å vente→ to waitNorwegian word meaning
"å vente" is a A1-level Norwegian word meaning "to wait". Below you can find 14 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Norwegian conversations.
14 stories
Example Sentences
The Wrong Bus
Han venter på buss nummer fem.
He waits for bus number five.
The Video Call
Mia venter spent.
Mia waits excitedly.
The Wrong Number
Et sted venter Maria fortsatt på den samtalen.
Somewhere, Maria is still waiting for that call.
Lunch with Coworkers
Tom og Lisa venter på henne.
Tom and Lisa wait for her.
Taking the Bus
Anna setter seg ned og venter.
Anna sits down and waits.
Small Talk in the Elevator
I dag venter hun på heisen i første etasje.
Today she waits for the elevator on the first floor.
The Morning Commute
Hun venter på buss nummer 42.
She waits for the number 42 bus.
At the Food Court
Tom setter seg ned og venter på maten sin.
Tom sits down and waits for his food.
New Baby
De ventet sitt første barn.
They were expecting their first baby.
The Queue Jumper
Anna hadde gjort ferdig handlene sine og ventet i køen.
Anna had finished her shopping and was waiting in line.
Returning an Item
Hun ventet tålmodig på sin tur.
She waited patiently for her turn.
Getting an ID Card
Det var allerede mange mennesker som ventet ute.
There were already many people waiting outside.
Scenic Train Ride
Hun ventet på fjelltoget.
She was waiting for the mountain train.
The Utility Bill Problem
Maria ga informasjonen og ventet mens medarbeideren så opp kontoen hennes.
Maria provided the information and waited while the representative looked up her account.