdig, så du kan sette deg.
Focus: ferdig
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Read this aloud:
Været blir snart bedre, sier de.
Focus: bedre
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The correct word order for this sentence is 'Toget kommer snart' (The train is coming soon). The verb 'kommer' follows the subject 'toget', and the adverb 'snart' comes after the verb.
In sentences with modal verbs, the adverb 'snart' typically comes after the modal verb 'må' and before the main verb 'gå'. So, 'Vi må snart gå hjem' is correct (We must soon go home).
Here, 'snart' modifies the adjective 'ferdig' (finished). The correct order is 'Jeg er snart ferdig med arbeidet' (I am soon finished with the work).
Etter den lange vinteren vil blomstene ___ spire.
Contextually, 'snart' (soon) fits best for flowers sprouting after a long winter.
Selv om rapporten er kompleks, forventer vi at den blir ferdig ___.
'Snart' (soon) indicates the report will be completed in a short time despite its complexity.
Med så mye press på tidsfristen, må vi forvente en løsning ___.
Given the deadline pressure, 'snart' (soon) implies a solution will be found quickly.
Etter en uke med intensivt arbeid, var teamet klare for å ta fatt på neste prosjekt ___.
'Snart' (soon) indicates the team was ready for the next project in a short time after finishing the previous one.
Med de nye retningslinjene vil endringene i systemet bli implementert ___.
'Snart' (soon) suggests the system changes will be implemented quickly with the new guidelines.
Til tross for de tekniske utfordringene, regner vi med at nettsiden vil være operativ ___.
'Snart' (soon) implies the website will be operational in a short time, overcoming the technical challenges.
This sentence discusses the government's upcoming presentation of new measures to address climate challenges. 'Snart' (soon) indicates the timing of the action.
The sentence describes a technology that is nearing readiness for commercial launch after years of development. 'Snart' (soon) emphasizes the impending availability.
This sentence indicates that despite difficult negotiations, an agreement is expected to be reached soon. 'Snart' (soon) points to the anticipated resolution.
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