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How do you say common phrases in Norwegian?
But, if you want to flatter some Norwegians with a modest attempt at a few words, check out the following common words you might want to use or need on your trip….Common Words and Greetings.
| English Word/Phrase | Norwegian Word/Phrase |
|---|---|
| Excuse me | Unnskyld meg |
| Hello | Hallo |
| Goodbye | Ha det |
| I do not understand | Jeg forstår ikke |
What are some Norwegian words?
Basic Norwegian Phrases
- Ja. Yes.
- Nei. No.
- Vær så snill. Please.
- Takk. Thank you.
- Vær så god. You’re welcome.
- Unnskyld. Excuse me.
- Beklager. I am sorry.
- God morgen. Good morning.
What is the difference between DET and den in Norwegian?
Den/det. Both den and det mean it. Den is used to replace masculine and feminine nouns, det replaces neuter nouns: De har en sofa.
What’s the difference between den and det?
Yup, if the noun happens to be masculine, then when it is the direct object in the sentence, it changes to “den” instead of “der”. All other genders stay the same. Take a look at this sentence. It has two masculine nouns (Mann, Ball) but the words for “the” are different.
How do you pronounce the Swedish DE?
The classical pronunciation is /de/, but the overwhelming majority of Swedophones say /dɔm/.
What are some words that you can say in Norwegian?
Basic Norwegian Phrases. Ja. Yes. Nei. No. Vær så snill. Please. Takk. Thank you. Vær så god. You’re welcome.
Which is the correct way to say thanks in Norway?
It’s just the Norwegian way of saying “thanks so much”, and it is usually preferred to just “takk”, which depending on the occasion can be considered a bit rude. If you need a slightly more formal alternative to “tusen takk”, consider using “takk skal du ha” ( tak skal doo ha; thanks you shall have).
What do people in Norway say when they meet you?
Your Norwegian friends/acquaintances will say that to you when you meet, provided that you’ve met before. It’s basically a way of saying “nice to see you again”, but for non-locals it will take some time to get used to it and stop trying to remember exactly why someone is grateful to you.
What does hvordan Gar Det mean in Norwegian?
This phrase – which literally means “goes it well with you?” – is used as “are you okay?”. Along with “hvordan går det” ( voordan gor deh; how goes it), it is one of the most common questions you would ask when you really don’t expect the other person to reply anything other than “I’m fine”, which brings us to the next phrase…