Common Norwegian Expressions: Essential Phrases for English Speakers Learning Norwegian
Essential Greetings in Norwegian
Learning the basic greetings in Norwegian can make a positive first impression. Knowing how to greet someone is essential when starting interactions, whether you're traveling in Norway or speaking to Norwegian speakers.
Hei
Hello
God morgen
Good morning
God kveld
Good evening
Ha det bra
Goodbye
Expressions for Everyday Situations
Below are some expressions that you might find helpful in everyday conversations. These are used frequently in various contexts, so learning them can greatly enhance your fluency.
Takk
Thank you
Vær så snill
Please
Unnskyld
Excuse me
Ja
Yes
Nei
No
Common Conversational Phrases
When engaging in conversations, there are a handful of expressions that tend to appear often. These expressions are useful to initiate, maintain, and conclude a dialogue effectively.
Hvordan har du det?
How are you?
Jeg har det bra, takk.
I’m fine, thank you.
Hva heter du?
What is your name?
Jeg heter...
My name is...
Hyggelig å møte deg
Nice to meet you
Expressing Needs and Actions
Sometimes you need to convey immediate needs or ask for assistance. Here are some expressions that can assist you in such situations.
Jeg trenger hjelp
I need help
Jeg forstår ikke
I don’t understand
Kan du hjelpe meg?
Could you help me?
Hvor er toalettet?
Where is the bathroom?
Further Reading
- Useful Norwegian Phrases for Travelers
Explore essential phrases for travel in Norwegian.
- Norwegian Language Lessons
Lessons that focus on useful Norwegian expressions.
- Duolingo's Norwegian Course
Free online course to learn Norwegian basics.