Norwegian Phrases for Tourists
Planning a trip to Norway? You'll have no problem getting by in English. But perhaps you'd like to try out your Norwegian whilst you're on your travels. Here's a quick guide of some of some key phrases to help you out, or at the very least, understand signs you may see around. Lykke til! (Good luck!)
Hei - Hi
Ja, takk - Yes please
Nei, takk - No thank you
Jeg vil gjerne ha... - I would like to have...
Kan jeg få en kopp kaffe? - May I have a cup of coffee?
Hvor mye blir det? - How much does it come to?
Kan jeg bestille en taxi? - Can I order a taxi?
Vi vil gjerne kjøpe billetter - We would like to buy tickets
Hvor ligger slottet? - Where is the palace?
Ta første vei til venstre - Take the first road on the left
Andre vei til høyre - The second road on the right
Kan du si det en gang til? - Can you say that again?
Jeg forstår ikke - I don't understand
Kan du engelsk? - Do you know English?
Tog - Train
Flytoget - The airport train
Jernbanestasjon - Train station
T-bane - Metro
Buss - Bus
Trikk - Tram
Ferge - Ferry
Fortau - Pavement/Sidewalk
Gangfelt - Pedestrian crossing