Schedule & Booking

1. Vilka tider är det öppet?

   What are the opening hours?

   Usage

   Used to ask opening hours at attractions, stores, or museums

   Grammar Note

   "Öppet" is the neuter form of "öppen" (open). "Öppettider" (opening hours) is a common compound word

2. Tåget avgår klockan åtta

   The train departs at eight o'clock

   Usage

   Used to state a train departure time

   Grammar Note

   "Klockan" = the clock / o'clock. "Klockan åtta" = 8 o'clock. "Vad är klockan?" = What time is it?

3. Hur länge tar det?

   How long does it take?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the duration of a journey, activity, or process

   Grammar Note

   "Tar" = takes (from "ta"). Response: "Det tar en timme" (it takes an hour), "Det tar tio minuter" (ten minutes)

4. Är butiken stängd på söndagar?

   Is the shop closed on Sundays?

   Usage

   Used to check Sunday opening hours — some Swedish shops have reduced hours or close on Sundays

   Grammar Note

   "Söndagar" is the plural of "söndag" (Sunday). "På + weekday plural" = on (every) [weekday] — habitual usage

5. Jag vill boka en tid

   I want to make an appointment

   Usage

   Used to request an appointment at a clinic, salon, restaurant, or other service

   Grammar Note

   "Boka en tid" = book an appointment/time. "Boka" is also used for hotels ("boka hotell") and transport ("boka tåg")

6. Nästa buss går om tio minuter

   The next bus leaves in ten minutes

   Usage

   Used to inform someone about the next bus departure time

   Grammar Note

   "Om + time" = in (time from now). "Om tio minuter" = in ten minutes, "om en timme" = in an hour

7. Museet öppnar klockan tio

   The museum opens at ten o'clock

   Usage

   Used to state when a museum or attraction opens

   Grammar Note

   "Öppnar" = opens (third person present of "öppna"). Very common on signs: "Öppnar kl. 10, Stänger kl. 18"

8. Är det ledigt imorgon?

   Is it available tomorrow?

   Usage

   Used to ask about availability for the next day at a restaurant, tour, or facility

   Grammar Note

   "Ledigt" is the neuter form of "ledig" (free/available). "Är det ledigt?" works for seats, rooms, and time slots

9. Kan vi träffas på måndag?

   Can we meet on Monday?

   Usage

   Used to schedule a meeting or appointment on Monday

   Grammar Note

   "Träffas" is reciprocal form: "träffa" (to meet someone) + "-s" = to meet each other. "På måndag" = on Monday

10. Vi är sena, skynda på!

    We are late, hurry up!

    Usage

    Used to urge companions to hurry when running late for a scheduled event

    Grammar Note

    "Skynda på" = hurry up (phrasal verb). "Sena" is the plural form of "sen" (late) agreeing with "vi" (we)

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