Common Norwegian Words and Phrases
If you are looking to learn some very basic words and commonly used phrases in Norwegian, then you've come to the right place. This page will teach you a variety of useful words that you can add to your Norwegian language vocabulary.
First up you will learn the Norwegian translations for words like yes and no and please and thank you, then you will learn how to ask and answer simple questions like How are you? and What is your name? Finally there is a category that includes some other useful phrases you might want to use in Norwegian. Scroll down for our full list of Norwegian common words and phrases.
Common Words and Phrases in Norwegian:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of basic words from English to Norwegian.
Yes and No in Norwegian
Ja ➔ Yes
Nei ➔ No
Please and Thank You in Norwegian
Vennligst ➔ Please
Takk ➔ Thank you
How Are You? in Norwegian
Hvordan har du det? ➔ How are you?
Jeg fint, takk. ➔ I'm fine, thanks.
Exchanging Names in Norwegian
Hva heter du? ➔ What is your name?
Mitt navn er (name). ➔ My name is (name).
Other Useful Phrases in Norwegian
Hyggelig å møte deg. ➔ Nice to meet you.
Jeg elsker deg. ➔ I love you.
Jeg forstår ikke. ➔ I don't understand.
Snakker du engelsk? ➔ Do you speak English?
*Common Norwegian words and phrases last updated: February 4, 2025.
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