hei alle sammen
In Norwegian, "hello everyone" is said as hei alle sammen.
Hei alle sammen is a simple and widely used phrase to say "hello everyone" in Norwegian.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "hi all together".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Hei alle sammen is informal to neutral and is suitable for friends, family or colleagues. For a more formal setting, such as a speech or a professional presentation, god dag alle sammen is a more appropriate greeting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word sammen (together) is used with alle (all) to form the standard way of saying "everyone" when addressing a group.
Did you know?
- The word hei is actually a distant relative of the English word 'heath', both stemming from Old Norse roots related to open land or high places.
- If you are addressing a group in a very formal setting, such as a wedding toast, switching from hei to kjære (dear) is a common way to signal deep respect and affection.
- If you are addressing a group in a very rural or traditional setting, you might hear hallais. This is a regional variation of hei often used to get a group's attention.
Examples in context
- Hei alle sammen!Hello everyone!This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase hei alle sammen.Tatoeba #1490584 by Balamax, translation #854117 by piksea
- Hei alle sammen. Hvordan går det?Hello everyone. How are you?
- Hei, alle sammen. Det er hyggelig å se dere!Hi, everyone. It's nice to see you all!
- Hei alle sammen, velkommen til festen!Hello everyone, welcome to the party!
Example conversation
Ingrid enters a room where Kristoffer and his friends are sitting.
- IngridHei alle sammen!Hello everyone!
- KristofferHei Ingrid, kom inn!Hi Ingrid, come in!
- IngridTakk, er det plass til meg?Thanks, is there room for me?
- KristofferJa, sett deg ned her.Yes, sit down here.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alle, hei, sammen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
