The translation is correct but not the spelling! Even if
the spelling had been correct Alta Vista's translation
service would not have been of any use since it does not
include Scandinavian languages. There are two forms of the
Norwegian word for "greeting". One is spelt "hilsen" and is
identical to the Danish word with the same meaning. The
other is spelt "helsing".
Therefore the correct Norwegian expression would be "med
vennlig hilsen" or "med vennlig helsing".
Roy Davies
On Fri, 9 Nov 2001 11:09:45 -0000 Adam Edwards
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> The consensus is that it's the Norwegian for yours sincerely, literally
> "with friendly greetings"
>
> One response usefully pointed out that Alta Vista has a translation service.
>
>
> I knew someone on lis-link would know!
>
> Many thanks to all those who have responded.
>
>
> Adam
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