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The Norwegian Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
Choosing a Leader
"when is the next election?"
"the next election is in two years"
"do you think the President is reliable?"
"I think opinion polls are often unreliable"
"I suggest lowering taxes"
"religion is an important topic"
"debates about the economy make the Republicans nervous"
"this year the Democratic Party will get better results"
Terrestrial Weather
"always read the weather forecast"
"there is a risk of lightning"
"there is a chance that the sun will shine in Scotland"
"there will be showers out west"
"it'll probably clear up down south"
"maybe it will snow this evening"
"if he doesn't bring his umbrella, he'll get soaked"
Phrases: Impress Them!
"this was a total success!"
"I messed up!"
"everything is under control"
"it was out of control"
"I'm speechless"
"that's just the way it is"
"face the facts"
"let's face it ..."
"it occurred to me ..."
"all things being equal ..."
"just so you know ..."
"ladies and gentlemen ..."
"once upon a time ..."
"... and they lived happily ever after"
"oh my god!"
"not in a million years!"
"by the way ..."
"in what way?"
"damn!"
"look out!"
"I figured that out"
"oh dear!"
"hang on"
"unbelievable!"
"alas!"
"it's like looking for a needle in a haystack"
"what's the point?"
"what's the plan?"
"does that make sense?"
"that made no sense"
"what's on your mind?"
"we look forward to seeing you"
"we look forward to meeting you"
"don't be such a fool!"
"calm down"
"be quiet"
I'm a Fan!
"the season always begins in August"
"I would like to be a member of the fan club"
"if they win this match, they'll win the league"
"which team do you support?"
Mine and Yours
"whose pillow is this?"
"are these my underwear?"
"these underwear are mine"
"those are your earrings"
"are those earrings yours?"
"the purple one is yours"
"this is John's house now"
"these flowers are for my mom"
"this bracelet is my mom's"
"his"
"her / hers"
"our / ours / spring (season)"
"their / your"
"one's own / theirs"
Phrases: Sound Wise
"that was a wise choice"
"it was the natural choice"
"that’s value for money"
"these are tough times"
"I assume so"
"are you with me?"
"I'm with you"
"this is a matter of opinion"
"this is beneath you"
"he's ahead of the game"
"she's always two steps ahead of me"
"you hit the nail on the head"
"it costs an arm and a leg"
"I had to bite my tongue"
"you have gone too far"
"she isn't the sharpest tool in the box"
Phrases: Sound like a Native
"less is more"
"for the greater good"
"too little, too late"
"easy come, easy go"
"to taste one’s own medicine"
"practice makes perfect"
"nothing ventured, nothing gained"
"the die is cast"
"a penny saved is a penny earned"
"don't beat around the bush"
"God works in mysterious ways"
"it's blown out of proportion"
"awesome!"
"I guess so"
"wait a minute"
"never mind"
"whatever ..."
"thank God!"
"Merry Christmas!"
"Happy New Year!"
"let’s give it a try"
"are you sure?"
"this is my final offer"
"it's a deal!"
"what’s the next step?"
"it isn't that simple"
"how hard can it be?"
"what’s your opinion?"
"that's none of your concern / that's none of your business"
"I really put my foot in it"
Heated Confrontations
"just speak to me"
"we don't agree"
"I don't agree with you"
"she never listens to me"
"this isn't fair"
"don't lie to me"
"this is so unfair"
"this is just a silly argument"
"fair enough"
You Wouldn't Believe It!
"I think it was the guy to the left"
"can you draw a picture of him?"
"you can either describe the woman or draw a picture"
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
"let me give you a piece of (good) advice"
"you should listen to yourself"
"you should just forget him"
"you should forgive him"
"she shouldn't say anything to anyone"
"should I just forgive my boyfriend?"
"stop worrying"
Sports: On Screen
"turn the TV off"
"my brother's team has a pretty good chance of winning"
"I think my team may win tomorrow"
Launchpad!
"hi"
"what's up?"
"let's go! / come on!"
"bottoms up!"
"thank you / thanks / please"
"yes"
"no"
"I'm sorry (I did that)"
"welcome!"
"good morning"
"good night"
"okay / alright"
"please (in questions)"
"see you later"
"goodbye"
Fuel Your Vocab: Crime
"the witness saw the suspect"
"he robbed the bank in broad daylight"
"the police caught the murderer red-handed"
"unfortunately the police couldn't find the murder weapon"
"it was a robbery"
"it was murder"
"it's daylight robbery!"
I Come in Peace
"how are you?"
"I am very well"
"what's your name?"
"you're a genius!"
Explorers' Tales
"we walked into the jungle"
"my husband said: "I hope we don't get lost""
"suddenly our tour guide was gone"
"we tried to walk towards the waterfall, but it was too dangerous"
"we followed the river so we didn't get lost"
"finally we found a road sign"
Turbulent Weather
"there was a risk of strong wind"
"there is a small chance of sunshine"
"... so we brought suntan lotion"
"it'll rain tomorrow so they'll need their raincoats"
"I accidentally took your umbrella"
"it snowed so much we couldn't go outside"
Being Human
"I'm tired"
"you're sick"
"are you hungry?"
"am I wrong?"
"you are right"
The Sanatorium
"how did you break your nose?"
"this treatment works immediately"
"the patient should rest for at least a week"
"the patient should avoid unhealthy food"
"not all fast food is junk food"
Investigation
"there is no case without evidence"
"the suspect doesn't have any alibi"
"there were witnesses everywhere"
"someone stole the drugs"
"the police can't arrest the suspect without evidence"
"that proves nothing"
What Do You Like?
"I like ..."
"I like bread"
"I don't like ..."
"I don't like pasta"
"I don't like apples"
"it's delicious"
"coffee is good"
"I like oranges"
"I like tea and coffee"
Dreams and Ambitions
"my daughter wants to be a pop star"
"he wants to travel the world"
"his family is poor so he wants to be rich"
"I wished to become a famous writer my whole life"
"it's my dream to become a musician"
"I always dreamed of becoming a professional golf player"
Where in the Universe?
"where are you from?"
"I'm from England"
"I'm from the United States"
"how about you?"
"are you from Norway?"
"I'm not from Norway"
"I'm Norwegian"
"I'm American"
"I`m English"
"are you Norwegian?"
"I'm not Norwegian"
"do you speak Norwegian?"
"I speak English"
"of course!"
"of course I speak English"
"I speak a little Norwegian"
"you speak Norwegian very well"
The Ones We Left Behind
"they don't speak to each other anymore"
"we were once a couple, but not anymore"
"he still cares about his ex"
"you never speak to each other"
"as long as you know what you're doing"
Fuel Your Vocab: 10, 9, 8 ...
"what's your phone number?"
"my number is ..."
Fuel Your Vocab: Talk Sports
"if you make an effort, you will win a medal"
"if she wins a gold medal I'll be very proud"
Getting Fed
"to order"
"to drink"
"it's for you"
"is it for me?"
"a table for two please"
"can we have ... please?"
"can we have the menu please?"
"are you ready?"
"are you ready to order?"
"yes, please"
"no, thank you"
"what would you like?"
"I would like (to have) ..."
"I would like a cup of tea please"
"what would you like to eat?"
"would you like a bottle or a glass?"
"I would like some milk, please"
"do you have any desserts?"
"I don't have anything"
"I don't have any water"
"of course I have some water"
"do you like candy?"
"it's very good"
"I'm vegetarian"
"is the soup hot?"
"is it vegetarian?"
"he's allergic to nuts"
"we're addicted to sugar"
"we would like something to eat, please"
"I would like some breakfast, please"
"would you like more beer?"
"can I have the check please?"
"I don't have any cash"
"do you take cards?"
Tell It How It Is
"to think (opinion)"
"to think / to believe"
"wonderful / fantastic"
"beautiful / handsome (male)"
"strong / spicy"
"weak"
"fat / thick"
"thin"
"nice (appearance) / fine"
"ugly"
"cool / fine / okay"
"big / large"
"short"
"small / little"
"long"
"too (much) / for"
"also / too / as well"
"rather / either / neither"
"she's wonderful"
"he's beautiful"
"what do you think?"
"it's nice"
"how wonderful!"
"I think it's cool"
"I think it's too big"
"I think so too"
"I don't think so"
Falling in Love
"I love you"
"I hate you"
"why did you fall in love?"
"... because she's the woman of my dreams"
"what's the man of your dreams like?"
"the man of my dreams is brave and gentle"
"my parents are divorced"
"we broke up"
"there's plenty of fish in the sea"
"the man of my dreams"
"the woman of my dreams"
Phrases: Make Them Smile
"I need help"
"how do you say ... in Norwegian?"
"I know"
"I don't know"
"to understand"
"do you understand?"
"I don't understand"
"me neither"
"me too"
"nice to meet you"
"that's great!"
"you're welcome / here you go"
"I could do that / I can do that"
"happy to help"
"good luck!"
"the cat is out of the bag"
"it's raining cats and dogs"
"all roads lead to Rome"
"Rome wasn't built in a day"
"the apple never falls far from the tree"
Advice
"you have to make an effort"
"I suggest you go to bed now"
"don't make the same mistake again"
"if you try hard, everything will be alright again"
Under Judgement
"do you remember what he looked like?"
"he had less hair than that guy"
"I swear I know nothing!"
"I don't believe him"
"the judge gave the robber five years in prison"
"he looked like a monster"
Phrases: Inspire Them!
"let's get this back on track"
"I can't thank you enough"
"think positive thoughts"
"you can count on me"
"hang in there"
"that's water under the bridge now"
"either you love it or you hate it"
"it's a win-win situation"
"that's life"
"tough luck"
"a bird in the hand ..."
"don’t judge a book by its cover"
"it's always darkest just before the dawn"
Reporting a Problem
"... the man who reported the problem"
"... the box which contained the diamonds"
"... the letter which I wrote this morning"
"... the man whose sister works for the President"
What did you say?
"I told you I was out of credit on my phone"
"he noted that the electronics store was closed at noon"
"the evidence indicates that you're guilty"
Buying Supplies
"let's go shopping"
"let's go to the market"
"I want to buy something for you"
"there is a big pharmacy"
"there are many people"
"is there an ATM?"
"there are no banks"
"there are many small bookshops"
"the customer is always right"
"do you want a new shirt?"
"he wants the blue pants"
"what do you want to buy?"
"I want to buy some clothes"
"I have to pee"
"I have to buy an umbrella"
"the bank is open"
I like it!
"he likes coffee"
"he doesn't like fish"
"she doesn't like tea or coffee"
"there isn't any food"
"is there any soup?"
"coffee is my favorite drink"
"I like it actually"
"this is delicious"
"of course he likes salad"
Meet My Crew
"who are they?"
"I don't know that person"
"this is my mom"
"he's my brother"
"this is my mom and dad"
"that isn't my daughter"
"this is my friend from the United States"
"does he have a girlfriend?"
"does your boyfriend have a job?"
"he works in an office"
Have We Already ... ?
"did you set the clock correctly?"
"have you added the butter yet?"
"have you considered getting glasses?"
"have you heard from her since yesterday?"
"he has always treated her well"
Handy Phrases
"where is the hospital?"
"here it is"
"enough now!"
"what are you doing?"
"it's possible"
"is it possible?"
"it's impossible!"
"what a shame / that's unlucky"
"I understand ... / I see ..."
"take care (of yourself)"
"do you know what I mean?"
"no problem"
"what's the matter?"
"don't worry"
"I don't mind"
"oops!"
"oh no!"
"indeed! / exactly!"
"congratulations!"
"yay!"
Outer Space
"if I could fly, I could reach the stars"
"if I were an astronaut, I could go to outer space"
"if I had a spaceship, I would fly to the edge of the universe"
Not Very Clever
"he isn't very clever, is he?"
"he's always in the way, isn't he?"
"the treatment doesn't seem to have any effect, does it?"
"he seems to be a clever politician, doesn't he?"
Authorities
"the hospital was closed by the authorities"
"the case has already been solved by the police"
Burning Ambition
"imagine your dream job"
"I don't care about money"
"I don't want to be single forever"
"I'm sure you'll be very successful"
"who wants to live forever?"
"I want to live forever"
"that would be fantastic"
Describe the Universe
"loyal as a dog"
"free as a bird"
Time & Space
"this is my dog"
"how old is he?"
"he is twelve years old"
"my cat is very old"
"you're very young"
"it's two o'clock"
"it's eight thirty"
"it's twenty past seven"
"it's ten to two"
"it's six minutes past five"
"when is your date?"
"at what time?"
"at ten to four"
"at one o'clock"
"it's a quarter to one"
"how long is the movie?"
"two hours, twenty minutes and five seconds"
Where Do You Live?
"she has a house in Oslo"
"he's never happy"
"you're always happy"
"why are you so sad?"
"... because you're sick"
"I'm angry because I'm hungry"
"he's a little sad because he doesn't have a girlfriend"
If Only ...
"if we had bought more eggs we could have made a cake"
"if he had dealt with his problems, he would have been fine"
Lost in Space
"where is the train station?"
"the park is over there"
"we have a problem"
"we're lost"
"do you have a map?"
"I'm a foreigner"
"I'm a little confused"
"where are you going?"
"she's going to a bar"
"I want to find the theater"
Fuel Your Vocab
"exactly / precisely / just"
"actions speak louder than words"
"don't look a gift horse in the mouth"
Retail Therapy
"I need a new hat"
"I need a moment to think"
"look at that"
"is it possible to try this on?"
"it's really expensive"
"this one is cheaper"
"that one is actually smaller"
Found in Space
"can I ask you a question?"
"you speak too quickly"
"can you speak slower please?"
"it's on this street"
In Disguise
"sometimes she wears a red dress"
"she has brown eyes and gray hair"
"I'm a journalist"
"I write stories every day"
Mission Complete!
"you made it!"
"you smashed it!"
"you nailed it!"
"you are the boss!"
"let's celebrate!"
Contamination!
"it hurts"
"bless you!"
"this is an emergency"
"I don't feel well"
"I have a stomachache"
"you should see a doctor"
"the doctor thinks he needs medicine"
"get well soon!"
Back at Base
"where is the toilet?"
"it's between the kitchen and the living room"
Peace Offering
"I have to buy a present for my mom"
"give me a hug"
"my mom also wants a watch"
"I already have a phone"
"my children don't need another video game"
Measuring Things
"there are 100 centimeters to a meter"
"there are 1000 grams to a kilogram"
"she weighs 60 kilograms"
"he's one meter and seventy-five centimeters tall"
"it weighs a ton!"
Navigation Class
"is there a museum near here?"
"the gym is right here"
"the hotel is over there"
"the bridge is very close"
"the movie theater is far away"
"the church is miles away"
"the library is near the bar"
"can you repeat that please?"
"can you drive me to this hotel please?"
Talking about the Crew
"my brother studies at university"
"my daughter goes to nursery"
"tell me about your family"
"my parents still go skiing"
"she had a pretty good career five years ago"
"my parents will retire in about three years"
"we still play badminton together on Wednesdays"
Love and Hate
"news"
"a newspaper"
"a magazine"
"a movie / a film"
"a TV / a television"
"a show / a program"
"a TV show / a TV program"
"to read"
"to love"
"to hate"
"interested"
"what does he love to do?"
"what are you interested in?"
"he hates reading the newspaper"
"are you interested in art?"
"he's interested in languages"
"my girlfriend hates art and music"
Mayday!
"where does it hurt?"
"call an ambulance"
"my arm hurts"
"the doctor thinks your leg is broken"
"be careful!"
Exploration
"which city should we visit?"
"you have to have a ticket and a visa"
"you have to show your passport in the airport"
"we have to take a taxi"
"my luggage is too heavy"
"do you have any plans later?"
"my mom and I are going to watch my favorite TV show"
"do you want to come?"
"we have to fly to Japan tonight"
"the flight is delayed"
"we're going to the mountain"
"do you want to come or what?"
"it's a long journey"
"have a safe flight"
"don't leave your luggage unattended"
"did you have a good holiday?"
"why did you go to Europe?"
"... because it's such a diverse place"
"what was your best experience?"
"we really enjoyed parachuting"
"the Indian restaurant was definitely the best one"
We're Going To ...
"what do you want to do today?"
"I want to go for a swim this afternoon"
"do you want to go for a walk?"
"we're going to go for a run tomorrow night"
Months and Dates
"it's July"
"what's the date today?"
"it is the second of January today"
Bargaining
"she has too much money"
"we can't spend all our money"
"the bookshop has a sale on"
"how much does that cost?"
"it's very cheap because it's on sale"
"it costs ten kroner"
"I don't have enough money"
"let's make a deal"
"let me make you an offer"
"it's a very good offer"
"it's free!"
Finding Your Kit
"do you know where my keys are?"
"how many chairs are there in the living room?"
"how much milk is there in the fridge?"
Maybe ...
"what will the others do this afternoon?"
"maybe they'll go to the theater"
"we'll go to the market and to the bar"
"do the others come to the beach this afternoon?"
"I think they'll go shopping instead"
Keeping Busy
"he wants to see the world"
"do you want to come with me to the party?"
"I would love to, but I have to get up early tomorrow"
"I don't want to do anything"
"no one wants to hang out with me"
"why not?"
Next Summer on Earth ...
"will you be back before or after dinner?"
"I'll be at home at four o'clock"
"I won't be at school tomorrow"
"we're going to go to France in the summer"
"who are you going to travel with?"
"she is going to Norway next winter"
Staying on Board
"he wants to be alone"
"he's tired, so he wants to stay at home"
"do you want to help me?"
"I have to write an essay"
"I hate doing the laundry"
Days and Birthdays
"which day is it today?"
"today is Monday, so tomorrow it's Tuesday"
"her birthday is on February 3rd"
"happy birthday!"
Relax with the Crew
"to get (oneself) drunk"
"it'll be great"
"are you going to watch a movie tonight?"
"we could go to the movie theater"
"he's going to go to a museum this afternoon"
"when are you going to leave?"
"we'll speak later"
Life and Death
"what do you like to do in the morning?"
"I like to go for a run and then take a shower"
"what do you want to do in life?"
"does your daughter want an education?"
"I hope so"
It's all in the Past!
"I helped my dad in the kitchen yesterday"
"we waited for two weeks"
"I studied in Japan for two months"
"we ordered four appetizers yesterday"
"they travelled to Germany last week"
"I loved him"
"he spoke English very well"
"we drank too much beer last night"
"he bought that car twenty years ago"
"we took a taxi last time"
"I wrote a book two years ago"
"they didn't have dinner with us"
"I saw her in the library yesterday"
"we came to this country many years ago"
"there were no good movies to watch"
Being Conversational
"we can always talk about the weather"
"French people love talking about food"
"do you want to talk about your health?"
"I don't want to talk about my love life"
"tell me about your relationship"
Making Allies
"talking about his relationships makes him embarrassed"
"my dad doesn't know anything about technology"
"should we tell him about the argument?"
Human Preferences
"does your friend like comedies?"
"she prefers thrillers"
"I enjoy playing basketball"
"she enjoys playing badminton, but she likes sailing better"
"what kind of movies does your friend prefer?"
"I like drama, but I prefer comedies"
Fuel Your Vocab: Politics
"who was the first prime minister of Norway?"
"the first prime minister was ..."
"is there a king in the United States?"
"there is no king or queen in the United States"
"the government doesn't have much power"
"the Labor Party is pretty big"
"the President is an excellent leader"
"the Labor Party has an excellent leader"
My Skills
"he's good at playing the piano"
"I'm bad at telling jokes"
"she's especially good at playing the guitar"
"I think math is difficult"
Do You Want to See My Photos?
"incredible"
"do you want to see our photos?"
"this is a photo of me"
"we went to a remote village"
"there were a lot of animals on that island"
"I would like to hear that story again"
"show us that video again"
"please don't show us those pictures again"
Humans in Power
"war is never necessary"
"the people want peace"
"politicians always promise to change the law"
"politicians actually control nothing"
Fuel Your Vocab: Terrestrial Weather
"you'll get wet"
"if it rains, you'll get wet"
"I'm way too hot"
"if it snows, we can make a snowman"
"the rain stopped so we went outside"
Chatting about Stars
"this is the match of the century"
"he's a very talented player"
"he was the MVP"
"he's the player of the year"
"this is the biggest stadium in Europe"
"basketball is the most popular sport"
"send him off!"
Right Now
"we're having dinner in the garden right now"
"it's clearing up as we speak"
"the dentist is looking at her tooth right now"
"they're speaking Norwegian at the moment"
Health Examination
"I have to examine your chest"
"you have a rare disease"
"your wife is pregnant"
"you aren't going to die"
... But Not Anymore
"we used to live abroad"
"we used to own a business, but not anymore"
"my grandparents went to Africa when they were young"
"we used to live in America, but we moved"
Expedition Report
"he was a little bit disappointed"
"suddenly I got very scared"
"I got so scared, I dropped my ice cream"
"I didn't bring my toothbrush"
"we could pick and choose between fantastic hotels"
"we went to a nice hotel by the sea"