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Hello and greetings
Learn the most important greetings in Norwegian.
Norwegian has many ways to greet people. Here are the most common ones:
| Norwegian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hei | /hay/ | Hei! Hvordan har du det? — Hi! How are you? |
| God morgen | /goo mor-en/ | God morgen! Sov du godt? — Good morning! Did you sleep well? |
| God dag | /goo dag/ | God dag, er du ny her? — Good day, are you new here? |
| God kveld | /goo kvell/ | God kveld! Velkommen hjem. — Good evening! Welcome home. |
| Ha det bra | /ha de bra/ | Ha det bra! Vi sees i morgen. — Goodbye! See you tomorrow. |
| Takk | /tak/ | Takk for maten! — Thank you for the food! |
Norwegian is a friendly language — people greet each other with a smile and a simple hei.
Useful phrases
| Norwegian | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Hvordan har du det? | /vor-dan har doo de/ | Hei! Hvordan har du det? — Hi! How are you? |
| Bare bra, takk | /ba-reh bra tak/ | Bare bra, takk! Og du? — Fine, thanks! And you? |
| Hyggelig å møte deg | /hüg-eh-li oh mø-teh day/ | Hyggelig å møte deg! — Nice to meet you! |
| Unnskyld | /un-shül/ | Unnskyld, snakker du engelsk? — Excuse me, do you speak English? |
💡 Cultural tip
Norwegians are generally friendly but value personal space. A simple hei with eye contact is the standard greeting. Handshakes are common in formal situations. You rarely hug someone you have just met.
🧠 Test yourself
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What does "God morgen" mean in Norwegian?
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