Greetings & Introductions
Use these phrases when you meet someone for the first time in Norway, whether in a social setting, at work, or while traveling. They will help you greet politely, introduce yourself, share basic personal details such as your name, origin, and occupation, and ask similar information about the other person in a natural, friendly way. You can also use them to express pleasure at meeting someone, to mention where you live, and to briefly talk about your interests or reasons for being in Norway.
Key Phrases
Hei, jeg heter Anna og jeg kommer fra Italia, men jeg bor nå i Oslo.
Hi, my name is Anna and I come from Italy, but I now live in Oslo.
Hyggelig å møte deg! Jeg har vært i Norge i seks måneder nå.
Nice to meet you! I have been in Norway for six months now.
Jeg jobber som lærer ved en videregående skole i byen, og jeg liker å undervise unge mennesker.
I work as a teacher at a upper secondary school in the city, and I enjoy teaching young people.
Hvor lenge har du bodd i Norge, og hva liker du best å gjøre her?
How long have you lived in Norway, and what do you like to do most here?
Jeg har lært litt norsk på egen hånd, men jeg trenger fortsatt å øve meg.
I have learned a little Norwegian on my own, but I still need to practice.
Kan du anbefale en god restaurant der du kan smake tradisjonell norsk mat?
Can you recommend a good restaurant where you can try traditional Norwegian food?
Jeg vil gjerne vite mer om norsk kultur før jeg reiser videre.
I would like to know more about Norwegian culture before I travel further.
Det er viktig for meg å få nye venner når jeg flytter til et nytt land.
It is important for me to make new friends when I move to a new country.
Har du noen hobbyer som du liker å bruke tid på i fritiden?
Do you have any hobbies that you like to spend time on in your free time?
Tusen takk for samtalen, jeg håper vi kan møtes igjen snart på kafé.
Thank you very much for the conversation, I hope we can meet again soon at a café.