Norwegian for your next appointment.
Going To The Dentist In Norwegian
Start with “Hei! Jeg har en time hos tannlegen.” Practise checking in, explaining how you feel, recognising questions, and asking for a pause or an explanation.
Start With One Sentence
Hei! Jeg har en time hos tannlegen.
Hi! I have an appointment with the dentist.
En time means an appointment here, and tannlegen means the dentist. Add Jeg heter Alex (My name is Alex), using your own name. That is enough to start the conversation at reception.
Recognise A Few Useful Words
In an appointment message, look for time (appointment), dato (date), and klokkeslett (time of day). A kontroll is a check-up, while behandling means treatment.
During the visit, you may hear en tann (a tooth), tenner (teeth), tannkjøtt (gums), røntgenbilde (X-ray image), or bedøvelse (anaesthetic). Et hull i en tann means a cavity in a tooth.
Pick a phrase for how you feel and one for asking for an explanation. The examples below help you practise the language of a visit.
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Start at reception
Arriving For Your Appointment
Say that you have an appointment and give your name. Replace Alex and the time with your own details.
English
Hi! I have an appointment with the dentist.
Norwegian
Hei! Jeg har en time hos tannlegen.
English
My name is Alex.
Norwegian
Jeg heter Alex.
English
My appointment is at ten.
Norwegian
Jeg har time klokka ti.
English
I’m here for a check-up.
Norwegian
Jeg er her for en kontroll.
English
This is my first time here.
Norwegian
Dette er første gang jeg er her.
English
Where should I wait?
Norwegian
Hvor skal jeg vente?
Find the words you need
Explaining How You Feel
Practise describing where something hurts or saying that you feel nervous. Choose the sentences that match your own experience.
English
I have a toothache.
Norwegian
Jeg har tannverk.
English
It hurts here.
Norwegian
Det gjør vondt her.
English
It hurts when I chew.
Norwegian
Det gjør vondt når jeg tygger.
English
My teeth are sensitive when I drink something cold.
Norwegian
Det iser i tennene når jeg drikker noe kaldt.
English
I’ve had pain for two days.
Norwegian
Jeg har hatt vondt i to dager.
English
My gums bleed when I brush my teeth.
Norwegian
Tannkjøttet mitt blør når jeg pusser tennene.
English
I’m a little nervous.
Norwegian
Jeg er litt nervøs.
English
I’m afraid of going to the dentist.
Norwegian
Jeg er redd for å gå til tannlegen.
Recognise questions and instructions
What You Might Hear
These are possible questions and instructions during a visit. Learn to recognise vondt (painful), gap opp (open your mouth), and skyll (rinse).
English
You can take a seat in the waiting room.
Norwegian
Du kan sette deg på venterommet.
English
Where does it hurt?
Norwegian
Hvor gjør det vondt?
English
How long have you had pain?
Norwegian
Hvor lenge har du hatt vondt?
English
Do you take any medication?
Norwegian
Bruker du noen medisiner?
English
Do you have any allergies?
Norwegian
Har du noen allergier?
English
Open your mouth, please.
Norwegian
Gap opp, er du snill.
English
Does this hurt?
Norwegian
Gjør dette vondt?
English
Let me know if it hurts.
Norwegian
Si fra hvis det gjør vondt.
English
You can rinse your mouth now.
Norwegian
Du kan skylle munnen nå.
Make yourself understood
Ask For A Pause Or An Explanation
Ask what will happen, say when you need a break, and ask for clearer language. You can also ask about the price and the next appointment.
English
Could you explain what you are going to do?
Norwegian
Kan du forklare hva du skal gjøre?
English
Can we take a short break?
Norwegian
Kan vi ta en liten pause?
English
That hurts. Can you stop for a moment?
Norwegian
Det gjør vondt. Kan du stoppe litt?
English
Could you say that again?
Norwegian
Kan du si det en gang til?
English
Could you speak a little more slowly?
Norwegian
Kan du snakke litt saktere?
English
Could you write it down for me?
Norwegian
Kan du skrive det ned for meg?
English
Can we speak English?
Norwegian
Kan vi snakke engelsk?
English
How much will it cost?
Norwegian
Hvor mye vil det koste?
English
What should I do after the treatment?
Norwegian
Hva skal jeg gjøre etter behandlingen?
English
Do I need another appointment?
Norwegian
Trenger jeg en ny time?
Rehearse A Short Appointment Conversation
You have an appointment and want to explain that a tooth hurts. Read both parts, then cover your lines and try answering aloud. Change the name and details to fit what you want to practise.
- You: Hei! Jeg har en time hos tannlegen. Jeg heter Alex.
Hi! I have an appointment with the dentist. My name is Alex. - Receptionist: Hei! Du kan sette deg på venterommet.
Hi! You can take a seat in the waiting room.
When you are with the dentist:
- You: Jeg har tannverk, og jeg er litt nervøs.
I have a toothache, and I’m a little nervous. - Dentist: Hvor gjør det vondt?
Where does it hurt? - You: Det gjør vondt her når jeg tygger.
It hurts here when I chew. - Dentist: Hvor lenge har du hatt vondt?
How long have you had pain? - You: Jeg har hatt vondt i to dager. Kan du forklare hva du skal gjøre?
I’ve had pain for two days. Could you explain what you are going to do? - Dentist: Jeg skal se på tannen først.
I’m going to look at the tooth first.
Practise Asking About An Unfamiliar Word
The dentist says Vi skal ta et røntgenbilde. (We’re going to take an X-ray.) You do not recognise røntgenbilde. Try asking about it before opening the example.
See one way to ask
You: Hva betyr røntgenbilde? Kan du forklare det?
What does røntgenbilde mean? Could you explain it?
If you need a pause, practise saying Kan vi ta en liten pause? (Can we take a short break?). If you need to switch languages, try Kan vi snakke engelsk? (Can we speak English?).
Practise Before Your Appointment
- Say your opening with your own name and appointment time.
- Choose one sentence about how you feel and one request for an explanation. Say each aloud.
- Save a phrase set. Read the Norwegian and check its meaning, then cover it and try speaking from the English prompt.
- Ask a practice partner to choose a question from “What you might hear.” Practise answering or asking them to repeat it.
- After your visit, review the words you heard and the phrases you wanted to use.
You do not have to use every phrase. A greeting, an honest description, and a request for clearer language are useful things to practise.
FAQ
How do I say I have a dentist appointment in Norwegian?
Say Jeg har en time hos tannlegen. At reception, you can add your name and appointment time.
How do I say I have a toothache in Norwegian?
Say Jeg har tannverk. To say where it hurts, use Det gjør vondt her, meaning “It hurts here.”
How do I ask for a break at the dentist in Norwegian?
Say Kan vi ta en liten pause? This means “Can we take a short break?”