Getting a Test or Vaccine
Use these practical phrases when visiting a clinic or pharmacy to get a vaccine, take a test, describe pain, and ask about results.
Key Phrases
Hei, kan jeg bestille en time for vaksine i morgen?
politeHello, can I book an appointment for a vaccine tomorrow?
Polite and clear, perfect for calling the clinic to schedule ahead.
Hei, kan jeg bare ta en test her og nå?
casualHi, can I just take a test right here and now?
Direct and informal, typical when visiting a drop-in clinic.
Jeg skal ha influensavaksinen her klokken ti i dag.
neutralI will have the flu vaccine here at ten o'clock today.
A clear statement of your purpose when arriving at the reception.
Jeg har ganske vondt i den venstre armen min nå.
neutralI have quite a bit of pain in my left arm now.
A direct way to explain to the nurse exactly where it hurts.
Får jeg mange vanlige bivirkninger av vaksinen dagen etterpå?
neutralDo I get many common side effects from the vaccine the day after?
A standard, expected question to ask the health worker.
Blir jeg kanskje skikkelig syk i morgen av denne?
casualWill I perhaps get really sick tomorrow from this?
A more worried, everyday way to ask about feeling bad later.
Kan jeg få et offisielt sertifikat for testen min etterpå?
neutralCan I get an official certificate for my test afterwards?
Use this when you need formal proof for travel or your employer.
Når får jeg egentlig svaret på testen fra dere?
neutralWhen do I actually get the answer to the test from you?
A natural way to ask the clinic staff about the timeline.
Kommer svaret på testen ganske fort på SMS i dag?
casualDoes the answer to the test come quite fast by SMS today?
Casual, asking for a quick text message update.