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.