How to say “How are you?” in Norwegian Bokmål
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Norwegian Bokmål. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Hvordan har du det?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Norwegian Bokmål
Hallo, Hvordan har du det?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Norwegian Bokmål?
"How are you?" in Norwegian Bokmål is "Hvordan har du det?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Hvordan har du det?" written in Norwegian Bokmål?
"Hvordan har du det?" is the standard written form in Norwegian Bokmål, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Hvordan har du det?" in Norwegian Bokmål?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Hvordan har du det?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Hvordan har du det?" mean in English?
"Hvordan har du det?" is the Norwegian Bokmål way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Norwegian Bokmål?
Many languages — including Norwegian Bokmål — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Hvordan har du det?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Norwegian Bokmål spoken?
Norwegian Bokmål is spoken by an estimated 5 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Norwegian Bokmål dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Norwegian Bokmål dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Hvordan har du det?" or any other Norwegian Bokmål text.