Greetings & Introductions
These are the essential phrases you need to confidently greet people, introduce yourself, and make basic small talk when meeting someone new in Norway.
Key Phrases
Hei!
casualHi!
The universal greeting in Norway, used with everyone at any time of day.
God morgen.
neutralGood morning.
Used mostly in professional settings or to people you don't know, until around 10 AM.
Går det bra?
casualAre you good? / Is everything ok?
A very common, slightly informal check-in.
Hvordan går det?
neutralHow is it going?
The standard way to ask how someone is doing.
Takk, bare bra. Og med deg?
neutralFine, thanks. And with you?
The safest, most natural default response.
Hva heter du?
neutralWhat is your name?
Direct but standard way to ask someone's name.
Jeg heter Anna.
neutralMy name is Anna.
Literally 'I am called Anna'. Substitute your own name here.
Hvor er du fra?
neutralWhere are you from?
Jeg er fra England.
neutralI am from England.
Hyggelig!
casualNice!
Short for 'Nice to meet you', very common in casual settings.
Hyggelig å møte deg.
politeNice to meet you.
Use this complete sentence for a slightly more formal impression.