Useful Norwegian phrases for everyday life

Learning common Norwegian phrases can make everyday situations easier and help you communicate at work, school, healthcare services, NAV, shops, public transport and in your local community.

Basic everyday communication

Hei! — Hello!

God morgen! — Good morning!

God dag! — Good day!

Hvordan har du det? — How are you?

Det går bra, takk. — I am fine, thank you.

Takk for hjelpen. — Thank you for your help.

Bare hyggelig. — You are welcome.

Ha en fin dag! — Have a nice day!

Understanding and speaking Norwegian

Jeg lærer norsk. — I am learning Norwegian.

Jeg snakker litt norsk. — I speak a little Norwegian.

Jeg forstår ikke. — I do not understand.

Kan du gjenta det? — Can you repeat that?

Kan du snakke litt saktere? — Can you speak a little more slowly?

Hva betyr det? — What does that mean?

Hvordan sier man dette på norsk? — How do you say this in Norwegian?

Kan du skrive det ned? — Can you write it down?

Appointments, NAV and public services

Jeg har en avtale. — I have an appointment.

Jeg har en time klokka ti. — I have an appointment at ten o'clock.

Jeg trenger hjelp. — I need help.

Kan du hjelpe meg? — Can you help me?

Hvor finner jeg riktig skjema? — Where can I find the correct form?

Hvilke dokumenter trenger jeg? — Which documents do I need?

Kan jeg få en tolk? — Can I get an interpreter?

Healthcare and doctor visits

Jeg vil bestille time hos legen. — I would like to make an appointment with the doctor.

Jeg har vondt her. — I have pain here.

Jeg føler meg ikke bra. — I do not feel well.

Jeg har vært syk i tre dager. — I have been sick for three days.

Jeg trenger medisiner. — I need medicine.

Hvor er nærmeste apotek? — Where is the nearest pharmacy?

Når får jeg svar på prøvene? — When will I get the test results?

School and children

Barnet mitt går på denne skolen. — My child attends this school.

Jeg vil snakke med læreren. — I would like to speak with the teacher.

Barnet mitt er sykt i dag. — My child is sick today.

Barnet mitt kommer ikke på skolen i dag. — My child will not come to school today.

Når begynner skolen? — When does school start?

Kan vi avtale et møte? — Can we arrange a meeting?

Work

Jeg søker jobb. — I am looking for a job.

Jeg har erfaring fra dette arbeidet. — I have experience with this kind of work.

Når begynner arbeidsdagen? — When does the working day start?

Kan du vise meg hvordan jeg gjør dette? — Can you show me how to do this?

Jeg trenger hjelp med denne oppgaven. — I need help with this task.

Når har jeg pause? — When is my break?

Transport and shopping

Hvor er bussholdeplassen? — Where is the bus stop?

Når går neste buss? — When does the next bus leave?

Går denne bussen til sentrum? — Does this bus go to the city centre?

Hvor mye koster det? — How much does it cost?

Kan jeg betale med kort? — Can I pay by card?

Hvor finner jeg...? — Where can I find...?

Urgent situations

Jeg trenger hjelp nå. — I need help now.

Ring politiet, vær så snill. — Please call the police.

Ring en ambulanse, vær så snill. — Please call an ambulance.

Jeg har gått meg bort. — I am lost.

Hvor er nærmeste legevakt? — Where is the nearest emergency clinic?

Try to learn complete expressions rather than individual words. Repeating the same phrases in real situations can make them easier to remember.

As your Norwegian improves, you can gradually replace these simple phrases with longer and more detailed sentences.

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