93 Common Norwegian Phrases (with Audio) - Start Speaking Today
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Learning just a few key phrases in Norwegian, will open up a world of possibilities for you.
The ability to speak the local language makes traveling a lot more fun. It allows you to connect with the local people, and experience the culture in a more meaningful way.
To help you start learning Norwegian, I've put together 93 basic Norwegian phrases you should learn. Spend a little time learning these, and your trip will become more rewarding than you imagined.
You can listen to each phrase, and study them using spaced repetition, right on this page.
How to Study Norwegian on This Page
Play each phrase a few times and repeat it out loud. Then click the 'Study' button to add that phrase to your study session. Add as many phrases as you like, but not so many that it makes it hard to study, 5 is a good start.
When you're ready, click the 'Study Now' button that will appear at the bottom of the screen. You will be shown each phrase, and you can test yourself on the translation. If you get it right, click 'Right', if you get it wrong, click 'Wrong'.
When you get something wrong, you will be tested on it again in the same session, when you get it right, you will be tested on it again in a future session. This is called spaced repetition, and it's the most effective way to learn a new language.
We'll keep track of your progress, all you have to do is return to this page, add more phrases, and start your next session.
Adding a few phrases each day, and studying them for just 5 minutes, will have you speaking basic Norwegian in no time.
Greetings & Basic Phrases
1. HelloHallo2. How are you?Hvordan har du det?3. I’m fine, and you?Jeg har det bra, og du?4. PleaseVennligst5. Thank youTakk6. You’re WelcomeDu er velkommen7. GoodbyeAdjø8. CheersSkål9. Excuse meUnnskyld meg10. I’m sorryJeg beklager11. What’s your name?Hva heter du?12. My name is…Jeg heter…13. Nice to meet youHyggelig å møte deg14. Where are you from?Hvor er du fra?15. I’m from…jeg er fra…16. How old are you?Hvor gammel er du?17. I’m 35 years oldjeg er 35 år gammel18. What do you do for a living?Hva driver du med?19. I’m a teacherjeg er lærer20. What do you do for fun?Hva gjør du for moro skyld?21. I like…jeg liker…22. I don’t like…jeg liker ikke…23. YesJa24. NoIngenLanguage Communication
25. Do you speak English?Snakker du engelsk?26. I understandJeg forstår27. I don’t understandjeg forstår ikke28. I speak a little…jeg snakker litt...29. Could you please speak a little slower?Kan du snakke litt saktere?30. Could you repeat that?Kan du gjenta det?31. How do you say…?Hvordan sier du...?32. What does… mean?Hva betyr …?Shopping & Money
33. How much?Hvor mye?34. I would like…jeg vil gjerne …35. Can I pay by credit card/debit card?Kan jeg betale med kredittkort/debetkort?36. Here you goHer går du37. Could I see this?Kunne jeg se dette?38. What time do you close?Når stenger du?39. Do you have anything cheaper?Har du noe billigere?40. It’s too expensiveDet er for dyrt41. I'll pay...jeg betaler...42. Where can I exchange money?Hvor kan jeg veksle penger?Transportation
43. How much for a ticket to…?Hvor mye koster en billett til...?44. A return ticket to…En returbillett til…45. Here’s my passportHer er passet mitt46. What time does the bus arrive?Når kommer bussen?47. What time does the train depart?Når går toget?48. Which platform?Hvilken plattform?49. Is this seat taken?Sitter det noen her?50. When is the next ferry to…?Når går neste ferge til...?51. Could you call me a taxi?Kan du kalle meg en taxi?52. I’d like to go to…Jeg vil gjerne gå til...53. Could you let me know when to get off?Kan du fortelle meg når jeg skal gå av?54. Where could I rent a bike?Hvor kan jeg leie en sykkel?55. I’d like to rent a carJeg vil gjerne leie en bilEating & Drinking
55. I’d like to rent a carJeg vil gjerne leie en bil56. Could you recommend a good restaurant?Kan du anbefale en god restaurant?57. What would you recommend?Hva vil du anbefale?58. What are some local specialties?Hva er noen lokale spesialiteter?59. What is the special of the day?Hva er det spesielle med dagen?60. Could I see the menu, please?Kan jeg se menyen, takk?61. A beer, pleaseEn øl, takk62. Could I get the bill, pleaseKan jeg få regningen, takk63. I’m allergic to…jeg er allergisk mot...64. That was delicious!Det var deilig!65. This isn’t what I orderedDette er ikke det jeg bestilte66. Can I buy you a drink?Kan jeg kjøpe deg en drink?67. Let’s have another!La oss ha en annen!Directions
68. How do I get to…?Hvordan kommer jeg til...?69. It’s on the left/on the right/straight ahead/Det er til venstre/til høyre/rett frem/70. How far is…?Hvor langt er...?71. Where is the nearest ATM?Hvor er nærmeste minibank?72. Where can I find tourist information?Hvor finner jeg turistinformasjon?73. Do you have a map?Har du et kart?74. Can you show me that on the map?Kan du vise meg det på kartet?Sightseeing
75. What is the entrance fee?Hva er inngangsbilletten?76. What is that building?Hva er den bygningen?77. What’s on at the cinema tonight?Hva skjer på kino i kveld?78. That’s a beautiful buildingDet er en vakker bygning79. What is there to see around here?Hva er det å se her?Accommodations
80. I have a reservationJeg har en reservasjon81. Do you have any double rooms available?Har du ledige dobbeltrom?82. Could I see the room?Kunne jeg se rommet?83. I’d like to stay for… nights.Jeg vil gjerne bli i … netter.84. Is breakfast included?Er frokost inkludert?85. The air conditioner in my room doesn’t workKlimaanlegget på rommet mitt fungerer ikke86. Could I get a different room?Kan jeg få et annet rom?87. Is there a restaurant here?Er det en restaurant her?Health & Emergencies
88. Help!Hjelp!89. I need a police officerJeg trenger en politimann90. Is there pharmacy nearby?Er det apotek i nærheten?91. Can I use your phone?Kan jeg bruke telefonen din?92. Call the police/ambulance!Ring politi/ambulanse!93. Leave me alone!La meg være i fred!