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40 [førti]	Spørje etter vegen

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There are over 6,000 languages worldwide. But all have the same function. They help us exchange information. This happens in various ways in every language. Because every language behaves according to its own rules. The speed with which a language is spoken also differs. Linguists have proven this in various studies. To this end, short texts were translated into several languages. These texts were then read aloud by native speakers. The result was clear. Japanese and Spanish are the fastest languages. In these languages, almost 8 syllables per second are spoken. The Chinese speak considerably slower. They speak only 5 syllables per second. The speed is dependent on the complexity of the syllables. If the syllables are complex, speaking takes longer. German contains 3 sounds per syllable, for example. Therefore it is spoken relatively slowly. Speaking quickly does not mean, however, that there is a lot to communicate. Quite the opposite! Only a little information is contained in syllables that are quickly spoken. Although the Japanese speak quickly, they convey little content. On the other hand, the ‘slow’ Chinese say a great deal with a few words. English syllables also contain a lot of information. Interesting is: The evaluated languages are almost equally efficient! That means, he who speaks slower says more. And he who speaks faster needs more words. In the end, all reach their goal at about the same time.

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Excuse me!	O_s_k_ Orsak! O_____ Orsak! ______ Orsak!
Can you help me?	K_n d_ h_e_p_ m_g_ Kan du hjelpe meg? K__ d_ h_____ m___ Kan du hjelpe meg? ___ __ ______ ____ Kan du hjelpe meg?
Is there a good restaurant around here?	F_n_t d_t e_n g_d r_s_a_r_n_ h_r_ Finst det ein god restaurant her? F____ d__ e__ g__ r_________ h___ Finst det ein god restaurant her? _____ ___ ___ ___ __________ ____ Finst det ein god restaurant her?

Take a left at the corner.	G_ t_l v_n_r_ v_d h_ø_n_t_ Gå til vensre ved hjørnet. G_ t__ v_____ v__ h_______ Gå til vensre ved hjørnet. __ ___ ______ ___ ________ Gå til vensre ved hjørnet.
Then go straight for a while.	S_ g_r d_ e_t s_y_k_ r_t_ f_a_. Så går du eit stykke rett fram. S_ g__ d_ e__ s_____ r___ f____ Så går du eit stykke rett fram. __ ___ __ ___ ______ ____ _____ Så går du eit stykke rett fram.
Then go right for a hundred metres / meters (am.).	S_ g_r d_ h_n_r_ m_t_r t_l h_g_e_ Så går du hundre meter til høgre. S_ g__ d_ h_____ m____ t__ h_____ Så går du hundre meter til høgre. __ ___ __ ______ _____ ___ ______ Så går du hundre meter til høgre.

You can also take the bus.	D_ k_n t_ b_s_e_ ò_. Du kan ta bussen òg. D_ k__ t_ b_____ ò__ Du kan ta bussen òg. __ ___ __ ______ ___ Du kan ta bussen òg.
You can also take the tram.	D_ k_n t_ t_i_k_n ò_. Du kan ta trikken òg. D_ k__ t_ t______ ò__ Du kan ta trikken òg. __ ___ __ _______ ___ Du kan ta trikken òg.
You can also follow me with your car.	D_ k_n b_r_e k_y_e e_t_r m_g_ Du kan berre køyre etter meg. D_ k__ b____ k____ e____ m___ Du kan berre køyre etter meg. __ ___ _____ _____ _____ ____ Du kan berre køyre etter meg.

How do I get to the football / soccer (am.) stadium?	K_r_e_s k_e_ e_ t_l f_t_a_l_a_e_? Korleis kjem eg til fotballbanen? K______ k___ e_ t__ f____________ Korleis kjem eg til fotballbanen? _______ ____ __ ___ _____________ Korleis kjem eg til fotballbanen?
Cross the bridge!	G_ o_e_ b_u_. Gå over brua. G_ o___ b____ Gå over brua. __ ____ _____ Gå over brua.
Go through the tunnel!	K_y_ g_e_n_m t_n_l_e_. Køyr gjennom tunellen. K___ g______ t________ Køyr gjennom tunellen. ____ _______ _________ Køyr gjennom tunellen.

Drive until you reach the third traffic light.	K_y_ t_l d_ k_e_ t_l d_t t_e_j_ l_s_r_s_e_. Køyr til du kjem til det tredje lyskrysset. K___ t__ d_ k___ t__ d__ t_____ l__________ Køyr til du kjem til det tredje lyskrysset. ____ ___ __ ____ ___ ___ ______ ___________ Køyr til du kjem til det tredje lyskrysset.
Then turn into the first street on your right.	S_ t_k d_ f_r_t_ v_g_n t_l h_g_e_ Så tek du fyrste vegen til høgre. S_ t__ d_ f_____ v____ t__ h_____ Så tek du fyrste vegen til høgre. __ ___ __ ______ _____ ___ ______ Så tek du fyrste vegen til høgre.
Then drive straight through the next intersection.	S_ t_k d_ r_t_ f_a_ i n_s_e k_y_s_t_ Så tek du rett fram i neste krysset. S_ t__ d_ r___ f___ i n____ k_______ Så tek du rett fram i neste krysset. __ ___ __ ____ ____ _ _____ ________ Så tek du rett fram i neste krysset.

Excuse me, how do I get to the airport?	O_s_k_ k_r_e_s k_e_ e_ t_l f_y_l_s_e_? Orsak, korleis kjem eg til flyplassen? O_____ k______ k___ e_ t__ f__________ Orsak, korleis kjem eg til flyplassen? ______ _______ ____ __ ___ ___________ Orsak, korleis kjem eg til flyplassen?
It is best if you take the underground / subway (am.).	D_t b_s_e e_ å t_ T_b_n_n_ Det beste er å ta T-banen. D__ b____ e_ å t_ T_______ Det beste er å ta T-banen. ___ _____ __ _ __ ________ Det beste er å ta T-banen.
Simply get out at the last stop.	B_r_e t_ b_n_n t_l e_d_s_a_j_n_n_ Berre ta banen til endestasjonen. B____ t_ b____ t__ e_____________ Berre ta banen til endestasjonen. _____ __ _____ ___ ______________ Berre ta banen til endestasjonen.

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