by→ cityNorwegian word meaning
"by" is a A2-level Norwegian word meaning "city". Below you can find 39 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Norwegian conversations.
39 stories
Example Sentences

Movie Night
Den handler om en helt som redder byen.
It is about a hero who saves the city.

The Sightseeing Tour
I dag er jeg på ferie i en ny by.
Today I am on vacation in a new city.

Asking for Directions
Tom er en turist i en ny by.
Tom is a tourist in a new city.

Helping a Stranger
'Byen er så stor og forvirrende,' legger han til.
'The city is so big and confusing,' he adds.

Introducing Yourself
'Jeg kommer fra Berlin,' sier Anna.
'I am from Berlin,' says Anna.

Trying Local Food
Hun kommer til en liten by nær Roma.
She arrives in a small town near Rome.

The Taxi Ride
De kjører gjennom byen.
They drive through the city.

Asking the Time
Anna er ny i byen.
Anna is new in the city.

Getting Directions on the App
Tom er i en ny by.
Tom is in a new city.

Buying a Metro Ticket
Anna er i en ny by.
Anna is in a new city.

Giving Directions
Tom er en turist i en ny by.
Tom is a tourist in a new city.

Getting a Library Card
Lisa flytter til en ny by.
Lisa moves to a new town.

Buying Souvenirs
I dag er den siste dagen hennes i byen.
Today is her last day in the city.

Finding WiFi Abroad
NÃ¥ kan han utforske byen.
Now he can explore the city.

At the Market
Markedet er i sentrum av byen.
The market is in the center of the city.

At the Shoe Store
Hun går til en skobutikk i byen.
She goes to a shoe store in the city.

The Morning Commute
Hun jobber på et kontor i sentrum.
She works in an office in the city center.

The Tour Guide
Hun jobber i en vakker gammel by.
She works in a beautiful old city.

A Weekend in Paris
Vi kunne se hele byen Paris.
We could see the whole city of Paris.

Lost in the City
Hun var veldig spent på å utforske den vakre spanske byen.
She was very excited to explore the beautiful Spanish city.

At the Concert
Favorittbandet deres kom til byen.
Their favorite band was coming to the city.

Family Reunion
Hun bodde langt unna i en annen by på grunn av jobben sin.
She lived far away in another city because of her job.

Joining a Sports Club
Mark flyttet til en ny by forrige måned.
Mark moved to a new city last month.

Stargazing Night
Vi bestemte oss for å kjøre til landsbygda, bort fra byens lys.
We decided to drive to the countryside, away from the city lights.

Asking for Time Off
Bryllupet var i en annen by.
The wedding was in another city.

Meeting an Online Friend
'Jeg kommer til byen din neste måned i forbindelse med jobb,' skrev han.
'I am coming to your city next month for work,' he wrote.

Keeping a Travel Journal
Byen var vakker og full av gamle bygninger.
The city was beautiful and full of old buildings.

Keeping in Touch
Maria flyttet til en ny by for jobben sin i fjor.
Maria moved to a new city for her job last year.

Meeting the Locals
Sarah ankom til en liten portugisisk by en solrik morgen.
Sarah arrived in a small Portuguese town on a sunny morning.

Hostel Life
De bestemte seg for å utforske byen sammen.
They decided to explore the city together.

Asking for Advice
'Det er hos et firma i en annen by,' forklarte Emma.
'It is at a company in another city,' Emma explained.

The Surprise Visit
De bodde i forskjellige byer og begge hadde travle liv.
They lived in different cities and both had busy lives.

Sibling Rivalry
Emma og Sophie var søstre som bodde i en liten by.
Emma and Sophie were sisters who lived in a small town.

Landlord and Tenant
Maria lette etter en ny leilighet i byen.
Maria was looking for a new apartment in the city.

Visiting Berlin
Etter innsjekking gikk jeg en tur for å utforske byen.
After checking in, I went for a walk to explore the city.

Mountain Vacation
De bodde i en stor by og ville flykte fra støyen og trafikken.
They lived in a big city and wanted to escape the noise and traffic.

Getting Lost Abroad
Etter å ha lagt kofferten på rommet sitt, bestemte hun seg for å utforske byen.
After leaving her suitcase in her room, she decided to explore the city.

The Pen Pal
Emma var seksten år gammel og bodde i en liten by i England.
Emma was sixteen years old and lived in a small town in England.

Studying Abroad
Under kjøreturen til universitetet fortalte han henne om byen.
During the drive to the university, he told her about the city.
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