lukket

§ What does it mean and when do people use it?

The Norwegian word lukket is an adjective. It means 'closed'. You will hear and use this word often in everyday Norwegian. Think about all the times you say or hear 'closed' in English. The same situations apply for lukket in Norwegian.

DEFINITION

Lukket (adjective): closed.

You use lukket to describe something that is not open. This can be a door, a window, a shop, or even an event. It's a very common and essential word for basic communication in Norwegian. If you want to know if a store is open, or if a meeting is private, you'll need lukket.

Translation hint: The door is closed.

Translation hint: The shop is closed on Sundays.

Consider this scenario: You arrive at a government office, and you see a sign. What do you hope it doesn't say? Probably 'closed'. In Norwegian, that would be lukket.

Translation hint: The office is closed now.

It's also used for events that are not open to the public, such as a private party or a closed meeting. This is a common usage you'll encounter.

Translation hint: It is a closed meeting.

You might also see it describing something that is sealed or contained. For example, a closed package or a closed system. The core meaning of 'not open' remains consistent.

• A door that is shut.

• A store that is not open for business.

• A meeting that is private.

• A window that is not open.

Mastering lukket will immediately improve your ability to understand and express basic situations in Norwegian. Pay attention to how Norwegians use it in everyday conversation, and you'll quickly pick up its nuances. It's a fundamental adjective for describing the state of many objects and situations around you.

§ What 'lukket' means

Norwegian Word

lukket (adjective)

CEFR Level

A1

Definition

closed

'Lukket' means 'closed'. It's an adjective, so it describes a noun. You will use it often, especially when talking about doors, windows, or stores.

§ How to use 'lukket' in a sentence

As an adjective, 'lukket' will change its form depending on the noun it describes. For A1 level, focus on the basic form. It's often used with the verb 'være' (to be).

§ Basic use with singular common nouns

When describing a singular common noun (like 'dør' - door), you use 'lukket'.

This means: The door is closed.

This means: The window is closed.

§ Using 'lukket' with 'butikken' (the store)

A common use is when a store is not open for business.

This means: The store is closed on Sundays.

This means: The café is closed now.

§ 'Lukket' in other contexts

You might also hear 'lukket' in slightly more abstract ways, but for A1, focus on physical closure.

• A book can be 'lukket'.

  Boken er lukket.

  (The book is closed.)
• A system or group can be 'lukket' (closed off, not open to outsiders). This is a bit more advanced, but good to know for later.

§ Opposite of 'lukket'

The opposite of 'lukket' is 'åpen' (open). It behaves similarly.

This means: The door is open.

This means: The store is open.

§ Key takeaway for 'lukket'

For A1, remember 'lukket' means 'closed' and is often used with 'er' (is) to describe something that is not open. Practice saying sentences like 'Døren er lukket' and 'Butikken er lukket'.