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How to Say "Long time no see" in Norwegian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Lenge siden sist
"Long time no see" in Norwegian 路 say it like len-geh see-den sist

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Norwegian is Lenge siden sist. 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

Det var lenge siden
Used when referring to a long time since an event
Godt 氓 se deg igjen
More casual, often used when meeting someone after a long time

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you haven't seen in a while. It's a friendly way to acknowledge the time that has passed. It can be used in both casual and slightly formal situations.

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Examples in Norwegian

NorwegianEnglish
Hei, lenge siden sist!Hi, long time no see!
Det er virkelig lenge siden sist vi s氓 hverandre.It has really been a long time since we saw each other.
Common mistake
Learners often translate it directly and say 'Lang tid ingen se', which is not correct.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase used in formal situations?

It is generally more casual, but can be used in semi-formal contexts.

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