A1 Idiom Neutral

Ha det travelt.

Be busy/in a hurry.

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Meaning

Having too much to do.

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Cultural Background

Norwegians value punctuality. Being 'travelt' is a polite excuse for being late. Work-life balance is key. If someone says they are 'travelt', they are often setting a boundary.

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Use it to say no

It's the perfect polite way to decline an invite.

Meaning

Having too much to do.

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Use it to say no

It's the perfect polite way to decline an invite.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Jeg ___ det travelt i dag.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: har

The idiom is 'å ha det travelt'.

Which is correct?

How to say 'I am busy'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jeg har det travelt

The construction requires 'ha' and 'det'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Jeg ___ det travelt i dag.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: har

The idiom is 'å ha det travelt'.

Which is correct? Choose A1

How to say 'I am busy'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jeg har det travelt

The construction requires 'ha' and 'det'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it's very versatile.

Related Phrases

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Å ha det travelt med

specialized form

To be busy with something

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Å være stresset

contrast

To be stressed

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