A2Norwegian

Calling Emergency Services

Learn the essential Norwegian phrases you need to clearly and quickly communicate with operators during an emergency.

Key Phrases

Voice
Requesting an ambulance · 2 ways to say it

Jeg trenger en ambulanse.

neutral

I need an ambulance.

In Norway, call 113 for medical emergencies.

Send en ambulanse, fort!

casual

Send an ambulance, quickly!

Use in urgent situations where you skip formalities.

Requesting police

Jeg må snakke med politiet.

neutral

I must speak with the police.

In Norway, call 112 for the police.

Reporting a fire

Det brenner her!

neutral

There is a fire here!

Call 110 for the fire department in Norway.

Reporting an accident · 2 ways to say it

Det var en stor ulykke.

neutral

There was a big accident.

En bil krasjet.

casual

A car crashed.

A shorter and more direct way to report a crash.

Giving location

Vi er i Storgata ti.

neutral

We are at Storgata ten.

Describing a medical issue

Han puster ikke.

neutral

He is not breathing.

A crucial phrase for the operator to determine priority.

Asking about arrival · 2 ways to say it

Kommer dere snart?

casual

Are you coming soon?

Kan dere komme fort?

polite

Can you come quickly?

Following operator instructions

Du må bli på telefonen.

neutral

You must stay on the phone.

Operators will say this to guide you until help arrives.

Practice Dialogue

Caller
Hallo, jeg trenger en ambulanse!
Operator
Hvor er du nå?
Caller
Vi er i Storgata ti.
Operator
Hva skjedde der?
Caller
En bil krasjet. En mann ligger på bakken.
Operator
Puster han?
Caller
Ja, men han blør. Kan dere komme fort?
Operator
Ambulansen er på vei. Du må bli på telefonen.
Caller
Ok, jeg venter her.

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