How to Talk About Shopping and Commerce in Norwegian: Vocabulary and Example Sentences

1. Introduction

Shopping and commerce are essential topics in any language-learning journey. If you’re learning Norwegian and planning a visit to Norway, knowing how to converse about shopping will make your experience smoother and more enjoyable. This article will guide you through essential vocabulary and phrases related to shopping and commerce in Norwegian, complete with example sentences to help you grasp their use.

2. General Shopping Vocabulary

• en butikk – a store
• et kjøpesenter – a shopping mall
• ei handlevogn – a shopping cart
• ei handlekurv – a shopping basket
• ei kasse – a cash register
• en kvittering – e receipt

Example Sentences:

• “Jeg drar til butikken.” – “I’m going to the store.”
• “Kan du finne en handlevogn?” – “Can you find a shopping cart?”

3. Types of Stores

• en matbutikk – a grocery store
• en klesbutikk – a clothing store
• en skobutikk – a shoe store
• en bokhandel – a bookstore
• et apotek – a oharmacy

Example Sentences:

• “Vi trenger å dra til matbutikken.” – “We need to go to the grocery store.”
• “Jeg fant en flott klesbutikk i byen.” – “I found a great clothing store in town.”

4. Money-Related Terms

• penger – money
• kontanter – cash
• et kredittkort – a credit card
• en pris – a price
• en rabatt – a discount
• et salg – a sale

Example Sentences:

• “Har du nok penger?” – “Do you have enough money?”
• “Dette kredittkortet gir meg rabatt i den butikken.” – “This credit card gives me a discount in that store.”

5. Items and Clothing

• ei vare – an item/a product
• klær – clothes
• sko – shoes
• en kjole – a dress
• ei bukse – a pant
• ei skjorte – a shirt

Example Sentences:

• “Hvor mye koster denne varen?” – “How much does this item cost?”
• “Jeg trenger en ny skjorte.” – “I need a new shirt.”

6. Useful Phrases for Shopping

• “Hvor mye koster det?” – “How much does it cost?”
• “Kan jeg betale med kredittkort?” – “Can I pay with a credit card?”
• “Har du dette i en annen størrelse?” – “Do you have this in another size?”
• “Jeg vil gjerne kjøpe dette.” – “I would like to buy this.”

7. Conclusion

Mastering these essential shopping and commerce terms in Norwegian can significantly enrich your experience in Norway. Practice using these phrases and vocabulary in your daily conversations to make them a part of your active vocabulary. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and keep learning.

If you want to learn Norwegian or have further questions about our Norwegian classes, please do not hesitate to contact our head teacher Jan Erik Christensen, at janerik@nlsnorwegian.no. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you become fluent in Norwegian!