Learn Norwegian (Bokmål)
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Many people take up Norwegian to connect with Norwegian-speaking family and friends, prepare for a visit to Norway or settle into daily life there. But many resources get you bogged down in grammar instead of giving you the speaking and listening skills you need to get started.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Learning about irregular verbs before you can say a single phrase
- Relying on textbooks that teach formal Norwegian you'll rarely hear in daily life
- Losing confidence because you don't have a reliable way to check your pronunciation
Learn Norwegian online today and start joining in with everyday conversations.
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Three steps to learn Norwegian fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Norwegian.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Norwegian and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Norwegian in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations across Norway.
Why uTalk is the best Norwegian learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Norwegian words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Speak first
Practical content covering greetings, travel, work and daily life. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Norwegian speakers, not computer voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken across Norway.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn Norwegian online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Jeg vil gjerne ha en kaffe, takk.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Hei.
Hello.
Ja.
Yes.
Ja takk.
Yes please.
Nei.
No.
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Nei takk.
No thanks.
Vær så snill.
Please.
Takk.
Thank you.
Tusen takk.
Thank you very much.
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Bare hyggelig.
You’re welcome.
To øl, takk.
Two beers, please.
en buss
bus
en bil
car
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en drosje
taxi
et tog
train
en togstasjon
railway station
en flyplass
airport
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et hotell
hotel
et pass
passport
en telefon
telephone
Unnskyld meg.
Excuse me.
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Hvor mye er klokken?
What time is it?
Kan du gjenta det?
Can you repeat that please?
Vennligst snakk langsommere.
Please speak more slowly.
Jeg forstår ikke.
I don’t understand.
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Unnskyld.
Sorry.
Hvor er toalettene?
Where are the toilets?
Damer
Ladies’ Toilet
Herrer
Gents’ Toilet
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Hvor er stranden?
Where is the beach?
Hvor er banken?
Where is the bank?
Hvor mye koster denne?
How much does this cost?
et kredittkort
credit card
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en minibank
cash machine
Ha det bra.
Goodbye.
en paracet
paracetamol
nøkler
keys
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et kart
map
venstre
left
høyre
right
en
one
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to
two
tre
three
Where is it spoken?
Norway
Number of speakers
5,000,000
Language family
Indo-European
Germanic
North Germanic
Fun facts | Norwegian
- The word 'pålegg' can be used to refer to anything that can be put on top of a piece of bread.
- English borrows the word 'fjord' from Norwegian.
- If Norwegians think something is completely crazy, they'll say it's 'totally Texas' - helt texas - because in Western films Texas is depicted as a lawless, chaotic place.
How our Norwegian lessons work
Learning Norwegian should feel manageable from the start. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move into practical categories covering family, travel and everyday phrases. Every word you hear is recorded by native speakers, helping you quickly absorb the language's sounds and rhythms. Words and phrases are linked to pictures to help them stick, while game-like exercises test what you've learned to reinforce your recall. Reviews focus on the words you find trickiest, helping you progress faster.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early on, with some of the everyday words and phrases that come up most. Sessions are short enough to fit around whatever else your day holds, and everything you learn comes back in review until it sticks. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact our UK-based support team at support@utalk.com.
Key points
- Norwegian has two official written standards: Bokmål, which developed under Danish influence, and Nynorsk, which was developed from rural dialects to better reflect spoken Norwegian.
- Both standards are taught in Norwegian schools and use the same alphabet.
- Around 85% of Norwegians choose Bokmål as their written standard.
- Spoken Norwegian varies widely by region, regardless of which written standard someone uses. Most Norwegians can understand dialects spoken in neighbouring areas.
- In uTalk, lessons use Bokmål, the standard you’re most likely to encounter in writing and find useful for travel, work and everyday life across Norway, including in Oslo.
Norwegian and its Nordic neighbours
- Norwegian is spoken across Norway, but the wider Nordic region is home to a rich mix of languages.
- Danish, Swedish and Icelandic are closely related to Norwegian, while Finnish and Saami belong to different language families.
“We help make learning Norwegian easy.”
“We understand that getting started in a new language can feel daunting. We understand that getting started in a new language can feel daunting. So our app makes it quick and easy to develop the speaking and listening skills you need to enjoy chatting in Norwegian. At uTalk, we believe every language matters, which is why we recorded native Norwegian speakers, so you can hear exactly how the language is genuinely spoken, not just how it's written in a textbook.”
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Why learners trust uTalk for Norwegian
At uTalk, we are passionate about helping people build real confidence in new languages. Our Norwegian content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your Norwegian language learning journey
Maybe you have family roots in Norway, you're relocating for work, or you're planning a trip to the country. Finding lessons that focus on real spoken Norwegian, rather than dense grammar rules, can feel like a challenge.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Norwegian with First Words like takk (thank you) and hei (hello), then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Norwegian speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Game-like practice makes learning fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their knowledge. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose for yourself what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Norwegian with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and people you meet across Norway. uTalk fits your life.
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Explore the North Germanic language family
Norwegian belongs to the North Germanic language family, whose languages are all descended from Old Norse. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: Danish, Swedish and Icelandic.
These languages share deep historical roots and often mutually recognisable vocabulary, so learning Norwegian can give you a head start with the others.
Get StartedYour Norwegian questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
What's the difference between Bokmål and Nynorsk?
Bokmål developed closer to Danish and is used by the large majority of Norwegians in writing, while Nynorsk was built from rural dialects to better reflect how Norwegian is actually spoken. uTalk focuses on Bokmål, the more widely useful form for most learners.
Is Norwegian hard to learn?
Norwegian grammar is fairly approachable for speakers of Germanic languages like English, with no noun cases to memorise. Pronunciation can be more challenging, but uTalk’s native-speaker audio helps you get used to the sounds of the language.
How fast can I learn to speak Norwegian?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Norwegian for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Norwegian with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.