Lesson 4: Basic Greetings and Phrases

Norwegian basic greetings phrases: what this Norwegian lesson covers

This free interactive lesson on norwegian basic greetings phrases is part of the Mondosol Learn to speak Norwegian course. In about ten minutes you will meet 8 essential words and phrases about norwegian greetings and everyday phrases, see how they are used, and test yourself with a short quiz. Everything on this page runs in your browser, so you can practise norwegian basic greetings phrases on your phone, tablet or laptop without installing anything.

What you will learn

• Hei — Hei is the friendly Norwegian hello that works with almost everyone.
• God morgen — God morgen means good morning and belongs to the early part of the day.
• God kveld — God kveld means good evening, used once the day is winding down.
• Ha det — Ha det is the everyday goodbye you say as you leave.
• Vær så snill — Vær så snill means please and it softens any request you make.
• Takk — Takk is thank you, and bare hyggelig is the reply meaning you are welcome.
• Unnskyld — Unnskyld means excuse me and is how you politely get someone’s attention.
• Jeg heter… — Jeg heter introduces your own name, as in jeg heter Elio.

Practice questions

1. Which is the everyday Norwegian hello? Options: Ha det, Hei, Takk.
2. Someone says takk. The reply is… Options: Unnskyld, God kveld, Bare hyggelig.
3. Which phrase means please? Options: Vær så snill, Jeg heter, God morgen.
4. You are leaving. You say… Options: God morgen, Unnskyld, Ha det.

How the lesson works

Each card shows one item with a visual cue and a clear explanation. Tap the card to flip it, say it out loud, and move on when it feels familiar. After the cards you answer a short quiz on norwegian basic greetings phrases; a wrong answer costs a heart, and if you run out you can restart the lesson for free. Finish all the cards and the quiz to earn XP and keep your daily streak alive, exactly like a language app but built around real Norwegian situations.

Why norwegian basic greetings phrases matters

Norwegian is the key to daily life in Norway: work, school, shops and small talk about the weather. Learning it one practical topic at a time helps newcomers settle in faster and feel part of the community.

Keep going

Ready for more? Go back to the full Learn to speak Norwegian course to pick your next lesson, or browse all Mondosol courses. For an authoritative reference on this topic, see Språkrådet (Language Council of Norway). Mondosol is free to start; Plus unlocks all courses, unlimited hearts and offline practice.