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Asking for Help

Use these phrases when you are lost or need assistance in Norway.

Key Phrases

Unnskyld, kan du hjelpe meg?

Excuse me, can you help me?

💡 Use this to start a conversation when you need assistance.

Jeg finner ikke veien min.

I do not find my way.

💡 Use this when you are lost.

Jeg forstår ikke dette språket.

I do not understand this language.

💡 Use this if someone speaks Norwegian to you.

Kan du gjenta det, takk?

Can you repeat that, please?

💡 Use this when you want someone to say something again.

Kan du snakke veldig sakte?

Can you speak very slowly?

💡 Use this if someone is speaking too fast.

Jeg snakker ikke mye norsk.

I do not speak much Norwegian.

💡 Use this to explain your level.

Jeg har et stort problem.

I have a big problem.

💡 Use this to indicate you need urgent help.

Hvor er en politimann her?

Where is a police officer here?

💡 Use this in an emergency to find police.

Kan du ringe en lege?

Can you call a doctor?

💡 Use this if you need medical help.

Tusen takk for din hjelp.

Thank you very much for your help.

💡 Use this to thank the person who helped you.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Unnskyld, kan du hjelpe meg?
Local
Ja, jeg kan hjelpe deg.
Traveler
Jeg finner ikke veien min.
Local
Hvor er hotellet ditt nå?
Traveler
Unnskyld, kan du gjenta det?
Local
Hvor er ditt hotell nå?
Traveler
Jeg forstår ikke dette språket.
Local
Jeg snakker litt engelsk også.
Traveler
Kan du snakke veldig sakte?
Local
Hotellet er der ved parken.
Traveler
Tusen takk for din hjelp!
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