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Basic Norwegian phrases
The phrases you will use most in Norwegian: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Norwegian | Meaning |
|---|---|
hei | Hello |
hei | Hi |
God morgen | Good morning |
God ettermiddag | Good afternoon |
God kveld | Good evening |
God natt | Good night |
Ha det bra | Goodbye |
Vi sees senere | See you later |
Vi sees i morgen | See you tomorrow |
velkommen | Welcome |
Hyggelig å møte deg | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Norwegian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Hvordan har du det? | How are you? |
Jeg har det bra, takk | I am fine, thank you |
Hva heter du? | What is your name? |
Jeg heter Anna | My name is Anna |
Hvor er du fra? | Where are you from? |
Snakker du engelsk? | Do you speak English? |
Jeg forstår ikke | I do not understand |
Kan du gjenta det? | Can you repeat that? |
Snakk sakte, vær så snill | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Norwegian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Takk | Thank you |
Tusen takk | Thank you very much |
Vær så god | You are welcome |
vær så snill | Please |
beklager | Sorry |
Unnskyld meg | Excuse me |
ja | Yes |
nei | No |
Travel
| Norwegian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Hjelp! | Help! |
Hvor er toalettet? | Where is the bathroom? |
Hvor mye er dette? | How much is this? |
Regningen, takk | The bill, please |
Jeg vil ha litt vann | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Norwegian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Jeg elsker deg | I love you |
Gratulerer | Congratulations |
Gratulerer med dagen | Happy birthday |
Skål! | Cheers! |
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