Small talk and weather
Weather is the safest topic in Norway, and these are the phrases you need in the canteen, at the bus stop and in the lift.
- Så fint vær i dag!Lovely weather today!
- Huff, så kaldt det er i dag!Ugh, it's so cold today!
- Det skal visst bli regn i morgen.Apparently it's going to rain tomorrow.
- Det er meldt sol hele helga.They're forecasting sun all weekend.
- Det bare regner og regner.It just keeps raining.
- Ja, typisk Bergen!Yep, typical Bergen!
- Pass på, det er glatt ute!Careful, it's slippery outside!
- Det er så mørkt om vinteren.It's so dark in winter.
- Deilig at det er sommer igjen!So nice that it's summer again!
- Har du hatt en fin helg?Did you have a nice weekend?
- Ja, vi var på hytta.Yes, we were at the cabin.
- Hva skal du gjøre i ferien?What are you doing for the holidays?
- Endelig fredag!Finally Friday!
- Det har vært en lang uke.It's been a long week.
- Har du vært i Norge lenge?Have you been in Norway long?
- Ja, i snart tre år.Yes, almost three years now.
- Hvor i Norge bor du?Where in Norway do you live?
- Så du kampen i går?Did you see the match yesterday?
More situations
👋 Greetings and politeness🛍️ Shopping☕ Café and restaurant💊 Doctor and pharmacy🚑 Emergencies💼 At work📞 Phone and email🎒 School and kindergarten🏠 Housing and renting🚆 Transport and travel🏦 Bank, NAV and public offices💬 Feelings and opinions📅 Making plans🙏 Apologising and complaining✨ Everyday expressions and idioms😎 Slang and youth language