Vi kan miste flyet hvis vi ikke skynder oss.

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Breakdown of Vi kan miste flyet hvis vi ikke skynder oss.

• kunne: can
• hvis: if
• ikke: not

Questions & Answers about Vi kan miste flyet hvis vi ikke skynder oss.

What does the modal verb kan express here?

Possibility. It’s best read as “might/could”: “We might/could miss the plane if we don’t hurry.” It doesn’t express ability in this context.

Why is it miste and not mister?

After a modal verb (like kan, må, skal, vil, bør), Norwegian uses the bare infinitive without å: kan miste, må gå, skal reise.

Is miste the natural verb for “miss the plane”?

Yes. Å miste flyet is standard for failing to catch your flight. You’ll also hear the very common alternative ikke rekke flyet (“not make the plane”).

Could I say gå glipp av flyet?

It’s understandable but not idiomatic for transport. Gå glipp av = “miss out on” events/opportunities (a concert, a chance). For flights/trains/buses, use miste (flyet) or ikke rekke (flyet).

Why is it flyet and not just fly?