Cette page dans ta langue

English

فارسی

العربية

Deutsch

Español

日本語

한국어

Português

中文

हिन्दी

A1 noun 3 min de lecture

stasjon

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

§ What does 'stasjon' mean?

The Norwegian word stasjon (pronounced: STA-shon) directly translates to 'station' in English. It's a fundamental word you'll encounter often, especially if you're traveling or discussing public transport in Norway.

DEFINITION: A designated place where trains, buses, or other forms of public transport stop to pick up and drop off passengers. It can also refer to a place for specific services or activities.

Think of any place where a public vehicle makes a scheduled stop, and you're likely thinking of a stasjon.

§ When do people use 'stasjon'?

You'll use stasjon in a variety of contexts, most commonly related to transportation. Here are the main situations:

Train Stations: This is probably the most common use. If you're taking a train, you'll go to a togstasjon (train station).
Bus Stations: While sometimes called a bussterminal (bus terminal), busstasjon is also used, especially for smaller stops.
Metro/Subway Stations: In Oslo, you'll hear T-banestasjon for metro stations.
Service Stations: A bensinstasjon is a gas/petrol station.
Police/Fire Stations: These are politistasjon and brannstasjon respectively.

Notice how stasjon often combines with another word to specify the type of station. This is very common in Norwegian. Let's look at some examples:

Vi må gå til stasjonen for å ta toget. (We must go to the station to take the train.)

Hvor er nærmeste busstasjon? (Where is the nearest bus station?)

Jeg fyller bensin på bensinstasjonen. (I'm filling up with petrol at the petrol station.)

Understanding the context is key. If you're discussing travel, it's a transport hub. If you're talking about cars, it's likely a gas station. The word is quite versatile in Norwegian, mirroring its English counterpart.

§ Grammar Notes for 'stasjon'

'Stasjon' is a masculine noun in Norwegian. This means it takes the masculine articles. Here's how it looks:

En stasjon: A station (indefinite singular)
Stasjonen: The station (definite singular)
Stasjoner: Stations (indefinite plural)
Stasjonene: The stations (definite plural)

Jeg ser en stasjon der borte. (I see a station over there.)

Har du vært på stasjonene i Oslo? (Have you been to the stations in Oslo?)

Understanding 'stasjon' is a good starting point for navigating Norwegian cities and understanding public services. Keep an eye out for it in signs and announcements!

Exemples par niveau

Jeg skal til togstasjonen.

I am going to the train station.

Togstasjonen (the train station) is a compound noun.

Bussen stopper ved stasjonen.

The bus stops at the station.

Ved (at/by) is a common preposition.

Hvor er nærmeste T-banestasjon?

Where is the nearest subway station?

Nærmeste (nearest) is a superlative adjective.

Vi møtes på stasjonen klokken fem.

We meet at the station at five o'clock.

Klokken (at ... o'clock) is used for telling time.

Er det en bensinstasjon i nærheten?

Is there a gas station nearby?

I nærheten (nearby) is a common phrase.

Politistasjonen er rundt hjørnet.

The police station is around the corner.

Rundt hjørnet (around the corner) is a spatial phrase.

Han jobber på brannstasjonen.

He works at the fire station.

Jobber (works) is a verb in the present tense.

Vi venter på stasjonen.

We are waiting at the station.

Venter (waiting) is a verb in the present tense.

Astuces

Stasjon meaning

The Norwegian word stasjon directly translates to station in English. It's a very common word, so it's a good one to learn early on.

Common usage: train station

When you think of stasjon, the most common context is a train station. For example, 'togstasjon' means 'train station'.

Common usage: bus station

Similarly, it's used for bus stations. You'll often hear 'busstasjon' which means 'bus station'.

Less common usage: police station

While less common in everyday conversation for A1 learners, stasjon can also refer to a police station: 'politistasjon'.

Plural form

The plural of stasjon is 'stasjoner'. For example, 'flere stasjoner' means 'several stations'.

Definite form

The definite form (the station) is 'stasjonen'. This is important for correct grammar.

Pronunciation hint

The 'sjon' ending in Norwegian words like stasjon is often pronounced similar to the English 'shun' sound. Practice saying it out loud.

Contextual learning

Try to learn stasjon in phrases. 'Hvor er stasjonen?' (Where is the station?) is a useful phrase for travelers.

Visual association

When you learn 'stasjon', try to picture a train or bus station in your mind. This helps with memory retention.

Not always 'station'

While stasjon often means station, be aware that in some very specific technical contexts (like a radio station), other words might be used, but for A1, stick to general transport stations.