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Building a strong vocabulary is the cornerstone of mastering any language, and our Norwegian Vocabulary Section is designed to help you express yourself on a variety of topics. There’s no point in memorizing grammar if you don’t know what things are called, so we recommend that you begin your Norwegian language journey right here. You can also explore specific Norwegian words and expressions in our Culture section.
On this page, you’ll find the essential vocabulary to get started. Our vocabulary lists are carefully curated to cover a wide range of themes. Learning the most common 2000 words will allow you to understand about 80–90% of everyday spoken or written material, assuming you already have a basic understanding of grammar. Languages follow the so-called "Pareto Principle" (80/20 rule), where a small portion of vocabulary covers the majority of real-life communication.
Begin with Useful Expressions, mastering key Verbs, Adverbs, and Adjectives that form the foundation of daily conversation. Move on to practical categories like Numbers and telling the Time, which are vital for scheduling and understanding context. Talking about your Family, describing Colors, Shapes, and Sizes, or ordering Food and Drinks helps you interact naturally. Topics like Clothing, Weather, and Travel bring vocabulary into real-world experiences, while Law, Jobs, Shopping, and Health reflect daily needs. To go further, explore interests through Hobbies, Education, and Nature, or navigate modern life with terms related to Home, Technology and Feelings. For more specialized or advanced vocabulary, delve into Sports, Animals, War, and Politics—and understand even the informal side of the language with a dose of Swearing.
For now, we suggest you read the words several times a day so that you can recognize them when you come across them in a conversation or a text. Learning Norwegian vocabulary will be a bit easier if you already know another Scandinavian language like Swedish or Danish. Be sure to check out the Loanwords at the end if you want to speed up the memorisation process even further. After this, you can move on to the Grammar section, where you’ll see these words in action.
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God morgen Good morning
God dag Good day
God kveld Good evening
God natt Good night
Ha det bra Take care
Vi sees See you
På gjensyn Until we meet again
Velkommen Welcome
Takk for sist Nice to see you again
Hyggelig å møte deg Nice to meet you
Hvordan har du det How are you
Jeg har det bra I’m fine
Ikke så verst Not too bad
Det går greit It’s going fine
Jeg er trøtt I’m tired
Jeg er sulten I’m hungry
Jeg er tørst I’m thirsty
Jeg er syk I’m sick
Jeg har det travelt I’m busy
Jeg kjeder meg I’m bored
Tusen takk Thank you very much
Takk skal du ha Thanks to you
Takk for hjelpen Thanks for the help
Mange takk Many thanks
Takk for maten Thanks for the food
Vær så snill Please
Ingen årsak You’re welcome
Det var så lite It was nothing
Beklager Sorry
Unnskyld Excuse me
Hva heter du What’s your name
Jeg heter Anna My name is Anna
Hvor kommer du fra Where are you from
Jeg kommer fra Norge I come from Norway
Hvor bor du Where do you live
Jeg bor i Oslo I live in Oslo
Hvor gammel er du How old are you
Jeg er tretti år gammel I am thirty years old
Hva jobber du med What do you work with
Jeg jobber som lærer I work as a teacher
Hva gjør du What are you doing
Jeg studerer norsk I’m studying Norwegian
Jeg ser på TV I’m watching TV
Jeg hører på musikk I’m listening to music
Jeg leser en bok I’m reading a book
Jeg lager mat I’m cooking
Jeg slapper av I’m relaxing
Jeg trener I’m exercising
Jeg går en tur I’m taking a walk
Jeg jobber hjemmefra I’m working from home
Hva spiser du What are you eating
Jeg spiser frokost I’m eating breakfast
Jeg drikker kaffe I’m drinking coffee
Jeg liker te I like tea
Maten er god The food is good
Det smaker deilig It tastes delicious
Jeg er mett I’m full
Jeg er vegetarianer I’m vegetarian
Kan jeg få menyen Can I have the menu
Regningen takk The bill please
Hva koster det How much does it cost
Det er dyrt It’s expensive
Det er billig It’s cheap
Jeg vil kjøpe denne I want to buy this one
Kan jeg prøve den Can I try it on
Har dere en annen størrelse Do you have another size
Jeg bare ser I’m just looking
Jeg betaler kontant I pay in cash
Jeg betaler med kort I pay by card
Kan jeg få kvittering Can I get a receipt
Hvor er toalettet Where is the toilet
Hvor er busstasjonen Where is the bus station
Hvor er toget Where is the train
Jeg vil til sentrum I want to go to the city center
Hvor langt er det How far is it
Hvor mye koster en billett How much is a ticket
Når går toget When does the train leave
Jeg går av her I’m getting off here
Kan du vise meg på kartet Can you show me on the map
Jeg er på vei dit I’m on my way there
Jeg forstår I understand
Jeg forstår ikke I don’t understand
Kan du gjenta Can you repeat
Snakker du engelsk Do you speak English
Bare litt Only a little
Snakk sakte Speak slowly
Kan du skrive det ned Can you write it down
Hva betyr det What does that mean
Hvordan sier man det på norsk How do you say that in Norwegian
Jeg lærer norsk I’m learning Norwegian
Hva skjer What’s happening
Ingenting spesielt Nothing special
Det er fint vær It’s nice weather
Det regner It’s raining
Det snør It’s snowing
Det blåser It’s windy
Det er kaldt It’s cold
Det er varmt It’s warm
Det er sol It’s sunny
Det er overskyet It’s cloudy
Jeg liker sommeren I like summer
Jeg liker vinteren I like winter
Jeg liker å bade I like to swim
Jeg liker å reise I like to travel
Jeg liker å lese I like to read
Jeg liker å høre på musikk I like to listen to music
Jeg liker å gå tur i skogen I like to walk in the forest
Jeg liker fjellene I like the mountains
Jeg liker havet I like the sea
Jeg liker å møte venner I like to meet friends
Jeg savner deg I miss you
Jeg elsker deg I love you
Jeg liker deg I like you
Du er snill You are kind
Du er pen You are beautiful
Du er morsom You are funny
Du er hyggelig You are nice
Du er sterk You are strong
Jeg tenker på deg I’m thinking of you
Jeg er glad i deg I care about you
Gratulerer Congratulations
Gratulerer med dagen Happy birthday
God jul Merry Christmas
Godt nyttår Happy New Year
God påske Happy Easter
Lykke til Good luck
Ha en fin dag Have a nice day
Ha en god helg Have a good weekend
God reise Have a good trip
Kos deg Enjoy yourself
Vær forsiktig Be careful
Slapp av Relax
Ikke bekymre deg Don’t worry
Ta det rolig Take it easy
Det går bra It’s okay
Det ordner seg It will work out
Jeg håper det I hope so
Jeg tror det I think so
Jeg vet ikke I don’t know
Vi får se We’ll see
Jeg må gå I have to go
Jeg kommer snart I’ll be right back
Vent litt Wait a moment
Kom hit Come here
Gå dit Go there
Sett deg Sit down
Stå opp Get up
Ikke glem det Don’t forget it
Vær stille Be quiet
Hør etter Listen up
Jeg er enig I agree
Jeg er uenig I disagree
Det stemmer That’s correct
Det er sant That’s true
Jeg tror ikke det I don’t think so
Jeg vet det I know it
Du har rett You’re right
Det spiller ingen rolle It doesn’t matter
Det er ikke viktig It’s not important
Ingen problem No problem
Useful Norwegian Expressions
være to be
ha to have
gjøre to do
si to say
vite to know
tenke to think
tro to believe
mene to mean
forstå to understand
huske to remember
se to see
høre to hear
lukte to smell
smake to taste
føle to feel
se på to watch
lytte to listen
kjenne to know someone
oppleve to experience
merke to notice
snakke to speak
si fra to inform
fortelle to tell
spørre to ask
svare to answer
rope to shout
skrive to write
lese to read
forklare to explain
beskrive to describe
gå to go
komme to come
reise to travel
løpe to run
kjøre to drive
fly to fly
svømme to swim
gå ut to go out
gå inn to go in
gå tilbake to go back
bo to live
arbeide to work
jobbe to work (informal)
studere to study
lære to learn
undervise to teach
trene to exercise
hvile to rest
sove to sleep
stå opp to get up
spise to eat
drikke to drink
lage mat to cook
smake to taste
kutte to cut
bake to bake
koke to boil
spise opp to finish eating
bestille to order
betale to pay
kjøpe to buy
selge to sell
bruke to use
finne to find
miste to lose
få to get
gi to give
ta to take
beholde to keep
dele to share
like to like
elske to love
håpe to hope
ønske to wish
hjelpe to help
hate to hate
savne to miss
bekymre seg to worry
glede seg to look forward to
le to laugh
gråte to cry
smile to smile
rope to call
hilse to greet
klemme to hug
tenke på to think about
føle seg to feel (oneself)
nyte to enjoy
bry seg to care
akseptere to accept
se etter to look for
vente to wait
bli to become
starte to start
slutte to stop
fortsette to continue
begynne to begin
prøve to try
unngå to avoid
endre to change
åpne to open
lukke to close
ringe to call (by phone)
sende to send
motta to receive
hente to fetch
bære to carry
trekke to pull
skyve to push
løfte to lift
vaske to wash
rengjøre to clean
rydde to tidy up
pynte to decorate
male to paint
bygge to build
fikse to fix
reparere to repair
klippe to cut (hair)
sy to sew
gå på tur to go hiking
gå på ski to ski
fiske to fish
svømme to swim
lese avisen to read the newspaper
se film to watch a movie
spille fotball to play football
spille gitar to play guitar
danse to dance
synge to sing
kjøle ned to cool down
varme opp to heat up
tørke to dry
regne to rain
snø to snow
blåse to blow
skinnee to shine
brenne to burn
fryse to freeze
smelte to melt
gå på jobb to go to work
komme hjem to come home
handle to shop
besøke to visit
snakke med to talk with
møte to meet
delta to participate
diskutere to discuss
avtale to agree
krangle to argue
reise bort to travel away
komme tilbake to come back
passe på to take care of
ta vare på to look after
se etter to look after
gå seg bort to get lost
miste veien to lose one’s way
finne frem to find one’s way
utforske to explore
oppdage to discover
trenge to need
måtte to have to
kunne to be able to
ville to want to
skulle to be supposed to
bør to should
tør to dare
la to let
pleie to usually do
orke to manage to do
leve to live
dø to die
fødes to be born
vokse opp to grow up
gifte seg to get married
skille seg to divorce
besøke to visit
flytte to move (house)
bo alene to live alone
bo sammen to live together
se ut to look like
høre til to belong
ligne to resemble
handle om to be about
dreie seg om to concern
gjelde to apply
inneholde to contain
bety to mean
vise to show
forklare to explain
spørre om to ask about
svare på to answer to
fortsette med to continue with
holde på med to be busy with
glemme to forget
forandre seg to change oneself
oppføre seg to behave
bestemme seg to decide
unngå å gjøre feil to avoid making mistakes
forberede to prepare
Essential Norwegian Verbs
nå now
snart soon
ofte often
alltid always
aldri never
sjelden rarely
av og til sometimes
noen ganger occasionally
hver dag every day
daglig daily
her here
der there
borte away
hjemme at home
inne inside
ute outside
oppe upstairs
nede downstairs
fremme ahead
bak behind
hit here (toward speaker)
dit there (away from speaker)
inn in
ut out
opp up
ned down
frem forward
tilbake back
hjem homeward
bort away
veldig very
svært extremely
ganske quite
litt a little
nokså rather
altfor too (much)
for mye too much
mer more
mindre less
helt completely
kanskje maybe
sikkert surely
antakelig probably
muligens possibly
visstnok apparently
selvsagt of course
faktisk actually
egentlig really
jo indeed
neppe hardly
derfor therefore
altså thus
dessuten besides
likevel nevertheless
imidlertid however
deretter after that
så so
ellers otherwise
til slutt finally
forresten by the way
nå igjen again now
fortsatt still
ennå yet
allerede already
nettopp just
akkurat exactly
plutselig suddenly
endelig at last
tilfeldigvis by chance
tidlig early
sent late
lenge for a long time
kort shortly
straks immediately
med en gang right away
etterpå afterwards
først first
senere later
da then
nå for tiden nowadays
fort quickly
sakte slowly
rolig calmly
hardt hard
mykt softly
godt well
dårlig badly
presist precisely
nøyaktig accurately
flink skillfully
høyt loudly
lavt quietly
klart clearly
tydelig distinctly
enkelt simply
vakkert beautifully
riktig correctly
feil wrongly
rett rightly
sant truly
inne indoors
ute outdoors
oppover upward
nedover downward
fremover forward
bakover backward
overalt everywhere
ingensteds nowhere
et sted somewhere
bortover along
deretter afterwards
sånn like that
slik in this way
annerledes differently
likt similarly
omtrent approximately
nesten almost
bare only
også also
dessverre unfortunately
heldigvis fortunately
fremdeles still
nøyaktig exactly
cirka around
kanskje ikke maybe not
trolig likely
for eksempel for example
derimot on the other hand
i stedet instead
heller rather
inni inside of
utenfor outside of
over above
under below
mellom between
ved siden av next to
langs along
rundt around
mot toward
gjennom through
herfra from here
derfra from there
heretter from now on
deretter after that
hitover over here
ditover over there
innimellom in between
av og til from time to time
for tiden at the moment
med vilje on purpose
uten tvil without doubt
for det meste mostly
i det hele tatt at all
på nytt again
en gang til one more time
for alltid forever
for øyeblikket for the moment
i morgen tomorrow
i går yesterday
nå nylig recently
hver gang every time
av og til now and then
etter hvert eventually
til vanlig usually
som regel as a rule
helt sikkert absolutely sure
så vidt barely
gjerne gladly
motvillig reluctantly
tilfeldig randomly
oppriktig sincerely
rolig quietly
ivrig eagerly
forsiktig carefully
nøye thoroughly
hensynsfullt considerately
vennlig kindly
utrolig incredibly
spesielt especially
vanligvis normally
til slutt in the end
etterpå afterwards
foran in front
bak behind
innimellom occasionally
midt i in the middle of
på forhånd in advance
deretter then after
for lenge siden a long time ago
ennå ikke not yet
overraskende surprisingly
plutselig suddenly
roligvis peacefully
sakte men sikkert slowly but surely
i blant among
uten videre without further ado
merkelig nok strangely enough
til tider at times
med andre ord in other words
på nytt igjen once again
Norwegian Adverbs
stor big
liten small
lang long
kort short
bred wide
smal narrow
høy tall
lav short (height)
dyp deep
grunn shallow
god good
dårlig bad
vakker beautiful
stygg ugly
pen pretty
nydelig lovely
interessant interesting
kjedelig boring
viktig important
nyttig useful
varm warm
kald cold
tørr dry
våt wet
ren clean
skitten dirty
myk soft
hard hard
tung heavy
lett light (weight)
gammel old
ung young
moden mature
ny new
moderne modern
eldre older
ungdommelig youthful
forrige previous
nåværende current
kommende upcoming
snill kind
slem mean
vennlig friendly
hyggelig nice
uhøflig rude
ærlg honest
uærlig dishonest
sjenerøs generous
grådig greedy
rettferdig fair
sterk strong
svak weak
sunn healthy
syk sick
frisk fresh
trøtt tired
våken awake
søvnig sleepy
lei bored
sulten hungry
tørst thirsty
mett full (after eating)
redd afraid
modig brave
glad happy
trist sad
fornøyd satisfied
sint angry
rolig calm
stresset stressed
intelligent intelligent
dum stupid
klok wise
nysgjerrig curious
kreativ creative
lat lazy
flink clever
arbeidsom hardworking
ærlig honest
tålmodig patient
utålmodig impatient
trygg safe
farlig dangerous
rolig quiet
bråkete noisy
livlig lively
tom empty
full full
åpen open
lukket closed
rask fast
sakte slow
tidlig early
sen late
ferdig finished
klar ready
opptatt busy
ledig free (available)
viktig important
nødvendig necessary
billig cheap
dyr expensive
rik rich
fattig poor
økonomisk economic
praktisk practical
enkelt simple
komplisert complicated
mulig possible
umulig impossible
hvit white
svart black
rød red
blå blue
grønn green
gul yellow
brun brown
oransje orange
rosa pink
grå gray
norsk norwegian
engelsk english
fransk french
tysk german
spansk spanish
italiensk italian
europeisk european
asiatisk asian
amerikansk american
afrikansk african
sulten hungry
tørst thirsty
mett full
lei tired of
nervøs nervous
spent excited
skuffet disappointed
sjalu jealous
forvirret confused
overrasket surprised
vakker beautiful
stygg ugly
pen pretty
enkel simple
vanskelig difficult
riktig correct
feil wrong
nyttig useful
upraktisk impractical
komfortabel comfortable
ukomfortabel uncomfortable
rolig peaceful
stille quiet
bråkete noisy
tom empty
full filled
åpen open
lukket closed
våt wet
tørr dry
gammeldags old-fashioned
moderne modern
klassisk classic
populær popular
uvanlig unusual
vanlig common
forskjellig different
lik similar
sammen together
alene alone
storartet great
fantastisk fantastic
utrolig incredible
merkelig strange
rar odd
spesiell special
unik unique
ekte real
falsk false
umulig impossible
fargerik colorful
blek pale
ren pure
forurenset polluted
naturlig natural
kunstig artificial
mørk dark
lys light (bright)
klar clear
uklar unclear
rolig calm
stresset stressed
glad happy
trist sad
sur grumpy
sint angry
fornøyd content
misfornøyd dissatisfied
takknemlig grateful
håpefull hopeful
Norwegian Adjectives
null zero
en one
to two
tre three
fire four
fem five
seks six
sju seven
åtte eight
ni nine
ti ten
elleve eleven
tolv twelve
tretten thirteen
fjorten fourteen
femten fifteen
seksten sixteen
sytten seventeen
atten eighteen
nitten nineteen
tjue twenty
tjueen twenty-one
tjueto twenty-two
tjuetre twenty-three
tjuefire twenty-four
tjuefem twenty-five
tjueseks twenty-six
tjuesju twenty-seven
tjueåtte twenty-eight
tjueni twenty-nine
tretti thirty
trettien thirty-one
trettito thirty-two
trettitre thirty-three
trettifire thirty-four
trettifem thirty-five
trettiseks thirty-six
trettisju thirty-seven
trettiåtte thirty-eight
trettini thirty-nine
førti forty
førtien forty-one
førtito forty-two
førtitre forty-three
førtifire forty-four
førtifem forty-five
førtiseks forty-six
førtisju forty-seven
førtiåtte forty-eight
førtini forty-nine
femti fifty
femtien fifty-one
femtito fifty-two
femtitre fifty-three
femtifire fifty-four
femtifem fifty-five
femtiseks fifty-six
femtisju fifty-seven
femtiåtte fifty-eight
femtini fifty-nine
seksti sixty
sekstien sixty-one
sekstito sixty-two
sekstitre sixty-three
sekstifire sixty-four
sekstifem sixty-five
sekstiseks sixty-six
sekstisju sixty-seven
sekstiåtte sixty-eight
sekstini sixty-nine
sytti seventy
syttien seventy-one
syttito seventy-two
syttitre seventy-three
syttifire seventy-four
syttifem seventy-five
syttiseks seventy-six
syttisju seventy-seven
syttiåtte seventy-eight
syttini seventy-nine
åtti eighty
åttien eighty-one
åttito eighty-two
åttitre eighty-three
åttifire eighty-four
åttifem eighty-five
åttiseks eighty-six
åttisju eighty-seven
åttiåtte eighty-eight
åttini eighty-nine
nitti ninety
nittien ninety-one
nittito ninety-two
nittitre ninety-three
nittifire ninety-four
nittifem ninety-five
nittiseks ninety-six
nittisju ninety-seven
nittiåtte ninety-eight
nittini ninety-nine
hundre hundred
to hundre two hundred
tre hundre three hundred
fire hundre four hundred
fem hundre five hundred
seks hundre six hundred
sju hundre seven hundred
åtte hundre eight hundred
ni hundre nine hundred
ett tusen one thousand
to tusen two thousand
ti tusen ten thousand
hundre tusen one hundred thousand
en million one million
to millioner two million
en milliard one billion
første first
andre second
tredje third
fjerde fourth
femte fifth
sjette sixth
sjuende seventh
åttende eighth
niende ninth
tiende tenth
ellevte eleventh
tolvte twelfth
trettende thirteenth
fjortende fourteenth
femtende fifteenth
sekstende sixteenth
syttende seventeenth
attende eighteenth
nittende nineteenth
tyvende twentieth
tredevte thirtieth
førtiende fortieth
femtiende fiftieth
hundrede hundredth
halv half
en halv one half
en tredel one third
en firedel one fourth
dobbel double
trippel triple
flere several
mange many
noen some
få few
alt all
ingenting nothing
hver each
hverandre each other
begge both
halve half of
dobbelt så mye twice as much
en gang once
to ganger twice
flere ganger several times
Norwegian Numbers
vår spring
sommer summer
høst autumn
vinter winter
tidlig vår early spring
sen sommer late summer
tidlig høst early autumn
mild vinter mild winter
regnfull vår rainy spring
snørik vinter snowy winter
januar january
februar february
mars march
april april
mai may
juni june
juli july
august august
september september
oktober october
november november
desember december
første uke i januar first week in january
midten av mars middle of march
slutten av mai end of may
begynnelsen av juli beginning of july
midt på sommeren mid-summer
slutten av året end of the year
tidlig i måneden early in the month
sen på året late in the year
hver måned every month
hver sommer every summer
mandag monday
tirsdag tuesday
onsdag wednesday
torsdag thursday
fredag friday
lørdag saturday
søndag sunday
helg weekend
hverdag weekday
uke week
første dag i uken first day of the week
siste dag i uken last day of the week
midten av uken midweek
mandag morgen monday morning
fredag kveld friday evening
søndag ettermiddag sunday afternoon
langhelg long weekend
arbeidsuke work week
skoleuke school week
ukeplan weekly schedule
morgen morning
formiddag forenoon
ettermiddag afternoon
kveld evening
natt night
midnatt midnight
soloppgang sunrise
solnedgang sunset
dagtid daytime
kveldstid evening time
klokka the clock
tid time
på tid on time
for sent too late
for tidlig too early
nå now
senere later
tidligere earlier
snart soon
akkurat nå right now
klokka ett one o’clock
klokka to two o’clock
klokka tre three o’clock
klokka fire four o’clock
klokka fem five o’clock
klokka seks six o’clock
klokka sju seven o’clock
klokka åtte eight o’clock
klokka ni nine o’clock
klokka ti ten o’clock
klokka elleve eleven o’clock
klokka tolv twelve o’clock
klokka halv ett half past twelve
klokka halv to half past one
klokka kvart på tre quarter to three
klokka kvart over fire quarter past four
klokka fem over fem five past five
klokka ti over seks ten past six
klokka ti på sju ten to seven
klokka fem på åtte five to eight
klokka halv ni half past eight
klokka kvart over ni quarter past nine
klokka kvart på ti quarter to ten
klokka fem over ti five past ten
klokka halv elleve half past ten
klokka fem på tolv five to twelve
presis tid exact time
nøyaktig klokka exactly on the hour
om fem minutter in five minutes
om ti minutter in ten minutes
en time one hour
to timer two hours
tre timer three hours
fire timer four hours
fem timer five hours
seks timer six hours
syv timer seven hours
åtte timer eight hours
ni timer nine hours
ti timer ten hours
ett minutt one minute
to minutter two minutes
fem minutter five minutes
ti minutter ten minutes
femten minutter fifteen minutes
tjue minutter twenty minutes
tjuefem minutter twenty-five minutes
tretti minutter thirty minutes
førti minutter forty minutes
femti minutter fifty minutes
en halvtime half an hour
en time og et kvarter one hour and a quarter
to timer og fem minutter two hours and five minutes
om en stund in a while
på et øyeblikk in a moment
hver time every hour
hver kveld every evening
hver natt every night
hele dagen all day
hele uka all week
morgenstund morning time
formiddagstime late morning hour
ettermiddagstime afternoon hour
kveldsstund evening hour
nattetime night hour
i dag today
i morgen tomorrow
i går yesterday
i overmorgen the day after tomorrow
i forgårs the day before yesterday
hver dag every day
hver uke every week
hver måned every month
hver vår every spring
hver vinter every winter
om morgenen in the morning
om kvelden in the evening
om natten at night
på dagen during the day
hele året all year
Telling Time in Norwegian
Legal Vocabulary in Norwegian
rett right
lov law
lovverk legislation
forskrift regulation
grunnlov constitution
paragraf paragraph (of law)
bestemmelse provision
regel rule
rettssystem legal system
juridisk legal
domstol court
tingrett district court
lagmannsrett court of appeal
høyesterett supreme court
forliksråd conciliation board
barnerett child law
strafferett criminal law
sivilrett civil law
arbeidsrett labour law
familierett family law
rettssak lawsuit
sak case
rettssal courtroom
rettsmøte court session
dom judgment
dommer judge
lagdommer appeal judge
juryleder jury foreman
jury jury
saksøker plaintiff
tiltalt accused
saksøkt defendant
vitne witness
forsvarer defense attorney
aktor prosecutor
advokat lawyer
rettsmedarbeider court clerk
rettsbetjent bailiff
rettstolk court interpreter
rettsmedisiner forensic expert
lovbrudd violation of law
forbrytelse crime
forseelse offense
straff punishment
domfellelse conviction
frifinnelse acquittal
anke appeal
domsavsigelse pronouncement of judgment
domsslutning final judgment
strafferamme penalty range
bevis evidence
vitneforklaring testimony
dokumentasjon documentation
bevisføring presentation of evidence
bevismateriale evidence material
skyld guilt
uskyld innocence
tilståelse confession
alibi alibi
rettferdighet justice
rettighet right (entitlement)
frihet freedom
ytringsfrihet freedom of speech
religionsfrihet freedom of religion
personvern privacy
likestilling equality
menneskerettighet human right
borgerrettighet civil right
rettssikkerhet legal protection
rettferdig behandling fair treatment
lovlig lawful
ulovlig unlawful
rettmessig legitimate
urettferdig unjust
skyldig guilty
uskyldig innocent
straffbar punishable
ansvarlig responsible
urett wrong
lovstridig contrary to law
lovgivning legislation process
lovforslag bill (proposed law)
rettsvesen judiciary
jurist jurist
rettsteori legal theory
rettspraksis case law
rettshistorie legal history
forfatning constitution
myndighet authority
domsmyndighet jurisdiction
påtalemyndighet prosecuting authority
politietterforskning police investigation
avhør interrogation
pågripelse arrest
fengsling imprisonment
varetekt custody
betinget dom suspended sentence
ubetinget dom unconditional sentence
fengselsstraff prison sentence
bot fine
forlik settlement
mekling mediation
forhandling negotiation
domsavtale plea agreement
tilståelsessak plea case
rettsforlik judicial settlement
avtale agreement
kontrakt contract
brudd på kontrakt breach of contract
erstatning compensation
skade damage
ansvar liability
erstatningsansvar compensatory liability
forsikringsrett insurance law
konkurranserett competition law
skatterett tax law
miljørett environmental law
forvaltningsrett administrative law
internasjonal rett international law
folkerett public international law
rettshjelp legal aid
fri rettshjelp free legal aid
rettssikkerhet rule of law
rettsbeskyttelse legal protection
rettighetsovergrep rights violation
maktmisbruk abuse of power
korrupt corrupt
korrupsjon corruption
klage complaint
ankeinstans court of appeal
rettsdokument legal document
rettspapir court paper
kjennelse ruling
beslutning decision
vedtak resolution
ordre order
pålegg instruction
strafutmåling sentencing
domsavsigelse verdict announcement
rettsmøtebok court record
rettsstilling legal position
juridisk rådgivning legal advice
rettsanvendelse application of law
lovtolkning interpretation of law
behandling i retten court proceedings
rettsforhandling court hearing
prosedyre procedure
rettsavgjørelse court decision
domsslutning final ruling
rettskraftig legally binding
klagerett right to appeal
innsynsrett right of access
rett til forsvarer right to defense
rett til advokat right to lawyer
rett til taushet right to remain silent
rett til rettferdig rettergang right to a fair trial
rett til privatliv right to privacy
rett til ytring right to expression
rett til eiendom right to property
rett til frihet right to liberty
familie family
foreldre parents
mor mother
far father
mamma mom
pappa dad
søster sister
bror brother
barn child
baby baby
datter daughter
sønn son
bestemor grandmother
bestefar grandfather
farmor paternal grandmother
farfar paternal grandfather
mormor maternal grandmother
morfar maternal grandfather
barnebarn grandchild
oldefar great-grandfather
oldemor great-grandmother
tante aunt
onkel uncle
nevø nephew
niese niece
søskenbarn cousin
svigermor mother-in-law
svigerfar father-in-law
svigerdatter daughter-in-law
svigersønn son-in-law
svigerinne sister-in-law
svoger brother-in-law
ektefelle spouse
ektemann husband
kone wife
partner partner
kjæreste boyfriend or girlfriend
forlovede fiancé(e)
ektepar married couple
familiebånd family ties
slekt relatives
slektning relative
storfamilie extended family
kjernefamilie nuclear family
forfedre ancestors
etterkommere descendants
generasjon generation
arv inheritance
slektsnavn family name
familietre family tree
venn friend
bestevenn best friend
kamerat buddy
bekjent acquaintance
nabo neighbor
kollega colleague
klassekamerat classmate
barndomsvenn childhood friend
vennskap friendship
forhold relationship
nær close
fjern distant
fortrolig confidant
kjær dear
tillit trust
respekt respect
omsorg care
lojalitet loyalty
ærlighet honesty
kjærlighet love
forelskelse infatuation
romantikk romance
forpliktelse commitment
ekteskap marriage
bryllup wedding
vielse ceremony
bryllupsdag wedding anniversary
forlovelse engagement
skilsmisse divorce
separasjon separation
forelderansvar parental responsibility
barneoppdragelse child upbringing
omsorgsrett custody
fosterbarn foster child
adopsjon adoption
enslig forelder single parent
stebarn stepchild
stefar stepfather
stemor stepmother
halvsøster half-sister
halvbror half-brother
barnløs childless
familieliv family life
hjem home
husstand household
samliv cohabitation
familiesammenkomst family gathering
slektstreff family reunion
bryllupsreise honeymoon
familieferie family holiday
foreldreskap parenthood
morskap motherhood
farskap fatherhood
barndom childhood
ungdom youth
voksenliv adulthood
alderdom old age
livsløp life course
generasjonsforskjell generation gap
familietradisjon family tradition
feiring celebration
bursdag birthday
jubileum anniversary
navnedag name day
familiefest family party
familiehygge family coziness
samhold togetherness
tilhørighet belonging
støtte support
konflikt conflict
krangel argument
uenighet disagreement
forsoning reconciliation
tilgivelse forgiveness
samarbeid cooperation
forståelse understanding
diskusjon discussion
råd advice
omsorgsfull caring
pålitelig reliable
tålmodig patient
streng strict
rettferdig fair
beskyttende protective
kjærlig loving
nærværende present
vennlig kind
godhjertet good-hearted
familievennlig family-friendly
hjemmekjær fond of home
arving heir
testament will
formue estate
familiefirma family business
familiegård family farm
blodsbånd blood ties
adoptivforeldre adoptive parents
barnebarnsbarn great-grandchild
ekteskapsrådgivning marriage counseling
familierådgivning family counseling
Family Vocabulary in Norwegian
farge color
nyanse shade
tone tone
lys light
mørk dark
klar bright
sterk strong (color)
svak pale
matt matte
blank glossy
rød red
blå blue
gul yellow
grønn green
oransje orange
lilla purple
rosa pink
brun brown
svart black
hvit white
grå gray
beige beige
turkis turquoise
fiolett violet
mørkerød dark red
lyseblå light blue
mørkeblå dark blue
lysegrønn light green
mørkegrønn dark green
rødbrun reddish brown
gulgrønn yellow-green
himmelblå sky blue
marineblå navy blue
sølvfarget silver-colored
gullfarget gold-colored
flerfarget multicolored
pastellfarget pastel-colored
naturlig farge natural color
sterk farge vivid color
dempet farge muted color
form shape
sirkel circle
firkant square
rektangel rectangle
trekant triangle
oval oval
kule sphere
sylinder cylinder
kjegle cone
terning cube
pyramide pyramid
linje line
kant edge
hjørne corner
bue arc
kurve curve
punkt point
flate surface
figur figure
mønster pattern
sirkelrund circular
firkantet square-shaped
ovalformet oval-shaped
rund round
rett straight
skjev crooked
bølgete wavy
ujevn uneven
jevn even
symmetrisk symmetrical
asymmetrisk asymmetrical
kantete angular
spiss pointed
avrundet rounded
flat flat
bøyd bent
skrå slanted
smal narrow
bred wide
lang long
kort short
høy tall
lav short (height)
tynn thin
tykk thick
stor big
liten small
gigantisk gigantic
bitteliten tiny
mellomstor medium-sized
enorm enormous
mikroskopisk microscopic
massiv massive
kompakt compact
bredskuldret broad-shouldered
smalnende tapered
voluminøs voluminous
flisete splintered
tynnslitt worn thin
kraftig strong (build)
tett dense
glatt smooth
ru rough
ujevn uneven
myk soft
hard hard
skinnende shiny
matt dull
gjennomsiktig transparent
ugjennomsiktig opaque
klar clear
uklar unclear
ren pure
skitten dirty
lysende luminous
mørklagt darkened
glødende glowing
falmet faded
kontrastfull high-contrast
ensfarget single-colored
prikkete spotted
stripete striped
rutete checkered
blomstrete floral
marmorert marbled
bølget wavy-patterned
flekkete stained
mønstret patterned
ensartet uniform
ujevnt farget unevenly colored
lys tone light tone
mørk tone dark tone
nøytral farge neutral color
kontrastfarge contrast color
grunnfarge base color
tilleggsfarge secondary color
varm farge warm color
kald farge cool color
mettet farge saturated color
umettet farge unsaturated color
stor størrelse large size
liten størrelse small size
medium størrelse medium size
rund form round shape
firkantet form square shape
lang form elongated shape
kort form short shape
ujevn form irregular shape
symmetrisk form symmetrical shape
asymmetrisk form asymmetrical shape
Colors, Shapes and Sizes in Norwegian
mat food
måltid meal
frokost breakfast
lunsj lunch
middag dinner
kveldsmat supper
dessert dessert
snacks snack
forrett starter
hovedrett main course
brød bread
smør butter
ost cheese
skinke ham
salami salami
egg egg
omelett omelette
yoghurt yogurt
grøt porridge
knekkebrød crispbread
kjøtt meat
kylling chicken
svin pork
storfe beef
lam lamb
fisk fish
laks salmon
torsk cod
reker shrimp
krabbe crab
potet potato
ris rice
pasta pasta
brun saus brown sauce
tomatsaus tomato sauce
suppe soup
gryte stew
salat salad
grønnsaker vegetables
frukt fruit
eple apple
banan banana
appelsin orange
pære pear
druer grapes
melon melon
bær berries
jordbær strawberry
blåbær blueberry
bringebær raspberry
gulrot carrot
løk onion
hvitløk garlic
paprika bell pepper
tomat tomato
agurk cucumber
salatblad lettuce
brokkoli broccoli
blomkål cauliflower
spinat spinach
brus soda
juice juice
vann water
melk milk
kaffe coffee
te tea
øl beer
vin wine
cider cider
sjokolade chocolate drink
kake cake
pai pie
is ice cream
kjeks biscuit
sjokolade chocolate
karamell caramel
sukker sugar
honning honey
pudding pudding
fruktfat fruit platter
salt salt
pepper pepper
urter herbs
krydder spices
olje oil
eddik vinegar
saus sauce
majones mayonnaise
sennep mustard
ketchup ketchup
bake to bake
koke to boil
steke to fry
grille to grill
kutte to cut
hakke to chop
røre to stir
smake to taste
servere to serve
spise to eat
drikke to drink
lage mat to cook
tilberede to prepare
dekke bordet to set the table
rydde bordet to clear the table
vaske opp to wash dishes
smøre to spread
helle to pour
koke opp to bring to a boil
sitte til bords to sit at the table
restaurant restaurant
kafé café
kjøkken kitchen
spisestue dining room
meny menu
rett dish
bestikk cutlery
tallerken plate
skål bowl
glass glass
kopp cup
flaske bottle
gaffel fork
kniv knife
skje spoon
serviett napkin
duk tablecloth
gryte pot
panne pan
ovn oven
komfyr stove
mikrobølgeovn microwave
kjøleskap fridge
fryser freezer
vannkoker kettle
kaffetrakter coffee maker
brødrister toaster
oppskrift recipe
ingrediens ingredient
måleskje measuring spoon
smak taste
surt sour
søtt sweet
bittert bitter
salt salty
sterkt spicy
mildt mild
varmt hot
kaldt cold
ferskt fresh
mettet full (after eating)
sulten hungry
tørst thirsty
favorittrett favorite dish
nasjonalrett national dish
tradisjonsmat traditional food
vegetarisk vegetarian
vegansk vegan
glutenfri gluten-free
laktosefri lactose-free
Food and Drinks in Norwegian
klær clothes
antrekk outfit
klesplagg garment
garderobe wardrobe
mote fashion
stil style
størrelse size
farge color
stoff fabric
snitt cut
bukse pants
jeans jeans
shorts shorts
skjørt skirt
kjole dress
topp top
skjorte shirt
bluse blouse
genser sweater
jakke jacket
frakk coat
kåpe overcoat
dress suit
blazer blazer
vest vest
trøye undershirt
hettegenser hoodie
cardigan cardigan
t-skjorte t-shirt
polo polo shirt
undertøy underwear
truse panties
bokser boxer shorts
bh bra
singlet tank top
sokker socks
strømper stockings
stilongs long underwear
nattkjole nightgown
pysjamas pajamas
sko shoes
støvler boots
sandaler sandals
joggesko sneakers
tursko hiking shoes
høye hæler high heels
ballettsko flats
tøfler slippers
regnstøvler rain boots
skoletter ankle boots
hatt hat
caps cap
lue wool hat
skjerf scarf
hanske glove
vott mitten
belte belt
slips tie
flue bow tie
paraply umbrella
veske bag
håndveske handbag
ryggsekk backpack
koffert suitcase
lommebok wallet
nøkkelring keychain
mobilveske phone case
belteveske waist bag
bagasje luggage
pung coin purse
briller glasses
solbriller sunglasses
klokke watch
armbånd bracelet
ring ring
øredobb earring
halskjede necklace
anheng pendant
brosje brooch
hårspenne hair clip
lue med dusk beanie with pompom
pannebånd headband
hårstrikk hair tie
hårbånd hairband
hårnåler hairpins
sløyfe bow
mansjettknapp cufflink
skjerf i silke silk scarf
silkeslips silk tie
halsvarmer neck warmer
drakt costume
uniform uniform
arbeidsklær work clothes
sportsantrekk sportswear
badedrakt swimsuit
badebukse swim trunks
treningstights training tights
treningsgenser sports sweater
sykkelshorts cycling shorts
fjelljakke mountain jacket
ullgenser wool sweater
vinterjakke winter jacket
vindjakke windbreaker
regnjakke raincoat
termobukse thermal pants
dunjakke down jacket
anorakk anorak
friluftsbukse outdoor pants
arbeidsdress work overalls
vernesko safety shoes
skinnjakke leather jacket
dongerijakke denim jacket
skjortejakke shirt jacket
pelskåpe fur coat
silkebluse silk blouse
ullskjerf wool scarf
bomullskjole cotton dress
linbukse linen trousers
jeansskjørt denim skirt
flanellskjorte flannel shirt
knapp button
glidelås zipper
snor string
snøring lace-up
spenne buckle
hekte hook
erme sleeve
krage collar
lomme pocket
kant hem
mønster pattern
stripete striped
rutete checkered
prikkete spotted
blomstrete floral
ensfarget solid color
glinsende shiny
matt matte
tykk thick
tynn thin
ny mote new fashion
trendy klær trendy clothes
klassisk stil classic style
formell bekledning formal wear
uformell stil casual style
sporty antrekk sporty outfit
sommerklær summer clothes
vinterklær winter clothes
arbeidsuniform work uniform
festantrekk party outfit
Clothing in Norwegian


vær weather
klima climate
temperatur temperature
grad degree
kulde cold
varme heat
fuktighet humidity
tørke drought
værmelding weather forecast
værkart weather map
sol sun
sollys sunlight
solskinn sunshine
soloppgang sunrise
solnedgang sunset
solstråle sunbeam
klar himmel clear sky
blå himmel blue sky
solfylt sunny
skygge shade
sky cloud
skyer clouds
overskyet cloudy
delvis skyet partly cloudy
tett skydekke overcast
grå himmel grey sky
skyformasjon cloud formation
lavtrykk low pressure
høytrykk high pressure
atmosfære atmosphere
vind wind
bris breeze
kuldebris chill breeze
storm storm
orkan hurricane
tornado tornado
vindkast gust
blåse to blow
vindretning wind direction
vindstyrke wind force
regn rain
yr drizzle
skur shower
kraftig regn heavy rain
regnskyll downpour
regnbyge rain shower
regnvær rainy weather
regnbue rainbow
regnsky rain cloud
våt wet
snø snow
snøfall snowfall
snøstorm snowstorm
sludd sleet
haggel hail
is ice
frost frost
rim hoarfrost
snøfnugg snowflake
snømann snowman
kuldegrad degree below zero
islag layer of ice
glatt føre slippery conditions
snødekke snow cover
snøsmelting snow melting
vintervær winter weather
snøskred avalanche
tint thaw
isbre glacier
permafrost permafrost
torden thunder
lyn lightning
tordenvær thunderstorm
lyn og torden lightning and thunder
lynslag lightning strike
stormkast storm gusts
uvær bad weather
orkanvind hurricane wind
syklon cyclone
tropisk storm tropical storm
varmt warm
kaldt cold
kjølig cool
mildt mild
fuktig humid
tørt dry
iskaldt freezing
brennhett scorching
svettende sweaty
bitende kaldt bitingly cold
vårvær spring weather
sommerklima summer climate
høstvær autumn weather
vinterklima winter climate
varmebølge heatwave
kuldebølge cold spell
monsun monsoon
orkansesong hurricane season
tørt klima dry climate
fuktig klima humid climate
luft air
lufttrykk air pressure
luftfuktighet air humidity
luftlag air layer
vindretning wind direction
værforandring weather change
klimaendring climate change
global oppvarming global warming
klimagass greenhouse gas
drivhuseffekt greenhouse effect
temperaturstigning temperature rise
temperaturfall temperature drop
værfenomen weather phenomenon
klimasoner climate zones
arktisk klima arctic climate
tropisk klima tropical climate
polarklima polar climate
ørkenklima desert climate
innlandsklima continental climate
kystklima coastal climate
værvarsel weather warning
stormvarsel storm alert
flomvarsel flood warning
snøvarsel snow warning
skredfare avalanche risk
glatt vei slippery road
snøkaos snow chaos
regnperiode rainy period
tørkeperiode dry period
uværssesong storm season
solrik dag sunny day
regnfull dag rainy day
vindfull dag windy day
overskyet dag cloudy day
tåkete morgen foggy morning
klar natt clear night
frostnatt frosty night
mild vinterdag mild winter day
kjølig kveld cool evening
varm sommerdag warm summer day
værforhold weather conditions
temperaturmåler thermometer
vindmåler anemometer
barometer barometer
regnmåler rain gauge
værobservasjon weather observation
meteorolog meteorologist
meteorologi meteorology
værsatellitt weather satellite
værstasjon weather station
Weather in Norwegian
reise travel
tur trip
ferie holiday
utflukt excursion
rundreise round trip
eventyr adventure
reiseplan travel plan
reiserute itinerary
reisebyrå travel agency
reisefølge travel companion
transport transport
kjøretøy vehicle
bil car
buss bus
tog train
trikk tram
t-bane subway
ferge ferry
båt boat
skip ship
fly airplane
helikopter helicopter
flyplass airport
flyreise flight
flyselskap airline
flybillett plane ticket
boardingkort boarding pass
innsjekking check-in
bagasje luggage
håndbagasje hand luggage
pass passport
visum visa
billett ticket
bestilling booking
reservasjon reservation
avgang departure
ankomst arrival
ankomsttid arrival time
avgangstid departure time
reiseinformasjon travel information
stasjon station
bussstasjon bus station
jernbanestasjon train station
holdeplass stop
plattfrom platform
spor track
terminal terminal
havneområde harbor area
fergeterminal ferry terminal
parkering parking
veikart road map
motorvei highway
landevei country road
gate street
vei road
kryss intersection
rundkjøring roundabout
trafikklys traffic light
fotgjengerfelt pedestrian crossing
skilt sign
sykkel bicycle
sykkelvei bike lane
el-sykkel electric bike
sparkesykkel scooter
motorsykkel motorcycle
moped moped
bilutleie car rental
leiebil rental car
bensinstasjon gas station
bensin petrol
diesel diesel
elbil electric car
ladestasjon charging station
nøkkel key
ratt steering wheel
sete seat
bagasjerom trunk
vindusvisker windshield wiper
bremse brake
gasspedal accelerator
billettkontroll ticket inspection
kontrollør ticket inspector
sjåfør driver
konduktør conductor
passasjer passenger
reisende traveler
turist tourist
guide guide
reiseleder tour leader
reisemål destination
reisebrev travel letter
reiseblogg travel blog
reisebilde travel photo
souvenir souvenir
kart map
kompass compass
reisehåndbok travel guidebook
brosjyre brochure
flyplasslounge airport lounge
taxfree duty-free
innsjekkingsskranke check-in counter
sikkerhetskontroll security check
passkontroll passport control
bagasjeutlevering baggage claim
ankomsthall arrival hall
avgangshall departure hall
ventesal waiting room
toll customs
tollfri duty-free
innreise entry
utreise exit
grense border
grensekontroll border control
innsjekkingsautomat self check-in kiosk
seteplass seat
vindusplass window seat
midtplass middle seat
gangplass aisle seat
kaptein captain
flyvertinne flight attendant
livbøye lifebuoy
redningsvest life jacket
livbåt lifeboat
skipshavn ship port
kai quay
båtdekk boat deck
seilas voyage
rute route
reiseavstand travel distance
reisevarighet travel duration
bagasjevekt baggage weight
overvekt overweight luggage
reiselyst wanderlust
reisevane travel habit
reisebudsjett travel budget
reiseutgift travel expense
hotell hotel
overnatting accommodation
vandrerhjem hostel
pensjonat guesthouse
campingplass campground
telt tent
bobil motorhome
campingvogn caravan
hytte cabin
feriehus holiday home
resepsjon reception
romnøkkel room key
bagasjebærer porter
heis elevator
utfluktsmål excursion destination
sightseeing sightseeing
omvisning guided tour
bypass bypass road
landingsbane runway
kontrolltårn control tower
reiseforsikring travel insurance
nødutgang emergency exit
førerkort driver’s license
trafikk traffic
kø queue
ulykke accident
bergingsbil tow truck
sikkerhetssone safety zone
hastighet speed
fartsgrense speed limit
reiseminne travel memory
reiseopplevelse travel experience
reiseglad fond of traveling
på vei on the way
Travel Vocabulary in Norwegian
House Vocabulary in Norwegian
hjem home
hus house
leilighet apartment
bolig residence
adresse address
inngang entrance
utgang exit
dør door
vindue window
tak roof
vegg wall
gulv floor
trapp stairs
gang hallway
rom room
soverom bedroom
stue living room
kjøkken kitchen
bad bathroom
spisestue dining room
kjeller basement
loft attic
balkong balcony
hage garden
garasje garage
terrasse terrace
veranda veranda
gårdsplass courtyard
innkjørsel driveway
hageport garden gate
møbel furniture
stol chair
bord table
sofa sofa
lenestol armchair
krakk stool
benk bench
skap cupboard
kommode chest of drawers
hylle shelf
seng bed
nattbord nightstand
madrass mattress
pute pillow
dyne duvet
teppe blanket
laken sheet
sengetøy bedding
gardin curtain
persienne blind
lampe lamp
taklampe ceiling lamp
bordlampe table lamp
nattlampe night lamp
lys light
pære bulb
bryter switch
stikkontakt socket
forlengerledning extension cord
strøm electricity
kjøleskap fridge
fryser freezer
komfyr stove
ovn oven
mikrobølgeovn microwave
oppvaskmaskin dishwasher
vaskemaskin washing machine
tørketrommel dryer
vannkoker kettle
kaffetrakter coffee maker
servise dinnerware
tallerken plate
skål bowl
glass glass
kopp cup
bestikk cutlery
kniv knife
gaffel fork
skje spoon
serviett napkin
teppe carpet
løper runner
gulvteppe rug
bilde picture
ramme frame
speil mirror
klokke clock
vase vase
plante plant
blomst flower
radio radio
tv television
fjernkontroll remote control
datamaskin computer
bærbar pc laptop
telefon phone
nettverk network
internett internet
wifi wifi
høyttaler speaker
badekar bathtub
dusj shower
vask sink
toalett toilet
håndkle towel
såpe soap
toalettpapir toilet paper
tannbørste toothbrush
tannkrem toothpaste
speilskap mirror cabinet
kost broom
støvsuger vacuum cleaner
mopp mop
bøtte bucket
klut cloth
vaskemiddel cleaning detergent
svamp sponge
søppelpose trash bag
søppelbøtte trash can
resirkulering recycling
inngangsdør front door
dørmatte doormat
nøkkel key
låse lock
ringeklokke doorbell
postkasse mailbox
trappetrinn stair step
gelender railing
heis elevator
dørhåndtak door handle
ovnsvifte stove fan
ventilasjon ventilation
peis fireplace
ved firewood
røyk smoke
alarm alarm
brannvarsler smoke detector
sikkerhetslås security lock
varmeovn heater
termostat thermostat
husleie rent
boliglån mortgage
huseier homeowner
leietaker tenant
nabo neighbor
bomiljø residential area
sameie cooperative housing
vedlikehold maintenance
oppussing renovation
innredning interior design
verktøy tools
hammer hammer
spiker nail
skrue screw
skrutrekker screwdriver
tang pliers
målebånd tape measure
bor drill
pensel paintbrush
maling paint
jobb job
arbeid work
yrke profession
stilling position
karriere career
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arbeidsgiver employer
arbeidstaker employee
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ansatt staff member
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team team
leder manager
direktør director
sekretær secretary
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kunde customer
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selger salesperson
butikkmedarbeider shop assistant
kassadame cashier
servitør waiter
kokk chef
baker baker
slakter butcher
renholder cleaner
vaktmester janitor
sjåfør driver
bud courier
mekaniker mechanic
rørlegger plumber
elektriker electrician
snekker carpenter
maler painter
murer bricklayer
taktekker roofer
anleggsmaskinfører machine operator
byggeleder construction manager
ingeniør engineer
arkitekt architect
designer designer
grafisk designer graphic designer
interiørdesigner interior designer
fotograf photographer
kunstner artist
musiker musician
skuespiller actor
forfatter writer
journalist journalist
redaktør editor
oversetter translator
tolk interpreter
bibliotekar librarian
lærer teacher
rektor principal
student student
forsker researcher
professor professor
universitetslektor university lecturer
lege doctor
sykepleier nurse
tannlege dentist
farmasøyt pharmacist
psykolog psychologist
fysioterapeut physiotherapist
veterinær veterinarian
ambulansearbeider paramedic
kirurg surgeon
helsearbeider health worker
politibetjent police officer
brannmann firefighter
soldat soldier
offiser officer
advokat lawyer
dommer judge
jurist legal advisor
fengselsvakt prison guard
etterforsker detective
tollinspektør customs officer
økonom economist
bankrådgiver bank advisor
revisor auditor
regnskapsfører accountant
finansanalytiker financial analyst
konsulent consultant
markedsfører marketer
prosjektleder project manager
forretningsmann businessman
bedriftseier company owner
bonde farmer
gartner gardener
fisker fisherman
skogarbeider forestry worker
dyrepasser zookeeper
jordbruker agricultural worker
landmåler surveyor
meieriarbeider dairy worker
vinkjenner wine expert
vinbonde winemaker
flypilot pilot
flyvert flight attendant
togfører train driver
konduktør conductor
bussjåfør bus driver
taxifører taxi driver
sjøkaptein ship captain
styrmann first mate
matros sailor
havnearbeider dock worker
postbud mail carrier
budbilsjåfør delivery driver
lagerarbeider warehouse worker
transportarbeider transport worker
logistikkmedarbeider logistics employee
speditør freight forwarder
distributør distributor
importør importer
eksportør exporter
forhandler dealer
frisør hairdresser
kosmetolog beautician
massør masseur
spa-terapeut spa therapist
hudpleier skincare specialist
manikyrist manicurist
syerske seamstress
skredder tailor
modell model
butikkleder store manager
kokk cook
servitør server
bartender bartender
resepsjonist receptionist
hotellsjef hotel manager
turistguide tour guide
reiseleder tour leader
flyplassarbeider airport worker
billettkontrollør ticket inspector
renovasjonsarbeider waste collector
kontor office
arbeidstid working hours
lønn salary
jobbintervju job interview
arbeidskontrakt employment contract
søknad application
cv cv
arbeidserfaring work experience
kompetanse skills
opplæring training
overtid overtime
fridag day off
ferie vacation
pensjon pension
trygd social security
arbeidsledighet unemployment
vikar temporary worker
praktikant intern
frilanser freelancer
gründer entrepreneur
arbeidsmiljø work environment
kontorbygning office building
arbeidsutstyr work equipment
datamaskin computer
kopimaskin copy machine
telefon telephone
møte meeting
forhandling negotiation
prosjekt project
oppgave task
Jobs in Norwegian
penger money
valuta currency
mynt coin
seddel banknote
kontanter cash
kort card
kredittkort credit card
debetkort debit card
betaling payment
overføring transfer
bank bank
konto account
bankkonto bank account
sparekonto savings account
lån loan
rente interest rate
innskudd deposit
uttak withdrawal
bankuttak bank withdrawal
nettbank online banking
budsjett budget
utgift expense
inntekt income
lønn salary
fortjeneste profit
tap loss
investering investment
aksje share
fond fund
obligasjon bond
pris price
tilbud offer
rabatt discount
salg sale
kampanje promotion
spesialtilbud special offer
prisreduksjon price reduction
prisnivå price level
verdi value
kostnad cost
butikk store
kjøpesenter shopping mall
supermarked supermarket
matbutikk grocery store
klesbutikk clothing store
sportsbutikk sports store
bokhandel bookstore
apotek pharmacy
møbelbutikk furniture store
elektronikkbutikk electronics store
kunde customer
selger seller
ekspeditør shop assistant
kasserer cashier
kundeveileder customer advisor
butikkmedarbeider store employee
kjøper buyer
forbruker consumer
forhandler retailer
grossist wholesaler
handle to shop
kjøpe to buy
selge to sell
bytte to exchange
returnere to return
bestille to order
betale to pay
pakke ut to unpack
pakke inn to wrap
reklamere to complain
handlekurv shopping basket
handlevogn shopping cart
kasse checkout
kvittering receipt
faktura invoice
betalingsmåte payment method
betalingsterminal payment terminal
veksel change
beløp amount
sum total
gavekort gift card
kupong coupon
bonuskort loyalty card
poeng points
bonuspoeng bonus points
kundeprogram customer program
medlemskort membership card
tilbakebetaling refund
garanti warranty
reklamasjon complaint
netthandel online shopping
nettbutikk online store
handle på nettet shop online
betaling på nett online payment
levering delivery
hjemlevering home delivery
porto postage
frakt shipping
retur return
ordrebekreftelse order confirmation
marked market
torget marketplace
auksjon auction
børs stock exchange
prisforhandling price negotiation
kontrakt contract
kvantum quantity
vare product
produkt item
sortiment assortment
lager warehouse
varehus department store
butikkhylle store shelf
produktlinje product line
emballasje packaging
etikett label
strekkode barcode
produktbeskrivelse product description
varemerke brand
produsent manufacturer
økonomi economy
personlig økonomi personal finance
nasjonaløkonomi national economy
skatt tax
moms vat
avgift fee
forsikring insurance
pensjon pension
sparing saving
gjeld debt
betalingstid payment period
forfall due date
innbetaling deposit payment
utbetaling payout
kontooverføring bank transfer
betalingstjeneste payment service
valutakurs exchange rate
finansmarked financial market
kapital capital
økonomisk vekst economic growth
innkjøp purchase
dagligvarer groceries
varer på tilbud items on sale
handleliste shopping list
butikkvindu shop window
prislapp price tag
billig cheap
dyrt expensive
kvalitet quality
verdt pengene worth the money
Shopping in Norwegian
helse health
kropp body
anatomi anatomy
organ organ
celle cell
vev tissue
bein bone
muskel muscle
hud skin
skjelett skeleton
hode head
ansikt face
panne forehead
øye eye
øre ear
nese nose
munn mouth
leppe lip
tann tooth
tunge tongue
hake chin
hals throat
nakke neck
skulder shoulder
arm arm
albue elbow
hånd hand
finger finger
negl nail
håndledd wrist
bryst chest
rygg back
mage stomach
navle navel
hofte hip
bein leg
kne knee
ankel ankle
fot foot
tå toe
hjerne brain
ryggmarg spinal cord
nerve nerve
øyne eyes
hørsel hearing
syn vision
lukt smell
smak taste
følelse sensation
balanse balance
hjerte heart
blod blood
åre vessel
blodåre blood vessel
arterie artery
vene vein
puls pulse
blodtrykk blood pressure
hjerterytme heartbeat
blodsirkulasjon blood circulation
lunge lung
pust breath
innpust inhalation
utpust exhalation
åndedrett respiration
nesehule nasal cavity
strupe larynx
luftrør trachea
bronkie bronchus
oksygen oxygen
mage stomach
tarm intestine
tykktarm large intestine
tynntarm small intestine
milt spleen
lever liver
nyre kidney
blære bladder
bukspyttkjertel pancreas
galleblære gallbladder
hudlag skin layer
porer pores
svettekjertel sweat gland
hår hair
hårsekk hair follicle
hudcelle skin cell
pigment pigment
neglebånd cuticle
arr scar
føflekk mole
helsevesen healthcare system
lege doctor
sykepleier nurse
tannlege dentist
farmasøyt pharmacist
psykolog psychologist
fysioterapeut physiotherapist
kirurg surgeon
spesialist specialist
fastlege general practitioner
sykehus hospital
klinikk clinic
legekontor doctor’s office
apotek pharmacy
venterom waiting room
resept prescription
medisin medicine
tablett tablet
kapsel capsule
salve ointment
sykdom disease
infeksjon infection
feber fever
hoste cough
hodepine headache
sår wound
brudd fracture
forstuing sprain
utslett rash
allergi allergy
vaksine vaccine
blodprøve blood test
røntgen x-ray
operasjon operation
behandling treatment
kur cure
rehabilitering rehabilitation
smerte pain
nummenhet numbness
svimmelhet dizziness
kosthold diet
ernæring nutrition
sunt kosthold healthy diet
vitamin vitamin
mineral mineral
protein protein
karbohydrat carbohydrate
fett fat
fiber fiber
hydrering hydration
trening exercise
mosjon physical activity
styrke strength
utholdenhet endurance
balanse balance
kondisjon fitness
avslapning relaxation
søvn sleep
hvile rest
energi energy
helseundersøkelse health check
symptom symptom
diagnose diagnosis
forebygging prevention
helsetilstand health condition
sykemelding sick leave
helseforsikring health insurance
livsstil lifestyle
psykisk helse mental health
fysisk helse physical health
Health in Norwegian
hobby hobby
interesse interest
fritid free time
aktivitet activity
rekreasjon recreation
underholdning entertainment
avslapning relaxation
ferdigheter skills
kreativitet creativity
inspirasjon inspiration
lesing reading
bok book
roman novel
dikt poem
tegneserie comic book
bibliotek library
skriving writing
dagbok diary
notatbok notebook
fortelling story
musikk music
sang song
instrument instrument
gitar guitar
piano piano
fiolin violin
trommer drums
fløyte flute
band band
konsert concert
maling painting
tegning drawing
skulptur sculpture
akvarell watercolor
kulltegning charcoal drawing
lerret canvas
pensel paintbrush
farger colors
kunstverk artwork
utstilling exhibition
fotografi photography
kamera camera
bilde picture
portrett portrait
landskap landscape
sort-hvitt black and white
fotostudio photo studio
linse lens
redigering editing
fotoutstilling photo exhibition
film film
kino cinema
skuespill acting
teater theater
manus script
scene stage
publikum audience
regissør director
skuespiller actor
drama drama
dans dance
ballett ballet
salsa salsa
hiphop hip hop
folkedans folk dance
vals waltz
koreografi choreography
rytme rhythm
bevegelse movement
forestilling performance
sport sport
løping running
sykling cycling
svømming swimming
ski skiing
snowboard snowboarding
fotball football
håndball handball
basketball basketball
tennis tennis
golf golf
fekting fencing
klatring climbing
tur hike
fjelltur mountain hike
fiske fishing
jakt hunting
seiling sailing
padling canoeing
trening workout
matlaging cooking
baking baking
grilling grilling
oppskrift recipe
kjøkken kitchen
smak taste
vin wine
øl beer
kaffe coffee
te tea
hagearbeid gardening
plante plant
blomst flower
grønnsak vegetable
frø seed
jord soil
hage garden
vanning watering
hageverktøy garden tools
drivhus greenhouse
håndarbeid handicraft
strikking knitting
hekling crocheting
sying sewing
broderi embroidery
tekstil textile
mønster pattern
stoff fabric
tråd thread
nål needle
spill games
brettspill board game
kortspill card game
sjakk chess
puzzle puzzle
videospill video game
dataspill computer game
spillkonsoll game console
nettspill online game
turnering tournament
reising traveling
turisme tourism
utforsking exploration
fotvandring trekking
camping camping
bobil camper van
kart map
kompass compass
fototur photo trip
reiseblogg travel blog
samling collecting
frimerke stamp
mynt coin
antikvitet antique
kunstsamling art collection
modellbil model car
figur figurine
postkort postcard
minne souvenir
utstilling display
frivillighet volunteering
organisasjon organization
miljøvern environmental protection
dyrevern animal welfare
donasjon donation
fellesskap community
hjelpearbeid aid work
dugnad voluntary work
veldedighet charity
bidrag contribution
meditasjon meditation
yoga yoga
mindfulness mindfulness
avspenning relaxation
pusteteknikk breathing technique
selvutvikling self-development
filosofi philosophy
lesesirkel reading group
skrivesirkel writing circle
livsstil lifestyle
Hobbies in Norwegian
utdanning education
læring learning
undervisning teaching
opplæring training
kunnskap knowledge
ferdighet skill
kompetanse competence
dannelse formation
erfaring experience
utvikling development
skole school
grunnskole primary school
barneskole elementary school
ungdomsskole secondary school
videregående skole high school
universitet university
høyskole college
fagskole vocational school
internatskole boarding school
privatskole private school
klasse class
elev pupil
student student
lærer teacher
rektor principal
foreleser lecturer
professor professor
veileder supervisor
studiekamerat classmate
medstudent fellow student
timeplan schedule
skolefag school subject
norsk Norwegian
engelsk English
matematikk mathematics
naturfag science
historie history
geografi geography
samfunnsfag social studies
kunst og håndverk arts and crafts
musikk music
gym physical education
økonomi economics
språk language
fremmedspråk foreign language
informatikk computer science
religion religion
etikk ethics
psykologi psychology
filosofi philosophy
pensum curriculum
lærebok textbook
oppgave assignment
lekse homework
notat note
forelesning lecture
klasseundervisning classroom teaching
gruppeprosjekt group project
arbeidsbok workbook
hjelpemiddel aid
prøve test
eksamen exam
vurdering assessment
karakter grade
poeng points
sertifikat certificate
diplom diploma
vitnemål school certificate
eksamensresultat exam result
innlevering submission
studium study program
forskning research
oppgave thesis
masteroppgave master’s thesis
doktorgrad doctorate
stipend scholarship
studielån student loan
studentkort student card
semesteravgift semester fee
studiepoeng study credits
klassekamerat schoolmate
skolegård schoolyard
skolebenk school desk
skolesekk school bag
blyant pencil
viskelær eraser
penn pen
linjal ruler
bok book
hefte notebook
tavle blackboard
kritt chalk
pult desk
stol chair
datamaskin computer
nettbrett tablet
projektor projector
smartboard smartboard
printer printer
kopimaskin copier
innleveringsfrist deadline
fravær absence
oppmøte attendance
studietid study time
hjemmeundervisning home schooling
fjernundervisning distance learning
nettstudier online studies
klasseundervisning classroom instruction
forelesningssal lecture hall
lesesal reading room
bibliotek library
studierom study room
gruppearbeid group work
studiegrupper study groups
eksamensforberedelse exam preparation
studieteknikk study technique
oppsummering summary
analyse analysis
presentasjon presentation
muntlig fremføring oral presentation
utdanningssystem education system
skolepolitikk education policy
skoleadministrasjon school administration
utveksling exchange
studieopphold study stay
studentbolig student housing
universitetsområde campus
stipendordning grant scheme
utdanningsnivå education level
livslang læring lifelong learning
innmelding enrollment
opptak admission
søknad application
opptakskrav entry requirement
studieplan study plan
opptaksprøve entrance exam
studentråd student council
foreldremøte parent meeting
forelesningsnotater lecture notes
eksamensangst exam anxiety
Education in Norwegian
natur nature
landskap landscape
utsikt view
terreng terrain
område area
miljø environment
villmark wilderness
naturreservat nature reserve
nasjonalpark national park
skog forest
tre tree
busk bush
gren branch
blad leaf
røtter roots
stamme trunk
bark bark
nål needle
løv foliage
skogbunn forest floor
blomst flower
plante plant
gress grass
mos moss
sopp mushroom
blomstermark flower field
eng meadow
hage garden
kratt thicket
urter herbs
fjell mountain
topp peak
fjellkjede mountain range
dal valley
ås hill
klippe cliff
stein stone
fjellvegg mountain wall
hule cave
juv gorge
elv river
bekk stream
vann lake
innsjø inland lake
dam pond
fossefall waterfall
bølge wave
strøm current
kilde spring
delta delta
hav ocean
sjø sea
fjord fjord
strand beach
sand sand
kyst coast
bukt bay
øy island
holme islet
skjær reef
himel sky
sol sun
måne moon
stjerne star
soloppgang sunrise
solnedgang sunset
himmelretning direction
nordlys northern lights
solstråle sunbeam
måneskinn moonlight
luft air
vind wind
bris breeze
storm storm
orkan hurricane
tåke fog
skyer clouds
regn rain
snø snow
haggel hail
is ice
frost frost
rim hoarfrost
snøfnugg snowflake
snøstorm snowstorm
regnbue rainbow
lyn lightning
torden thunder
vær weather
klima climate
jord earth
berggrunn bedrock
jordlag soil layer
steinblokk boulder
sandstein sandstone
leire clay
kalkstein limestone
grus gravel
aske ash
krystall crystal
ørken desert
oase oasis
slette plain
prærie prairie
savanne savanna
tundra tundra
regnskog rainforest
steppe steppe
jungel jungle
myr swamp
dyr animal
fugl bird
fisk fish
insekt insect
pattedyr mammal
reptil reptile
amfibie amphibian
rovdyr predator
hjortedyr deer species
frosk frog
naturfenomen natural phenomenon
vulkan volcano
utbrudd eruption
jordskjelv earthquake
skred landslide
flom flood
tørke drought
stormbølge storm surge
orkanvind hurricane wind
tsunami tsunami
skogstur forest walk
fjelltur mountain hike
strandtur beach trip
båttur boat trip
camping camping
fottur hiking
piknik picnic
natursti nature trail
friluftsliv outdoor life
nasjonalparkbesøk national park visit
naturvern nature conservation
miljøvern environmental protection
forurensning pollution
resirkulering recycling
bærekraft sustainability
økosystem ecosystem
biologisk mangfold biodiversity
truet art endangered species
naturlig ressurs natural resource
fornybar energi renewable energy
Nature in Norwegian
teknologi technology
innovasjon innovation
oppfinnelse invention
utvikling development
forskning research
fremskritt progress
industri industry
produksjon production
system system
prosess process
datamaskin computer
pc pc
bærbar pc laptop
nettbrett tablet
smarttelefon smartphone
mobiltelefon mobile phone
dataskjerm monitor
tastatur keyboard
mus mouse
printer printer
server server
harddisk hard drive
minne memory
prosessor processor
grafikkort graphics card
operativsystem operating system
programvare software
maskinvare hardware
databrikke chip
modem modem
nettverk network
internett internet
wifi wifi
ruter router
nettverkskabel network cable
ip-adresse ip address
nettleser web browser
domene domain
serverpark server farm
datasenter data center
e-post email
melding message
sosiale medier social media
plattform platform
konto account
brukernavn username
passord password
innlogging login
utlogging logout
brukergrensesnitt user interface
applikasjon application
app app
dataprogram computer program
spill game
appbutikk app store
programmering programming
kode code
utvikler developer
datavitenskap computer science
kunstig intelligens artificial intelligence
robot robot
automatisering automation
algoritme algorithm
datasikkerhet cybersecurity
kryptering encryption
brannmur firewall
virus virus
skadevare malware
phishing phishing
sikkerhetskopi backup
fil file
mappe folder
dokument document
bilde image
video video
lyd audio
format format
komprimering compression
oppløsning resolution
lagring storage
sky cloud
skytjeneste cloud service
nedlasting download
opplasting upload
strømming streaming
plattform platform
digital fil digital file
online online
offline offline
datadeling data sharing
kamera camera
mikrofon microphone
høyttaler speaker
hodetelefoner headphones
webkamera webcam
prosjektor projector
skjerm screen
touchskjerm touchscreen
sensor sensor
fjernkontroll remote control
elektronikk electronics
batteri battery
strømforsyning power supply
kabel cable
kontakt connector
ladekabel charging cable
stikkontakt socket
adapter adapter
transformator transformer
krets circuit
3d-printing 3d printing
laser laser
droner drones
sensorikk sensor technology
automatisert system automated system
maskinlæring machine learning
dataanalyse data analysis
big data big data
virtuell virkelighet virtual reality
utvidet virkelighet augmented reality
nettbutikk online store
betalingstjeneste payment service
digital valuta digital currency
kryptovaluta cryptocurrency
blokkjedeteknologi blockchain technology
elektronisk handel e-commerce
nettbetaling online payment
qr-kode qr code
digital kvittering digital receipt
transaksjon transaction
teknologiselskap tech company
oppstart startup
programvareutvikling software development
dataplattform data platform
innovasjonslaboratorium innovation lab
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digital transformasjon digital transformation
teknologisk utvikling technological development
fremtidsteknologi future technology
nettverkssikkerhet network security
datasystem data system
skybasert løsning cloud-based solution
brukerdata user data
digitalisering digitalization
robotteknologi robotics
nettverkstilkobling network connection
filoverføring file transfer
datastruktur data structure
datainnsamling data collection
Technology in Norwegian
følelse feeling
emosjon emotion
stemning mood
humør temper
følsomhet sensitivity
intuisjon intuition
innlevelse empathy
reaksjon reaction
tilstand state
opplevelse experience
glede joy
lykke happiness
tilfredshet contentment
fornøydhet satisfaction
begeistring excitement
entusiasme enthusiasm
optimisme optimism
takknemlighet gratitude
lettelse relief
ro calm
kjærlighet love
ømhet tenderness
hengivenhet affection
romantikk romance
lidenskap passion
tiltrekning attraction
beundring admiration
omsorg care
tillit trust
respekt respect
savn longing
lengsel yearning
nostalgi nostalgia
ensomhet loneliness
tomhet emptiness
sorg grief
tristhet sadness
fortvilelse despair
depresjon depression
tåre tear
sinne anger
raseri rage
irritasjon irritation
frustrasjon frustration
aggresjon aggression
fiendtlighet hostility
forakt contempt
hat hatred
hevnlyst desire for revenge
oppgitthet resignation
frykt fear
redsel terror
angst anxiety
bekymring worry
uro unease
nervøsitet nervousness
panikk panic
sjokk shock
usikkerhet insecurity
skjelving trembling
overraskelse surprise
forundring wonder
forbauselse astonishment
sjokk shock
forvirring confusion
tvil doubt
skepsis skepticism
nysgjerrighet curiosity
interesse interest
oppmerksomhet attention
skyld guilt
skam shame
anger regret
samvittighet conscience
beklagelse remorse
selvhat self-hatred
selvmedlidenhet self-pity
ydmykhet humility
beskjedenhet modesty
tilgivelse forgiveness
stolthet pride
selvtillit self-confidence
selvfølelse self-esteem
mot courage
styrke strength
besluttsomhet determination
selvstendighet independence
ambisjon ambition
vilje willpower
målbevissthet purposefulness
interesse interest
inspirasjon inspiration
forventning anticipation
nysgjerrighet curiosity
håp hope
drøm dream
ønske desire
trang urge
drivkraft motivation
inspirasjonskilde source of inspiration
trøtthet tiredness
utmattelse exhaustion
slitenhet weariness
apati apathy
likegyldighet indifference
mangel på motivasjon lack of motivation
kjedelighet boredom
fravær absence
tomhet emptiness
stillhet silence
sympati sympathy
empati empathy
medfølelse compassion
forståelse understanding
aksept acceptance
nærhet closeness
fellesskap togetherness
tilhørighet belonging
solidaritet solidarity
vennskap friendship
spenning excitement
glede seg to look forward to
fornøyelse pleasure
moro fun
humor humor
latter laughter
smil smile
opphisselse arousal
forlystelse amusement
underholdning entertainment
ro calm
fred peace
balanse balance
harmoni harmony
velvære well-being
tilfredshet contentment
stillhet serenity
hvile rest
trøst comfort
sinnsro peace of mind
Feelings in Norwegian
sport sport
idrett athletics
konkurranse competition
trening training
øvelse exercise
lag team
spiller player
dommer referee
motstander opponent
kamp match
fotball football
håndball handball
basketball basketball
volleyball volleyball
ishockey ice hockey
rugby rugby
amerikansk fotball american football
baseball baseball
cricket cricket
softball softball
mål goal
poeng point
seier victory
tap loss
uavgjort draw
skåring score
straffe penalty
pasning pass
angrep attack
forsvar defense
løping running
sprint sprint
maraton marathon
langdistanseløp long-distance running
hindreløp hurdles
stafett relay
startlinje starting line
målstrek finish line
tempo pace
fart speed
sykling cycling
terrengsykling mountain biking
landeveissykling road cycling
bmx bmx
rulletrening roller training
hjul wheel
sykkelsti bike path
hjelm helmet
briller goggles
vannflaske water bottle
svømming swimming
dykking diving
vannpolo water polo
synkronsvømming synchronized swimming
livredning lifesaving
badehette swim cap
svømmebriller swim goggles
badevann swimming water
basseng pool
banemerking lane marking
ski skiing
langrenn cross-country skiing
slalåm slalom
hopp jump
snowboard snowboarding
skistav ski pole
skiheis ski lift
fjellbakke mountain slope
snøbrett snowboard
vinteridrett winter sport
friidrett athletics
spydkast javelin throw
diskoskast discus throw
kulestøt shot put
høydehopp high jump
lengdehopp long jump
tresteg triple jump
løpebane track
tribune stands
stadion stadium
tennis tennis
bordtennis table tennis
badminton badminton
squash squash
racket racket
ball ball
nett net
bane court
serve serve
volley volley
boksing boxing
bryting wrestling
judo judo
karate karate
taekwondo taekwondo
kampsport martial arts
treningstrener coach
sparring sparring
slag punch
spark kick
golf golf
golfbane golf course
golfkølle golf club
golfball golf ball
hull hole
green green
tee tee
par par
poengsum score
handicap handicap
ridning horse riding
dressur dressage
sprangridning show jumping
galopp gallop
trav trot
hest horse
sal saddle
tøyler reins
støvler boots
ridehjelm riding helmet
roing rowing
padling paddling
seiling sailing
surfing surfing
kajakk kayak
kano canoe
båt boat
åre oar
bølger waves
sjø sea
trening workout
styrketrening strength training
kondisjonstrening cardio training
oppvarming warm-up
tøying stretching
kroppsvekt body weight
apparat machine
treningssenter gym
personlig trener personal trainer
helse health
turn gymnastics
balanse balance
akrobatikk acrobatics
dans dance
rytme rhythm
bevegelse movement
kroppskontroll body control
posisjon position
stilling stance
form form
målsetting goal setting
prestasjon performance
rekord record
nivå level
turnering tournament
mesterskap championship
pokaler trophies
medalje medal
gull gold
sølv silver
trener coach
kaptein captain
lagkamerat teammate
supporter supporter
tilskuer spectator
heiagjeng cheering crowd
klubb club
forening association
idrettslag sports team
idrettsforbund sports federation
Sports in Norwegian
dyr animal
pattedyr mammal
fugl bird
fisk fish
insekt insect
amfibie amphibian
reptil reptile
virveldyr vertebrate
rovdyr predator
byttedyr prey
hund dog
katt cat
kanin rabbit
marsvin guinea pig
hamster hamster
papegøye parrot
undulat budgie
fisk fish
skilpadde turtle
hest horse
ku cow
okse bull
geit goat
sau sheep
lam lamb
gris pig
hane rooster
høne hen
kylling chicken
and duck
gås goose
kalkun turkey
esel donkey
kamel camel
lama llama
alpakka alpaca
bøffel buffalo
hesteføl foal
ku-kalv calf
geitebukk buck
løve lion
tiger tiger
leopard leopard
gepard cheetah
ulv wolf
rev fox
bjørn bear
isbitørn polar bear
puma puma
panter panther
hjort deer
elg moose
rein reindeer
rådyr roe deer
villsvin wild boar
hare hare
ekorn squirrel
grevling badger
pinnsvin hedgehog
vaskebjørn raccoon
ape monkey
sjimpanse chimpanzee
gorilla gorilla
orangutang orangutan
lemur lemur
flaggermus bat
maursluker anteater
koala koala
kenguru kangaroo
pungdyr marsupial
ørn eagle
falk falcon
ugle owl
spurv sparrow
due pigeon
kråke crow
ravn raven
måke seagull
svane swan
stork stork
pingvin penguin
papegøye parrot
tukan toucan
høne hen
fasan pheasant
påfugl peacock
hakkespett woodpecker
kolibri hummingbird
gjøk cuckoo
andunge duckling
hai shark
delfin dolphin
hval whale
sel seal
sjøløve sea lion
blåhval blue whale
torsk cod
laks salmon
ørret trout
makrell mackerel
reke shrimp
krabbe crab
hummer lobster
blekksprut octopus
manet jellyfish
skilpadde turtle
ål eel
sjøstjerne starfish
kråkebolle sea urchin
korall coral
slange snake
øgle lizard
krokodille crocodile
alligator alligator
skilpadde tortoise
kamelon chameleon
gekkon gecko
iguan iguana
pyton python
kobraslange cobra
frosk frog
padde toad
salamander salamander
newt newt
amfibie amphibian
tadpole tadpole
våtmarkdyr wetland animal
damfrosk pond frog
skogfrosk forest frog
brunfrosk brown frog
maur ant
bie bee
veps wasp
flue fly
mygg mosquito
sommerfugl butterfly
møll moth
bille beetle
gresshoppe grasshopper
edderkopp spider
skorpion scorpion
lus louse
loppe flea
tusenbein centipede
meitemark earthworm
snegle snail
mus mouse
rotte rat
muldvarp mole
revunge fox cub
dyrehage zoo
gård farm
husdyr domestic animal
villdyr wild animal
kjæledyr pet
unge young animal
rede nest
hi den
spor track
pels fur
fjær feather
hale tail
klør claws
tenner teeth
snute snout
horn horn
gevir antler
vinge wing
beite graze
svømme swim
Animals in Norwegian
dyr animal
pattedyr mammal
fugl bird
fisk fish
insekt insect
amfibie amphibian
reptil reptile
virveldyr vertebrate
rovdyr predator
byttedyr prey
hund dog
katt cat
kanin rabbit
marsvin guinea pig
hamster hamster
papegøye parrot
undulat budgie
fisk fish
skilpadde turtle
hest horse
ku cow
okse bull
geit goat
sau sheep
lam lamb
gris pig
hane rooster
høne hen
kylling chicken
and duck
gås goose
kalkun turkey
esel donkey
kamel camel
lama llama
alpakka alpaca
bøffel buffalo
hesteføl foal
ku-kalv calf
geitebukk buck
løve lion
tiger tiger
leopard leopard
gepard cheetah
ulv wolf
rev fox
bjørn bear
isbitørn polar bear
puma puma
panter panther
hjort deer
elg moose
rein reindeer
rådyr roe deer
villsvin wild boar
hare hare
ekorn squirrel
grevling badger
pinnsvin hedgehog
vaskebjørn raccoon
ape monkey
sjimpanse chimpanzee
gorilla gorilla
orangutang orangutan
lemur lemur
flaggermus bat
maursluker anteater
koala koala
kenguru kangaroo
pungdyr marsupial
ørn eagle
falk falcon
ugle owl
spurv sparrow
due pigeon
kråke crow
ravn raven
måke seagull
svane swan
stork stork
pingvin penguin
papegøye parrot
tukan toucan
høne hen
fasan pheasant
påfugl peacock
hakkespett woodpecker
kolibri hummingbird
gjøk cuckoo
andunge duckling
hai shark
delfin dolphin
hval whale
sel seal
sjøløve sea lion
blåhval blue whale
torsk cod
laks salmon
ørret trout
makrell mackerel
reke shrimp
krabbe crab
hummer lobster
blekksprut octopus
manet jellyfish
skilpadde turtle
ål eel
sjøstjerne starfish
kråkebolle sea urchin
korall coral
slange snake
øgle lizard
krokodille crocodile
alligator alligator
skilpadde tortoise
kamelon chameleon
gekkon gecko
iguan iguana
pyton python
kobraslange cobra
frosk frog
padde toad
salamander salamander
newt newt
amfibie amphibian
tadpole tadpole
våtmarkdyr wetland animal
damfrosk pond frog
skogfrosk forest frog
brunfrosk brown frog
maur ant
bie bee
veps wasp
flue fly
mygg mosquito
sommerfugl butterfly
møll moth
bille beetle
gresshoppe grasshopper
edderkopp spider
skorpion scorpion
lus louse
loppe flea
tusenbein centipede
meitemark earthworm
snegle snail
mus mouse
rotte rat
muldvarp mole
revunge fox cub
dyrehage zoo
gård farm
husdyr domestic animal
villdyr wild animal
kjæledyr pet
unge young animal
rede nest
hi den
spor track
pels fur
fjær feather
hale tail
klør claws
tenner teeth
snute snout
horn horn
gevir antler
vinge wing
beite graze
svømme swim
War in Norwegian
politikk politics
makt power
styring governance
myndighet authority
regjering government
stat state
nasjon nation
forfatning constitution
lover laws
rettssystem legal system
demokrati democracy
republikk republic
monarki monarchy
diktatur dictatorship
oligarki oligarchy
anarki anarchy
føderasjon federation
konføderasjon confederation
parlamentarisme parliamentarism
autoritarisme authoritarianism
stortinget parliament
nasjonalforsamling national assembly
regjeringsparti ruling party
opposisjon opposition
minister minister
statsminister prime minister
president president
kansler chancellor
utenriksminister foreign minister
forsvarsminister minister of defense
departement ministry
embetsverk civil service
byråkrat bureaucrat
statsråd cabinet
lovforslag bill
vedtak decision
forskrift regulation
proposisjon proposal
utredning investigation
komité committee
valg election
stemmeseddel ballot
stemmerett right to vote
kandidat candidate
parti party
valgkamp campaign
meningsmåling poll
resultat result
valgkrets constituency
flertall majority
mindretall minority
koalisjon coalition
forhandling negotiation
debatt debate
tale speech
resolusjon resolution
kompromiss compromise
avstemning vote
representant representative
delegat delegate
grunnlov constitution
lovgivning legislation
domstol court
høyesterett supreme court
rettferdighet justice
rettigheter rights
plikter duties
frihet freedom
likhet equality
rettsstat rule of law
borger citizen
samfunn society
folkestyre people’s rule
offentlighet public sphere
stemmegivning voting
demonstrasjon demonstration
protest protest
streik strike
ytringsfrihet freedom of speech
menneskerettigheter human rights
nasjonalisme nationalism
patriotisme patriotism
internasjonalisme internationalism
globalisering globalization
utenrikspolitikk foreign policy
innenrikspolitikk domestic policy
økonomisk politikk economic policy
sosialpolitikk social policy
miljøpolitikk environmental policy
sikkerhetspolitikk security policy
ideologi ideology
liberalisme liberalism
konservatisme conservatism
sosialisme socialism
kommunisme communism
fascisme fascism
anarkisme anarchism
populisme populism
nasjonalisme nationalism
feminisme feminism
politisk leder political leader
aktivist activist
talsmann spokesperson
diplomat diplomat
ambassadør ambassador
statsråd state councillor
representant representative
politikvinne female politician
statssekretær state secretary
kommissær commissioner
lovbrudd violation of law
korrupsjon corruption
bestikkelser bribery
skandale scandal
maktmisbruk abuse of power
etterforskning investigation
rettssak trial
gransking inquiry
politisk krise political crisis
avgang resignation
forening association
organisasjon organization
fagforening trade union
tenketank think tank
institusjon institution
myndighetsperson official
pressetalsmann press secretary
journalist journalist
media media
offentlig sektor public sector
avstemning referendum
folkeavstemning plebiscite
mandat mandate
innflytelse influence
politisk retning political orientation
koalisjonsregjering coalition government
mindretallsregjering minority government
opposisjonsparti opposition party
politisk reform political reform
maktbalanse balance of power
utenriksforbindelser foreign relations
avtale agreement
traktat treaty
pakt pact
forpliktelse commitment
sanksjon sanction
diplomati diplomacy
forhandlinger negotiations
internasjonalt samarbeid international cooperation
fredsavtale peace treaty
Politics in Norwegian
Norwegian profanity is typically blunt, emotional, and strongly expressive, often drawing on religion, bodily functions, and sexual imagery. It reflects Norway’s historical Lutheran culture—where religious swears like “faen” and “helvete” were once considered deeply blasphemous—but also includes modern, bodily, and sexual terms. While swearing is generally milder in Norway than in some cultures, context still matters greatly: among friends or in casual speech, many of these words are used freely as emotional outbursts or intensifiers, but in formal settings they remain inappropriate or shocking.
Faen damn / fuck
The most common Norwegian swear word. Used to express anger, frustration, or surprise. (Faen, jeg glemte nøklene! Damn, I forgot the keys!).
Fy faen oh fuck / damn it
Stronger version of “faen,” expressing shock or disgust. Commonly heard in frustration.
Helvete hell
Religious swear, once considered very blasphemous. Now used to express anger or pain (Helvete, det gjør vondt! Hell, that hurts!).
Herregud oh my god
Literally “Lord God.” Used both seriously and casually as an exclamation.
Jævlig fucking / damn
One of the most common intensifiers. (Jævlig kaldt i dag! It’s fucking cold today!).
Jævel devil / bastard
Originally religious, now used as a strong insult. (Din jævel! You bastard!).
Forbanna damned / pissed off
Used to describe anger or annoyance (Jeg er forbanna! I’m pissed off!).
Satan Satan / damn it
Once taboo, now common in angry exclamations (Satan, så dyrt det var! Damn, that was expensive!).
Faens dritt fucking shit
Combines “faen” and “dritt.” Expresses extreme frustration or disgust.
Dritt shit
Very common swear and noun. Used both literally and metaphorically (For en drittfilm! What a shitty movie!).
Drit i det! forget it / fuck it
Common phrase meaning “never mind,” depending on tone.
Dritbra fucking great
Positive use of “drit” as an intensifier. (Dritbra konsert! Awesome concert!).
Dritkjedelig boring as hell
Negative intensifier, expressing boredom.
Dritsekk asshole / jerk
Insult aimed at rude or selfish people.
Idiot idiot
Common insult, not very vulgar but still offensive in heated situations.
Tulling fool / silly person
Mild insult, often used jokingly among friends.
Dust moron
Casual, playful insult. (For en dust! What an idiot!).
Kødd bullshit / jerk
Informal term used in expressions like For en kødd! (What a jerk!).
Kødde med mess with / joke about
Can be playful or confrontational (Ikke kødd med meg! Don’t mess with me!).
Hore whore
Highly offensive when used as an insult. Still heard in anger, but taboo in public.
Horeunge son of a bitch
Very strong insult, deeply offensive.
Faens hore fucking whore
Among the harshest Norwegian insults, extremely vulgar.
Kuk cock / dick
Male genital term, vulgar insult (Din kuk! You dick!).
Kuk i hodet dickhead / idiot
Common, crude insult meaning someone is stupid.
Pikk dick
Similar to “kuk,” considered vulgar. Used in anger or as expletive.
Fitte cunt
Very offensive. Used as either insult or exclamation (Fy faen, så fitte kaldt! Fuck, it’s freezing cold!).
Fittetryne cunt face
Extreme insult, extremely vulgar.
Jævla fitte fucking cunt
Considered one of the most offensive phrases in Norwegian.
Ræv ass
Commonly used in insults or exclamations (Hold kjeft, ræv! Shut up, asshole!).
Rævhøl asshole
Direct insult, common among men in informal contexts.
Ræva the ass / terrible
Used metaphorically: (Den bilen er ræva! That car sucks!).
Rævva oppførsel shitty behavior
Colloquial negative expression.
Faens rævsekk fucking asshole
Extremely strong insult, combining “faen” and “ræv.”
Hestkuk horse dick
Classic vulgar insult, rural origin, still common in northern dialects.
Drit i det der! forget that / screw it
Casual way to dismiss something.
Hold kjeft! shut up!
Can range from rude to very aggressive, depending on tone.
Faen ta deg! damn you / fuck you
Direct curse, offensive but often emotional rather than literal.
Stikk av! get lost!
Common command in arguments.
Dra til helvete! go to hell!
Strong and widely recognized insult.
Gå og heng deg! go hang yourself!
Highly offensive, never acceptable in public speech.
Din jævla idiot! you fucking idiot!
Common angry outburst, strongly insulting.
Faens dritunge little brat / damn kid
Harsh but commonly heard from frustrated adults.
Helvetes liv! what a life / damn life!
Used to vent anger or exhaustion.
Forbanna drittsekk fucking bastard
Aggressive insult, vulgar.
For helvete! for fuck’s sake!
Very common, used to express frustration or impatience.
Fy til helvete! get the hell out!
Angry, direct command.
Jævla møkk! fucking crap!
Common exclamation for annoyance.
Møkkasekk dirtbag / bastard
Milder insult, sounds humorous in some dialects.
Møkkajobb crappy job
Used for frustration about unpleasant work.
Skit shit
Dialectal version of “dritt,” often used in rural areas.
Skitprat bullshit
Commonly used expression.
Fy faens tull! what fucking nonsense!
Very colloquial way to dismiss something stupid.
Kukstykke piece of shit / asshole
Very vulgar, offensive insult.
Din dritthaug you pile of shit
Strongly insulting, figurative.
Kukfaen fucking dick
Extremely vulgar, expressive compound swear.
Rasshøl asshole
Strong insult, less shocking among younger speakers.
Forpulte idiot fucking idiot
Offensive but very common phrase in anger.
Forpulte liv fucking life
Used to express strong frustration or despair.
Helvetes forbanna dritt! goddamn fucking shit!
Intense outburst, blending multiple swears for emphasis.
Skittent språk dirty language
Refers to use of profanity itself.
Banneord swear word
General term for curse words.
Banning swearing
The act of swearing or cursing.
Blasfemi blasphemy
Historically used to describe religious swearing.
Kraftuttrykk strong expression
Polite term for profanity in linguistics.
Utskjelling verbal abuse
Serious insults or shouting.
Krenkelse offense
The act of offending someone with words.
Sleng slang
Informal, colloquial speech often containing mild swears.
Dagligtale everyday speech
Where milder swearing like “faen” or “dritt” often appears.
Tabu taboo
Words or expressions that remain socially unacceptable.
Sosialt språk social language
Refers to the way speech changes by context or company.
Tonelag tone of voice
Important in Norwegian profanity—intonation affects meaning.
Jævla vær! fucking weather!
Common in daily small frustrations.
Fy faen, det var bra! damn, that was good!
Example of positive swearing.
Faen så dyrt! damn, that’s expensive!
Typical emotional intensifier.
Helvetes trafikk! fucking traffic!
Everyday expression of irritation.
Forbanna drittvær! goddamn shitty weather!
Highly typical Norwegian complaint.
Din jævla dust! you damn fool!
Aggressive but not obscene.
Ræva dag! shitty day!
Mild but strong expression of frustration.
Fy faen for en uke! what a fucking week!
Casual swearing for exhaustion.
Faen heller! oh damn it / fuck it anyway!
Softened version of “faen,” frequent in speech.
Helvetes opplegg! fucking mess!
Common exclamation in frustration.
Forbanna verden! damn world!
Used in moments of despair or irritation.
Jævla system! fucking system!
Complaint about bureaucracy or inefficiency.
Fy søren! oh wow / oh darn
Polite alternative to “fy faen,” used to avoid vulgarity.
Pokker! darn / damn
Old-fashioned but polite expletive.
Søren heller! shoot / damn it
Mild version for family-friendly contexts.
Fader father / darn
Religious root, now a soft expletive.
Jamrenavn archaic curse word
Old regional swearing, now rare.
Faen meg damn myself / damn sure
Common in emphasis: (Faen meg bra gjort! Damn well done!).
Jævla bra fucking good
Everyday positive intensifier.
Faen ta alt! fuck everything!
Expression of total frustration.
Helvetes liv! what a fucking life!
Strong emotional outburst.
Forpulte verden! fucking world!
Vulgar, existential expression of anger.
Slapp av, det er bare banning relax, it’s just swearing
Common Norwegian attitude—profanity as release, not malice.
Norwegian Swear Words
restaurant (from French: restaurant) restaurant
meny (from French: menu) menu
dessert (from French: dessert) dessert
kaffe (from Arabic: qahwa) coffee
te (from Chinese: te) tea
sjokolade (from Nahuatl: xocolatl) chocolate
vanilje (from Spanish: vainilla) vanilla
pizza (from Italian: pizza) pizza
pasta (from Italian: pasta) pasta
salami (from Italian: salame) salami
kake (from German: Kuchen) cake
øl (from Old English: ealu) beer
brus (from French: brusse) soda
sandwich (from English: sandwich) sandwich
toast (from English: toast) toast
burger (from English: burger) burger
ketchup (from Malay: kecap) ketchup
mayonnaise (from French: mayonnaise) mayonnaise
saus (from French: sauce) sauce
omelett (from French: omelette) omelette
teater (from Greek: theatron) theatre
musikk (from Greek: mousikē) music
film (from English: film) film
radio (from Latin: radius) radio
tv (from English: television) tv
konsert (from Italian: concerto) concert
opera (from Italian: opera) opera
drama (from Greek: drama) drama
artist (from French: artiste) artist
scene (from Latin: scena) stage
skole (from Greek: scholē) school
universitet (from Latin: universitas) university
student (from Latin: studens) student
lærer (from Low German: lerer) teacher
klasse (from Latin: classis) class
pensum (from Latin: pensum) syllabus
eksamen (from Latin: examen) exam
diplom (from Greek: diploma) diploma
akademi (from Greek: akademia) academy
bibliotek (from Greek: bibliothēkē) library
doktor (from Latin: doctor) doctor
lege (from Low German: lege) physician
klinikk (from Greek: klinikē) clinic
sykehus (from Middle Low German: sickehus) hospital
medisin (from Latin: medicina) medicine
vitamin (from Latin: vita) vitamin
bakterie (from Greek: bakterion) bacterium
virus (from Latin: virus) virus
tablett (from French: tablette) tablet
sprøyte (from German: Spritze) syringe
politikk (from Greek: politikē) politics
demokrati (from Greek: demokratia) democracy
republikk (from Latin: res publica) republic
stat (from Latin: status) state
konstitusjon (from Latin: constitutio) constitution
minister (from Latin: minister) minister
parlament (from French: parlement) parliament
president (from Latin: praesidens) president
kabinett (from French: cabinet) cabinet
ambassade (from French: ambassade) embassy
bank (from Italian: banca) bank
konto (from Italian: conto) account
kredit (from Latin: creditum) credit
debet (from Latin: debitum) debit
faktura (from Latin: factura) invoice
kvittering (from French: quittance) receipt
budsjett (from French: budget) budget
økonomi (from Greek: oikonomia) economy
firma (from Italian: firma) company
kontrakt (from Latin: contractus) contract
arbeid (from Old High German: arabeit) work
jobb (from English: job) job
karriere (from French: carrière) career
sjef (from French: chef) boss
manager (from English: manager) manager
leder (from Low German: leder) leader
prosjekt (from Latin: projectum) project
møte (from Old Norse: mót) meeting
agenda (from Latin: agenda) agenda
rapport (from French: rapport) report
telefon (from Greek: tēlephōnē) telephone
mobil (from Latin: mobilis) mobile
data (from Latin: data) data
program (from Greek: programma) program
system (from Greek: systema) system
teknologi (from Greek: technologia) technology
internett (from English: internet) internet
e-post (from English: email) email
app (from English: app) application
datamaskin (from English: computer) computer
idrett (from Old Norse: íþrótt) sport
fotball (from English: football) football
håndball (from German: Handball) handball
ski (from Old Norse: skíð) ski
sykkel (from French: bicyclette) bicycle
tennis (from French: tennis) tennis
golf (from English: golf) golf
turnering (from French: tournoi) tournament
rekord (from French: record) record
trener (from English: trainer) coach
museum (from Greek: mouseion) museum
kultur (from Latin: cultura) culture
tradisjon (from Latin: traditio) tradition
historie (from Greek: historia) history
arkitektur (from Latin: architectura) architecture
skulptur (from Latin: sculptura) sculpture
maleri (from Dutch: schilderij) painting
foto (from Greek: phōtós) photo
kamera (from Latin: camera) camera
filmfestival (from English: film festival) film festival
bil (from German: Automobil) car
buss (from Latin: omnibus) bus
tog (from German: Zug) train
fly (from English: fly) plane
helikopter (from Greek: helix + pteron) helicopter
taxi (from French: taxi) taxi
metro (from French: métro) metro
trikk (from English: tram) tram
motor (from Latin: motor) engine
garasje (from French: garage) garage
radioaktiv (from Latin: radius) radioactive
elektron (from Greek: ēlektron) electron
atom (from Greek: atomos) atom
energi (from Greek: energeia) energy
kjemi (from Arabic: al-kīmiyā) chemistry
biologi (from Greek: biologos) biology
fysikk (from Greek: physika) physics
geografi (from Greek: geographia) geography
astronomi (from Greek: astronomia) astronomy
univers (from Latin: universum) universe
byrå (from French: bureau) office
adresse (from French: adresse) address
post (from Latin: postis) mail
brev (from Old English: bréf) letter
avis (from French: avis) newspaper
journalist (from French: journaliste) journalist
reportasje (from French: reportage) report
artikkel (from Latin: articulus) article
radio (from Latin: radius) radio
magasin (from French: magasin) magazine
butikk (from Low German: butike) shop
supermarked (from English: supermarket) supermarket
kjøpesenter (from English: shopping center) mall
kasse (from French: caisse) cash register
rabatt (from Italian: ribatto) discount
handel (from German: Handel) trade
import (from Latin: importare) import
eksport (from Latin: exportare) export
kunde (from German: Kunde) customer
service (from English: service) service
These are just a small sample of the hundreds of words in Norwegian that come from German, English, French, Latin, Greek and other languages. Check out our article dedicated page for the full collection of Norwegian loanwords, grouped by language source, and discover how much of the language you already understand without realizing it.
Loanwords in Norwegian
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