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🇳🇴 Norwegian greetings and polite words

Hello, thank you, sorry, please. Four words that carry more weight than anything else you will learn, because they are the ones that tell a stranger you are trying. The polite forms are here too, and they matter more than beginners expect. Press any line to hear it.

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Greetings & Basics

HeiHello
TakkThank you
JaYes
NeiNo
UnnskyldSorry / Excuse me
Hvordan har du det?How are you?
Jeg har det braI'm fine
Ha detGoodbye
Det går braNo worries
Hyggelig å møte degNice to meet you

Magic Little Words

Høflighetsord (menn)Polite word (men)
Høflighetsord (kvinner)Polite word (women)
Spørreord (ja/nei)Question word (yes/no)
AlleredeAlready
Skal (framtid)Will (future)
Holder på medRight now (-ing)
Mest (superlativ)The most (superlative)
VeldigVery / a lot
LittA little bit
OgsåAlso / too

Formal & Polite

De (høflig)You (very formal)
VennligstPlease (formal)
Får jeg lov…May I… (permission)
Kjære… (formelt brev)Dear… (formal letter)
Med respektWith respect
Mange takk (formelt)Thank you (very formal)
Beklager (formelt)Apologies (formal)
Til tjenesteHappy to serve you
Vennligst vent littPlease wait a moment (formal)
Haster mestMost urgent

Compliments & Cheer

Kjempeflink!Very talented!
Godt gjortWell done
Stolt av degProud of you
Ikke gi oppDon't give up
Tro på deg selvBelieve in yourself
Fortsett å kjempeKeep fighting
ImponerendeAmazing / impressive
Fortsett sånn!Keep it up!
FremragendeOutstanding
Takk for at du ikke ga oppThanks for not giving up

Reactions & Interjections

Wow!Wow!
Oi!Whoa!
Så synd!Oh no! / that's bad
Så bra!That's great!
Jaså?Really?!
Heldig!Lucky you!
Så syndWhat a shame
SkremtStartled / shocked
Hæ?Huh? / eh?
Fantastisk!Awesome!

Polite & Kind Words

Høflighetsord (mannlig taler)Polite particle (male speaker)
Høflighetsord (kvinnelig taler)Polite particle (female speaker)
UnnskyldSorry / excuse me
Kan jeg få…May I have…
Vær så snill, hjelp megPlease help
Vær så snillKindly / please
Bare hyggeligYou're welcome / gladly
Lykke tilGood luck
Vær så godPlease, go ahead
Tusen takkThank you very much
Ikke vær sjenertNo need to be shy / it's fine
Med gledeMy pleasure

Useful Phrases

VelkommenWelcome
Ikke noe problemNo problem
Straks tilbakeBe right back
Vent littWait a moment
Føl deg som hjemmeMake yourself comfortable
Lykke tilGood luck
Vær forsiktigBe careful
Sov godtSweet dreams
God bedringGet well soon
GratulererCongratulations
Du klarer det!You can do it!
Vi sesSee you later

Apologies & Excuses

Jeg er virkelig lei megI'm so sorry
Jeg forsov megI overslept
Jeg glemte det heltI totally forgot
Det var ikke meningenI didn't mean to
Det skal ikke skje igjenIt won't happen again
Det dukket opp noe akuttSomething urgent came up
Tilgi megForgive me
Min feilMy fault
Å komme med unnskyldningerTo make excuses
Beklager på forhåndApologies in advance