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Norwegian Essentials

Norwegian Bokmål for a trip around Norway: transport, cafés, places to stay, and getting help.

Norwegian90 cards

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  • Hello and politeness

    Unnskyld

    Excuse me / sorry

  • Finding your way

    Is it far from here?

    Er det langt herfra?

  • At your stay

    Er det Wi-Fi her?

    Is there Wi-Fi here?

  • Shopping and paying

    Can I try it on?

    Kan jeg prøve den?

  • Help and health

    Ring 112!

    Call 112!

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  1. Section 1: Hello and politeness

    10 cards
  2. Section 2: Speaking together

    10 cards
  3. Section 3: Finding your way

    10 cards
  4. Section 4: Trains, buses and ferries

    10 cards
  5. Section 5: At your stay

    10 cards
  6. Section 6: Cafés and restaurants

    10 cards
  7. Section 7: Shopping and paying

    10 cards
  8. Section 8: Everyday Norway

    10 cards
  9. Section 9: Help and health

    10 cards
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All 90 cards

In the order you learn them, one section at a time.

1Hello and politeness10 cards

Hei!
Hello! / Hi!
God morgen
Good morning
God kveld
Good evening
Ha det!
Bye!
Takk
Thank you
Tusen takk
Thank you very much
Vær så god
Here you are / you're welcome
Unnskyld
Excuse me / sorry
Ja
Yes
Nei
No

2Speaking together10 cards

Hvordan går det?
How are you? / How is it going?
Bra, takk.
Fine, thanks.
Jeg heter ...
My name is ...
Hyggelig å møte deg
Nice to meet you
Snakker du engelsk?
Do you speak English?
Jeg snakker ikke norsk så godt.
I don't speak Norwegian very well.
Jeg forstår ikke.
I don't understand.
Kan du snakke saktere?
Can you speak more slowly?
Kan du gjenta det?
Can you repeat that?
Hva betyr det?
What does that mean?

3Finding your way10 cards

Hvor er ...?
Where is ...?
Hvordan kommer jeg til ...?
How do I get to ...?
Er det langt herfra?
Is it far from here?
Kan du vise meg på kartet?
Can you show me on the map?
til høyre
to the right
til venstre
to the left
rett fram
straight ahead
nærmeste
nearest
inngang
entrance
utgang
exit

4Trains, buses and ferries10 cards

Hvor kan jeg kjøpe billett?
Where can I buy a ticket?
En billett til ..., takk.
One ticket to ..., please.
én vei
one way
tur-retur
return ticket / round trip
Når går neste tog?
When does the next train leave?
Går denne bussen til ...?
Does this bus go to ...?
togstasjon
train station
bussholdeplass
bus stop
ferge
ferry
Hvilket stopp skal jeg gå av på?
Which stop should I get off at?

5At your stay10 cards

Jeg har en reservasjon.
I have a reservation.
Jeg har en reservasjon i navnet ...
I have a reservation under the name ...
Kan jeg sjekke inn?
Can I check in?
Når må jeg sjekke ut?
When do I need to check out?
Kan jeg oppbevare bagasjen her?
Can I store my luggage here?
Er frokost inkludert?
Is breakfast included?
Når serveres frokost?
When is breakfast served?
Er det Wi-Fi her?
Is there Wi-Fi here?
Romnøkkelen virker ikke.
The room key doesn't work.
Kan jeg få et ekstra håndkle?
Can I have an extra towel?

6Cafés and restaurants10 cards

Et bord for to, takk.
A table for two, please.
Har dere et ledig bord?
Do you have a free table?
Kan jeg få menyen?
Can I have the menu?
Hva anbefaler du?
What do you recommend?
Jeg tar denne.
I'll have this.
En kaffe, takk.
A coffee, please.
Vann fra springen, takk.
Tap water, please.
Er det vegetarisk?
Is it vegetarian?
Jeg er allergisk mot ...
I am allergic to ...
Kan jeg få regningen?
Can I have the bill?

7Shopping and paying10 cards

Hvor mye koster det?
How much does it cost?
Det er for dyrt.
It's too expensive.
Jeg tar den.
I'll take it.
Jeg bare ser, takk.
I'm just looking, thanks.
Kan jeg betale med kort?
Can I pay by card?
Kan jeg betale kontaktløst?
Can I pay contactlessly?
Kontant
cash
Kvittering, takk.
Receipt, please.
Har dere denne i en større størrelse?
Do you have this in a larger size?
Kan jeg prøve den?
Can I try it on?

8Everyday Norway10 cards

toalett
toilet / restroom
butikk
shop
matbutikk
grocery shop
apotek
pharmacy
Er det åpent?
Is it open?
Når stenger dere?
When do you close?
Hvor er nærmeste minibank?
Where is the nearest cash machine?
Jeg trenger en lader.
I need a charger.
Kan du ta et bilde av oss?
Can you take a photo of us?
Det er vakkert her!
It's beautiful here!

9Help and health10 cards

Jeg trenger hjelp.
I need help.
Jeg har gått meg vill.
I am lost.
Jeg har mistet lommeboken min.
I have lost my wallet.
Telefonen min er borte.
My phone is missing.
Kan du ringe en taxi?
Can you call a taxi?
Hvor er politistasjonen?
Where is the police station?
Jeg trenger en lege.
I need a doctor.
Ring 113!
Call 113!
Ring 112!
Call 112!
Kan jeg låne telefonen din?
Can I use your phone?

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Cafés and restaurants

Vann fra springen, takk.

Published September 18, 2026