Here are some of the most useful phrases in Norwegian:
Hei (hello) - a common greeting in Norwegian
Takk (thank you) - a way to express gratitude
Ja (yes) - used to indicate agreement or affirmation
Nei (no) - used to indicate disagreement or negation
Unnskyld (excuse me) - a polite way to get someone's attention or to apologize
Beklager (sorry) - a way to apologize for a mistake or offense
Hva heter du? (What is your name?) - a common question when meeting someone new
Hvordan har du det? (How are you?) - a common greeting that also shows interest in the other person's well-being
God morgen (Good morning) - a greeting used in the morning
Ha det bra (Take care/Goodbye) - a common way to say goodbye
Learning these phrases can help you navigate basic interactions and conversations in Norwegian.
Additionally, learning to say "Jeg snakker ikke norsk" (I don't speak Norwegian) can be helpful if you need to communicate in English or another language.
What is your favourite word in Norwegian so far? Tell us in the comments :)