Renting a Bike or Scooter

How does it actually work to rent one of those e-scooters?

The word 'sånn' is a very common spoken form of 'slik' (such/like that).

Can you explain to me how I use the app?

A clear, standard way to ask for instructions using a subordinate clause.

What does it cost to rent it for an hour?

Direct and very natural for everyday situations.

Can you tell me what the price per hour is?

A polite indirect question that shifts the verb 'er' to the end.

Do I have to pay a deposit before I can start?

Uses 'før' (before) to naturally link two ideas together.

Is it possible to rent a helmet in addition?

'I tillegg' is a common phrase meaning 'as well' or 'in addition'.

Is a helmet included, or do I have to have my own?

'Følger med' is a common particle verb for 'included'.

Where can I park the bike when I am finished with it?

A practical question using a time clause with 'når' (when).

Can I leave it anywhere in the city?

The reflexive particle verb 'sette fra seg' means to leave or put down.

I just want to let you know that the brakes on this one aren't working.

'Si ifra om at' is the standard way to notify someone or report an issue.

The bike was unfortunately already damaged when I unlocked it.

Useful for politely avoiding liability for pre-existing damage.

I am trying to unlock the bike, but the app is freezing.

'Henger seg opp' is the common expression for an app or computer freezing.

How do I end the trip in the app so that I don't pay too much?

'Slik at' is a connector showing purpose (so that).

I noticed that there is very little power left on the battery.

'Legge merke til' is a highly useful phrase meaning 'to notice'.