C1 noun 1 Min. Lesezeit

avgang

You might recognize 'avgang' from signs at an airport, meaning departure. This word is commonly used in travel contexts. It also means graduation, like when you finish school or a university program. So, if someone talks about 'avgang' in an educational setting, they mean graduation. It's a versatile word depending on the context.

When you're dealing with 'avgang' at a C2 level, you're looking beyond just a simple departure or graduation. You'll encounter it in more nuanced contexts, like the 'avgang' of an employee from a company, signifying their resignation or retirement. It can also refer to the 'avgang' of a certain species, meaning its extinction or significant decline. Understanding these broader applications will help you grasp the full semantic range of 'avgang'.

§ What 'Avgang' means

DEFINITION
'Avgang' is a Norwegian noun that means both 'departure' and 'graduation'. It's a C1 level word, which means it's pretty common once you get past the basics.

When you hear or see 'avgang', your brain needs to decide if it's talking about someone leaving a place or someone finishing school. The context usually makes it clear, so don't worry too much. We use it for trains, planes, buses, and even for people leaving a job or a country. For graduation, it usually refers to finishing a specific program or a major level of education, like high school or university.

Let's break down the two main uses. First, 'departure'. This is the most straightforward use. Think of any time someone or something is leaving. This could be a scheduled departure, like a flight, or a general departure, like someone leaving a meeting.

Sjekk tidene for neste avgang.

Translation hint: Check the times for the next departure.

Vi må skynde oss, avgangen er om ti minutter.

Translation hint: We must hurry, the departure is in ten minutes.

Second, 'graduation'. This use is a bit more formal but still common. It refers to the act of completing a course of study or a program. It's not usually used for simply finishing a single class, but rather for a full degree or a diploma.

Han feiret sin avgang fra universitetet.

Translation hint: He celebrated his graduation from the university.

Hun gleder seg til sin avgang fra videregående skole.

Translation hint: She is looking forward to her graduation from high school.

So, how do you know which meaning is intended? Look at the other words in the sentence. If you see words related to travel (like 'tog' - train, 'fly' - plane, 'buss' - bus, 'stasjon' - station, 'flyplass' - airport), then it's 'departure'. If you see words related to education (like 'universitet' - university, 'skole' - school, 'studier' - studies, 'eksamen' - exam), then it's 'graduation'. Simple as that.

  • For travel:
    • Tog avgang (train departure)
    • Fly avgang (flight departure)
  • For education:
    • Avgang fra videregående (graduation from high school)
    • Avgang fra studiet (graduation from the study program)

Understanding 'avgang' is all about context. Once you get used to seeing it in different sentences, you'll naturally pick up on which meaning is being used. It's a handy word to know for both everyday conversations and more formal situations related to education.

Alright, let's talk about the Norwegian word avgang. You'll hear this one in a couple of different contexts, and it's good to get them straight. It can mean 'departure' or 'graduation.' You might think, 'How can one word mean two such different things?' Well, in Norwegian, context is king, and you'll quickly learn to tell the difference.

§ Meaning 1: Departure

The most common use of avgang is 'departure,' especially when you're talking about travel. Think planes, trains, buses, or even boats. It's about leaving a place. When you're at an airport or a train station, you'll see this word everywhere.

Word
avgang
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
Departure

Neste avgangdeparture to Bergen is at 2 PM.)

Vi må sjekke avgangstider for toget. (We need to check the train's departure times.)

§ Meaning 2: Graduation

The second meaning of avgang is 'graduation.' This is used when someone completes their studies from a school, college, or university. You'll often see it in phrases like 'examen artium's avgang' (roughly, 'high school graduation'). It signifies leaving an educational institution after completing a course of study.

Definition
Graduation

Min brors avgang fra universitetet er neste måned. (My brother's graduation from university is next month.)

Studentene feiret sin avgang med en stor fest. (The students celebrated their graduation with a big party.)

§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives

Now, let's look at some words that are similar but not quite the same. Understanding the nuances will help you sound more natural.

  • Reise (travel, journey): While avgang refers specifically to the act of leaving, reise is the entire trip or the act of traveling. You'd say "en reise til Oslo" (a trip to Oslo), but "avgang fra Oslo" (departure from Oslo).
  • Forlate (to leave): This is a verb, and it means 'to leave' a place or a person. For example, "Jeg må forlate huset nå." (I must leave the house now.) You wouldn't say "min avgang fra huset." Avgang is a noun.
  • Slutt (end, finish): This word can refer to the end of something, including studies. However, avgang implies a formal completion and transition, especially in the context of education. "På slutten av semesteret" (at the end of the semester) versus "min avgang fra universitetet."
  • Eksamen (exam): This is the test itself. Avgang is the completion of studies, which usually involves passing exams.

So, when should you use avgang?

  • For travel: Always use avgang when referring to the scheduled time or act of a vehicle leaving. Think of it as the opposite of 'ankomst' (arrival).
  • For education: Use avgang when talking about the formal completion of a course of study and leaving an educational institution. It often implies receiving a degree or diploma.

Practice using it in both contexts, and you'll get the hang of it quickly. Don't overthink it; just pay attention to what you're talking about.

How Formal Is It?

Formell

"Det var en verdig avgangsseremoni for de nyutdannede studentene. (It was a dignified graduation ceremony for the newly graduated students.)"

Neutral

"Vi har en avreise klokken åtte i morgen tidlig. (We have a departure at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.)"

Informell

"Jeg må stikke nå, ser deg senere! (I gotta jet now, see ya later!)"

Child friendly

"Nå skal vi dra hjem fra barnehagen. (Now we're going to leave kindergarten to go home.)"

Umgangssprache

"Jeg skal bare chille ut og ikke gjøre noe i dag. (I'm just gonna chill out and do nothing today.)"

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ˈɑ̂ʋɡɑŋ/
US /ˈɑ̂ʋɡɑŋ/
first syllable
Reimt sich auf
sang (song) lang (long) gang (time/walk)
Häufige Fehler
  • The 'g' at the end is often silent or very softly pronounced, similar to a 'k' sound but less defined.
  • Ensure to differentiate from similar-sounding words like 'adgang' (access).

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

Jeg må rekke avgangen.

I must catch the departure.

rekke (verb) - to catch/reach

2

Avgangen er klokken fem.

The departure is at five o'clock.

klokken (noun) - o'clock

3

Er dette avgangen til Bergen?

Is this the departure to Bergen?

til (preposition) - to

4

Vi venter på avgangen.

We are waiting for the departure.

vente på (verb phrase) - to wait for

5

Gratulerer med avgangen!

Congratulations on the graduation!

gratulere (verb) - to congratulate

6

Avgangen er viktig.

The graduation is important.

viktig (adjective) - important

7

Hun feirer sin avgang.

She celebrates her graduation.

feire (verb) - to celebrate

8

Etter avgangen, reiser vi.

After the graduation, we travel.

etter (preposition) - after; reise (verb) - to travel

1

Alle avgangstider er kansellert på grunn av uværet.

All departure times are canceled due to the storm.

Here, 'avgangstider' is the plural of 'avgangstid' (departure time).

2

Vi venter på informasjon om neste avgang til Bergen.

We are waiting for information about the next departure to Bergen.

Here, 'neste avgang' means 'next departure'.

3

Studentene feiret sin avgang fra universitetet med en stor fest.

The students celebrated their graduation from the university with a big party.

Here, 'sin avgang' refers to 'their graduation'.

4

Avgangen fra flyplassen var forsinket med to timer.

The departure from the airport was delayed by two hours.

Here, 'avgangen' is the definite form of 'avgang'.

5

Etter avgangen hennes ble det stille i rommet.

After her departure, it became quiet in the room.

Here, 'hennes avgang' means 'her departure'.

6

Han planlegger avgangen sin fra jobben neste måned.

He is planning his departure from work next month.

Here, 'sin avgang' means 'his departure'.

7

Vi må sjekke avgangsterminalen for toget vårt.

We need to check the departure terminal for our train.

Here, 'avgangsterminalen' means 'the departure terminal'.

8

Avgangen til neste buss er om ti minutter.

The departure of the next bus is in ten minutes.

Here, 'avgangen til neste buss' means 'the departure of the next bus'.

1

Hvilken avgang passer best for deg?

Which departure suits you best?

Literally: Which departure fits best for you?

2

Det er kun én avgang igjen i dag.

There is only one departure left today.

Literally: It is only one departure left today.

3

Avgangen er forsinket på grunn av tåke.

The departure is delayed due to fog.

Literally: The departure is delayed on ground of fog.

4

Vi feiret datterens avgang fra universitetet.

We celebrated our daughter's graduation from university.

Literally: We celebrated daughter's departure from the university.

5

Han fikk en avgangsgave fra kollegene.

He received a graduation gift from his colleagues.

Literally: He got a departure gift from the colleagues.

6

Avgangstiden er klokken 14:00.

The departure time is 2:00 PM.

Literally: The departure time is o'clock 14:00.

7

Etter avgangen hennes ble det stille.

After her departure, it became quiet.

Literally: After the departure her became it quiet.

8

Gratulerer med avgangen!

Congratulations on your graduation!

Literally: Congratulations with the departure!

Häufige Kollokationen

rask avgang rapid departure
planlagt avgang scheduled departure
siste avgang last departure
før avgang before departure
etter avgang after departure
avgangstid departure time
avgangshall departure hall
avgangselev graduating student
snarlig avgang imminent departure
en myk avgang a soft departure (e.g., retirement)

Häufige Phrasen

Hva er avgangstiden?

What is the departure time?

Vi må være ved gaten før avgang.

We must be at the gate before departure.

Han kunngjorde sin avgang.

He announced his departure (from a position).

Studentene feiret sin avgang.

The students celebrated their graduation.

Det er mange avganger i dag.

There are many departures today.

Sjekk avgangstavlen for din flyvning.

Check the departure board for your flight.

Etter avgang vil vi servere mat.

After departure, we will serve food.

Hennes avgang var uventet.

Her departure was unexpected.

Det blir en stor fest for avgangselevene.

There will be a big party for the graduating students.

Har du sjekket status for avgangen?

Have you checked the status of the departure?

So verwendest du es

Avgang can refer to both a departure (like a bus leaving) and a graduation (from a school). The context will make it clear which meaning is intended. For example:

  • 'Bussen har avgang kl. 10:00.' (The bus has a departure at 10:00 AM.)
  • 'Hun feiret sin avgang fra universitetet.' (She celebrated her graduation from the university.)

Häufige Fehler

A common mistake is using 'avreise' for graduation. 'Avreise' specifically means departure for a journey, while 'avgang' can be more general or refer to finishing a program. Another mistake is forgetting the article. It's 'en avgang' (an indefinite form, singular) or 'avgangen' (a definite form, singular).

Tipps

Basic Meaning of 'Avgang'

At its most basic, avgang means 'departure'. Think of a train, bus, or plane leaving. This is probably the most common use you'll encounter day-to-day.

Avgang as 'Graduation'

Another key meaning of avgang is 'graduation'. This refers to completing a course of study, like finishing high school or university. You'll often see it in contexts related to schools or academic achievements.

Plural Form 'Avganger'

The plural form of avgang is avganger. So, if you're talking about multiple departures or multiple graduations, you'd use this form.

Related Verb: 'å gå av'

The verb 'å gå av' means 'to get off' or 'to depart'. You can see the connection to avgang here. Understanding related verbs helps solidify vocabulary.

Common Phrases with 'Avgang' (Departure)

You'll often hear 'neste avgang' (next departure) or 'avgangstid' (departure time) at travel hubs. These are useful phrases to know.

Common Phrases with 'Avgang' (Graduation)

When referring to graduation, you might hear 'avgangselev' (graduating student) or 'avgangsseremoni' (graduation ceremony). These terms are specific to the academic context.

Listen for 'Avgang' in Announcements

Pay attention to announcements at train stations, bus terminals, and airports in Norway. You will frequently hear the word avgang, which will help reinforce its meaning.

Use a Flashcard App

To memorize avgang and its different meanings, use a flashcard app. Create cards with examples for both 'departure' and 'graduation' to practice. This is a practical way to learn.

Slightly More Formal Than 'Exit'

While avgang can imply 'exit', it's often more formal. For a simple 'exit' sign, you might see 'utgang'. Avgang implies a scheduled departure or a formal completion.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'av' as 'off' and 'gang' like 'going.' So, 'off-going' can mean departure or graduating, like moving off from a place or stage.

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a flock of birds 'departing' a tree, or a group of students in caps and gowns celebrating their 'graduation' on a stage, feeling a sense of 'going off' into the world.

Word Web

reise (travel) utreise (outward journey) eksamen (exam) fullførelse (completion) slutt (end)

Herausforderung

Try to describe your next trip's 'avgang' time, or talk about when you or someone you know had their 'avgang' from school or university, using Norwegian sentences.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

Transportation (e.g., airport, train station)

  • Flyets avgang er kl. 10.00. (The plane's departure is at 10:00 AM.)
  • Vi må sjekke avgangstidene. (We need to check the departure times.)
  • Forsinket avgang. (Delayed departure.)

Education (e.g., end of studies)

  • Min avgang fra universitetet var i fjor. (My graduation from university was last year.)
  • Hun feiret sin avgang med venner. (She celebrated her graduation with friends.)
  • Etter avgang søkte han jobb. (After graduation, he applied for a job.)

Workplace (e.g., leaving a job)

  • Hans avgang fra selskapet var uventet. (His departure from the company was unexpected.)
  • Etter min avgang, reiste jeg til utlandet. (After my departure, I traveled abroad.)
  • Avgang av ansatte. (Departure of employees.)

General leaving or going away

  • Vi venter på hans avgang. (We are waiting for his departure.)
  • En rask avgang. (A quick departure.)
  • Avgangen var emosjonell. (The departure was emotional.)

Gesprächseinstiege

"Har du noen gang opplevd en forsinket avgang når du reiste? (Have you ever experienced a delayed departure when you traveled?)"

"Hva var det mest minneverdige ved din egen avgang fra skolen eller universitetet? (What was the most memorable thing about your own graduation from school or university?)"

"Hvis du måtte planlegge en plutselig avgang, hva ville være det første du pakket? (If you had to plan a sudden departure, what would be the first thing you packed?)"

"Hvordan føler du deg når du tar avskjed, enten det er en avgang fra et sted eller en person? (How do you feel when you say goodbye, whether it's a departure from a place or a person?)"

"Har du hørt om en interessant avgang nylig, kanskje fra en jobb eller et offentlig verv? (Have you heard of an interesting departure recently, perhaps from a job or public office?)"

Tagebuch-Impulse

Beskriv en gang du var veldig spent på en avgang (reise, feiring, osv.). Hva skjedde? (Describe a time you were very excited about a departure (travel, celebration, etc.). What happened?)

Reflekter over en avgang som var vanskelig for deg. Hvordan håndterte du det? (Reflect on a departure that was difficult for you. How did you handle it?)

Tenk deg at du skal uteksamineres (har avgang) fra en spesiell 'skole' i livet ditt. Hva ville den skolen vært, og hva ville du ha lært? (Imagine you are graduating (having a departure) from a special 'school' in your life. What would that school be, and what would you have learned?)

Skriv om en fiktiv karakter som planlegger sin hemmelige avgang. Hva er motivene, og hva er konsekvensene? (Write about a fictional character planning their secret departure. What are their motives, and what are the consequences?)

Hvilken avgang ser du frem til i fremtiden, og hvorfor? (Which departure are you looking forward to in the future, and why?)

Teste dich selbst 60 Fragen

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Vi venter på _____. (We are waiting for the departure.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

«Avgang» means departure, which fits the context of waiting for transportation.

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Toget har _____. (The train has departed.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

Here, 'avgang' is used in the sense of the train's departure.

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Han feiret sin _____. (He celebrated his graduation.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

In this context, 'avgang' refers to graduation.

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Skolen har mange _____. (The school has many graduates.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avganger

Here, 'avganger' is the plural form referring to graduates.

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Neste _____ er klokka ti. (The next departure is at ten o'clock.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

This sentence talks about the schedule of a departure.

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Det var en stor _____ fra universitetet. (It was a big graduation from the university.)

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

This sentence uses 'avgang' in the context of a university graduation.

writing A1

Write a short sentence about a train leaving the station. Use 'avgang'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Toget har sin avgang fra stasjonen.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A1

Imagine you finished a course. Write a simple sentence about your 'avgang' from the course.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jeg er glad for min avgang fra kurset.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing A1

Write a sentence asking when a bus leaves. Use 'avgang'.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Når er bussens avgang?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading A1

When does the train to Oslo leave?

Read this passage:

Toget til Oslo har avgang klokken ti. Mange folk venter på toget. De skal reise til Oslo.

When does the train to Oslo leave?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: At ten o'clock

The passage states 'Toget til Oslo har avgang klokken ti', which means 'The train to Oslo has departure at ten o'clock'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: At ten o'clock

The passage states 'Toget til Oslo har avgang klokken ti', which means 'The train to Oslo has departure at ten o'clock'.

reading A1

What is Lise celebrating?

Read this passage:

Lise er ferdig med skolen. Hun feirer sin avgang. Nå skal hun jobbe.

What is Lise celebrating?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Her graduation

The passage says 'Hun feirer sin avgang' after 'Lise er ferdig med skolen', indicating she is celebrating her graduation.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Her graduation

The passage says 'Hun feirer sin avgang' after 'Lise er ferdig med skolen', indicating she is celebrating her graduation.

reading A1

What is happening soon with the plane from Bergen?

Read this passage:

Flyet fra Bergen har snart avgang. Passasjerene går om bord. De skal fly til Stavanger.

What is happening soon with the plane from Bergen?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: It is departing

The passage says 'Flyet fra Bergen har snart avgang', which means 'The plane from Bergen has departure soon'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: It is departing

The passage says 'Flyet fra Bergen har snart avgang', which means 'The plane from Bergen has departure soon'.

listening A2

The train departs in five minutes.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Toget har avgang om fem minutter.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

What is the departure time for the bus?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hva er avgangstiden for bussen?
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening A2

We need to check the departures at the airport.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Vi må sjekke avgangene på flyplassen.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Avreise.

Focus: av-REI-se

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Avreise er klokken ni.

Focus: av-REI-se er klokken ni

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Når er neste avgang?

Focus: når er NESTE av-gang?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
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Studentene feiret sin ___ fra universitetet med en stor fest.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

In this context, 'avgang' refers to graduation from the university.

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Når er neste ___ for toget til Bergen?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

'Avgang' is used here to mean the next scheduled departure of the train.

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Han snakket om sin ___ fra jobben, og planene sine for fremtiden.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

'Avgang' can also mean leaving a job or retirement.

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Vi må være på flyplassen to timer før planlagt ___.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

This sentence refers to the departure time of a flight.

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Etter fem år med studier, var ___ en stor lettelse for ham.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

'Avgang' here signifies the completion of studies or graduation.

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Vennligst sjekk skjermen for informasjon om din ___.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

This sentence asks to check for information about a departure, likely from a station or airport.

listening B1

Listen for when the next departure is.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Neste avgang er om ti minutter.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B1

Listen for what the speaker needs to catch.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Jeg må rekke avgangen min.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
listening B1

Listen for what she talked about.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hun snakket om sin avgang fra skolen.
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Flyets avgang ble forsinket.

Focus: av-gang

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Jeg ser frem til min avgang.

Focus: av-gang

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

Er det mange avganger fra denne stasjonen?

Focus: av-gan-ger

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B1

You are writing a short message to a friend about your flight departure. Mention that you are excited.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Hei! Min flyavgang er om to timer. Jeg gleder meg veldig til reisen!

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B1

Write a sentence announcing a student's graduation from a university.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Vi gratulerer alle studentene med deres avgang fra universitetet.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing B1

Imagine you are at a train station. Write a short note to yourself reminding you about the departure time of your train.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Ikke glem togavgangen klokken 14:30.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading B1

What information are passengers checking on the screens?

Read this passage:

På Gardermoen flyplass er det mange reisende. Skjermene viser tidene for alle flyavganger. Passasjerene sjekker sin avgangstid og gatenummer nøye for å unngå å miste flyet. Det er viktig å være i tide.

What information are passengers checking on the screens?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Their departure time and gate number.

The passage states that passengers check their 'avgangstid og gatenummer' (departure time and gate number).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Their departure time and gate number.

The passage states that passengers check their 'avgangstid og gatenummer' (departure time and gate number).

reading B1

What is the context of 'avgang' in this passage?

Read this passage:

Etter fire års studier feiret hun sin avgang fra Handelshøyskolen. Hun hadde jobbet hardt for å oppnå dette målet. Nå var hun klar for en ny start i arbeidslivet.

What is the context of 'avgang' in this passage?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A student graduating from a business school.

The passage mentions 'fire års studier' (four years of studies) and 'Handelshøyskolen' (Business School), indicating a graduation.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: A student graduating from a business school.

The passage mentions 'fire års studier' (four years of studies) and 'Handelshøyskolen' (Business School), indicating a graduation.

reading B1

What is the main reason for potential delays in today's train departures?

Read this passage:

Vær oppmerksom på at det kan være forsinkelser i dagens togavganger på grunn av tekniske problemer. Vennligst sjekk Bane NORs nettside for oppdateringer før du reiser. Vi beklager ulempene dette måtte medføre.

What is the main reason for potential delays in today's train departures?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Technical problems.

The passage explicitly states 'på grunn av tekniske problemer' (due to technical problems).

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Technical problems.

The passage explicitly states 'på grunn av tekniske problemer' (due to technical problems).

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Flyet hadde sin avgang klokken åtte.

This sentence describes the departure time of a plane. 'Flyet' (the plane) is the subject, followed by the verb 'hadde' (had). 'sin avgang' (its departure) refers to the plane's departure, and 'klokken åtte' (at eight o'clock) specifies the time.

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Studentene feiret sin avgang fra universitetet.

This sentence talks about students celebrating their graduation. 'Studentene' (the students) is the subject, 'feiret' (celebrated) is the verb. 'sin avgang' (their graduation/departure) refers to their completion of studies, and 'fra universitetet' (from the university) specifies where they graduated from.

sentence order B1

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Vi må sjekke avgangstidene før vi reiser.

This sentence discusses checking departure times before traveling. 'Vi' (we) is the subject, 'må sjekke' (must check) is the verb phrase. 'avgangstidene' (the departure times) is the direct object, and 'før vi reiser' (before we travel) is a time clause.

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Neste avgang til Oslo er klokken 10:00

This sentence translates to 'The next departure to Oslo is at 10:00'. 'Neste' (next) comes first, followed by 'avgang' (departure), then 'til Oslo' (to Oslo), and finally the time phrase.

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Etter avgang fra skolen fant han en ny jobb

This sentence means 'After graduation from school, he found a new job'. 'Etter avgang fra skolen' (After graduation from school) sets the context, followed by the action 'fant han en ny jobb' (he found a new job).

sentence order B2

Tippe auf die Wörter unten, um den Satz zu bilden
Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Før avgang må alle passasjerer sjekke inn

This translates to 'Before departure, all passengers must check in'. 'Før avgang' (Before departure) sets the time, followed by the requirement 'må alle passasjerer sjekke inn' (all passengers must check in).

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Studentene feiret sin ___ fra universitetet med stor glede.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

I denne konteksten betyr 'avgang' at studentene har fullført studiene sine og forlater universitetet.

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Vi må sjekke tidspunktet for bussens ___ til flyplassen.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

Her refererer 'avgang' til når bussen skal dra fra et sted.

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Etter en lang og suksessfull karriere, nærmer hun seg sin vel fortjente ___ fra arbeidslivet.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

'Avgang' kan også brukes om å trekke seg tilbake fra en stilling eller karriere.

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Passasjerene ble bedt om å være klare for ___ da toget snart skulle forlate stasjonen.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

Her indikerer 'avgang' at toget er i ferd med å reise.

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Selskapets siste kvartalsrapport viste en betydelig ___ av ansatte som valgte å pensjonere seg.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

I denne setningen refererer 'avgang' til det at ansatte slutter i jobben, ofte på grunn av pensjonering.

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På grunn av tekniske problemer ble flyets ___ utsatt med to timer.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: avgang

'Avgang' i denne setningen betyr når flyet skulle ta av.

writing C1

You are writing a formal email to a university to inquire about the graduation ceremony for a master's program. Write a paragraph detailing your interest in attending the 'avgang' ceremony and asking for information regarding dates, times, and any registration process. Use appropriate formal language.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Jeg skriver for å forhøre meg om avgangsseremonien for masterprogrammet. Jeg er svært interessert i å delta, og lurte på om dere kunne gi meg informasjon om aktuelle datoer, tidspunkter og eventuell nødvendig registrering for arrangementet. Takk på forhånd for hjelpen.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C1

Describe a scenario where a delayed 'avgang' (departure) causes significant problems for a group of travelers. Include details about the type of travel (e.g., flight, train) and the consequences of the delay for the individuals involved.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Flyets avgang ble forsinket med over fem timer på grunn av en teknisk feil, noe som førte til at mange passasjerer mistet sine korresponderende fly. Dette skapte store problemer, spesielt for de som skulle rekke viktige møter eller familiebegivenheter i utlandet.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
writing C1

Imagine you are a university student reflecting on your 'avgang' (graduation) experience. Write a short journal entry (3-4 sentences) about your feelings, achievements, and what the future holds after completing your studies.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Min avgang fra universitetet markerer slutten på et viktig kapittel. Jeg føler en blanding av stolthet over mine prestasjoner og spenning for hva fremtiden vil bringe. Det har vært en utfordrende, men givende reise, og jeg er nå klar for nye eventyr.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort:
reading C1

Hva var årsaken til forsinkelsen i flyavganger?

Read this passage:

På grunn av uforutsette værforhold ble avgangen til alle internasjonale flyvninger fra Oslo lufthavn utsatt på ubestemt tid. Passasjerene ble bedt om å følge med på informasjonstavler for oppdateringer. Dette førte til frustrasjon blant reisende, spesielt de som hadde stramme tidsplaner.

Hva var årsaken til forsinkelsen i flyavganger?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Uforutsette værforhold

Passasjen sier 'På grunn av uforutsette værforhold ble avgangen til alle internasjonale flyvninger... utsatt'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Uforutsette værforhold

Passasjen sier 'På grunn av uforutsette værforhold ble avgangen til alle internasjonale flyvninger... utsatt'.

reading C1

Hva ble delt ut under avgangsseremonien?

Read this passage:

Seremonien for studentenes avgang ble holdt i universitetets aula. Rektor holdt en inspirerende tale, og flere studenter mottok priser for fremragende akademiske resultater. Dette var en stolt dag for både studentene og deres familier, som feiret mange års hardt arbeid.

Hva ble delt ut under avgangsseremonien?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Priser for akademiske resultater

Passasjen nevner at 'flere studenter mottok priser for fremragende akademiske resultater' under seremonien.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Priser for akademiske resultater

Passasjen nevner at 'flere studenter mottok priser for fremragende akademiske resultater' under seremonien.

reading C1

Hvorfor ble fergeavgangen til Lofoten kansellert?

Read this passage:

Den planlagte avgangen for fergen til Lofoten ble kansellert på grunn av sterk vind og høye bølger. Dette er en vanlig utfordring i vintersesongen, og reisende anbefales alltid å sjekke værmeldingen før de legger ut på tur. Alternativ transport ble organisert der det var mulig.

Hvorfor ble fergeavgangen til Lofoten kansellert?

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Sterk vind og høye bølger

Teksten sier at 'Den planlagte avgangen for fergen til Lofoten ble kansellert på grunn av sterk vind og høye bølger'.

Richtig! Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Sterk vind og høye bølger

Teksten sier at 'Den planlagte avgangen for fergen til Lofoten ble kansellert på grunn av sterk vind og høye bølger'.

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