B1Norwegian

Getting a Test or Vaccine

Use these phrases when booking a medical test or vaccine, describing symptoms, and asking about side effects or results.

Key Phrases

Voice
Booking an appointment · 3 ways to say it

Hei, jeg trenger å bestille tid for en koronatest.

casual

Hi, I need to book a time for a corona test.

Natural for calling a local clinic.

Jeg vil gjerne bestille en time for den årlige influensavaksinen.

neutral

I would like to book an appointment for the annual flu vaccine.

Standard phrase for booking over the phone or at a desk.

Er det mulig å få en time for blodprøve i dag?

polite

Is it possible to get an appointment for a blood test today?

Polite inquiry if you drop in without an appointment.

Arriving for appointment

Hei, jeg har en time for en vaksine klokken fjorten.

neutral

Hi, I have an appointment for a vaccine at two o'clock.

Simple and direct way to announce yourself at the reception.

Describing symptoms · 2 ways to say it

Jeg føler meg skikkelig slapp og har vondt i hodet.

casual

I feel really lethargic and have a headache.

'Skikkelig slapp' is a very common everyday expression for feeling unwell.

Jeg har hatt litt feber og vondt i halsen i noen dager.

neutral

I have had a slight fever and a sore throat for a few days.

Good for explaining the duration of symptoms to a doctor.

Specifying the test/vaccine

Jeg skal ta den andre dosen av vaksinen mot korona.

neutral

I am going to take the second dose of the vaccine against corona.

Used to clarify exactly which shot you are there for.

Asking about the procedure

Må jeg sitte her og vente i tjue minutter etter stikket?

neutral

Do I have to sit here and wait for twenty minutes after the shot?

Routine question, as waiting is often required after vaccines.

Asking about side effects · 2 ways to say it

Er det vanlig å bli ganske dårlig etter denne vaksinen?

casual

Is it common to get quite sick after this vaccine?

Informal way to ask about expected reactions.

Hvilke bivirkninger er de vanligste å få etter at man har tatt denne?

neutral

What side effects are the most common to get after taking this?

A more precise way to ask the nurse or doctor.

Asking about results · 2 ways to say it

Hvor lang tid tar det vanligvis før jeg får svar på prøven?

neutral

How long does it usually take before I get an answer to the test?

Standard phrasing when getting a PCR or blood test.

Når kan jeg forvente å få resultatet fra legen min?

polite

When can I expect to receive the result from my doctor?

Slightly more formal, often used with specialists.

Requesting a certificate · 2 ways to say it

Jeg trenger et bevis på at jeg har tatt vaksinen.

neutral

I need a certificate that I have taken the vaccine.

Direct statement of what you need.

Vil jeg få utstedt et offisielt vaksinebevis etter at vi er ferdige?

polite

Will I be issued an official vaccine certificate after we are done?

Polite and precise, useful for travel requirements.

Practice Dialogue

Patient
Hei, jeg har time for influensavaksinen klokken ti.
Nurse
Ja, stemmer det. Er du frisk og rask i dag?
Patient
Ja, jeg føler meg fin, men jeg har litt vondt i den ene skulderen.
Nurse
Da setter vi bare vaksinen i den andre armen. Sånn, da var det gjort!
Patient
Oi, det gikk fort. Er det vanlig å bli dårlig etterpå?
Nurse
Noen blir litt slappe, eller de får litt feber i løpet av kvelden.
Patient
Skjønner. Må jeg sitte her og vente nå?
Nurse
Ja, du må vente i tjue minutter, i tilfelle du reagerer på vaksinen.
Patient
Det går bra. Får jeg forresten et bevis på at jeg har tatt den?
Nurse
Ja, det blir automatisk registrert. Du finner vaksinebeviset ditt på nettet etterpå.

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