Booking an Appointment
Use these phrases to book, change, or cancel appointments at a clinic, salon, or office.
Key Phrases
Har dere en ledig time i dag?
casualDo you have an opening today?
Very direct; good for walk-ins at a hair salon or informal clinic.
Kan jeg bestille en time?
neutralCan I book an appointment?
A straightforward and common way to ask over the phone.
Jeg vil gjerne bestille en time.
politeI would like to book an appointment.
The most standard and polite way to speak to a receptionist.
Når passer det?
casualWhen is a good time?
Used to ask when it suits the other person.
Når har dere ledig tid?
neutralWhen are you available?
Used to check the clinic or office's general schedule.
Passer det på torsdag?
neutralDoes Thursday work?
The verb 'å passe' is essential for talking about scheduling.
Kan jeg flytte timen min?
neutralCan I reschedule my appointment?
The verb 'å flytte' (to move) is used for changing an appointment time.
Jeg må dessverre flytte timen min.
politeUnfortunately, I have to reschedule.
Adding 'dessverre' (unfortunately) softens the message.
Jeg kan ikke komme i dag.
neutralI can't make it today.
Direct and factual.
Jeg må avbestille timen min.
politeI need to cancel my appointment.
'Å avbestille' is the specific formal verb for cancelling bookings.
Den er grei.
casualThat works.
A very common informal expression meaning 'That's fine' or 'Agreed'.
Ja, det passer bra.
neutralYes, that works well.
The standard way to confirm a proposed time.