Meaning
To be very busy with limited time.
Cultural Background
Punctuality is a core value. Having a 'stram tidsplan' is often seen as a sign of being a hard worker, but also a common complaint about modern life. In Norwegian flat hierarchies, even the boss will say they have a 'stram tidsplan' to their subordinates, showing that everyone's time is valuable. The phrase is much more common in cities like Oslo than in rural areas, where the pace of life is traditionally perceived as slower.
Use with 'operere'
To sound very professional, say 'Vi opererer med en stram tidsplan' (We are operating with a tight schedule).
Don't over-use
If you say this every day, people might think you are poor at time management rather than just busy.
Meaning
To be very busy with limited time.
Use with 'operere'
To sound very professional, say 'Vi opererer med en stram tidsplan' (We are operating with a tight schedule).
Don't over-use
If you say this every day, people might think you are poor at time management rather than just busy.
The 'Slakk' opposite
If someone asks if you can talk, and you have time, say 'Ja, jeg har litt slakk i tidsplanen' (I have some slack in the schedule).
Test Yourself
Fyll inn riktig form av adjektivet 'stram'.
Vi har en veldig ______ tidsplan denne uken.
'Tidsplan' is masculine singular, so we use 'stram'.
Hvilken setning er mest naturlig i en profesjonell sammenheng?
Du må avslutte et møte tidlig.
This is the most polite and professional way to use the collocation.
Match uttrykket med riktig betydning.
Koble sammen:
These are the standard definitions for these time-related terms.
Fullfør dialogen.
A: Kan vi ta et møte klokken 14? B: Nei, dessverre. Jeg har en ______ ______.
While 'full kalender' is okay, 'stram tidsplan' is the most idiomatic response here.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVi har en veldig ______ tidsplan denne uken.
'Tidsplan' is masculine singular, so we use 'stram'.
Du må avslutte et møte tidlig.
This is the most polite and professional way to use the collocation.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the standard definitions for these time-related terms.
A: Kan vi ta et møte klokken 14? B: Nei, dessverre. Jeg har en ______ ______.
While 'full kalender' is okay, 'stram tidsplan' is the most idiomatic response here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, but it means they are strict or have a very upright posture. It doesn't mean they are busy.
Yes, it's a very polite and professional way to explain why you are busy.
'Timeplan' is usually a weekly timetable (like in school), while 'tidsplan' is a plan for a specific project or day.
It's understandable, but 'stram' is much more common and idiomatic.
You can say 'Tidsplanen min begynner å åpne seg' or 'Jeg får bedre tid fremover'.
Related Phrases
å ha dårlig tid
similarTo be in a hurry.
tidsklemma
builds onThe time squeeze.
et tett program
synonymA dense program.
å ha mye på tallerkenen
similarTo have a lot on one's plate.
