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Norwegian Words And Phrases For Your Flight
Learn Norwegian for finding your seat, storing hand luggage, understanding safety instructions, ordering food and drinks, staying comfortable, and asking for help during a flight.
Language For The Cabin, Not The Terminal
This guide begins after boarding. It focuses on the objects around your seat, instructions you may hear, and short requests you can make during the flight. Check-in, security, gates, and baggage claim have their own airport guides.
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Inside the aircraft
Cabin Objects And Signs
Recognize the objects and places around your seat.
English
the cabin
Norwegian
kabinen
English
the aisle
Norwegian
midtgangen
English
the overhead compartment
Norwegian
bagasjehylla
English
the seat belt
Norwegian
sikkerhetsbeltet
English
the tray table
Norwegian
bordet
English
the armrest
Norwegian
armlenet
English
the window blind
Norwegian
vindusskjermen
English
the toilet
Norwegian
toalettet
Getting settled
Finding Your Seat And Storing Baggage
Find your place, pass other travelers, and store hand luggage safely.
English
Excuse me, I think this is my seat.
Norwegian
Unnskyld, jeg tror dette er plassen min.
English
Which side is seat A on?
Norwegian
På hvilken side er sete A?
English
May I get past?
Norwegian
Kan jeg få komme forbi?
English
Can you help me with my bag?
Norwegian
Kan du hjelpe meg med veska mi?
English
Is there room in the overhead compartment?
Norwegian
Er det plass på bagasjehylla?
English
Please put the bag under the seat.
Norwegian
Legg veska under setet, er du snill.
English
May I move to another seat?
Norwegian
Kan jeg bytte til en annen plass?
English
Is this seat available?
Norwegian
Er denne plassen ledig?
Listen to the crew
Safety Instructions
Understand common safety instructions before takeoff and landing.
English
Please fasten your seat belt.
Norwegian
Vennligst fest sikkerhetsbeltet.
English
Please remain seated.
Norwegian
Vennligst bli sittende.
English
Put your seat back upright.
Norwegian
Sett seteryggen i oppreist stilling.
English
Fold away the tray table.
Norwegian
Slå opp bordet.
English
Open the window blind.
Norwegian
Åpne vindusskjermen.
English
Switch your phone to flight mode.
Norwegian
Sett telefonen i flymodus.
English
The doors are now closed.
Norwegian
Dørene er nå stengt.
English
We are ready for takeoff.
Norwegian
Vi er klare for avgang.
Cabin service
Food, Drinks And Service
Order a drink or snack and ask a simple food question.
English
Would you like something to drink?
Norwegian
Vil du ha noe å drikke?
English
I would like some water, please.
Norwegian
Jeg vil gjerne ha litt vann, takk.
English
Do you have coffee or tea?
Norwegian
Har dere kaffe eller te?
English
What food do you have?
Norwegian
Hva har dere å spise?
English
Is this vegetarian?
Norwegian
Er dette vegetarisk?
English
Does this contain nuts?
Norwegian
Inneholder dette nøtter?
English
No, thank you.
Norwegian
Nei takk.
English
Could I have another cup?
Norwegian
Kan jeg få en kopp til?
During the flight
Comfort And The Toilet
Ask for everyday comfort items and find the toilet.
English
Where is the toilet?
Norwegian
Hvor er toalettet?
English
Is the toilet available?
Norwegian
Er toalettet ledig?
English
May I have a blanket?
Norwegian
Kan jeg få et teppe?
English
May I have a pillow?
Norwegian
Kan jeg få en pute?
English
Could I have some headphones?
Norwegian
Kan jeg få hodetelefoner?
English
It is a little cold here.
Norwegian
Det er litt kaldt her.
English
Could you help me adjust the air vent?
Norwegian
Kan du hjelpe meg med å justere luftdysa?
English
May I recline my seat?
Norwegian
Kan jeg lene setet bakover?
Before arrival
Turbulence, Feeling Unwell And Landing
Understand turbulence instructions, ask for help, and prepare to land.
English
There may be some turbulence.
Norwegian
Det kan bli litt turbulens.
English
Please return to your seat.
Norwegian
Vennligst gå tilbake til plassen din.
English
I do not feel well.
Norwegian
Jeg føler meg ikke bra.
English
I feel dizzy.
Norwegian
Jeg er svimmel.
English
I feel nauseous.
Norwegian
Jeg er kvalm.
English
Could I have some help?
Norwegian
Kan jeg få litt hjelp?
English
We will be landing soon.
Norwegian
Vi lander snart.
English
What time will we land?
Norwegian
Når lander vi?
How To Practise
Look around an imaginary row of seats and name what you see. Then rehearse finding your place, following three safety instructions, ordering one drink, and asking for help if you feel unwell.
FAQ
What Norwegian phrases are useful during a flight?
Useful phrases cover finding your seat, storing a bag, asking for water or food, finding the toilet, requesting help, and understanding safety instructions.
What is the Norwegian word for seat belt?
A seat belt is et sikkerhetsbelte. The instruction “Fasten your seat belt” is Fest sikkerhetsbeltet.