A2Norwegian

Fire & Evacuation

Use these phrases to communicate clearly and act safely during a fire or evacuation in Norway.

Key Phrases

Voice
Raising the alarm · 2 ways to say it

Brann! Kom dere ut!

casual

Fire! Get out!

Urgent and direct; use to alert people quickly.

Det brenner. Vennligst gå til nødutgangen.

polite

There is a fire. Please go to the emergency exit.

More formal; often used by staff giving directions.

Finding the exit · 2 ways to say it

Hvor er utgangen?

casual

Where is the exit?

Hvor er nødutgangen?

neutral

Where is the emergency exit?

Calling for help

Ring 110! Vi trenger brannvesenet.

neutral

Call 110! We need the fire department.

110 is the specific emergency number for fire in Norway.

Evacuation instructions

Ikke bruk heisen. Vi må ta trappene.

neutral

Don't use the elevator. We must take the stairs.

Helping others · 2 ways to say it

Trenger du hjelp?

neutral

Do you need help?

Unnskyld, trenger du assistanse?

polite

Excuse me, do you need assistance?

Finding the assembly point

Hvor er møteplassen?

neutral

Where is the assembly point?

«Møteplass» is the designated area to gather after evacuating.

Practice Dialogue

Traveler
Unnskyld, er det brannalarmen?
Hotel Staff
Ja, det brenner. Vi må ut nå.
Traveler
Hvor er nødutgangen?
Hotel Staff
Rundt hjørnet der. Vi må ta trappene.
Traveler
Hva med heisen?
Hotel Staff
Ikke bruk heisen. Den er farlig nå.
Traveler
Greit. Hvor er møteplassen?
Hotel Staff
Utenfor, ved parkeringen. Kom igjen!

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