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How to Say "Excuse me" in Norwegian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Unnskyld
"Excuse me" in Norwegian 路 say it like oon-shild

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Norwegian is Unnskyld. 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

Beklager
used more for apologizing than for getting attention
Unnskyld meg
a slightly more formal way to say it

When to use it

You can use 'Unnskyld' when you want to get someone's attention or when you accidentally bump into someone. It's a polite expression that works in both casual and formal situations. If you need to apologize for something, 'Beklager' is also appropriate.

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Examples in Norwegian

NorwegianEnglish
Unnskyld, kan jeg f氓 snakke med deg?Excuse me, can I talk to you?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'Unnskyld' with 'Unnskyld meg' and think they are interchangeable, but the latter is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Unnskyld, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Norwegian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Unnskyld' instead of 'Beklager'?

'Unnskyld' is for getting attention or minor mistakes, while 'Beklager' is for more serious apologies.

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