Greetings & Introductions
Use these essential phrases to confidently greet people, introduce yourself, and make simple small talk in Norwegian.
Key Phrases
Hei!
casualHi!
The most common and versatile greeting in Norway.
God morgen!
neutralGood morning!
Commonly used in the morning until around 10 or 11 AM.
Hvordan går det?
neutralHow are you?
The standard way to ask how someone is doing.
Går det bra?
casualIs everything good?
More informal, often used as a quick greeting among peers.
Bare bra, takk. Og med deg?
neutralJust fine, thanks. And you?
The polite and expected response; Norwegians rarely overshare here.
Jeg heter [Navn].
neutralMy name is [Name].
Simply replace [Navn] with your actual name.
Hva heter du?
neutralWhat is your name?
Hyggelig å hilse på deg.
politeNice to meet you.
Use this the first time you are introduced to someone.
Hyggelig!
casualNice to meet you!
A short, natural response when someone introduces themselves.
Hvor kommer du fra?
neutralWhere are you from?
Dette er vennen min, [Navn].
neutralThis is my friend, [Name].
Replace 'vennen min' with a title like 'kollegaen min' for coworkers.