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Bokmål for family birthday celebrations

Norwegian Birthday Words And Phrases For Families

Birthday invitations and messages can bring together school, kindergarten, family, food, allergies, pickup times, and friendly small talk. These practical Bokmål phrases help parents invite children, share party details, offer birthday wishes, and say thank you afterwards.

How Do I Say Happy Birthday In Norwegian?

The usual greeting is Gratulerer med dagen! For a warmer message, add Jeg håper du får en fin dag, meaning I hope you have a lovely day.

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Words

Birthday Basics

Everyday words for birthdays, parties, presents, cake, and the birthday child.

English

a birthday

Norwegian

en bursdag

English

the birthday child

Norwegian

bursdagsbarnet

English

a birthday party

Norwegian

et bursdagsselskap

English

a birthday invitation

Norwegian

en bursdagsinvitasjon

English

a birthday present

Norwegian

en bursdagsgave

English

a birthday cake

Norwegian

en bursdagskake

English

birthday candles

Norwegian

bursdagslys

English

the guests

Norwegian

gjestene

Invitations

Inviting Children And Families

Short messages for inviting a child or family and asking whether they can come.

English

We would like to invite you to a birthday party.

Norwegian

Vi vil gjerne invitere dere i bursdag.

English

We would like to invite [name] to a birthday party.

Norwegian

Vi vil gjerne invitere [navn] i bursdag.

English

The party is on Saturday.

Norwegian

Bursdagen er på lørdag.

English

The party starts at two o'clock.

Norwegian

Bursdagen begynner klokken to.

English

The party will be at our home.

Norwegian

Bursdagen skal være hjemme hos oss.

English

Can [name] come?

Norwegian

Kan [navn] komme?

English

Please let us know if you can come.

Norwegian

Gi oss gjerne beskjed om dere kan komme.

English

Please reply by Wednesday.

Norwegian

Gi beskjed innen onsdag.

Planning

Party Details For Parents

Useful details about food, allergies, clothes, pickup, and who is invited.

English

We are inviting the whole class.

Norwegian

Vi inviterer hele klassen.

English

It will be a small celebration.

Norwegian

Det blir en liten feiring.

English

We will serve pizza and cake.

Norwegian

Vi serverer pizza og kake.

English

Does your child have any allergies?

Norwegian

Har barnet ditt noen allergier?

English

Please bring clothes for being outside.

Norwegian

Ta med klær for å være ute.

English

Parents are welcome to stay.

Norwegian

Foreldre kan gjerne bli.

English

The children can be picked up at four o'clock.

Norwegian

Barna kan hentes klokken fire.

English

It is completely fine if you cannot come.

Norwegian

Det går helt fint hvis dere ikke kan komme.

Messages

Birthday Greetings

Friendly birthday wishes for cards, messages, and conversations.

English

Happy birthday!

Norwegian

Gratulerer med dagen!

English

I hope you have a lovely day.

Norwegian

Jeg håper du får en fin dag.

English

We hope you have a wonderful birthday.

Norwegian

Vi håper du får en kjempefin bursdag.

English

Many happy returns!

Norwegian

Hjertelig til lykke med dagen!

English

Congratulations on turning six!

Norwegian

Gratulerer med seksårsdagen!

English

Enjoy your special day.

Norwegian

Kos deg på den store dagen din.

English

A birthday hug from us.

Norwegian

En bursdagsklem fra oss.

English

Warm birthday wishes from our family.

Norwegian

Varme bursdagshilsener fra familien vår.

Afterwards

Thank-You Messages

Messages for thanking guests, hosts, and families after a birthday celebration.

English

Thank you for coming.

Norwegian

Takk for at dere kom.

English

Thank you so much for the present.

Norwegian

Tusen takk for gaven.

English

Thank you for a lovely birthday party.

Norwegian

Takk for en hyggelig bursdag.

English

My child had a wonderful time.

Norwegian

Barnet mitt hadde det kjempefint.

English

Thank you for inviting us.

Norwegian

Takk for at dere inviterte oss.

English

Thank you for making the day special.

Norwegian

Takk for at dere gjorde dagen så fin.

English

It was lovely to celebrate with you.

Norwegian

Det var hyggelig å feire sammen med dere.

English

We really appreciated it.

Norwegian

Vi satte stor pris på det.

Practise The Message You Need Next

If you are planning a party, start with invitations and party details. If you are attending one, start with greetings and thank-you messages. Save only the section that matches the next real conversation.

FAQ

What details belong in a Norwegian birthday invitation?

Include the child's name, date, start and pickup times, place, reply date, food information, and a question about allergies when relevant.

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