Saying Goodbye
Use these essential phrases to politely end conversations, excuse yourself, and say goodbye in everyday situations.
Key Phrases
Ha det bra!
neutralGoodbye!
The standard and most common way to say goodbye to anyone.
Ha det!
casualBye!
Short and friendly, mostly used with people you already know.
Vi ses!
neutralSee you!
Used when you expect to see the person again in the future.
Snakkes!
casualTalk to you later!
Very common informal parting, a short version of 'vi snakkes'.
Jeg må gå nå.
neutralI have to go now.
A polite but direct way to announce that you are leaving.
Jeg stikker nå.
casualI'm heading out now.
Very informal, use only with close friends or family.
Ha en fin dag!
neutralHave a nice day!
Common when leaving a shop or saying goodbye to a colleague.
Ha en fortsatt fin dag!
politeHave a good rest of your day!
Often used by staff in shops and cafes to customers.
Takk for i dag!
neutralThanks for today!
A very typical Norwegian phrase used after spending time or working with someone.
God helg!
neutralHave a good weekend!
Said frequently on Fridays when leaving work, school, or a store.