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Learn Hardcore Norwegian: ofte - often

Hardcore Norwegian
/Lesson 6
/ofte

ofte

Word

ofte

Meaning

often

Part of speech

adverb

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Norwegian

Lesson

Usages of ofte

Min nye nabo er veldig vennlig, og hun inviterer oss ofte på besøk.

My new neighbor is very friendly, and she often invites us for a visit.

Jeg lager ofte en frisk salat med tomater og agurk til frokost.

I often make a fresh salad with tomatoes and cucumber for breakfast.

Han blir ofte trist hvis han ikke får noen fridager i det hele tatt.

He often becomes sad if he doesn't get any days off at all.

På billige kafeer blir knivene ofte byttet ut hver uke.

In cheap cafés the knives are often replaced each week.

Historien om byen blir ofte fortalt på museet for lokal kultur.

The history of the town is often told at the museum for local culture.

Jeg går ofte i skogen når himmelen er klar.

I often walk in the forest when the sky is clear.

En klar setning løser ofte et problem i en lang tekst.

A clear sentence often solves a problem in a long text.

Ferieplanene våre endrer seg ofte fordi vi følger været.

Our vacation plans often change because we follow the weather.

Vi opplever ofte kø i byen, men i dag var det rolig.

We often experience a queue in the city, but today it was calm.

Jeg kommer så tidlig som mulig fordi det ofte er kø ved rulletrappen.

I arrive as early as possible because there is often a queue by the escalator.

Han klager ofte, men jeg bryr meg ikke.

He complains often, but I don’t care.

Timeplanen endres ofte om høsten.

The schedule is often changed in the autumn.

Brødet vi liker best er ofte utsolgt etter lunsj.

The bread we like best is often sold out after lunch.

Som tenåring var jeg ofte ikke så tålmodig, men nå er jeg mer tålmodig.

As a teenager I was often not so patient, but now I am more patient.

Mindretallet er ofte uenig, men vi respekterer hverandres mening.

The minority often disagrees, but we respect each other's opinion.

Bestemor overrasket oss ofte med kake på familiefest.

Grandma often surprised us with cake at family parties.

Han glemmer ofte tannlegetimen, men kjøper likevel tanntråd og sjekker om forsikringen dekker tannbehandlingen.

He often forgets the dentist appointment, but still buys dental floss and checks whether the insurance covers the dental treatment.

Trikken er ofte full, men T-banen er tom ved stoppet nær gangfeltet.

The tram is often full, but the subway is empty at the stop near the crosswalk.

Telefonen er den største distraksjonen min, og den ødelegger ofte konsentrasjonen.

The phone is my biggest distraction, and it often destroys my concentration.

Han prøver å beskytte fritiden sin, men organisasjonen trenger ofte frivillig hjelp på kvelden.

He tries to protect his free time, but the organization often needs voluntary help in the evening.

Etter skilsmissen følte han seg ofte deprimert, men vennskap hjalp ham videre.

After the divorce he often felt depressed, but friendship helped him move on.

Barna liker å spille sjakk selv om de ofte taper.

The children like to play chess even though they often lose.

Hun er ofte forvirret etter en lang dag med møter.

She is often confused after a long day with meetings.

Planen endres ofte når været er dramatisk.

The plan changes often when the weather is dramatic.

I virkeligheten er jeg ofte mer stille enn i dagboken min.

In reality I am often more quiet than in my diary.

Etter en lang busstur er jeg ofte trøtt når jeg kommer hjem.

After a long bus ride I am often tired when I get home.

Vi skifter sengetøy ofte fordi det blir fuktig av sjøluften.

We change the bed linen often because it becomes damp from the sea air.

Vi prøver å ha en balansert dag, selv om tidsklemma ofte gjør det vanskelig.

We try to have a balanced day, even though the time squeeze often makes it difficult.

På hjørnet ligger et lite bakeri der jeg ofte tar en kort kaffepause og kjøper en kanelbolle.

On the corner there is a small bakery where I often take a short coffee break and buy a cinnamon bun.

Når arbeidsmengden øker før eksamen, blir søvnkvaliteten ofte dårligere.

When the workload increases before the exam, the sleep quality often gets worse.

Han oppdaterer profilen sin sjelden, men sender ofte lenker i gruppechatten.

He rarely updates his profile, but often sends links in the group chat.

Arbeidstiden hennes er fra åtte til fire, men hun jobber ofte overtid.

Her working hours are from eight to four, but she often works overtime.

Samtidig peker hun på en likhet i uttale som ofte forvirrer nye elever.

At the same time she points to a similarity in pronunciation that often confuses new students.

Under foreldrepermisjonen går hun ofte en rolig tur med babyen.

During parental leave she often goes for a calm walk with the baby.

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