English-Norwegian: phrases and idioms
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Norwegian
Idioms
Break a leg
→
Lykke til!
Piece of cake
→
Enkel sak
Once in a blue moon
→
En gang i skuddåret
Spill the beans
→
Lette på sløret
Under the weather
→
Utenfor
Hit the nail on the head
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Treffe spikeren på hodet
Cost an arm and a leg
→
Koste skjorta
Bite the bullet
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Bite i det sure eplet
Greetings
Hello!
→
Hei!
Good morning!
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God morgen!
Good evening!
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God kveld!
Goodbye!
→
Ha det!
How are you?
→
Hvordan har du det?
I'm fine, thank you.
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Bare bra, takk.
Basics
Yes
→
Ja
No
→
Nei
Please
→
Vær så snill
Thank you very much!
→
Tusen takk!
You're welcome.
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Bare hyggelig.
Excuse me.
→
Unnskyld meg.
Travel
Where is the toilet?
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Hvor er toalettet?
Where is the train station?
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Hvor er togstasjonen?
How do I get to the airport?
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Hvordan kommer jeg meg til flyplassen?
How much is a ticket?
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Hvor mye koster en billett?
I'm looking for a hotel.
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Jeg leter etter et hotell.
Is it far from here?
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Er det langt herfra?
Food and drinks
A table for two, please.
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Et bord for to, takk.
Can I see the menu?
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Kan jeg få se menyen?
I'd like a coffee, please.
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Jeg vil gjerne ha en kaffe, takk.
Water, please.
→
Vann, takk.
I'm vegetarian.
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Jeg er vegetarianer.
It was delicious!
→
Det var kjempegodt!
Shopping
How much does this cost?
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Hvor mye koster dette?
Can I pay by card?
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Kan jeg betale med kort?
That's too expensive.
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Det er for dyrt.
I'm just looking, thanks.
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Jeg bare ser, takk.
Do you have a smaller size?
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Har dere en mindre størrelse?
Where is the checkout?
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Hvor er kassen?
Emergencies
Help!
→
Hjelp!
Call an ambulance!
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Ring en ambulanse!
Call the police!
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Ring politiet!
I need a doctor.
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Jeg trenger en lege.
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
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Hvor er nærmeste apotek?
I've lost my passport.
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Jeg har mistet passet mitt.
At the hotel
Do you have a room?
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Har dere et ledig rom?
How much per night?
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Hvor mye koster det per natt?
Is breakfast included?
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Er frokost inkludert?
I need a wake-up call.
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Jeg trenger en vekkerklokke.
The key doesn't work.
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Nøkkelen fungerer ikke.
Can I see the room?
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Kan jeg se rommet?
Public transport and taxi
One ticket, please.
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Én billett, takk.
Does this bus go downtown?
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Går denne bussen til sentrum?
When is the next train?
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Når går neste tog?
How long does it take?
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Hvor lang tid tar det?
I missed my stop.
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Jeg gikk av på feil holdeplass.
Where can I get a taxi?
→
Hvor kan jeg få tak i en taxi?
Asking for directions
Where is the station?
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Hvor er stasjonen?
How do I get there?
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Hvordan kommer jeg meg dit?
Turn left at the corner.
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Ta til venstre i hjørnet.
Turn right at the lights.
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Ta til høyre ved lysene.
Go straight ahead.
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Gå rett fram.
Excuse me, can you help me?
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Unnskyld, kan du hjelpe meg?
At the airport
Where is the check-in counter?
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Hvor er innsjekkingsskranken?
What time is boarding?
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Når er boarding?
Is the flight delayed?
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Er flyet forsinket?
Where is my gate?
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Hvor er gaten min?
I have a connecting flight.
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Jeg har en mellomlanding.
How long is the layover?
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Hvor lenge varer mellomlandingen?
Money and payments
Do you accept cash?
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Tar dere imot kontanter?
Where is the ATM?
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Hvor er minibanken?
That is too expensive.
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Det er for dyrt.
I would like to pay.
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Jeg vil betale.
Do you have change?
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Har du vekslepenger?
I am just looking.
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Jeg bare ser.
Time and dates
What day is it today?
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Hvilken dag er det i dag?
What's the date today?
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Hvilken dato er det i dag?
It's time to go.
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Det er på tide å gå.
See you tomorrow.
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Vi ses i morgen.
I'm late.
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Jeg er sen.
Just a minute.
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Bare et øyeblikk.
Weather
What's the weather like?
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Hvordan er været?
It's raining.
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Det regner.
It's sunny today.
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Det er sol i dag.
It's very cold.
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Det er veldig kaldt.
It's hot outside.
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Det er varmt ute.
Looks like rain.
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Det ser ut som det blir regn.
Health and the doctor
I feel sick
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Jeg føler meg syk
My head hurts
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Jeg har vondt i hodet
I can't sleep
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Jeg får ikke sove
I have a cough
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Jeg har hoste
I have a cold
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Jeg er forkjølet
My stomach hurts
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Jeg har vondt i magen
Family
I love my family
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Jeg er glad i familien min
How is your family?
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Hvordan har familien din det?
Do you have children?
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Har du barn?
I have two brothers
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Jeg har to brødre
She is my sister
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Hun er søsteren min
This is my mother
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Dette er moren min
Work and office
I have a meeting
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Jeg har et møte
Where is the office?
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Hvor er kontoret?
I am busy
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Jeg er opptatt
Please wait a moment
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Vent et øyeblikk, er du snill
Thank you for your help
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Takk for hjelpen
What time is the meeting?
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Når er møtet?
Business and meetings
Good morning, everyone.
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God morgen, alle sammen.
Let's get started.
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La oss begynne.
Thank you for coming.
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Takk for at dere kom.
Can we schedule a meeting?
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Kan vi avtale et møte?
What time works for you?
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Når passer det for deg?
I'll send you the details.
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Jeg sender deg detaljene.
School and studying
Can you repeat that?
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Kan du gjenta det?
How do you spell it?
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Hvordan staver du det?
What does this mean?
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Hva betyr dette?
I have a question.
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Jeg har et spørsmål.
Please speak slowly.
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Vennligst snakk sakte.
Where is the classroom?
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Hvor er klasserommet?
Computers and technology
How do I turn it on?
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Hvordan slår jeg den på?
The screen is frozen.
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Skjermen har frosset.
Please restart the computer.
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Vennligst start datamaskinen på nytt.
I forgot my password.
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Jeg har glemt passordet mitt.
Connect to the internet.
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Koble til internett.
The battery is low.
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Batteriet er lavt.
Phone and internet
Where is the Wi-Fi?
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Hvor er Wi-Fi?
What is the password?
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Hva er passordet?
I need internet access.
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Jeg trenger internettilgang.
Can I use your phone?
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Kan jeg låne telefonen din?
My phone is dead.
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Telefonen min er tom for strøm.
I have no signal.
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Jeg har ikke dekning.
Feelings and emotions
I am happy.
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Jeg er glad.
I feel sad.
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Jeg føler meg trist.
I am tired.
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Jeg er trøtt.
I am angry.
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Jeg er sint.
I am scared.
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Jeg er redd.
I love you.
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Jeg elsker deg.
Love and romance
Do you love me?
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Elsker du meg?
I'm in love with you
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Jeg er forelsket i deg.
Will you marry me?
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Vil du gifte deg med meg?
You are beautiful
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Du er vakker.
You are handsome
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Du er kjekk.
I like you
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Jeg liker deg.
Small talk
Hello, how are you?
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Hei, hvordan har du det?
What do you do?
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Hva jobber du med?
How was your day?
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Hvordan har dagen din vært?
What's new?
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Hva nytt?
Sorry about that.
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Beklager det.
No problem.
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Ingen problem.
Compliments and praise
Great job!
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Godt jobbet!
You look nice.
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Du ser fin ut.
That's wonderful.
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Det er flott.
I'm proud of you.
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Jeg er stolt av deg.
Good for you.
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Så bra for deg!
Nice work.
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Godt arbeid.
Apologies and excuses
Pardon me.
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Unnskyld meg.
My apologies.
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Mine unnskyldninger.
I apologize.
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Jeg beklager.
I'm so sorry.
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Jeg er så lei meg.
Please forgive me.
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Vær så snill å tilgi meg.
I beg your pardon.
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Om forlatelse.
Holidays and wishes
Happy birthday!
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Gratulerer med dagen!
Happy New Year!
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Godt nytt år!
Merry Christmas!
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God jul!
Congratulations!
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Gratulerer!
Good luck!
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Lykke til!
Have a great day!
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Ha en fin dag!
Sports and fitness
How do I get fit?
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Hvordan kommer jeg i form?
I want to lose weight.
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Jeg vil gå ned i vekt.
Where is the gym?
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Hvor er treningssenteret?
Let's go for a run.
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La oss ta en løpetur.
I play football.
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Jeg spiller fotball.
Do you exercise?
→
Trener du?
Hobbies and leisure
What are your hobbies?
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Hva er hobbyene dine?
I like reading books.
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Jeg liker å lese bøker.
Do you have any hobbies?
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Har du noen hobbyer?
I enjoy listening to music.
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Jeg liker å høre på musikk.
What do you do in your free time?
→
Hva gjør du på fritiden?
I love playing football.
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Jeg elsker å spille fotball.
At home
Welcome home
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Velkommen hjem
Make yourself at home
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Føl deg som hjemme
Dinner is ready
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Middagen er klar
I'm home
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Jeg er hjemme
Where are you
→
Hvor er du
Close the door
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Lukk døren
Renting an apartment
I'm looking for an apartment
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Jeg ser etter en leilighet
How much is the rent?
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Hvor mye er husleien?
Are utilities included?
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Er strøm og vann inkludert?
Is there a deposit?
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Er det depositum?
When can I move in?
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Når kan jeg flytte inn?
Is it furnished?
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Er det møblert?
Bank and post office
Where is the post office?
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Hvor er postkontoret?
I need to withdraw money.
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Jeg må ta ut penger.
I want to deposit money.
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Jeg vil sette inn penger.
I need a stamp.
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Jeg trenger et frimerke.
How much is postage?
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Hvor mye er portoen?
I'd like to send this letter.
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Jeg vil sende dette brevet.
Police and documents
Where is the police station?
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Hvor er politistasjonen?
I lost my passport.
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Jeg har mistet passet mitt.
Here is my ID.
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Her er legitimasjonen min.
Show me your documents.
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Vis meg dokumentene dine.
I want to report a theft.
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Jeg vil anmelde et tyveri.
My wallet was stolen.
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Lommeboken min ble stjålet.
Car and driving
Where is the parking lot?
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Hvor er parkeringsplassen?
How do I get to the highway?
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Hvordan kommer jeg til motorveien?
The car won't start.
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Bilen vil ikke starte.
I need gas.
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Jeg trenger bensin.
Please fill the tank.
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Vennligst fyll tanken.
Where is the nearest gas station?
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Hvor er nærmeste bensinstasjon?
Beach and vacation
Where is the beach?
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Hvor er stranden?
How do I get to the beach?
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Hvordan kommer jeg meg til stranden?
Can I swim here?
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Kan jeg bade her?
Is it safe to swim?
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Er det trygt å bade?
The water is cold.
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Vannet er kaldt.
The water is warm.
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Vannet er varmt.
Sightseeing and museums
Where is the museum?
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Hvor er museet?
How much is admission?
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Hvor mye koster inngangsbilletten?
Is there a guided tour?
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Er det en guidet omvisning?
What time does it open?
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Når åpner det?
Two tickets, please.
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To billetter, takk.
One adult ticket.
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Én voksenbillett.
Bars and nightlife
Where is the nearest bar?
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Hvor er den nærmeste baren?
Is there a cover charge?
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Er det inngangspenger?
Two beers, please.
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To øl, takk.
I would like a cocktail.
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Jeg vil gjerne ha en cocktail.
Do you have any snacks?
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Har dere noe snacks?
One more round, please.
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En runde til, takk.
Pets and animals
I have a dog.
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Jeg har en hund.
Do you have any pets?
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Har du noen kjæledyr?
What a cute cat!
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Så søt katt!
My dog is friendly.
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Hunden min er vennlig.
The cat is sleeping.
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Katten sover.
I love animals.
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Jeg elsker dyr.
Cooking and recipes
How do I cook this?
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Hvordan tilbereder jeg dette?
What's the recipe?
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Hva er oppskriften?
Preheat the oven.
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Forvarm ovnen.
Boil the water.
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Kok opp vannet.
Chop the onions.
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Hakk løken.
Add some salt.
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Tilsett litt salt.
Clothes and fashion
What should I wear?
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Hva bør jeg ha på meg?
Try this on.
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Prøv denne.
It fits perfectly.
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Den passer perfekt.
It's too tight.
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Den er for trang.
It's too loose.
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Den er for løs.
Does this come in my size?
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Har dere denne i min størrelse?
Common questions
What is this?
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Hva er dette?
How much is it?
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Hvor mye koster det?
Is it far?
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Er det langt?
May I come in?
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Kan jeg komme inn?
What happened?
→
Hva skjedde?
Why not?
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Hvorfor ikke?
Topics
Greetings
Basics
Travel
Food and drinks
Shopping
Emergencies
At the hotel
Public transport and taxi
Asking for directions
At the airport
Money and payments
Time and dates
Weather
Health and the doctor
Family
Work and office
Business and meetings
School and studying
Computers and technology
Phone and internet
Feelings and emotions
Love and romance
Small talk
Compliments and praise
Apologies and excuses
Holidays and wishes
Sports and fitness
Hobbies and leisure
At home
Renting an apartment
Bank and post office
Police and documents
Car and driving
Beach and vacation
Sightseeing and museums
Bars and nightlife
Pets and animals
Cooking and recipes
Clothes and fashion
Common questions
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