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.
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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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