When something is ledig, it means it's available or free. Think of a parking space that's not occupied, or a time slot in someone's schedule that is open.
It can also describe a person who is unemployed or not busy. So, if you're looking for a job, you might say you are ledig.
You can also use it to ask if a table at a restaurant is ledig. This word is very practical in everyday Norwegian conversations!
When using "ledig" to describe availability, it's important to consider the context. If you're talking about a person, it means they are free, not busy, or unattached. For example, you might ask, "Er du ledig i kveld?" (Are you free tonight?).
When referring to an object or space, "ledig" means it's vacant, available for use, or unoccupied. For instance, "Rommet er ledig" (The room is available/vacant). It's a versatile word, but the core meaning revolves around the idea of something being unengaged or accessible.
Alright, let's break down the word ledig. This is a common and versatile word in Norwegian that you'll hear a lot. It can mean a few things depending on the context, but the core idea is 'available' or 'free'. It's important to grasp these nuances, so pay close attention.
- DEFINITION
- Available or free (not occupied, not busy, not taken).
§ 'Ledig' at Work
When you're in a work setting in Norway, you'll hear 'ledig' frequently. It can refer to job openings, meeting rooms, or even if someone is free to talk.
- Job Vacancy: If you're looking for work, you'll see 'ledig stilling' which means 'available position' or 'job opening'.
- Free to Talk/Meet: Someone might ask if you are 'ledig' for a quick chat or meeting.
- Available Room/Resource: You might ask if a meeting room is 'ledig'.
Vi har en ledig stilling som prosjektleder. (We have an available position as a project manager.)
Er du ledig for en rask prat? (Are you free for a quick chat?)
Er møterommet ledig nå? (Is the meeting room available now?)
§ 'Ledig' at School/University
In an educational context, 'ledig' is used similarly. It can refer to free time between classes, open spaces, or even job opportunities for students.
- Free Period: Students might talk about having 'ledig' time between lectures.
- Open Seats: You might ask if a seat in the library or a classroom is 'ledig'.
- Student Jobs: Similar to work, you can find 'ledige stillinger' for student jobs.
Jeg har en time ledig før neste forelesning. (I have an hour free before the next lecture.)
Er denne plassen ledig? (Is this seat free/available?)
Universitetet har flere ledige deltidsstillinger for studenter. (The university has several available part-time positions for students.)
§ 'Ledig' in the News and Public Announcements
In the news or public information, 'ledig' is used to inform about availability, often for resources or services.
- Public Housing/Rentals: News might report on 'ledige boliger' (available homes) or 'ledige leiligheter' (available apartments).
- Parking Spaces: You'll often see signs indicating 'ledige plasser' (available spaces) in parking lots.
- Public Transport Seats: Sometimes you might hear announcements about 'ledige seter' (available seats) on trains or buses.
Det er mange ledige leiligheter i sentrum nå. (There are many available apartments in the city center now.)
Parkering: 50 ledige plasser. (Parking: 50 available spaces.)
Det er fortsatt noen ledige seter i vogn 3. (There are still some available seats in carriage 3.)
How Formal Is It?
"Det er en ledig stilling som overlege ved sykehuset. (There is an available position as chief physician at the hospital.)"
"Er bordet ledig? (Is the table free/available?)"
"Jeg har fri i morgen. (I have tomorrow off/free.)"
发音指南
- pronouncing the 'e' too flat, instead of a slightly longer 'e' sound
- making the 'g' too hard, it's often a softer, almost 'y'-like sound at the end of a word like this
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Har du ledige plasser på kurset ditt?
Do you have available spots in your course?
Jeg er ledig på fredag hvis du vil møtes.
I am free on Friday if you want to meet.
Er dette setet ledig?
Is this seat free?
Vi har en ledig stilling i markedsavdelingen.
We have a vacant position in the marketing department.
Kan du gi meg beskjed når du er ledig?
Can you let me know when you are available?
Det er sjelden jeg har en helt ledig dag.
It's rare that I have a completely free day.
Er rommet ledig nå?
Is the room available now?
Han er ledig for nye prosjekter.
He is available for new projects.
Jeg har ledig tid på fredag ettermiddag, hvis du vil ta en kaffe.
I have free time on Friday afternoon, if you want to grab a coffee.
Er dette setet ledig, eller er det noen som sitter her?
Is this seat available, or is someone sitting here?
Hun er en ledig stilling i teamet, så vi ser etter nye kandidater.
There is an open position in the team, so we are looking for new candidates.
Programvaren har et ledig grensesnitt som er enkelt å navigere.
The software has an intuitive interface that is easy to navigate.
Vi har et ledig rom for utleie i sentrum, med flott utsikt.
We have a vacant room for rent in the city center, with a great view.
Etter en lang arbeidsdag var det deilig å endelig være ledig.
After a long workday, it was wonderful to finally be free.
Han er ledig for nye prosjekter, så ta kontakt om du har noe interessant.
He is available for new projects, so get in touch if you have something interesting.
Restauranten hadde bare ett ledig bord igjen da vi kom.
The restaurant only had one table left when we arrived.
常见搭配
常用短语
Er du ledig i morgen?
Are you free (available) tomorrow?
Jeg er ledig nå.
I am free (available) now.
Har du ledig tid?
Do you have free time?
Det er en ledig stilling.
There is a vacant position.
Er rommet ledig?
Is the room available?
Jeg har en ledig dag.
I have a day off (free day).
Finnes det ledig kapasitet?
Is there available capacity?
Bordet er ledig.
The table is free.
Vi har ledige plasser.
We have available spots (spaces).
Er denne stolen ledig?
Is this chair free?
容易混淆的词
Means 'free of charge,' not 'available' or 'unoccupied.'
Often means 'free' in the sense of liberty, time off, or unconstrained, rather than simply 'available' or 'unoccupied' for use.
Means 'accessible' or 'at hand,' often for resources or information, a close synonym for 'available' but 'ledig' is more common for vacant spaces or time.
容易混淆
'Ledig' can mean both 'available' and 'free' (as in unoccupied). This dual meaning can be confusing for English speakers who might expect different words for these concepts.
In English, 'available' often implies readiness for use, while 'free' can imply not being busy or not costing money. In Norwegian, 'ledig' covers the 'available for use' and 'not busy' aspects.
Er rommet ledig? (Is the room *available* / *free*?) Jeg er ledig i kveld. (I am *free* / *available* tonight.)
Often confused with 'ledig' because 'free' in English can also mean 'no cost.'
'Gratis' specifically means 'free of charge' or 'for free,' referring to cost. 'Ledig' does not carry this meaning.
Kaffen er gratis. (The coffee is *free* [of charge].)
Can also mean 'free,' similar to 'ledig,' but often in a different context.
'Fri' often refers to freedom (e.g., political freedom), time off from work/school, or being unconstrained. While 'ledig' can mean 'free' in terms of time, 'fri' has a broader sense of liberty or being off duty.
Jeg har fri i dag. (I have the day *off* / I am *free* today [from work/school].) Fuglen er fri. (The bird is *free* [at liberty].)
Very close in meaning to 'ledig' when 'ledig' means 'available.'
'Tilgjengelig' specifically means 'accessible' or 'at hand,' often referring to items, information, or resources that can be reached or used. While 'ledig' can mean available (e.g., a vacant room), 'tilgjengelig' is broader for general availability.
Informasjonen er tilgjengelig på nett. (The information is *available* online.) Han er ikke tilgjengelig nå. (He is not *available* now [to speak/meet].)
A more formal word that can sometimes be used where 'ledig' would also fit, especially for positions or spaces.
'Vakant' is more formal and primarily used for positions, roles, or properties that are empty or unfilled. 'Ledig' is more common and versatile.
Stillingen er vakant. (The position is *vacant* / *available*.)
小贴士
Basic Meanings of 'ledig'
Understand that 'ledig' primarily means available or free. Think of it as being unreserved or unoccupied.
Referring to Time
When talking about time, 'ledig' means free time or time off. For example, 'Jeg har ledig tid' means 'I have free time'.
Referring to Objects/Spaces
If a seat or a room is 'ledig', it means it's vacant or available. 'Er dette setet ledig?' means 'Is this seat available?'
Referring to People
When someone is 'ledig', it can mean they are unemployed or available (e.g., for a meeting). Context is key here.
Common Phrase: 'har ledig'
A very common construction is 'har ledig' meaning 'to have available' or 'to have free'. 'Jeg har ledig kapasitet' means 'I have available capacity'.
Opposite of 'opptatt'
'Ledig' is often the opposite of 'opptatt', which means busy or occupied. Knowing this contrast helps solidify the meaning.
Job Context: 'ledig stilling'
In the context of work, 'en ledig stilling' means a job opening or vacant position. This is a very practical use.
Not 'free' as in cost
Be careful! 'Ledig' does not mean 'free' as in no cost. For that, you would use 'gratis'.
Practice with Sentences
Try forming simple sentences with 'ledig' in different contexts. 'Er du ledig i morgen?' (Are you free tomorrow?) or 'Rommet er ledig.' (The room is available).
Listen for Context Clues
When you hear 'ledig', pay attention to the surrounding words. The noun it modifies or the verb it accompanies will usually make the meaning of available or free clear.
常见问题
10 个问题The word 'ledig' can mean 'available', 'free', or 'vacant'. For example, you might say 'Jeg er ledig i morgen' (I am available tomorrow) or 'Er setet ledig?' (Is the seat free/vacant?).
When referring to time, 'ledig' means 'free' or 'available'. For instance, 'Har du tid? Jeg er ledig nå.' (Do you have time? I am free now.) Or, 'Han har en ledig ettermiddag.' (He has a free afternoon.)
Yes, 'ledig' can describe a person, meaning they are 'available' (not busy) or 'single' (unmarried/unattached). For example, 'Er hun ledig?' could mean 'Is she available?' (for a meeting) or 'Is she single?'.
To describe a vacant space or an available item, you use 'ledig'. Think of 'Er rommet ledig?' (Is the room vacant/available?) or 'Er det noen ledige billetter?' (Are there any available tickets?).
This is a good question! 'Ledig' means 'available' or 'free' in the sense of not being occupied or reserved. 'Gratis' means 'free' in the sense of costing no money. So, a seat can be 'ledig' (vacant), but not necessarily 'gratis' (free of charge).
Yes, there are. Some common phrases include 'å være ledig' (to be free/available), 'en ledig stilling' (a vacant position/job opening), and 'ledig kapasitet' (available capacity).
Absolutely. 'Ledig' is a very common word in everyday Norwegian. You'll hear it in casual conversations as much as in more formal settings.
'Ledig' is an adjective, but it does not change its form to agree with the gender or number of the noun it describes. It stays 'ledig' for masculine, feminine, neuter, and plural nouns. For example, 'en ledig stol' (a free chair), 'et ledig rom' (a free room), 'ledige seter' (free seats).
The opposite of 'ledig' depends on the context. If it means 'available' or 'free', opposites could be 'opptatt' (busy/occupied) or 'bestilt' (reserved). If it means 'single', the opposite could be 'forlovet' (engaged) or 'gift' (married).
Of course! Here are a few more:
- 'Har du noen ledige rom?' (Do you have any available rooms?)
- 'Jeg har en ledig time på fredag.' (I have a free hour on Friday.)
- 'Er det en ledig parkeringsplass?' (Is there an available parking spot?)
- 'Hun er ledig for et nytt forhold.' (She is single/available for a new relationship.)
自我测试 78 个问题
This means 'I am free'. 'Jeg' is 'I', 'er' is 'am', and 'ledig' is 'free/available'.
This translates to 'Is the spot/place available?'. 'Er' is 'is', 'plassen' is 'the place/spot', and 'ledig' is 'available'.
This means 'Do you have free time?'. 'Har' is 'have', 'du' is 'you', 'ledig' is 'free', and 'tid' is 'time'.
Which of these means 'The table is available'?
'Ledig' means available or free. 'Opptatt' means occupied or busy. 'Lite' means small. 'Rent' means clean.
If someone asks 'Har du ledig tid?' (Do you have free time?), what are they asking about?
'Ledig tid' directly translates to 'free time' or 'spare time'.
Which sentence uses 'ledig' correctly to mean 'vacant'?
In this context, 'ledig stilling' refers to a vacant job position. The other options use 'ledig' in a more general 'available' or 'free' sense.
'Er stolen ledig?' means 'Is the chair occupied?'
'Er stolen ledig?' means 'Is the chair available?' or 'Is the chair free?', not occupied.
If a parking spot is 'ledig', it means you can park there.
If a parking spot is 'ledig', it is available or free, meaning you can park there.
'Jeg har ikke ledig tid' means 'I have a lot of free time'.
'Jeg har ikke ledig tid' means 'I do not have free time', implying the opposite of having a lot of it.
Er du ___ i morgen kveld?
Here, 'ledig' means available or free, asking if someone is available tomorrow evening.
Jeg har en ___ plass på kurset hvis du er interessert.
'Ledig' in this context means an open or vacant spot on the course.
Er det et ___ rom på hotellet?
Here, 'ledig rom' refers to an available room at the hotel.
Jeg er ___ nå, så vi kan snakke.
Using 'ledig' here means 'I am free now', implying availability to talk.
Det er en ___ parkeringsplass rett der borte.
'Ledig parkeringsplass' means an available parking space.
Hun hadde litt ___ tid på ettermiddagen.
'Ledig tid' means free time or spare time.
Is the room available now?
I have a free hour tomorrow.
Is this seat free?
Read this aloud:
Jeg er ledig fra klokken fem.
Focus: ledig, klokken
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Har du ledig tid i helgen?
Focus: ledig, helgen
你说的：
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Bordet er ledig hvis dere vil sitte her.
Focus: ledig, sitte
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Imagine you are trying to book a meeting room at your office. Write a short email (2-3 sentences) to a colleague asking if a specific time slot is 'ledig'.
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Sample answer
Hei! Er møterom 3 ledig på fredag klokken 14:00? Jeg trenger det for et raskt møte. Takk!
You are making plans with a friend. Write a sentence telling them that you are 'ledig' on Saturday evening.
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Sample answer
Jeg er ledig på lørdag kveld hvis du vil finne på noe.
You see a sign that says 'Ledig rom'. Write a short sentence explaining what this sign means in English.
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Sample answer
Dette betyr at et rom er ledig, altså tilgjengelig.
Hva leter personen etter?
Read this passage:
Jeg leter etter en ny jobb. Jeg har sendt mange søknader, men ingen av selskapene har en ledig stilling som passer meg enda. Jeg håper jeg finner noe snart.
Hva leter personen etter?
The passage says 'ingen av selskapene har en ledig stilling som passer meg enda', meaning 'none of the companies have an available position that suits me yet'.
The passage says 'ingen av selskapene har en ledig stilling som passer meg enda', meaning 'none of the companies have an available position that suits me yet'.
Hva skal personen gjøre i helgen?
Read this passage:
Klokken er fem på fredag, og jeg er endelig ferdig med arbeidsuken. Jeg er ledig hele helgen og gleder meg til å slappe av hjemme. Kanskje jeg skal se en film eller lese en bok.
Hva skal personen gjøre i helgen?
The passage states, 'Jeg er ledig hele helgen og gleder meg til å slappe av hjemme,' which means 'I am free all weekend and look forward to relaxing at home.'
The passage states, 'Jeg er ledig hele helgen og gleder meg til å slappe av hjemme,' which means 'I am free all weekend and look forward to relaxing at home.'
Når foreslår personen å møtes?
Read this passage:
Er du ledig i morgen ettermiddag? Jeg tenkte vi kunne ta en kaffe sammen. Jeg har en time mellom to møter, så jeg har litt tid til overs.
Når foreslår personen å møtes?
The question asks 'Er du ledig i morgen ettermiddag?' (Are you free tomorrow afternoon?). This directly indicates the suggested meeting time.
The question asks 'Er du ledig i morgen ettermiddag?' (Are you free tomorrow afternoon?). This directly indicates the suggested meeting time.
This is a common way to ask if a room is available. The verb 'er' (is) comes first in a question, followed by the subject 'rommet' (the room), and then the adjective 'ledig' (available) and the adverb 'nå' (now).
This sentence means 'I don't have free time today.' The negative particle 'ikke' comes before the adjective 'ledig' when it modifies 'tid' (time).
To ask if a seat or spot is available, you would say 'Er denne plassen ledig?' The demonstrative pronoun 'denne' (this) comes before 'plassen' (the place/seat).
Er du ___ i morgen kveld?
Here, 'ledig' means available or free, as in 'Are you free tomorrow evening?'
Jeg har en ___ stilling som markedsfører.
'Ledig stilling' is a common phrase meaning 'vacant position' or 'open job'.
Det er en ___ parkeringsplass her.
In this context, 'ledig' refers to an available parking space.
Har du et ___ bord for to personer?
'Ledig bord' means an available table, often used when asking in a restaurant.
Han er endelig ___ etter en lang arbeidsdag.
Here, 'ledig' means free or at leisure after work.
Klokken er fem, og jeg er ___ fra jobb.
'Ledig fra jobb' means free from work, indicating the workday has ended.
Which sentence correctly uses 'ledig' to mean 'available'?
In this context, 'ledig' refers to a seat or space being available.
Choose the best translation for 'Jeg er ledig i kveld.'
'Ledig' often refers to being available or having free time.
Which option best describes 'en ledig stilling'?
'Ledig stilling' is a common phrase for a job opening or a vacant position.
If a hotel room is 'ledig', it means it is occupied.
If a hotel room is 'ledig', it means it is vacant or available, not occupied.
You can say 'Jeg har en ledig dag' to mean 'I have a free day'.
'En ledig dag' correctly translates to 'a free day' or 'a day off'.
The phrase 'å være ledig på markedet' means to be looking for a job.
'Å være ledig på markedet' is a common expression meaning to be unemployed or looking for work.
Imagine you're trying to book a meeting room. Write a short email (3-4 sentences) to a colleague asking if a specific time slot is 'ledig'. Make sure to include the word 'ledig' and ask for an alternative if it's not.
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Sample answer
Hei [Kollegas navn], Er møterommet ledig på torsdag kl. 14:00? Hvis ikke, har du noen alternative tidspunkter som passer? Gi meg beskjed. Mvh, [Ditt navn]
You are planning a weekend trip and want to know if your friend is free. Write a text message (2-3 sentences) asking if they are 'ledig' this weekend and suggesting an activity.
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Sample answer
Hei! Er du ledig i helgen? Jeg tenkte kanskje vi kunne dra på en liten tur. Gi meg en lyd!
You are describing a job opening to a friend. Write 3-4 sentences explaining that the position is currently 'ledig' and why you think your friend would be a good fit.
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Sample answer
Det er en ledig stilling hos oss som jeg tror ville passet perfekt for deg. De ser etter en med din erfaring. Du burde virkelig vurdere å søke!
Hva indikerte servitøren om helgene?
Read this passage:
Kunden spurte om det var et ledig bord. Servitøren svarte at de hadde noen ledige plasser ved vinduet, men at det var best å bestille på forhånd i helgene. De fleste bordene var allerede opptatt.
Hva indikerte servitøren om helgene?
Servitøren nevnte at det var 'best å bestille på forhånd i helgene', noe som indikerer at det ofte er få ledige bord da.
Servitøren nevnte at det var 'best å bestille på forhånd i helgene', noe som indikerer at det ofte er få ledige bord da.
Hva ville hun gjøre med sin 'ledige' tid?
Read this passage:
Etter en lang uke med mye arbeid var hun endelig ledig. Hun bestemte seg for å bruke dagen til å slappe av, lese en bok og bare nyte den frie tiden. Det var sjeldent hun hadde en hel dag helt ledig uten planer.
Hva ville hun gjøre med sin 'ledige' tid?
Teksten sier 'Hun bestemte seg for å bruke dagen til å slappe av, lese en bok og bare nyte den frie tiden.'
Teksten sier 'Hun bestemte seg for å bruke dagen til å slappe av, lese en bok og bare nyte den frie tiden.'
Hva var den midlertidige bruken av det 'ledige' rommet?
Read this passage:
Kontoret hadde et ledig rom som kunne brukes til møter eller som et midlertidig arbeidssted. Det var utstyrt med en prosjektor og et stort bord. De håpet å fylle det med en ny ansatt snart, men inntil da var det ledig for alle.
Hva var den midlertidige bruken av det 'ledige' rommet?
Passasjen sier at rommet 'kunne brukes til møter eller som et midlertidig arbeidssted'.
Passasjen sier at rommet 'kunne brukes til møter eller som et midlertidig arbeidssted'.
Which sentence uses 'ledig' correctly to mean 'available' in the context of a job opening?
In this context, 'ledig' refers to a job position being open or available.
Choose the best option to complete the sentence: 'Har du noen _____ tid i morgen for et møte?'
'Ledig tid' is a common phrase meaning 'free time' or 'available time'.
Which of these sentences uses 'ledig' in a way that implies 'unoccupied' or 'vacant'?
'Ledig' here refers to a parking space that is not currently in use.
The sentence 'Jeg har en ledig stol hvis du vil sitte.' means 'I have a free chair if you want to sit.'
'Ledig' accurately describes the chair as being available for use.
If someone says 'Jeg er ledig hele helgen,' it means they are very busy throughout the weekend.
'Jeg er ledig hele helgen' means 'I am free all weekend', indicating availability, not busyness.
In the phrase 'et ledig rom,' 'ledig' refers to a room that is not currently occupied.
'Et ledig rom' means 'a vacant room' or 'an available room'.
The speaker is asking if you have free time.
The speaker is inquiring about the availability of a seat.
The speaker is looking for a job opening.
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Jeg er ledig fra klokken tre.
Focus: ledig
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Er rommet fortsatt ledig for reservasjon?
Focus: ledig, reservasjon
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Han har en ledig dag denne uken.
Focus: ledig, uken
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Er det noen ledige ___ for kveldens konsert?
When asking about availability for an event like a concert, 'billetter' (tickets) is the most appropriate word.
Jeg har en ledig ___ på fredag, vil du ta en kaffe?
'En ledig time' refers to a free hour or a gap in one's schedule, making it suitable for suggesting a coffee meet-up.
Etter å ha fullført prosjektet, følte jeg meg endelig ___ og kunne slappe av.
In this context, 'fri' (free) implies being free from obligations or responsibilities, allowing for relaxation.
Kontoret har mange ledige ___ etter omstruktureringen.
When referring to open positions or vacancies in an office, 'stillinger' (positions) is the correct term.
Er parkeringsplassen ___ i dag? Jeg ser ingen ledige plasser.
If there are no free spots, the parking lot is 'full' (full).
Med alle oppgavene unnagjort, har jeg nå en ledig ___ til å lese.
'En ledig stund' means a free moment or a short period of time when one is free.
This sentence asks if someone's time is available now, using a common interrogative structure.
This construction indicates a lack of available rooms. 'Ingen' is used for uncountable or plural nouns.
This phrase means he got a vacant position. 'En ledig stilling' is a common collocation.
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Basic Meanings of 'ledig'
Understand that 'ledig' primarily means available or free. Think of it as being unreserved or unoccupied.
Referring to Time
When talking about time, 'ledig' means free time or time off. For example, 'Jeg har ledig tid' means 'I have free time'.
Referring to Objects/Spaces
If a seat or a room is 'ledig', it means it's vacant or available. 'Er dette setet ledig?' means 'Is this seat available?'
Referring to People
When someone is 'ledig', it can mean they are unemployed or available (e.g., for a meeting). Context is key here.
