Talking to Neighbors
These everyday phrases will help you introduce yourself to neighbors, make polite small talk, and ask to borrow common items.
Key Phrases
Hei nabo! Går alt bra?
casualHey neighbor! Is everything okay?
Friendly and casual, use with neighbors you already talk to often.
God morgen. Fint vær i dag.
neutralGood morning. Nice weather today.
A safe, standard greeting for passing someone in the hallway.
Hei, jeg heter Anna. Jeg er den nye naboen.
neutralHi, my name is Anna. I am the new neighbor.
Use this the first time you meet a neighbor after moving in.
Har du litt melk? Jeg glemte å kjøpe.
casualDo you have some milk? I forgot to buy.
Best for neighbors you already know well.
Forstyrrer jeg? Kan jeg låne en hammer?
neutralAm I disturbing you? Can I borrow a hammer?
Polite and respectful when knocking on someone's door to ask for a favor.
Unnskyld bråket i går. Vi hadde besøk.
casualSorry about the noise yesterday. We had visitors.
A quick, informal apology for a past disturbance.
Beklager. Vi skal ha en liten fest i kveld.
neutralI'm sorry. We are having a small party tonight.
Good for giving advance notice. "Beklager" is slightly more formal than "Unnskyld".
Ha det bra! God helg.
casualGoodbye! Have a good weekend.
A common and friendly sign-off on a Friday.
Ha en fin dag videre.
neutralHave a nice day.
A standard, polite way to end the conversation.