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At the Shop
Learn the most important words and phrases you need when shopping in Norway.
Shopping is something we do every day. Here are the words you need in Norwegian shops:
Important words
| Norwegian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| butikk | /bu-tik/ | Jeg går i butikken. — I am going to the shop. |
| kasse | /kas-se/ | Jeg betaler i kassen. — I pay at the till. |
| pris | /prees/ | Hva er prisen? — What is the price? |
| rabatt | /ra-bat/ | Er det rabatt? — Is there a discount? |
| kvittering | /kvi-te-ring/ | Kan jeg få kvitteringen? — Can I have the receipt? |
| pose | /poo-se/ | Kan jeg få en pose? — Can I have a bag? |
| tilbud | /til-bood/ | Det er på tilbud. — It is on offer. |
| kort | /kort/ | Kan jeg betale med kort? — Can I pay by card? |
Useful sentences
| Norwegian | English |
|---|---|
| Hvor mye koster dette? | How much does this cost? |
| Har dere...? | Do you have...? |
| Hvor finner jeg...? | Where do I find...? |
| Jeg vil gjerne ha... | I would like to have... |
| Kan jeg betale med kort? | Can I pay by card? |
Cultural tip
In Norway card payment is the norm — cash is rarely used. Most shops have self-service checkouts. Bags cost money in Norwegian shops so bring your own reusable bag!
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