Norwegian · Greetings & Phrases

Velkommen

Welcome

Beginnerinterjection

Definition

Used to greet guests or new arrivals warmly.

Example

Velkommen til Norge!

Welcome to Norway!

Etymology

'Velkommen' translates to 'Welcome' and is composed of 'vel' (well) and 'kommen' (come), reflecting hospitality practices rooted in Norse tradition.

How & Where It’s Used

'Velkommen' is used in both formal and informal contexts, predominantly in spoken form when greeting guests and in written invitations.

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