Meaning
An informal way to end a conversation.
Cultural Background
The 'Janteloven' (Law of Jante) influences Norwegian speech by discouraging boasting or being overly formal. 'Vi snakkes' is a humble, equalizing phrase. Norwegian business culture is very flat. 'Vi snakkes' is common at the end of meetings to signal collaboration rather than hierarchy. Norway is one of the most digitized countries. 'Snakkes' is often abbreviated to 'snx' in very informal youth slang, though this is fading. Norwegians value their 'personal space'. 'Vi snakkes' is a way to be friendly without being 'too much' or demanding a specific commitment.
The 'S' is Key
Always remember the '-s'. It's what makes the phrase a goodbye rather than just a description of talking.
Don't take it literally
If someone says 'Vi snakkes' but doesn't call you for a week, don't be offended. It's often just a polite way to say goodbye.
Meaning
An informal way to end a conversation.
The 'S' is Key
Always remember the '-s'. It's what makes the phrase a goodbye rather than just a description of talking.
Don't take it literally
If someone says 'Vi snakkes' but doesn't call you for a week, don't be offended. It's often just a polite way to say goodbye.
Formal contexts
Stick to 'Ha det bra' or 'Med vennlig hilsen' in formal letters.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to say 'Talk to you later'.
Vi _______ senere!
The reciprocal form 'snakkes' is used for the 'talk to you later' meaning.
Which phrase is most appropriate for ending a phone call with a friend?
Du er ferdig med å snakke med en venn på telefonen. Hva sier du?
'Vi høres' (We'll hear each other) is the perfect phone equivalent of 'Vi snakkes'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 1. Vi ses, 2. Vi snakkes, 3. Ha det bra
'Vi ses' implies seeing each other, 'Vi snakkes' is general, and 'Ha det bra' is more formal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Takk for i kveld! B: Takk det samme! ________.
It's the standard response to a friendly goodbye.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesVi _______ senere!
The reciprocal form 'snakkes' is used for the 'talk to you later' meaning.
Du er ferdig med å snakke med en venn på telefonen. Hva sier du?
'Vi høres' (We'll hear each other) is the perfect phone equivalent of 'Vi snakkes'.
Match: 1. Vi ses, 2. Vi snakkes, 3. Ha det bra
'Vi ses' implies seeing each other, 'Vi snakkes' is general, and 'Ha det bra' is more formal.
A: Takk for i kveld! B: Takk det samme! ________.
It's the standard response to a friendly goodbye.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsMostly, but in Norway's informal culture, you can use it with colleagues, neighbors, and even some service workers if you've had a friendly chat.
'Vi snakkes' means 'talk later' (phone, text, or meeting), while 'Vi ses' specifically means 'see you' (physical meeting).
Yes! Dropping the 'Vi' makes it even more casual, like saying 'Later!' in English.
Yes, it is a universal phrase, though some regions have their own local versions like 'Vi prekes'.
Related Phrases
Vi høres
similarWe'll hear each other
Vi ses
similarWe'll see each other
Ha det bra
synonymGoodbye (Have it well)
Vi prekes
specialized formWe'll preach/talk
