Norwegian · B1 (Intermediate)
Housing in Norwegian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Norwegian words for housing are husleieavtalen (the rental contract), fellesutgiftene (service charges) and depositumet (the deposit). The full Norwegian housing phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Norwegian vocabulary for housing, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Norwegian to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key housing vocabulary
| Norwegian | English |
|---|---|
| husleieavtalen | the rental contract |
| fellesutgiftene | service charges |
| depositumet | the deposit |
| utflytting | moving out |
| oppsigelsen | the termination notice |
| overtakelsesprotokoll | the handover report |
| borettslaget | the housing cooperative |
| energiattesten | the energy certificate |
| bostøtte | housing benefit |
| fremleie | subletting |
Example sentences
Jeg har signert en husleieavtale.
I have signed a rental contract.
Fellesutgiftene er tusen kroner i måneden.
The service charges are one thousand kroner per month.
Depositumet tilsvarer tre måneders husleie.
The deposit equals three months rent.
Jeg har sendt utleieren oppsigelsen.
I have sent the landlord the termination notice.
Jeg søker om bostøtte hos Husbanken.
I am applying for housing benefit at Husbanken.
Jeg ønsker å framleie leiligheten min.
I wish to sublet my apartment.
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