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What are some Norwegian sayings?

by Rhyley Bryan

What are some Norwegian sayings?

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.

Can you get by with English in Norway?

Can a tourist passing through Norway use English to get by there? The bottom line is that almost all Norwegians can speak English to either a basic or good level, with many of them actually very fluent and proficient. This is characteristic of most of the Scandinavian countries.

How do Norwegians greet each other?

In formal situations, Norwegian people commonly greet each other by shaking hands. On the other hand, if we meet someone we are very friendly with and of the same gender, it’s common to give hugs.

What are common Norwegian phrases?

– Hello – Hallo – Goodbye – Ha det – Good morning – God morgen – Good afternoon – God ettermiddag – Good evening – God kveld – How are you? – Hvordan har du det? – Nice to meet you – Hyggelig å møte deg – Do you speak English? – Snakker du engelsk?

What are some Norwegian words?

Words of Old Norse origin such as. Hell, gift, egg, skid, skill, steak, they, their, plus many more. And even more exist in dialects in Scotland and the North of England, words such as: kirk, arse, bairn, beck, cleg, dale, flit, reek, sark.

How many words are there in Norwegian?

At this moment, the Norwegian – English Dictionary has a number of 13,556 words in norwegian as well as 31,208 translations of usual and less usual expressions, being, at the same time, fast and easy to use. Up to now, there is a number of 2,985,493 searched words / expressions, among 15,824 today.

How can I learn Norwegian?

Ways to Learn Norwegian. There are several options available when learning how to speak Norwegian: hiring a private tutor, enrolling in a language course (in school or online), studying alone with a CD-ROM or audio course, joining an exchange program, or practicing conversational Norwegian with a native speaker (a so-called tandem partner).