tusen takk
The Norwegian phrase for "many thanks" is tusen takk.
While the basic word for thanks is Takk, tusen takk is the standard way to say "many thanks".
Meaning: many thanks (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tusen takk literally translates to "a thousand thanks."
Which one should you use?
While mange takk is grammatically possible, tusen takk is the much more natural and common way to express 'many thanks' in Norwegian.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this fixed expression, the word tusen (thousand) acts as an indeclinable numeral.
Did you know?
- Norwegians often use takk for sist when meeting someone they have seen before. This specifically means 'thanks for the last time we met' and serves as a greeting.
- When leaving a dinner party, it is customary to say takk for maten, which means 'thanks for the food'. This is a distinct social ritual separate from a general 'many thanks'.
- If you visit Sweden, you can say tusen tack and be understood perfectly. It is a cognate of the Swedish expression for 'many thanks'.
Examples in context
- Tusen takk for hjelpenMany thanks for the help
- Tusen takk for en fantastisk opplevelseMany thanks for an amazing experience
- Tusen takk for lånet av sykkelen!Many thanks for lending me the bike!
- Takk for din fantastiske gjestfrihetThanks for your fantastic hospitality
- Takk for din generøsitetThanks for your generosity
- Tusen takk for hjelpen!Many thanks for the help!
- Tusen takk for maten.Many thanks for the food.
- Tusen takk for gaven!Many thanks for the gift!
Example conversation
Sofie is thanking Magnus for bringing some flowers to her house.
- SofieTusen takk for blomstene, Magnus!Many thanks for the flowers, Magnus!
- MagnusBare hyggelig, Sofie.You're welcome, Sofie.
- SofieDe er veldig fine.They are very beautiful.
- MagnusDet er jeg glad for å høre.I am glad to hear that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “many thanks” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries takk, tusen, tusen takk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
