Groceries & the Market
Use these essential phrases to find fresh produce, ask for specific quantities, and navigate the checkout at a Norwegian supermarket or market stall.
Key Phrases
Unnskyld, hvor finner jeg grønnsaker?
neutralExcuse me, where do I find vegetables?
A polite and common way to ask staff where something is located.
Hvor har dere frukt?
casualWhere do you have fruit?
More direct, often used in smaller shops or when catching an employee's attention.
Kan jeg få en halv kilo epler, takk?
politeCan I get half a kilo of apples, please?
Perfect for a market stall or deli counter where someone serves you.
Jeg tar noen av de der.
casualI'll take a few of those.
Very natural spoken phrase when pointing at fresh produce.
Må jeg veie dem selv?
neutralDo I have to weigh them myself?
Crucial in Norwegian supermarkets where customers often must weigh items and print a sticker.
Hva koster disse?
neutralWhat do these cost?
Hold up the item or point to it when asking.
Hvor mye blir det til sammen?
casualHow much is it altogether?
Used at the checkout when paying for multiple items.
Trenger du pose?
neutralDo you need a bag?
The standard question cashiers will ask you.
Pose?
casualBag?
A very common, short form used frequently by cashiers to save time.
Ja takk, to stykker.
neutralYes please, two pieces.
Use this when the cashier asks if you want bags. 'Stykker' just means pieces or items.
Vil du ha kvittering?
neutralDo you want a receipt?
Cashiers are required to ask this after you pay.
Nei takk, det går bra.
casualNo thanks, I'm good.
A very natural, everyday way to decline a receipt or a plastic bag.