Talking About Family
Use these phrases when socializing in Norwegian to talk about your family, relationship status, and living arrangements.
Key Phrases
Jeg har bodd i Norge i to år, og jeg bor her sammen med min ektefelle.
I have lived in Norway for two years, and I live here together with my spouse.
Vi har to barn som går på skolen, men min eldste sønn bor fortsatt i hjemlandet.
We have two children who go to school, but my oldest son still lives in our home country.
Jeg er for tiden singel, men jeg har en stor familie som bor i nærheten.
I am currently single, but I have a large family that lives nearby.
Kan du fortelle meg litt om din familie, eller bor de fleste av dem i utlandet?
Can you tell me a little about your family, or do most of them live abroad?
Min søster giftet seg i fjor, og nå har de kjøpt et koselig hus på landet.
My sister got married last year, and now they have bought a cozy house in the countryside.
Siden jeg studerer her i Oslo, har jeg ikke hatt mye tid til å besøke foreldrene mine.
Since I study here in Oslo, I have not had much time to visit my parents.
Mange av mine slektninger bor i en annen by, så vi treffes bare i feriene.
Many of my relatives live in another city, so we only meet during the holidays.
Jeg har en yngre bror som nylig har flyttet til Bergen for å begynne i ny jobb.
I have a younger brother who has recently moved to Bergen to start a new job.
Er du gift, eller foretrekker du å bo alene mens du fullfører studiene dine?
Are you married, or do you prefer to live alone while you finish your studies?
Min bestefar er veldig gammel, men han klarer seg fortsatt fint på egen hånd.
My grandfather is very old, but he still manages fine on his own.