Norwegians are generally good English speakers. They start learning English at a very young age in school, as well as through digitalization such as social media and commercial movies. Learning Norwegian is therefore not a necessity in order for you to interact and get around in Norway. However, learning a new language is always a unique way to explore a new culture, and we like to think that Norwegian is a pretty easy language to learn. Here are some phrases to get you started!
English | Norwegian |
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Hello | Hei |
How are you? | Hvordan går det? |
What's your name? | Hva heter du? |
My name is ... | Jeg heter ... |
(Good) Bye | Ha det (bra) |
Than you (very much) | (Tusen) Takk |
Please | Vær så snill |
Sorry | Unnskyld |
Excuse me | Unnskyld meg |
Where is ... ? | Hvor er ... ? |
Left | Venstre |
Right | Høyre |
I would like a ... | Jeg vil ha ... |
Where is the bathroom / toilet? | Hvor er toalettet? |
Where is the bus station? | Hvor er busstasjonen? |
How much does it cost? | Hvor mye koster det? |
I'm hungry | Jeg er sulten |