A2Norwegian

Making a Doctor Appointment

Use these practical phrases to contact a Norwegian clinic, request a doctor's appointment, and explain your urgency.

Key Phrases

Voice
Booking an appointment · 3 ways to say it

Kan jeg få en time?

casual

Can I get an appointment?

Very direct and common in everyday spoken Norwegian.

Jeg trenger en time hos legen.

neutral

I need an appointment with the doctor.

A standard, clear way to state your need.

Jeg vil gjerne bestille en legetime.

polite

I would like to book a doctor's appointment.

The most polite and natural way to open the conversation.

Registering as a patient · 2 ways to say it

Jeg er ny her.

casual

I am new here.

A quick way to let them know they do not have your file yet.

Tar dere imot nye pasienter?

neutral

Do you accept new patients?

Important to ask, as some clinics have full patient lists.

Expressing urgency · 2 ways to say it

Det haster litt.

casual

It's a bit urgent.

Use this to soften the urgency if it is not a severe emergency.

Det er veldig akutt.

neutral

It is very urgent.

Only use 'akutt' for genuine, severe medical emergencies.

Asking about available times · 2 ways to say it

Når har dere ledig tid?

casual

When do you have free time?

A relaxed way to ask when you can come in.

Når er neste ledige time?

neutral

When is the next available appointment?

The standard phrase for finding the soonest possible slot.

Giving personal information

Fødselsnummeret mitt er...

neutral

My national identity number is...

Norwegian clinics will always ask for your 11-digit ID number.

Practice Dialogue

Patient
Hei! Jeg vil gjerne bestille en legetime.
Receptionist
Hei. Er du pasient her fra før?
Patient
Nei, jeg er ny her. Tar dere imot nye pasienter?
Receptionist
Ja, det gjør vi. Haster det veldig?
Patient
Ja, litt. Kan jeg få en time i dag?
Receptionist
Legen har en ledig time klokka to. Passer det?
Patient
Ja, klokka to passer bra.
Receptionist
Fint! Hva er fødselsnummeret ditt?

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