Souvenirs & Gifts
Use these phrases to buy authentic souvenirs, ask about prices, and get gifts wrapped in Norway.
Key Phrases
Hva er typisk norsk?
casualWhat is typically Norwegian?
A great way to start looking for local souvenirs.
Kan du anbefale noe?
politeCan you recommend something?
Use this to ask the shop assistant for help.
Jeg ser etter noe til en venn.
neutralI am looking for something for a friend.
Change 'en venn' (a friend) to 'et barn' (a child) if needed.
Kommer denne fra Norge?
neutralDoes this come from Norway?
A simple way to find out if the item is locally made.
Hva koster denne?
casualHow much does this cost?
The most common and direct way to ask for the price.
Unnskyld, hva er prisen på denne?
politeExcuse me, what is the price of this?
A slightly softer, more polite way to ask.
Jeg tar denne.
casualI'll take this one.
Say this when you have finally decided what to buy.
Jeg skal tenke litt på det.
neutralI am going to think about it a bit.
A polite way to leave the shop without buying anything.
Kan du pakke den inn?
neutralCan you wrap it?
Very useful if you are buying a present.
Skal det være en gave?
neutralIs it going to be a gift?
Listen for this phrase from the shop staff at the counter.