Norwegian vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential Norwegian vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| Norsk | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hei | Hello / Hi | |
| Ha det bra | Goodbye | |
| Takk | Thank you | |
| Vær så snill | Please | |
| Unnskyld | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Ja | Yes | |
| Nei | No | |
| Ingen årsak | You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| Norsk | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Jeg forstår ikke | I don't understand | |
| Snakker du engelsk? | Do you speak English? | |
| Hvor mye koster det? | How much does it cost? | |
| Hvor er...? | Where is...? | |
| Vann | Water | |
| Hjelp! | Help! | |
| Jeg heter... | My name is... |
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