"Language" Oslo Favorite Tip by Marpessa

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Favorite thing: Okay, while in Norway I didn't really test my language skills very far beyond "snakker du engelsk?" (Do you speak english?) and "takk" (thanks).

But I think it is always a good idea to learn a few words of the local language, as a way of being polite and because I think it is fun to learn new things.

So here are a few more Norwegian words to help you out:

Hello: Goddag
Goodbye: Ha det
Yes/No: Ja/Nei
Sorry: Unnskyld

Open: åpen
Closed: stengt
Entrance: inngang
Exit: utgang
Toilets: toaletter
Men: herrer
Women: damer

Bus stop: bussholdeplass
Train station: jernbanestasjon

Review Helpfulness: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Feb 20, 2007
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