Learning Norwegian: Self Introduction

Are you heading for travel or work in Norway? Awesome! You are in for a great adventure!

Showing respect to locals is a big deal to every country in the world. A respectful manner and attitude is important among Norwegians. In this simple lesson, you will know some of the basics you need to politely introduce yourself in Norwegian.

Learn to introduce yourself in Norwegian.


I hope this will guide you in your starting journey with Norwegian language. In order to benefit my kababayans, I include translations in tagalog.

Er du klar til lære? La oss begynne!

Are you ready? Let's start!

Handa na ba kayo? Simulan na natin!

(Voice from Norwegian101.com)

In introducing yourself, start by greeting or by saying "Hei or Hallo" followed by "Jeg heter" and then your name. Don't forget to tell them how pleasant you are to meet them by adding, "Hyggelig å møte deg" or "Hyggelig". 

Take a closer look with two translation presented below:

You can state your full name in formal gatherings or settings, and you can just use your first name in meeting your new friends. 

The first greeting (in the picture) expresses a more formal introduction, and you can use it by introducing yourself at your new work or any formal context. While the second example is an alternative way of introducing yourself, which can be used in any informal setting or meeting new friends. 

Quick tip: In Norway, when you introduce yourself its a good habit to offer and shake your hands with the person in front of you. While "Hyggelig å møte deg" can be used in much formal introduction than "Hyggelig". However, you don't need to stress yourself in which of the two can be used, because if you use one of the sentences with Norwegian people they will definitely going to be impressed.

If you have questions and suggestions. You can just comment here or message me directly.

Enjoy Norway and have fun learning Norsk!

Love,

Cotabatena Wanderer.