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How to Say "What's up?" in Norwegian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hva skjer?
"What's up?" in Norwegian 路 say it like vah shair

The most natural way to say "What's up?" in Norwegian is Hva skjer?. 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

Hva skjer'a?
a more casual and friendly variant
Hvordan g氓r det?
a slightly more formal way to ask how someone is doing

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting friends or acquaintances. It is informal and suitable for most casual situations. It can be used in person or over text messages.

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Examples in Norwegian

NorwegianEnglish
Hei! Hva skjer?Hi! What's up?
Hva skjer med deg i helgen?What's up with you this weekend?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'Hva er galt?', which means 'What's wrong?'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase with strangers?

It's better to use a more formal greeting with strangers.

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