Basic Norwegian Expressions And Words With Pronunciation

Let’s start this course by learning some basic Norwegian expressions and words. You can hear how they’re pronounced in the video below.

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Basic Norwegian expressions and words

ENGLISH NORWEGIAN
Hi Hei
Thanks Takk
Thank you very much Tusen takk (literally: a thousand thanks)
You’re welcome Bare hyggelig (literally: just nice)
What’s your name? Hva heter du?
My name is… Jeg heter…/Mitt navn er…
How old are you? Hvor gammel er du
I am … years old. Jeg er … år.

Video with pronunciation

Study the examples above and try to memorize them – they’re certainly important in the Norwegian language. Here you can hear how the phrases and words are pronounced  (or you can click here: Basic Norwegian Phrases and Words with Pronunciation):

Quiz/exercises

Got it? Then click on the following the link to see if you have learned anything: Basic Norwegian Phrases Exercises. Come back to this window after you’ve done the interactive exercise.

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