Thanking & Apologizing
Learn the essential phrases you need to navigate social situations, apologize for small mistakes, and thank people politely in everyday Norwegian.
Key Phrases
Takk!
casualThanks!
The quickest and most common way to say thanks in informal situations.
Tusen takk!
neutralThank you very much!
Literally 'a thousand thanks', standard and polite for almost any situation.
Null problem.
casualNo problem.
A very common everyday response among peers.
Bare hyggelig.
neutralYou're welcome.
Literally 'just nice', this is the standard polite reply to a thank you.
Oi, unnskyld!
casualOops, sorry!
Perfect for minor accidents like bumping into someone.
Beklager.
neutralI apologize. / I'm sorry.
Slightly more formal, used for real mistakes or when bringing bad news.
Det går bra.
casualIt's fine.
The standard everyday reaction to let someone know a minor mistake is okay.
Det er helt i orden.
neutralIt is completely fine.
A slightly stronger and clearer way to reassure someone.
Unnskyld.
casualExcuse me.
Said quickly when you just need to squeeze past someone.
Unnskyld meg.
neutralExcuse me.
Slightly more polite, perfect for getting a stranger's attention.