Gratulerer med grunnlovsdagen
Gratulerer med grunnlovsdagen is the Norwegian way to say "happy constitution day".
This phrase is the standard way to wish someone a happy Constitution Day, which is celebrated on May 17th in Norway. You may also hear the shortened version Gratulerer med dagen!, which means "Congratulations on the day!"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Congratulations with the constitution day". The word grunnlovsdagen is the definite form of grunnlovsdag, where the suffix -en indicates "the".
Did you know?
- While Gratulerer med dagen! is used for Constitution Day, it is also the universal phrase for wishing someone a happy birthday in Norwegian.
- Norwegian children celebrate the day with barnetog, or children's parades, where they march through towns while the phrase is cheered by crowds.
- On May 17th, the phrase Gratulerer med dagen! is often shouted by strangers to one another in the street as a sign of national unity.
Examples in context
- Jeg vil ønske deg en god dag. Gratulerer med grunnlovsdagen!I want to wish you a good day. Happy Constitution Day!
- Gratulerer med grunnlovsdagen til alle sammen her!Happy Constitution Day to everyone here!
Example conversation
Andreas and Sofie meet during a parade on May 17th.
- AndreasHei Sofie, gratulerer med grunnlovsdagen!Hi Sofie, happy Constitution Day!
- SofieTakk, Andreas! Gratulerer med dagen til deg også.Thanks, Andreas! Happy Constitution Day to you too.
- AndreasHar du planer for dagen?Do you have plans for the day?
- SofieJa, jeg skal feire med familien min.Yes, I am going to celebrate with my family.
