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How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Norwegian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Snakker du engelsk?
"Do you speak English?" in Norwegian 路 say it like snak-ker doo eng-elsk

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Norwegian is Snakker du engelsk?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Kan du engelsk?
A more casual way to ask.
Taler du engelsk?
A slightly more formal variant.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know if someone can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can ask this question when meeting someone new or when traveling in Norway.

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Examples in Norwegian

NorwegianEnglish
Snakker du engelsk?Do you speak English?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use 'snakker' in the wrong tense. Make sure to use the present tense.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask if someone speaks English?

No, it's generally considered polite, especially in tourist areas.

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