Norwegian Phrases

The Norwegian phrases are helpful because they are used daily. Below we picked expressions that a new learner will find useful. We included the audio as well. This is a better way to learning. Learn only what you need. We start with greetings and introduction.

Hi: hei

What is your name?: hva heter du?

Nice to meet you: hyggelig å treffe deg

How are you?: hvordan har du det?

I'm good, thanks: jeg har det bra!

And you?: og du?

Language and Age Phrases

More questions about language and age:

Do you speak (English/Norwegian)?: snakker du engelsk?

Does she speak Chinese?: snakker hun kinesisk?

A little bit: bare litt

How old are you?: hvor gammel er du?

I'm 33 years old: jeg er trettitre år gammel

It was nice talking to you: hyggelig å snakke med deg

If you don't understand something, this will be your secret weapon:

What do you mean?: hva mener du?

I don't understand: jeg forstår ikke

I don't know: jeg vet ikke

Sorry: unnskyld!

What is that called in Norwegian?: hva heter det på norsk?

What does that word mean in English?: hva betyr det ordet på engelsk?

More personal information about origins and profession:

Where are you from?: hvor er du fra?

I'm from the U.S: jeg er fra USA

I'm American: jeg er amerikansk

Where do you live?: hvor bor du?

I live in the U.S: jeg bor i usa

What do you do for a living?: hva jobber du med?

I'm a student: jeg er student

Offering or asking for help and giving directions:

Can I help you?: kan jeg hjelpe deg?

Can you help me?: kan du hjelpe meg?

Where is the airport?: hvor er flyplassen?

Go straight: gå rett frem

Then: så

Turn left: gå til venstre

Turn right: gå til høyre

Holiday Wishes Phrases

Good wishes in Norwegian in holidays and occasions:

Happy birthday: gratulerer med dagen!

Happy new year: godt nytt år!

Merry Christmas: god jul!

Good luck: lykke til

Congratulations: gratulerer

Norwegian expressions commonly used when traveling or buying:

I have a reservation: jeg har bestilt

Do you have rooms available?: har du noen ledige rom

I would like a non-smoking room: jeg vil gjerne ha et røykfritt rom

How much it costs per night?: hva koster det per natt?

Waiter: kelner!

How much is this?: hva koster dette?

What is this?: hva er dette?

Survival phrases considered to be important in emergencies:

Are you okay?: går det bra?

I need a doctor: jeg trenger en lege

Help: hjelp!

Call the ambulance: ring etter ambulanse!

Call the police: ring politiet!

I am sick: jeg er syk

These Norwegian phrases can be used in a variety of conversations. If you have already visited our Norwegian Vocabulary and Norwegian Grammar, you might want to visit our Norwegian Flashcards to practice what you learned.