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Norwegian Phrases For Immigrants In Norway
Practical Norwegian for everyday situations in Norway. Add this guide once to learn its phrases gradually, with Learnalist bringing them back for review.
What Norwegian Phrases Should Immigrants Learn First?
Immigrants in Norway should start with Norwegian phrases for daily life, appointments, health, work, housing, shopping, and kindergarten or school conversations. Find a phrase for today's situation below, or add the guide to learn the collection over time.
Learn these everyday phrases over time
Includes all seven everyday situations below. A free account is needed.
Situation
Everyday Basics
Use these when you need to slow a conversation down, ask for help, or explain that you are still learning Norwegian.
English
Hi, my name is ___.
Norwegian
Hei, jeg heter ___.
English
I am learning Norwegian.
Norwegian
Jeg lærer norsk.
English
I do not understand.
Norwegian
Jeg forstår ikke.
English
Can you repeat that?
Norwegian
Kan du gjenta det?
English
Can you speak a little more slowly?
Norwegian
Kan du snakke litt saktere?
English
I only speak a little Norwegian.
Norwegian
Jeg snakker bare litt norsk.
English
Do you speak English?
Norwegian
Snakker du engelsk?
English
What does that mean?
Norwegian
Hva betyr det?
Situation
Appointments And Public Services
Useful when you are dealing with appointments, forms, letters, or public offices.
English
I have an appointment.
Norwegian
Jeg har en avtale.
English
I need help with this.
Norwegian
Jeg trenger hjelp med dette.
English
Which form do I need?
Norwegian
Hvilket skjema trenger jeg?
English
Can you help me fill this out?
Norwegian
Kan du hjelpe meg å fylle ut dette?
English
I need an interpreter.
Norwegian
Jeg trenger tolk.
English
Can you write it down for me?
Norwegian
Kan du skrive det ned for meg?
Situation
Doctor And Health
Phrases for explaining symptoms, asking about urgency, and handling basic health needs.
English
I need to see a doctor.
Norwegian
Jeg må til lege.
English
I feel sick.
Norwegian
Jeg føler meg syk.
English
I have pain here.
Norwegian
Jeg har vondt her.
English
I have a fever.
Norwegian
Jeg har feber.
English
Is this urgent?
Norwegian
Haster det?
English
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Norwegian
Hvor er nærmeste apotek?
Situation
Work And Job
Simple phrases for job searching, interviews, and practical work conversations.
English
I am looking for work.
Norwegian
Jeg leter etter jobb.
English
I have experience with ___.
Norwegian
Jeg har erfaring med ___.
English
When can I start?
Norwegian
Når kan jeg begynne?
English
What are the working hours?
Norwegian
Hva er arbeidstiden?
English
I am available for an interview.
Norwegian
Jeg er tilgjengelig for intervju.
English
Thank you for the opportunity.
Norwegian
Takk for muligheten.
Situation
Housing And Neighbours
Phrases for rent, repairs, appointments, and simple neighbour communication.
English
I have a question about the rent.
Norwegian
Jeg har et spørsmål om husleien.
English
Something is broken.
Norwegian
Noe er ødelagt.
English
There is no hot water.
Norwegian
Det er ikke varmt vann.
English
Who is responsible for repairs?
Norwegian
Hvem har ansvar for reparasjoner?
English
Can we agree on a time?
Norwegian
Kan vi avtale et tidspunkt?
English
I am sorry about the noise.
Norwegian
Beklager støyen.
Situation
Kindergarten And School
A starting set for parent conversations. A richer kindergarten guide can later add clothing, objects, routines, and images.
English
My child is sick today.
Norwegian
Barnet mitt er sykt i dag.
English
I will pick up my child at ___.
Norwegian
Jeg henter barnet mitt klokka ___.
English
Did everything go well today?
Norwegian
Gikk alt bra i dag?
English
Has my child eaten?
Norwegian
Har barnet mitt spist?
English
Do we need to bring anything?
Norwegian
Må vi ta med noe?
English
Can you send me a message?
Norwegian
Kan du sende meg en melding?
Situation
Food And Shopping
Short phrases for shops, payment, receipts, and food restrictions.
English
Where can I find ___?
Norwegian
Hvor finner jeg ___?
English
How much does this cost?
Norwegian
Hvor mye koster dette?
English
I would like this one.
Norwegian
Jeg vil gjerne ha denne.
English
Can I pay by card?
Norwegian
Kan jeg betale med kort?
English
Is this lactose-free?
Norwegian
Er dette laktosefritt?
English
Does this contain nuts?
Norwegian
Inneholder dette nøtter?
How To Remember These Phrases
Adding the guide chooses the material you want to learn. Learnalist handles introducing it gradually, so you do not need to plan batches or add situations one by one.
- Step 1Add the whole guide to your learning.
- Step 2Read the English side and try to remember the Norwegian.
- Step 3Check the answer and give feedback on what you remembered.
- Step 4Return to your reviews as Learnalist introduces more phrases.
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Turn Phrases Into Practice
Use the phrases outside your reviews, too. Try adapting a sentence to an appointment, a shop visit or a conversation with a neighbour. Parents can begin with these Norwegian sick day messages for kindergarten and school.
Prompt
Can you speak a little more slowly?
Answer
Kan du snakke litt saktere?
Prompt
I need help with this.
Answer
Jeg trenger hjelp med dette.
Prompt
My child is sick today.
Answer
Barnet mitt er sykt i dag.
FAQ
How should I remember Norwegian phrases?
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