Introduction |
Michael: Welcome to 3-Minute Norwegian, Lesson 3 - Manners. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to thank other people in various ways in Norwegian. |
Body |
Michael: Here's the way to say 'Thank you.' in Norwegian. |
Inger: [Normal] Takk. |
Michael: This expression has only one word meaning 'thanks' |
Inger: [Normal] takk [Slow] takk |
Michael: Listen again to the word meaning 'Thank you.' |
Inger: [Slow] Takk. [Normal] Takk. |
Michael: Ok, now let's hear the way to say 'Thank you very much,' or literally 'Thousands thanks.' |
Inger: [Normal] Tusen takk. |
Michael: First is a word meaning 'thousand' |
Inger: [Normal] tusen [Slow] tusen |
Michael: Last is the word meaning 'thanks' |
Inger: [Normal] takk [Slow] takk |
Michael: Listen again to the phrase meaning 'Thank you very much.' |
Inger: [Slow] Tusen takk. [Normal] Tusen takk. |
Michael: Next, we have a way to say 'Thanks a lot.' |
Inger: [Normal] Mange takk. |
Michael: First is a word meaning 'many' |
Inger: [Normal] mange [Slow] mange |
Michael: Last is the word meaning 'thanks' |
Inger: [Normal] takk [Slow] takk |
Michael: Listen again to the phrase meaning 'Thanks a lot.' |
Inger: [Slow] Mange takk. [Normal] Mange takk. |
Michael: Finally, we have another way to say 'Thank you very much.' |
Inger: [Normal] Takk skal du ha. |
Michael: First is a word meaning 'thanks' |
Inger: [Normal] takk [Slow] takk |
Michael: Next is the word meaning 'shall' |
Inger: [Normal] skal [Slow] skal |
Michael: Next is the word meaning 'you' |
Inger: [Normal] du [Slow] du |
Michael: Last is the word meaning 'have' |
Inger: [Normal] ha [Slow] ha |
Michael: Listen again to the phrase meaning 'Thank you very much.' |
Inger: [Slow] Takk skal du ha. [Normal] Takk skal du ha. |
Cultural Insight |
Michael: Now it's time for a quick cultural insight. |
Inger: If you're not sure about whether to use takk or tusen takk, keeping it simple is always your safest bet. You don't have to worry about formal or informal situations; takk can be used with just about anyone, anywhere, and at any time! |
Outro
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Michael: And that’s all for this lesson. Don’t forget to check out the lesson notes, and we’ll see you in the next lesson! |
Inger: Ha det bra! |
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