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- Lucas: Hey there, welcome back to Learn Norwegian with Fexingo. Luna: Oh, it's good to be here again. Lucas: Yeah, totally. So last time, in Episode 7, we covered introducing ourselves with 'Jeg heter...' and asking 'Hva heter du?' Luna: Right, like when you meet someone new and exchange names. Lucas: Exactly. Today, we're adding the perfect polite follow-up for that situation. Luna: Oh, nice. What is it? Lucas: The phrase 'nice to meet you' in Norwegian. It's 'Hyggelig å møte deg.' Luna: Wait, hold on. That sounds... long. Lucas: Let's break it down. I'll say it slowly. 'Hyggelig... å... møte... deg.' Luna: Hyggelig å møte deg. Lucas: Yeah, you got it. 'Hyggelig' means nice or pleasant. 'Å møte' is to meet. 'Deg' is you. Luna: So literally 'nice to meet you.' Lucas: Exactly. Now at normal speed: 'Hyggelig å møte deg.' Luna: Hyggelig å møte deg. Lucas: Perfect. That's it. Luna: Okay, so after someone says that to me, what do I say back? Lucas: A common polite response is 'Liker meg også.' It means 'me too' or 'likewise' in this context. Luna: Liker meg også. Lucas: Right. 'Liker' comes from 'å like'—to like. 'Meg' is me. 'Også' is also. Luna: So it's like 'I like me also'? That sounds funny. Lucas: Oh, really? In Norwegian, it's a set phrase for 'nice to meet you too.' It's totally natural. Luna: Okay, I trust you. Liker meg også. Lucas: There you go. Let's practice both together. I'll be the new person. Ready? Luna: Yeah, for sure. Lucas: Hei, jeg heter Lucas. Luna: Hei, jeg heter Luna. Hyggelig å møte deg. Lucas: Liker meg også. Luna: Oh, that felt good. Lucas: It did. Let's swap roles. You start. Luna: Okay. Hei, jeg heter Luna. Lucas: Hei, jeg heter Lucas. Hyggelig å møte deg. Luna: Liker meg også. Lucas: Nailed it. See how it flows after the name exchange? Luna: Totally. It's like the polite cherry on top. Lucas: Yeah. Now, imagine a tiny scene. You're at a café, and you strike up a chat with someone. Luna: Ooh, I love that. Like after ordering a coffee? Lucas: Exactly. You might say 'Hei, hvordan går det?' from Episode 2, then introduce names, then use our new phrases. Luna: Let me try. Hei, hvordan går det? Lucas: Bra, takk. Jeg heter Lucas. Luna: Hyggelig å møte deg. Jeg heter Luna. Lucas: Liker meg også. Luna: Ahh, yes! That works so well. Lucas: It does. Now, quick recap. What's 'nice to meet you' in Norwegian? Luna: Hyggelig å møte deg. Lucas: And the response? Luna: Liker meg også. Lucas: Perfect. Let's say each one three more times to lock it in. Hyggelig å møte deg. Luna: Hyggelig å møte deg. Lucas: Hyggelig å møte deg. Luna: Hyggelig å møte deg. Lucas: Liker meg også. Luna: Liker meg også. Lucas: Liker meg også. Luna: Liker meg også. Lucas: There you go. You've got it. Luna: This is so useful. I feel ready for a polite Norwegian meet-up. Lucas: Absolutely. And remember, these build on what we've learned—greetings, how are you, names. Luna: Right, like a little toolkit. Lucas: Exactly. Thanks for practicing with us today on Learn Norwegian with Fexingo. Luna: Yeah, see you next time. Lucas: Practice these till we chat again. Ha det! Luna: Ha det!