takk

Other ways to say it

Saying thank you

• takkthanksThe word for every situation; Norwegians say it often, and a plain takk is never rude.
• tusen takkthank you so muchLiterally "a thousand thanks": warm and very common.
• mange takkthanks a lotThe ordinary way to add weight.
• takk skal du hathank youLiterally "thanks shall you have": a fuller, friendlier takk.
• takk for matenthanks for the mealSaid to the cook when you get up from the table; the answer is vel bekomme.
• takk for sistthanks for last timeSaid the next time you meet someone you spent an evening with; English has no match for it.

Agreeing

• ja takkyes pleaseAccepting an offer: vil du ha kaffe? — ja takk.