Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationGreetings & Socializing
Meeting people, small talk, and everyday politeness.
Greetings & Introductions
These phrases will help you confidently introduce yourself and make natural small talk when meeting Norwegians for the first time.
Making Small Talk
These phrases will help you comfortably navigate small talk in Norwegian, from asking about weekends and work to naturally exiting a conversation.
Saying Goodbye
These phrases will help you smoothly wrap up conversations and say goodbye in various everyday situations.
Thanking & Apologizing
Use these phrases to naturally navigate apologies, expressing gratitude, and handling minor mistakes at work.
Invitations & Making Plans
Use these phrases to invite friends or colleagues out, suggest times to meet, and politely accept, decline, or adjust plans.
Making Friends
These phrases will help you move past small talk, discover shared interests, and confidently suggest hanging out again with new acquaintances in Norway.
Congratulations & Celebrations
Use these phrases to naturally celebrate milestones, congratulate friends on their achievements, and propose simple toasts in Norwegian.
Saying No Politely
Use these phrases to politely say no to invitations or offers while maintaining good relationships and leaving the door open for future plans.