Thanking & Apologizing
Use these essential phrases to thank people and apologize politely in daily Norwegian life.
Key Phrases
Takk.
Thank you.
💡 A simple and common way to thank someone.
Tusen takk.
Thank you very much.
💡 Use this to show more gratitude.
Unnskyld.
Excuse me / Sorry.
💡 Use this to get attention or apologize for a small mistake.
Jeg beklager.
I am sorry.
💡 Use this for a more sincere apology.
Bare hyggelig.
You are welcome.
💡 A friendly response when someone thanks you.
Ikke noe problem.
No problem.
💡 A polite response to a thank you or apology.
Det går bra.
It is okay.
💡 Use this to reassure someone who apologizes.
Takk for hjelpen.
Thank you for the help.
💡 A polite way to thank someone who assists you.
Vær så snill.
Please.
💡 Use this to be polite when asking for something.
Takk i like måte.
Thanks, same to you.
💡 Use this when someone wishes you a good day.