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Hi, everybody!
Do you know how to say 'I love you' in Norwegian? In this lesson, you'll learn three different ways to say 'I love you' and a special phrase for Valentine's Day.
Let’s start with the most common phrase.
Jeg elsker deg.
[slowly] Jeg elsker deg.
"I love you."
This phrase is direct. You should use it only when you're confessing your love.
If you want to be less direct, you can use this phrase.
Du betyr så mye for meg.
[slowly] Du betyr så mye for meg.
It means "You mean so much to me."
Now if you want to be more romantic in expressing your love for someone, you can say this phrase.
Ord kan ikke beskrive min kjærlighet til deg.
[slowly] Ord kan ikke beskrive min kjærlighet til deg.
It means "Words cannot describe my love for you."
Now you know three different ways to say 'I love you' in Norwegian! And here's one more. What if you want to spend Valentine's Day with someone special? In that case, you can say...
Vil du være min valentine?
[slowly] Vil du være min valentine?
It means "Will you be my Valentine?"
Let's wrap up this lesson by recapping what we've learned. Listen to the expression and repeat after me.
"I love you."
Jeg elsker deg.
* beep
Jeg elsker deg.
"You mean so much to me."
Du betyr så mye for meg.
* beep
Du betyr så mye for meg.
"Words cannot describe my love for you."
Ord kan ikke beskrive min kjærlighet til deg.
* beep
Ord kan ikke beskrive min kjærlighet til deg.
"Will you be my Valentine?"
Vil du være min valentine?
* beep
Vil du være min valentine?
Well done! [pause] Here's a fun fact! Do you know how single people celebrate Valentine's day in Norway?
Single people often gather with other single friends, going out together in groups on Valentine's day. Several bars and clubs usually hold events for singles only, and it’s become a popular tradition for people who aren't in a relationship to attend such events, looking for love.
You just learned three different ways to say 'I love you' in Norwegian and one special phrase for Valentine's Day. Also, don’t forget to download your free cheat sheet on How to be a Good Lover in Norway, including words for romance, compliments, and pick up lines! Check out the description below and go to NorwegianClass101.com now.
I’ll see you next time. Takk og sees neste gang!

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