The Norwegian language has much to offer regarding expressing gratitude in many settings. In fact, by having Norwegian language skills and putting in an effort to learn, it will be easier to live in Norway or visit Norway. In this article, we will look at circumstances when you might be able to say “thank you” in Norwegian. This will be helpful for those who learn Norwegian and want to learn how to to speak Norwegian as the locals do.
Here are the 10 most prevalent Norwegian expressions for “Thank you.”
1 Takk! (Thanks!)
The best by to learn Norwegian fast is to learn basic Norwegian words first. “Takk” is the most common way to express gratitude to others in Norway. You can say “Takk” in a lot of different situations. For example, when you receive food at a restaurant, get a receipt or a bag at the grocery store, when someone compliments you and so on.
2 Tusen takk! (Thank you a thousand times!)
When you say “Tusen takk!” it sounds friendlier and more enthusiastic than just saying “Takk!”. So why not thank someone a thousand times?
3 Mange takk! (Many thanks!)
This expression sounds more formal than saying “Tusen takk!” and communicates a very polite way of speaking.
4 Takk skal du ha! (“Thanks” shall you have!)
This is an excellent expression to thank someone who gives you something, and sounds a little more polite than just saying “Takk.”
5 Takk for hjelpen! (Thank you for the help!)
You use this phrase when you want to thank someone who has helped you.
6 Takk for maten! (Thanks for the food!)
When you visit your friends’ homes in Norway, you should thank them for the food they offer you. You can say this when the plates have been cleared from the table. You can also use this when you are leaving your friends’ homes.
7 Takk for sist! (Thank you for the last time we met!)
This expression means “Thank you for the last time (we met). This is a common phrase to use when you haven’t seen your friend in a while, and you’ve previously done some fun things together. In this manner, you acknowledge your meeting and express how pleasant You may respond with “I like måte” – “The same.”
8 Takk for meg! (Thank you for having me here!)
Use this phrase if you have been invited as a guest somewhere and want to leave.
9 Takk for i dag! (Thanks for today!)
This is an expression that is suitable to use at work in Norway. It expresses a thank you for the time and cooperation that you have spent with someone. The phrase is used when you have had some time of interaction. It is not used after changing merely a couple of passages in a conversation with someone, for example, at the shop.
10 Takk for nå! (Thanks for everything until now!)
This expression can be translated to “Thanks for (everything until) now.” You can use it similarly to how you would say “Takk for i dag” to someone you know better and have a social connection with.
While you want to learn Norwegian fast, when learning a new language you should also learn how phrases and words are used and in what situations. Take for example the expression: “Takk for alt!” (Thank you for everything.) It would be best if you were careful with the phrase, as it is mainly used at funerals to bid the deceased farewell.
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