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Norsk Phrases

Essential phrases for everyday situations

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Greetings & Basics

Essential greetings and polite expressions

Hei!

Hello!

casual greeting

God morgen!

Good morning!

morning greeting

God kveld!

Good evening!

evening greeting

Hvordan har du det?

How are you?

polite inquiry

Jeg har det bra, takk.

I'm fine, thank you.

polite response

Hva heter du?

What's your name?

asking someone's name

Jeg heter...

My name is...

introducing yourself

Hyggelig å møte deg.

Nice to meet you.

meeting someone new

Vær så snill.

Please.

polite request

Tusen takk.

Thank you very much.

expressing gratitude

Bare hyggelig.

You're welcome.

response to thanks

Jeg beklager.

I'm sorry.

apologizing

Unnskyld.

Excuse me.

getting attention

Ha det!

Goodbye!

saying goodbye

Vi ses!

See you later!

casual farewell
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Travel & Transport

Getting around and travel essentials

Hvor er togstasjonen?

Where is the train station?

asking for location

Hvor mye koster en billett til...?

How much is a ticket to...?

buying tickets

Når går bussen?

When does the bus leave?

checking schedule

Er dette setet opptatt?

Is this seat taken?

checking seat availability

Jeg vil gjerne ha en enkeltbillett.

I'd like a one-way ticket.

buying one-way ticket

Jeg vil gjerne ha en tur-retur-billett.

I'd like a round-trip ticket.

buying round-trip ticket

Hvilken plattform?

Which platform?

asking for platform

Hvor kan jeg kjøpe billett?

Where can I buy a ticket?

asking where to buy tickets

Hvor lang tid tar det?

How long does it take?

asking about duration

Er det en direkteforbindelse?

Is there a direct connection?

asking about connections

Jeg har gått glipp av toget mitt.

I missed my train.

missed transport

Hvor er drosjeholdeplassen?

Where is the taxi stand?

looking for taxi

Kjør meg til... vær så snill.

Take me to... please.

giving taxi destination

Hvor mye vil det koste?

How much will it cost?

asking taxi fare

Kan du stoppe her, vær så snill?

Can you stop here, please?

stopping taxi
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Shopping

Buying things and asking about prices

Hvor mye koster dette?

How much does this cost?

asking price

Har dere dette i en annen størrelse?

Do you have this in another size?

asking for different size

Har dere dette i en annen farge?

Do you have this in another color?

asking for different color

Kan jeg prøve dette?

Can I try this on?

trying on clothes

Hvor er prøverommene?

Where are the fitting rooms?

asking for fitting room

Jeg bare ser meg rundt, takk.

I'm just looking, thank you.

browsing

Tar dere kredittkort?

Do you accept credit cards?

paying

Kan jeg få en kvittering, vær så snill?

Can I have a receipt, please?

asking for receipt

Dette er for dyrt.

This is too expensive.

price concern

Har dere noe billigere?

Do you have anything cheaper?

asking for cheaper option

Jeg tar denne.

I'll take this one.

making purchase

Er det rabatt?

Is there a discount?

asking about discount
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Restaurant & Food

Ordering food and dining out

Et bord for to, takk.

A table for two, please.

getting a table

Kan jeg se menyen, takk?

Can I see the menu, please?

requesting menu

Jeg vil gjerne bestille...

I'd like to order...

ordering food

Hva anbefaler du?

What do you recommend?

asking for recommendation

Jeg er allergisk mot...

I'm allergic to...

food allergy

Jeg er vegetarianer.

I'm vegetarian.

dietary preference

Kan jeg få regningen, takk?

Can I have the bill, please?

asking for bill

Er drikkepenger inkludert?

Is service included?

asking about service

Dette er deilig!

This is delicious!

compliment

Kan jeg få litt vann, takk?

Could I have some water, please?

requesting water

Er denne retten sterk?

Is this dish spicy?

asking about spiciness

Kan jeg ta dette med?

Can I have this to go?

takeaway

Jeg har en reservasjon.

I have a reservation.

reservation

Medium stekt, takk.

Medium rare, please.

steak preference

Uten is, takk.

No ice, please.

drink preference
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Asking Directions

Finding your way around

Unnskyld, hvor er...?

Excuse me, where is...?

asking for location

Hvordan kommer jeg til...?

How do I get to...?

asking how to get somewhere

Er det langt herfra?

Is it far from here?

asking about distance

Ta til venstre.

Turn left.

giving directions

Ta til høyre.

Turn right.

giving directions

Gå rett frem.

Go straight ahead.

giving directions

Det er på hjørnet.

It's on the corner.

location description

Det er ved siden av...

It's next to...

location description

Det er overfor...

It's across from...

location description

Kan du vise meg på kartet?

Can you show me on the map?

asking for map help

Hvor mange minutter til fots?

How many minutes on foot?

asking about walking time

Jeg har gått meg bort.

I'm lost.

being lost
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Accommodation

Hotels, hostels, and staying places

Jeg har en reservasjon.

I have a reservation.

check-in

Har dere ledige rom?

Do you have any rooms available?

walk-in guest

Hvor mye koster det per natt?

How much is it per night?

asking price

Jeg vil gjerne ha et enkeltrom.

I'd like a single room.

room type

Jeg vil gjerne ha et dobbeltrom.

I'd like a double room.

room type

Er frokost inkludert?

Is breakfast included?

asking about breakfast

Når er utsjekking?

What time is check-out?

check-out

Kan jeg legge igjen bagasjen min her?

Can I leave my luggage here?

luggage storage

Rommet er for bråkete.

The room is too noisy.

room complaint

Er det WiFi?

Is there WiFi?

asking about WiFi

Kan jeg få et ekstra håndkle?

Can I have another towel?

requesting extra items

Jeg vil gjerne forlenge oppholdet.

I'd like to extend my stay.

extending stay
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Socializing

Meeting people and making friends

Hvor er du fra?

Where are you from?

asking origin

Hva jobber du med?

What do you do for work?

asking about work

Hvor lenge blir du?

How long are you staying?

asking about stay duration

Dette er første gang jeg er her.

This is my first time here.

first-time visitor

Har du noen anbefalinger?

Do you have any recommendations?

asking for recommendations

Vil du bli med oss?

Would you like to join us?

inviting to join

Kan jeg spandere en drink?

Can I buy you a drink?

offering drink

Hva er hobbyene dine?

What are your hobbies?

asking about hobbies

Kommer du ofte hit?

Do you come here often?

asking if familiar

Det var hyggelig å møte deg.

It was nice meeting you.

ending conversation

La oss holde kontakten.

Let's keep in touch.

staying in touch

Kan jeg få nummeret ditt?

Can I have your number?

asking for contact
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Emergency

Important phrases for urgent situations

Hjelp!

Help!

urgent call for help

Ring politiet!

Call the police!

requesting police

Ring etter ambulanse!

Call an ambulance!

requesting ambulance

Det har vært en ulykke.

There's been an accident.

reporting accident

Jeg trenger en lege.

I need a doctor.

needing medical help

Det er en nødsituasjon!

It's an emergency!

urgent situation

Brann!

Fire!

fire alert

Stopp tyven!

Stop, thief!

stopping a thief

Jeg har blitt ranet.

I've been robbed.

reporting theft

Jeg har mistet passet mitt.

I've lost my passport.

lost document
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Healthcare

Doctor visits and health concerns

Jeg må se en lege.

I need to see a doctor.

seeking medical attention

Hvor er apoteket?

Where is the pharmacy?

looking for pharmacy

Jeg føler meg ikke bra.

I don't feel well.

feeling unwell

Jeg har hodepine.

I have a headache.

describing headache

Jeg har vondt i magen.

I have a stomachache.

describing stomachache

Jeg er allergisk mot...

I'm allergic to...

allergies

Jeg tar denne medisinen.

I take this medication.

medication information

Hvor ofte skal jeg ta dette?

How often should I take this?

dosage question

Er det alvorlig?

Is it serious?

concern about condition

Jeg trenger en resept.

I need a prescription.

needing prescription

Jeg har forsikring.

I have insurance.

insurance

Hvor er sykehuset?

Where is the hospital?

looking for hospital
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Business

Professional and work-related phrases

Jeg har en avtale med...

I have an appointment with...

arrival for meeting

Her er visittkortet mitt.

Here is my business card.

exchanging contact info

Hyggelig å møte deg.

Pleased to meet you.

formal introduction

Kan vi avtale et møte?

Could we schedule a meeting?

arranging meeting

Jeg sender deg en e-post.

I'll send you an email.

follow-up communication

Hva er fristen?

What's the deadline?

asking about deadline

Kan du sende meg dokumentene?

Can you send me the documents?

requesting documents

La meg sjekke kalenderen min.

Let me check my calendar.

checking availability

Jeg kommer tilbake til deg.

I'll get back to you.

promising follow-up

Takk for tiden din.

Thank you for your time.

ending meeting politely

Ser frem til å samarbeide med deg.

Looking forward to working with you.

expressing collaboration

Kan du utdype det punktet?

Could you clarify that point?

asking for clarification