At the Electronics Store
Use these phrases when shopping for electronics in Norway to ask for help, compare products, and complete your purchase.
Key Phrases
Unnskyld, kan du hjelpe meg?
neutralExcuse me, can you help me?
The standard way to get a shop assistant's attention.
Unnskyld, har du tid til å hjelpe meg?
politeExcuse me, do you have time to help me?
More polite; good if the staff member looks busy.
Hva er forskjellen på disse to?
neutralWhat is the difference between these two?
Useful when choosing between two similar products.
Kan du forklare forskjellen på disse to?
politeCan you explain the difference between these two?
A softer, slightly more polite way to ask for a comparison.
Hva anbefaler du?
neutralWhat do you recommend?
A very common way to ask the staff for their expert opinion.
Hva koster denne?
neutralWhat does this cost?
Direct and simple way to ask for the price.
Har den lang batteritid?
neutralDoes it have a long battery life?
Essential when buying phones, tablets, or laptops.
Passer denne til min PC?
neutralDoes this fit my PC?
You can replace 'PC' with 'Mac', 'TV', or 'telefon'.
Hvor lang garanti har den?
neutralHow long is the warranty?
In Norway, you usually have a 2- to 5-year 'reklamasjonsrett' (right to complain) on electronics.
Følger det med en lader?
neutralIs a charger included?
Literally 'Does a charger follow with?'. A very natural phrasing.
Jeg tar den.
casualI'll take it.
The most common and natural way to say you have decided to buy an item.
Jeg vil gjerne kjøpe denne.
politeI would like to buy this.
Polite and clear, often used for more expensive items.