Order anything by pointing in Norwegian
I would like, this one, how much, the bill: survive any counter or menu. Play the ten Norwegian words against the clock, with a note on how locals really use each one after every answer. All ten are written out below.
All 11 Norwegian phrases in this lesson
- Jeg vil gjerne ha...yay vil YAIR-neh hah
- I would like...
- DenneDEN-eh
- This one
- Hvor mye koster det?vor MEW-eh KOS-ter deh
- How much is it?
- RegningenRAY-ning-en
- The bill, please
- Med kortmeh KORT
- By card
- Kontantkon-TAHNT
- In cash
- VannVAHN
- Water
- KaffeKAH-feh
- Coffee
- Teteh
- Tea
- Ølurl
- Beer
- Uten...OO-ten
- Without...
Literally "I would gladly have".
Used when pointing at something at a deli counter or display. "Denne her" (this one here) adds emphasis. Works with a gesture when words fail.
Literally "how much does it cost?" Norway is an expensive country, so this is a frequently useful question. Prices are generally clearly displayed, but handy at markets.
Ask for the bill by saying "kan jeg få regningen?" (can I have the bill?). Tipping is not expected in Norway. Service is included and staff are well paid. A small rounding up is appreciated but never obligatory.
Norway is almost entirely cashless. Card payment is accepted virtually everywhere, including small market stalls and public toilets. You rarely need physical cash.
Cash is increasingly rare but still accepted in most places. Some smaller vendors and rural areas may prefer it. Always good to confirm with "tar dere kontant?" (do you take cash?).
Tap water in Norway is excellent quality and freely available. Asking for "vann" in a restaurant will get you tap water. Norwegians are proud of their clean water and drink it without hesitation.
Norway has one of the highest coffee consumption rates in the world. Filter coffee is traditional and still very popular. Ordering just "kaffe" will typically get you a black filter coffee.
Alcohol is heavily taxed; supermarkets sell beer only until early evening.
"Uten is", without ice.