sjef→ bossNorwegian word meaning
"sjef" is a A2-level Norwegian word meaning "boss". Below you can find 29 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Norwegian conversations.
29 stories
Example Sentences
Calling in Sick
Han må ringe sjefen sin.
He needs to call his boss.
The Coffee Machine is Broken
De forteller sjefen sin om problemet.
They tell their boss about the problem.
The Embarrassing Typo
Sjefen hans sender ham en melding.
His boss sends him a message.
Ordering Office Supplies
Anna forteller sjefen nyheten.
Anna tells her boss the news.
The Difficult Customer
'Dette er latterlig! Jeg vil snakke med sjefen din!' krevde han.
'This is ridiculous! I want to speak to your manager!' he demanded.
The Queue Jumper
Butikksjefen hørte støyen og kom bort.
The store manager heard the noise and came over.
The New Boss
Den nye sjefen begynte i dag.
The new boss was starting today.
The Talking Parrot
Sjefen hans forklarte et viktig prosjekt.
His boss was explaining an important project.
The Office Party
En fredagsmorgen kalte sjefen til et møte.
One Friday morning, the boss called a meeting.
The Work Email
Den er fra sjefen hennes, herr Anderson.
It is from her boss, Mr. Anderson.
Asking for Time Off
Hun var nervøs for å spørre sjefen sin.
She was nervous about asking her boss.
Video Meeting Fail
Sjefen hans og fem kolleger dukket opp på skjermen.
His boss and five colleagues appeared on the screen.
Boss and Employee
Lisa banket på døren til sjefens kontor.
Lisa knocked on the door of her boss's office.
Remote Work Problems
'Stemmen din hakker,' svarte sjefen hans.
'Your voice is breaking up,' his manager replied.
Dress Code Mistake
Sjefen hans, Sarah, hadde allerede sett ham.
His manager, Sarah, had already seen him.
Asking for Permission
Hun går bort til sjefen sin, fru Chen.
She approaches her manager, Mrs. Chen.
Making an Excuse
Sjefen hans, fru Johnson, ventet på ham.
His boss, Mrs. Johnson, was waiting for him.
Workplace Friendship
Hun var bekymret for at sjefen hennes ville bli sint.
She was worried that her boss would be angry.
Asking for a Deadline Extension
Maria måtte be sjefen sin om mer tid.
Maria needed to ask her manager for more time.
Asking for a Raise
Jeg brukte uker på å forberede meg til møtet med sjefen min.
I spent weeks preparing for the meeting with my boss.
App Addiction
'Er alt i orden, Marcus?' spurte sjefen hans under et møte.
'Is everything okay, Marcus?' his boss asked during a meeting.
Moving to a New City
Heldigvis var den nye sjefen hennes forståelsesfull og ønsket henne varmt velkommen.
Fortunately, her new manager was understanding and welcomed her warmly.
Finding a New Job
Sjefen hennes hadde blitt byttet ut to ganger, og den nye ledelsen hadde andre prioriteringer.
Her boss had been replaced twice, and the new management had different priorities.
Forgiving Someone
Sjefen hennes hadde kritisert henne konstant i ukevis.
Her boss had been criticizing her constantly for weeks.
The Resignation
Hun var markedsføringssjef og hadde et team på fem personer.
She was the marketing manager and had a team of five people.
Complaining About Service
Sarah bestemte seg for at det var på tide å snakke med sjefen.
Sarah decided it was time to speak with the manager.
Complaint at Restaurant
Hun var mer formelt kledd og presenterte seg som restaurantsjefen.
She was dressed more formally and introduced herself as the restaurant manager.
Moving to a New Country
Sjefen hennes roste henne for hvor godt hun hadde tilpasset seg det nye miljøet.
Her boss complimented her on how well she had adapted to the new environment.
Work-Life Balance
Sarah hadde ikke noe annet valg enn å informere sjefen sin om tilstanden sin.
Sarah had no choice but to inform her manager about her condition.