意味
Arriving ahead of schedule
文化的背景
Punctuality is a sign of respect. Arriving 'tidlig ute' is common for business, but arriving too early for a private dinner party (e.g., 15 minutes before) can be stressful for the host. Traditional Sami concepts of time are more fluid and tied to nature (the 'eight seasons'). However, in modern administrative contexts, 'være tidlig ute' is used just as in the rest of Norway. In Norwegian meetings, 'tidlig ute' means being ready to start at the exact minute. If you arrive at 09:00 for a 09:00 meeting, you are technically 'on time' but might be seen as slightly late if you still need to get coffee. For popular lectures or exams, students are always 'tidlig ute' to get the best seats or to settle their nerves.
The 5-Minute Rule
In Norway, being 'on time' means being 5 minutes early. Use 'tidlig ute' to describe this habit.
Don't forget the 'e'
Saying 'tidlig ut' sounds like you are physically exiting a building early, rather than being ahead of schedule.
意味
Arriving ahead of schedule
The 5-Minute Rule
In Norway, being 'on time' means being 5 minutes early. Use 'tidlig ute' to describe this habit.
Don't forget the 'e'
Saying 'tidlig ut' sounds like you are physically exiting a building early, rather than being ahead of schedule.
Booking Hack
Use this phrase when calling customer service: 'Jeg vil gjerne være tidlig ute med å bestille...'
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Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
Vi må ______ tidlig ______ hvis vi skal få plass på toget.
The idiom always uses the verb 'være' and the particle 'ute'.
Which sentence is correct for a job interview?
A: Jeg er tidlig ut. B: Jeg er tidlig ute. C: Jeg er tidlig inne.
'Tidlig ute' is the fixed expression for being ahead of schedule.
Complete the dialogue.
Lise: 'Konserten starter klokka åtte.' Tom: 'Ja, vi bør ______.'
Tom is suggesting they arrive early to the concert.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You booked your summer holiday in January.
Booking months in advance is a classic case of being 'tidlig ute'.
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Tidlig Ute vs. Sent Ute
練習問題バンク
4 問題Vi må ______ tidlig ______ hvis vi skal få plass på toget.
The idiom always uses the verb 'være' and the particle 'ute'.
A: Jeg er tidlig ut. B: Jeg er tidlig ute. C: Jeg er tidlig inne.
'Tidlig ute' is the fixed expression for being ahead of schedule.
Lise: 'Konserten starter klokka åtte.' Tom: 'Ja, vi bør ______.'
Tom is suggesting they arrive early to the concert.
You booked your summer holiday in January.
Booking months in advance is a classic case of being 'tidlig ute'.
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よくある質問
10 問No, that's a literal translation from English. Use 'tidlig i karrieren' instead.
It's neutral. It's perfectly fine in both a business email and a text to a friend.
The opposite is 'å være sent ute' (to be late/running late).
It's a historical linguistic remnant. Think of it as being 'out in the world' or 'on the scene' of the event.
You can, but it sounds slightly incomplete. 'Tidlig ute' is the much more natural, idiomatic way to say it.
Yes! 'Vær tidlig ute med søknaden' means 'Submit the application well before the deadline'.
Mostly people, but companies or organizations can also be 'tidlig ute' with new products or rules.
Usually 5-15 minutes for meetings, or weeks/months for bookings.
'I god tid' usually implies a larger, more comfortable buffer of time than just 'tidlig ute'.
No. For an early spring, say 'våren kom tidlig'.
関連フレーズ
Ute i god tid
similarWith plenty of time to spare
Førstemann til mølla
similarFirst come, first served
Være i forkant
builds onTo be proactive/anticipatory
Sent ute
contrastTo be running late
