Talking to Neighbors
Use these phrases to introduce yourself and talk with your neighbors in your apartment building.
Key Phrases
Hei, jeg er din nye nabo i fjerde etasje.
Hello, I am your new neighbor on the fourth floor.
💡 Use this to introduce yourself in the hallway.
Takk for hjelpen, du er en veldig snill nabo.
Thanks for the help, you are a very kind neighbor.
💡 A polite way to show appreciation to your neighbor.
Unnskyld, kan jeg låne en stige av deg?
Excuse me, can I borrow a ladder from you?
💡 You can replace 'en stige' with other household items.
Kan du hjelpe meg med denne tunge esken?
Can you help me with this heavy box?
💡 Use this when you are moving in or carrying packages.
Har du en pakke til meg i leiligheten din?
Do you have a parcel for me in your apartment?
💡 Useful if a delivery driver left your package next door.
Jeg skal hente pakken min hos deg i kveld.
I will fetch my package from your place tonight.
💡 Let your neighbor know when you plan to retrieve it.
Beklager, men det var litt mye støy i går kveld.
Sorry, but there was a bit too much noise last night.
💡 A polite way to address noise issues with a neighbor.
Kan du spille musikken litt lavere etter klokken ti?
Can you play the music a bit quieter after ten o'clock?
💡 Use this to request a quieter environment at night.
Skal vi ta en kopp kaffe en dag snart?
Shall we have a cup of coffee one day soon?
💡 A friendly invitation to get to know your neighbor better.