Invitations & Making Plans
Use these phrases when you want to invite someone out, coordinate schedules, and finalize your social plans in Norwegian.
Key Phrases
Har du lyst til å bli med på kafé fordi vi ikke har sett hverandre på en stund?
Would you like to join me for a café visit because we haven't seen each other for a while?
💡 A polite and common way to invite a friend for coffee when you have not met recently.
Jeg lurte på om vi skal møtes på lørdag for å spise en hyggelig middag sammen.
I was wondering if we should meet on Saturday to eat a nice dinner together.
💡 Useful for proposing a specific day and activity with a polite, indirect opening.
Det høres ut som en kjempegod idé, og jeg har faktisk veldig lyst til å bli med.
That sounds like a great idea, and I actually really want to join you.
💡 An enthusiastic way to accept an invitation and show your genuine interest.
Det var veldig hyggelig at du spurte, men jeg har dessverre andre planer som må prioriteres.
It was very nice of you to ask, but unfortunately I have other plans that must be prioritized.
💡 A polite way to decline an invitation while explaining that you have other commitments.
Jeg kan dessverre ikke møte deg på fredag, men vi kan gjerne finne en annen dag neste uke.
Unfortunately I cannot meet you on Friday, but we can gladly find another day next week.
💡 Use this to decline a specific time but keep the plans alive by proposing an alternative.
Passer det best om vi møtes klokken seks utenfor kinoen, eller vil du spise et annet sted?
Does it suit you best if we meet at six outside the cinema, or do you want to eat somewhere else?
💡 Good for coordinating the exact time and place of your meeting.
Kan du sende meg en melding når du har funnet ut hvilken restaurant som passer best for deg?
Can you send me a message when you have figured out which restaurant suits you best?
💡 A polite request to let the other person choose a location and text you later.
Jeg vil bekrefte at vi skal møtes i kveld, og jeg gleder meg veldig til å se deg.
I want to confirm that we are meeting tonight, and I am really looking forward to seeing you.
💡 Perfect for sending a quick message to confirm the plan on the day of the meeting.
Jeg vil invitere deg på en tur i parken fordi været skal bli veldig fint på søndag.
I want to invite you for a walk in the park because the weather is going to be very nice on Sunday.
💡 A situational phrase for planning outdoor activities when the weather forecast is good.