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50 essential Norwegian words for travel

50 Norwegian words worth knowing, picked from the topics Travel and accommodation, Transport and travel, Town and public places, Politeness and small talk and translated into English.

Travel and accommodation 13 words

NorwegianEnglish
flyvningflight
hotellregningbill
stedsite
guideguide
hotellhotel
suitesuite
telttent
etasjefloor
etappeleg of a journey
avreisedeparture
adgangadmission
hjemreisereturn
oppholdstay

Transport and travel 13 words

NorwegianEnglish
bussbus
turbusscoach
motorsykkelmotorbike
havnharbour
perrongplatform
hjulwheel
drosjetaxi
kjørefeltlane
sykkelbicycle
flyplane
T-baneunderground
motorstoppbreakdown
veiroad

Town and public places 12 words

NorwegianEnglish
gatestreet
jernbanestasjontrain station
parkpark
bykartmap
brobridge
støynoise
folkemengdecrowd
museummuseum
torgsquareOpen public space surrounded by buildings in a town
postkontorpost office
stadionstadium
bycity

Politeness and small talk 12 words

NorwegianEnglish
neino
jayes
takkthank you
heihiInformal greeting
skålcheers
det går braI am fine
beklagersorryApology
god daghelloGreeting on arrival, during the day
bare hyggeligyou are welcomeEveryday use
og duand you
respektrespect
smilsmile

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