Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Norwegian. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): Unnskyld meg! |
| Can you show me?: Kan du vise meg? |
| I'm lost: Jeg har gått meg bort |
| I'm not from here: Jeg er ikke herfra |
| Can I help you?: Kan jeg hjelpe deg? |
| Can you help me?: Kan du hjelpe meg? |
| It's near here: Det er nært her |
| It's far from here: Det er langt herifra |
| Go straight: Gå rett frem |
| Turn left: Gå til venstre |
| Turn right: Gå til høyre |
| One moment please!: Ett øyeblikk, takk! |
| Come with me!: Bli med meg! |
| How can I get to the museum? : Hvordan kan jeg komme meg til museumet? |
| How long does it take to get there?: Hvor lang tid tar det å komme seg dit? |
| Downtown (city center): Sentrum |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: Nær | |
| Far: Langt borte | |
| Right: Høyre | |
| Left: Venstre |
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| Straight: Rett frem | |
| There: der | |
| Here: her | |
| To walk: Å gå |
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| To drive: Å kjøre | |
| To turn: Å snu | |
| Traffic light: Trafikklys |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Norwegian. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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